Some Thoughts on the XP Deus

rks1949 · Jul 25, 2013

Coming from a AT Pro,there are some things I've noticed,using the XP Deus. 1. The sensitivity on the Deus, runs bass ackwards compared to the ATP? On the ATP you run the sensitivity up to make the machine,more sensitive,or run "hotter". On the Deus you run it down to make the machine more sensitive,or "hotter" :dontknow:

2. With a 5 X 8 coil on the ATP,you will die of old age covering large areas. With the 9 inch coil on the Deus,you can cover a football field like your using a lawn mower! :laughing7:

3. Swing speed is critical on almost all machines,the Deus doesn't seem to care,unless you are in a real high trash area, (even then it's not as sensitive to swing speed as the rest). 4. The Deus runs 2.4 GHz,and searches 36 channels to find a clear one to operate on! :thumbsup:

I've noticed way less interference using the Deus in areas that gave my other machines fits,due to EMI. 5. I'm finding more good targets in the trashy areas than I did with my ATP(I don't really know why? It just seems to "see" the coins better through the trash? The 9 inch coil is "the bomb" :laughing7:

when it comes to separating trash from good targets,the super fast reactivity doesn't hurt things either. 6. This thing (the Deus) is super light! :thumbsup:

You can swing it all day and never break a sweat! 7. The Deus slides into a compact package in seconds,and can be stored in a large gym bag,"with all it's accessories". It is so easy to transport,it's almost a joke! :thumbsup:

You could put the Deus in a large back pack,and ride your bicycle ( I can't,my tires keep blowing out,for some reason! :dontknow:

) to locations to hunt! Do I still like my ATP? You bet I do! :thumbsup:

It ain't scared of the rain,and likes to swim as much as I do! :laughing7:

They both have their advantages,and uses! :thumbsup:

TreasureMtnDetectors · Jul 25, 2013

Well put rks1949, the Deus and ATP are both great detectors and if XP ever comes out with the waterproof kit for the Deus then it will be the ultimate detector! :thumbsup:

christo000 · Jul 25, 2013

I absolutely 100% agree with all that uve said rk its a detector that's gonna be pretty hard to top hh

Bart@Big Boys Hobbies · Jul 25, 2013

Great post! The XP DEUS has a ton going for it for sure. I call it my recon detector! lol

Do some experimenting with the settings I told you. Let us know what you think!

rks1949 · Jul 27, 2013

Bart@Big Boys Hobbies said:
Great post! The XP DEUS has a ton going for it for sure. I call it my recon detector! lol

Do some experimenting with the settings I told you. Let us know what you think!

I did Bart! :thumbsup:

The info you gave me was "spot on" the money! I'm seeing coins deeper than ever before,(and before wasn't doing too bad") :laughing7:

I was at a local city park,yesterday. They will let you "surface hunt" (no digging allowed)! You can "flip" coins just under the surface,though. :thumbsup:

I got solid signals on many coins,that was off the "horse shoe"or really deep,but still got a TID reading of 77,or 83! These coins were in the silver range,going by the TID numbers,but with no digging allowed,I had to pass on them! A lot of them! :BangHead:

Still found a ton of clad! I would use my Pro pointer to locate the shallow coins,and "flip them out". About 1/3 of the coins were on the surface,the second 1/3 were within "flipping range( 2- 2 1/2 inches),and the last 1/3,I had to walk off leaving them in the ground, since digging isn't allowed,and a lot of them were 8+ inches down! This is the first time I've noticed no visual indication,on the horse shoe,but still had a solid signal,and a TID reading on the screen. Man it's hard to walk off from targets,with signals like that! :unhappysmiley:

Here's a picture of the "1/3 " of the clad that I ran through the tumbler to clean up,that I flipped out of the ground.The surface coins didn't need anything but put in a jar,and the last 1/3 are still out there! :BangHead:

Ron

Sledgod2 · Jul 27, 2013

rks1949 said:
Coming from a AT Pro,there are some things I've noticed,using the XP Deus. 1. The sensitivity on the Deus, runs bass ackwards compared to the ATP? On the ATP you run the sensitivity up to make the machine,more sensitive,or run "hotter". On the Deus you run it down to make the machine more sensitive,or "hotter" 2. With a 5 X 8 coil on the ATP,you will die of old age covering large areas. With the 9 inch coil on the Deus,you can cover a football field like your using a lawn mower! 3. Swing speed is critical on almost all machines,the Deus doesn't seem to care,unless you are in a real high trash area, (even then it's not as sensitive to swing speed as the rest). 4. The Deus runs 2.4 GHz,and searches 36 channels to find a clear one to operate on! I've noticed way less interference using the Deus in areas that gave my other machines fits,due to EMI. 5. I'm finding more good targets in the trashy areas than I did with my ATP(I don't really know why? It just seems to "see" the coins better through the trash? The 9 inch coil is "the bomb" when it comes to separating trash from good targets,the super fast reactivity doesn't hurt things either. 6. This thing (the Deus) is super light! You can swing it all day and never break a sweat! 7. The Deus slides into a compact package in seconds,and can be stored in a large gym bag,"with all it's accessories". It is so easy to transport,it's almost a joke! You could put the Deus in a large back pack,and ride your bicycle ( I can't,my tires keep blowing out,for some reason!) to locations to hunt! Do I still like my ATP? You bet I do! It ain't scared of the rain,and likes to swim as much as I do! They both have their advantages,and uses!

Thanks for the observations... I too have an ATPro and am thinking of getting the Deus this winter when I have some extra $$$. I keep flopping between the Deus and the CTX3030 but for approximately $600 less I might go with the Deus.

TheOldMan · Jul 27, 2013

Well.....I get it now - the ATPro can go in the water .... and the Deus can.....eh..... walk on water LOL!!! Keep up the good detecting there - hope you find lots of goodies.

rks1949 · Jul 27, 2013

TheOldMan said:
Well.....I get it now - the ATPro can go in the water .... and the Deus can.....eh..... walk on water LOL!!! Keep up the good detecting there - hope you find lots of goodies.

No the Deus doesn't walk on water! :laughing7:

Infact you could say it's like a cat and water! :laughing7:

That's why I'll never sell my ATP! :thumbsup:

christo000 · Jul 27, 2013

Me either Atpro is here to stay with its friends lol

knightsquad · Jul 27, 2013

What coil comes stock with the Deus RK?
Pete

christo000 · Jul 27, 2013

knightsquad said:
What coil comes stock with the Deus RK?
Pete

U gonna get one

fella · Jul 27, 2013

knightsquad said:
What coil comes stock with the Deus RK?
Pete

9 inch!

rks1949 · Jul 28, 2013

knightsquad said:
What coil comes stock with the Deus RK?
Pete

The 9 inch,and trust me,unless you cover large (and I mean really large) open areas the stock 9 inch coil will cover 99.9% of your hunting!

christo000 · Jul 28, 2013

The 9" ones the one u want u can get them with the 13" but like rk said the 9's the way to go unless 90%+ of ur areas r open feilds. There's only 1 difference in the older deus xp to the newer model & thats the older one had a magnet which held the control pad on, the newer model has a clip instead, given it more strength without the control pad fallen off. The only others sets or packages that will either save a 100 or 2, is the package u get with headphones one is the backbone & the other is full cup both r great & serve there different purpose still get the same controls & sounds

knightsquad · Jul 28, 2013

Thinking about it! Talked to Bart about it!
Now, JUST NEED TO DO IT! LOL

But yeh, been reading a lot about the 9" but wondered if
that's what comes with it...

Very good, thanks guys!
Pete

christo000 said:
U gonna get one

christo000 · Jul 29, 2013

Just do it it'll b the last machine ur gonna need for a long long time if u don't I think ur gonna keep piping over on here & gonna keep on thinking should I lol jk naw its a great machine right out of the box yes theres a extra coil u can buy but don't need it really, & when they come out with new upgrades for it plug it in 5 minutes done free new detector, no need to pay for updates or send it in

Bart@Big Boys Hobbies · Jul 31, 2013

Sledgod2 said:
Thanks for the observations... I too have an ATPro and am thinking of getting the Deus this winter when I have some extra $$$. I keep flopping between the Deus and the CTX3030 but for approximately $600 less I might go with the Deus.

Great pics of machine! I use both the XP Deus and Minelab CTX 3030 exclusively and can tell you the ins and outs of each. Have many hours swing time on them. Both awesome machines but very different. LOVE them both! Feel free to give me a ring.

spimly · Jul 31, 2013

christo000 said:
The 9" ones the one u want u can get them with the 13" but like rk said the 9's the way to go unless 90%+ of ur areas r open feilds. There's only 1 difference in the older deus xp to the newer model & thats the older one had a magnet which held the control pad on, the newer model has a clip instead, given it more strength without the control pad fallen off. The only others sets or packages that will either save a 100 or 2, is the package u get with headphones one is the backbone & the other is full cup both r great & serve there different purpose still get the same controls & sounds

They are about to release an 11" one that can be purchased as the standard coil on the machine. A lot of interest in this since it fits nicely between the 9" and 13" - not too big, not too small.