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The Minelab Vanquish 560 Pro Pack is a waterproof multi-frequency metal detector bundled with dual search coils, a Pro-Find 40 pinpointer, and wireless earbuds, designed for detectorists hunting coins, jewelry, and relics across parks, beaches, and mineralized ground. Built on Minelab's Multi-IQ platform, the Vanquish 560 transmits multiple frequencies simultaneously for stable target ID in variable soil conditions and wet salt environments. This Pro Pack configuration ships with both the V12X elliptical coil for ground coverage and the V8X compact coil for trashy sites, plus a waterproof pinpointer and Serious Detecting field kit for immediate all-terrain use.
What's Included with the Minelab Vanquish 560 Pro Pack
- Minelab Vanquish 560 metal detector with V12X 12x9-inch DD coil and coil cover
- V8X 8-inch DD search coil with coil cover
- Minelab Pro-Find 40 pinpointer with holster (ferrous tone ID, waterproof to 10 feet, audio and vibration indication, adjustable sensitivity)
- ML60 wireless Bluetooth LE audio earbuds
- Wired headphones with 3.5mm connector
- Removable armrest with armstrap
- USB-C magnetic charging cable
- Serious Detecting field kit: durable finds bag with 42-inch adjustable waist belt, double-serrated hand digger with belt holster, and protective gloves
- Getting started guide
Multi-IQ Performance Across Variable Soil and Saltwater
Parks and Lawns
The Vanquish 560 runs three dedicated search modes (Park, Field, Beach) with 30-segment discrimination and five distinct target tones, so you can reject iron trash while tracking non-ferrous targets in high-traffic sites. Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency transmission keeps target ID stable when soil mineralization shifts across a park or fairground, and the 10-level sensitivity adjustment lets you balance depth against electromagnetic interference from power lines and cell towers. Iron Bias offers four settings to suppress hot rocks and ferrous falsing without losing adjacent non-ferrous targets.
Beach and Saltwater
The control box and coil assembly carry an IP68 waterproof rating for submersion, making the Vanquish 560 viable for surf hunting and shallow-water wading. Multi-IQ's frequency spread maintains ground balance in wet salt sand where single-frequency VLF detectors often chatter, and the Beach mode preset tunes discrimination for shell hash and black sand environments. The V12X coil covers ground quickly on open tidal flats; the V8X coil maneuvers between rocks and kelp in surf zones.
Farm Fields and Old Homesteads
Field mode on the Vanquish 560 biases toward deeper coin and relic signals in mineralized agricultural soil, and the five-level depth indicator gives relative target-distance feedback before you dig. Iron Volume control (10 levels) lets you hear ferrous targets at reduced volume rather than silencing them completely, useful for mapping iron scatter around cellar holes and stone foundations. The wireless ML60 earbuds eliminate cable snag on brush and fencelines during long field sessions.
Lightweight Ergonomics and Extended Runtime for Long Field Sessions
- Minimal wrist fatigue on multi-hour hunts: the Vanquish 560 weighs just over two and a half pounds with the internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery, and the collapsible shaft adjusts for detectorists of different heights.
- Faster target recovery in trashy sites: the included Pro-Find 40 pinpointer narrows the dig zone with ferrous tone ID and vibration feedback, and its 10-foot waterproof rating matches shallow-water hunting conditions.
- Dual-coil versatility without additional purchase: the V12X elliptical coil balances depth and ground coverage for open areas, while the V8X compact coil improves target separation in tot lots and nail-choked cellar holes.
- Clear target feedback in any lighting: the monochrome LCD display and keypad both carry backlighting, and a built-in flashlight illuminates the ground for dawn and dusk sessions.
- Wireless and wired audio options: Bluetooth LE audio (LC3 codec) connects the ML60 earbuds without latency, and the 3.5mm wired headphone jack accepts any standard stereo headphones for backup or preference.
Specifications
- Operating Frequencies: Multi-IQ (simultaneous multi-frequency)
- Search Modes: Beach, Park, Field, User Profile
- Discrimination Segments: 30 segments
- Target ID Range: Ferrous -19 to 0, Non-Ferrous 1 to 99
- Target Tones: 5 tones
- Iron Bias: 4 levels
- Ferrous Volume: 10 levels
- Sensitivity: 10 levels
- Depth Indicator: 5 levels
- Coils Included: V12X 12x9-inch DD elliptical with cover, V8X 8-inch DD with cover
- Pinpointer Included: Pro-Find 40 (waterproof to 10 feet, ferrous tone ID, vibration)
- Weight: 1.26 kg (2.6 lbs)
- Length (Extended): 142 cm (56 in)
- Waterproof Rating: IP68 / 5 m (16 ft)
- Battery: Internal lithium-ion rechargeable (up to 10 hours runtime)
- Display: Monochrome LCD with backlight
- Audio Output: Built-in loudspeaker, Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3 codec), wired 3.5mm headphones
- Operating Temperature: -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)
- Additional Features: Keypad backlight, flashlight, vibration
- Warranty: 3 years (control box and coil)
Why Buy from Serious Detecting
Every Minelab Vanquish 560 Pro Pack ships with an authentic factory serial number and a genuine three-year manufacturer warranty backed directly by Minelab's specialized customer support and technical service facility. As an authorized Minelab dealer, we stock current-production units and ship with a full accessory bundle (Pro-Find 40, dual coils, wireless earbuds, field kit) at no markup over the base detector price. Our team runs Vanquish-series detectors in Arizona caliche and California black sand, so pre-sale and post-sale support draws from real field experience with Multi-IQ technology. Free shipping, 30-day returns, and price-match guarantee apply to every order.
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