XP ORX Metal Detector with 9" High Frequency Coil for Gold Prospecting

The XP ORX with 9-inch High Frequency coil is a wireless metal detector built for gold prospecting in mineralized ground and coin hunting in contaminated soil. This detector runs 21 selectable frequencies from 13 kHz to 59 kHz, letting you tune detection depth and small-target sensitivity to match your terrain. The ORX ships with four factory programs (two gold, two coin) and two user-customizable slots, so you can start hunting immediately or dial in your own settings as you learn the machine. Weighing 1 pound 14 ounces with the remote hip-mounted, the ORX uses XP's patented S-telescopic Lite stem for fast deployment and tool-free coil swaps in the field.

What's Included with the XP ORX

• XP ORX metal detector with 9-inch HF round coil
• ORX remote control with backlit display
• S-telescopic Lite stem (folds for transport)
• Lithium rechargeable batteries (up to 20 hours runtime)
• USB charging cable

High-Frequency Gold Detection in Variable Mineralization

Low to Average Mineralization

The ORX's Gold program runs best in soils with moderate iron content and stable ground phase. You'll pull medium and large nuggets from dry washes, decomposed granite hillsides, and alluvial benches where hot rocks aren't dense. The detector's ground balance system offers manual adjustment from 60 to 90 or automatic fast-grab tracking, so you can lock in stable threshold when you move between soil types. Discrimination in the Gold program uses five levels of IAR (Iron Amplitude Rejection) to filter ferrous trash without masking adjacent non-ferrous targets. This mode pairs well with the 9-inch HF coil's coverage and depth in open ground.

Heavy Mineralization and Fine Gold

Switch to Fine Gold mode when you're working ironstone country, black sand concentrations, or volcanic soils with high magnetic susceptibility. This program prioritizes sensitivity to small and medium-sized nuggets by tightening the detector's response window and running higher frequency options. The ORX's 21-frequency range includes 50 kHz and 59 kHz settings, both effective on sub-gram gold that lower-frequency machines miss. You'll sacrifice some depth on larger targets, but the trade is worth it when you're chasing flour gold or picker-sized pieces in trashy bedrock pockets. The wireless link between coil and remote keeps cables out of brush and rock crevices.

Saltwater Beaches and Wet Sand

The 9-inch HF coil is fully waterproof, and the ORX includes a salt mode with ground rejection settings from 0 to 25. This lets you hunt the surf line and wet sand without constant falsing from conductive saltwater. Coin Fast mode works well for recent drops and shallow jewelry in dry sand, while Coin Deep mode reaches older targets in uncontaminated areas above the tide line. The detector's fast target response speed helps you separate good signals from bottle caps and pull tabs in high-traffic zones. For extended beach sessions, the ORX's lightweight build reduces arm fatigue when you're swinging long transects parallel to the water.

Wireless Architecture and Field Ergonomics

XP's patented radio frequency wireless system eliminates cables between the coil, remote control, and optional headphones. The coil and remote communicate via a digital radio link, so you can mount the control box on your hip or chest mount and swing the detector without tangled wires. The S-telescopic Lite stem folds in seconds for transport and extends to fit your height without tools. Coil changes take less than a minute in the field when you want to swap between the 9-inch HF and an X35 coil for different hunt scenarios. The remote's backlit LCD display shows target ID from 0 to 99, iron probability percentage, and real-time ground balance readings. Battery life runs approximately 20 hours per charge on the included lithium cells, and you can top up the detector with any certified USB charger or a computer connection.

Turn-On-and-Go Programs and Custom Tuning

• Four factory presets eliminate menu diving: two gold modes for different mineralization levels, two coin modes for fast recovery or maximum depth. Press a button, ground balance, and start swinging.
• Two user-customizable program slots let you save your own sensitivity, discrimination, reactivity, and frequency settings. Experienced detectorists can build a hot-soil relic program or a trashy-park jewelry setup and recall it instantly.
• 99 levels of sensitivity and 99 levels of discrimination give you granular control over target response. Adjust threshold in 20 steps to match your hearing and ground noise.
• Four reactivity levels control how fast the detector processes targets. Higher reactivity separates closely spaced objects in iron-contaminated sites; lower reactivity adds stability in electrically noisy environments.
• Iron tone with pitch audio can be toggled on or off. When enabled, ferrous targets produce a low-pitch growl, making it easier to mentally filter trash without checking the display on every signal.

Compare within the family

The 9-inch HF coil version targets small gold in mineralized soil with its high-frequency range, while the X35 coils offer broader frequency coverage for coin and relic hunting in milder ground. The 11-inch X35 adds depth for large targets in open fields. The elliptical HF coil reaches the highest frequency in the ORX lineup for fine gold work and fits tight spaces between rocks and brush. All four versions share the same wireless remote, stem, and program architecture. Hunters working gold country often start with the XP ORX metal detector in the 9-inch HF or elliptical HF configuration, then add an X35 coil later for coin hunting trips.

Specifications

• Operating Frequencies: 21 frequencies from 13 kHz to 59 kHz
• Coil: 9-inch HF round waterproof coil
• Factory Programs: Gold (2 modes), Coin (2 modes), User (2 slots)
• Sensitivity: 99 levels
• Discrimination: 99 levels plus 5 IAR levels in Gold programs
• Ground Balance: Manual (60 to 90) or automatic fast-grab
• Reactivity: 4 levels
• Target ID: 0 to 99 with iron probability 0 to 100%
• Weight: 1 lb 14 oz (remote hip-mounted)
• Battery Life: Approximately 20 hours (lithium rechargeable)
• Warranty: 5-year limited manufacturer warranty
• Country of Manufacture: France

Essential Accessory Pairings for the Field

To maximize your recovery speed in trashy soils or deep washes, pairing your detector with a secondary recovery tool is highly recommended. For detailed comparisons across top brands, configurations, and price points, check out our comprehensive guide on the best pinpointers for metal detecting. Using a dedicated pinpointing probe alongside the ORX's built-in target zoom feature saves valuable time, preserves your energy on long day hikes, and ensures you do not lose tiny, sub-gram gold flakes or thin jewelry targets in the loose dirt of your dug plug.

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized XP Metal Detectors dealer, so your ORX ships with the full five-year manufacturer warranty and access to XP's firmware updates as they're released. Our team has run XP detectors in Arizona caliche, Nevada dry washes, and California beach sand, so we can walk you through frequency selection and program setup for your hunt sites. Every order ships free within the continental U.S., and we back each sale with a 30-day return window and price-match guarantee. If you find a lower advertised price on the same ORX configuration from another authorized dealer, we'll match it. For coil compatibility questions or accessory recommendations, reach out before you order.