Minelab Manticore High Power Metal Detector with M8 & M15 Coils

The Minelab Manticore is a multi-frequency metal detector built around the Multi-IQ+ engine, delivering 50% more transmit power than the Equinox series and operating across five simultaneous frequencies (5, 10, 15, 20, 40 kHz) for improved target separation and depth in mineralized ground, saltwater beaches, and trashy sites. This bundle ships with three waterproof coils (the standard M11 11-inch round, plus the M8 8x5.5-inch elliptical and M15 15x12-inch elliptical) so detectorists can optimize coverage for tight spaces, open fields, and deep relic work without buying accessories separately. The Manticore's 2D target identification system plots 100 conductive segments against 50 ferrous segments, giving relic hunters and coin shooters a visual map of target composition that goes beyond single-axis VDI numbers, and the customizable ferrous limits let operators reject complex iron falsing while accepting ferrous coins like Indian Head pennies in the same swing.

What's Included with the Minelab Manticore

• Minelab Manticore metal detector with carbon-fiber three-piece collapsible shaft and Scorpion armrest
• M11 11-inch round Double-D coil with skidplate (waterproof to 5m/16ft, factory-installed)
• M8 8x5.5-inch elliptical Double-D coil with skidplate (waterproof to 5m/16ft)
• M15 15x12-inch elliptical Double-D coil with skidplate (waterproof to 5m/16ft)
• ML105 low-latency wireless headphones with hard case, audio cable, and charging cable
• Magnetic USB charge cable for the detector's internal lithium-ion battery
• Five screen protectors
• Getting Started Guide
• Serious Detecting kit: carry bag for detector and accessories, finds pouch with 42-inch waist belt, double-serrated hand digger with belt holster, 34-inch heavy-duty shovel, and Serious Detecting black cap (added automatically at checkout as a separate cart item, limit one per detector)

Multi-IQ+ Performance Across Mineralized Ground and Saltwater Zones

Multi-IQ+ transmits five frequencies simultaneously with revamped signal processing that improves discrimination stability and target separation compared to the original Multi-IQ platform. We've hunted the Manticore in Arizona caliche, Georgia red clay, and New England iron-choked cellar holes, and the enhanced ground balance algorithms hold target ID consistency where single-frequency VLF machines drift into false signals or require constant retuning. The detector's ferrous limits layer lets you classify combination targets (part ferrous, part conductive) as ferrous so you hear less iron chatter, which is the difference between walking away from a site after ten minutes of noise and staying to pull silver dimes masked by square nails.

Parks and Old Homesteads

The M11 coil covers typical park detecting and homestead foundations with good depth on coins and relics. When you move into tighter spaces (between foundation stones, around tree roots, inside privy pits), the M8 elliptical fits where the round coil won't and maintains target separation in clusters of iron fragments. The 2D target trace visualizations show ferrous/conductive character in real time, so a corroded copper rivet next to a nail reads differently than a solid coin next to a nail, and you learn to dig the former and skip the latter without pulling every mixed signal.

Beach and Surf Hunting

The Manticore is waterproof to 5m (16ft) with an IP68 rating, and the dedicated Beach search modes (General, Deep, Surf & Seawater, Low Conductors) are optimized for wet sand and saltwater conductivity. Multi-IQ+ holds stable target ID on gold rings and thin silver chains in the surf zone where single-frequency PI machines give broad signals with no discrimination. The M15 coil covers more ground per swing on open beaches, and the low-latency wireless headphones stay paired underwater without the lag that makes pinpointing frustrating on older wireless systems. Our waterproof metal detectors 10 to 16 feet collection includes other full-submersion machines, but the Manticore's discrimination at depth separates it from pulse-induction-only designs.

Gold Prospecting in Ironstone and Hot Rocks

The Goldfield search mode is tuned for small nuggets in mineralized soil. Multi-IQ+ reduces hot-rock falsing by processing ferrous and conductive responses separately, so a magnetite hot rock that would scream on a single-frequency gold machine reads as ferrous on the 2D map and gets rejected while a sub-gram nugget with conductive character still signals. This isn't a replacement for a dedicated high-frequency gold machine in deep bedrock country, but it handles ironstone washes and decomposed granite better than any coin-and-relic detector we've run in gold-bearing ground.

Advanced Target Identification and Audio Control

The Manticore's 2D ID system plots targets across 100 conductive segments (horizontal axis, 0 to 99) and 50 ferrous segments (vertical axis), giving relic hunters a visual signature that reveals target composition. A silver dime plots high-conductive with low ferrous content; a rusty bottle cap plots mid-conductive with high ferrous; a gold ring sits in the low-to-mid conductive range with minimal ferrous. You can edit the ferrous limits to classify borderline targets as ferrous and suppress their audio, which cleans up iron-heavy sites without losing non-ferrous targets masked by adjacent iron. The custom discrimination pattern feature lets you accept specific target ID ranges and reject others, so if a site is littered with pull-tabs in the 12 to 18 range, you notch those out and keep digging the 20+ signals where gold rings and silver sit.

Audio customization includes one-tone, two-tone, and five-tone modes, plus a five-region pitch/volume setup where you assign different tones to different conductive ranges. Continuous pitch (VCO) audio is available with ferrous tones and a genuine threshold, so experienced operators running all-metal mode in relic fields get proportional audio response that communicates target size and depth through pitch variation. The ferrous volume control (0 to 25) lets you hear ferrous targets at reduced volume rather than silencing them completely, which is useful in trashy sites where you want to know iron is present without the full-volume grunt overwhelming good signals next to it.

Three Coils for Every Hunt Scenario

This bundle includes all three Manticore coils, so you're not buying accessories later when site conditions change. The M11 11-inch round is the general-purpose workhorse for most detecting: parks, fields, beaches, fairgrounds. The M8 8x5.5-inch elliptical is the tight-space and high-trash coil, fitting between foundation stones and giving faster target separation when you're swinging over carpets of iron fragments. The M15 15x12-inch elliptical is the depth and coverage coil for open relic fields, plowed farmland, and beach detecting where you want maximum ground coverage per swing and deeper penetration on large silver and relics. All three coils are waterproof to 16ft and ship with skidplates already installed, and coil swaps take under a minute with the single-bolt mount and plug-in connector.

Ergonomics and Build Quality for Long Sessions

The Manticore weighs 2.9 lbs with the M11 coil installed, and the carbon-fiber shaft system collapses to 24.8 inches for transport and extends to 56.7 inches for tall operators. The Scorpion armrest distributes weight across the forearm rather than concentrating it at the elbow, which reduces fatigue on four-hour hunts. The control box houses a 6800mAh internal lithium-ion battery that charges via the included magnetic USB cable. The full-color LCD is readable in direct sunlight with auto-brightness adjustment, and the backlit keypad plus control-box flashlight let you hunt after dark without a headlamp. Handgrip vibration provides silent target alerts when you're hunting with the speaker off and don't want to broadcast finds to other detectorists nearby.

Minelab rates the Manticore for operation in temperatures from 14°F to 104°F, and the IP68 waterproof rating covers saltwater immersion to 16ft, so the detector handles winter relic hunting, summer beach detecting, and underwater search without environmental limitations. The three-year warranty on the control box and coil is backed by Minelab's US-based service network, and the detector's built-in software upgrade capability means firmware updates deliver new features and performance improvements without hardware replacement. For detectorists stepping up from mid-tier machines, our advanced and expert metal detectors collection includes the Manticore alongside other high-end multi-frequency and pulse-induction platforms.

Specifications

• Operating Frequencies: 5, 10, 15, 20, 40 kHz (Multi-IQ+ simultaneous multi-frequency)
• Coils Included: M11 11-inch round Double-D, M8 8x5.5-inch elliptical Double-D, M15 15x12-inch elliptical Double-D (all waterproof to 5m/16ft with skidplates)
• Target Identification: 2D ID system with 100 conductive segments (0 to 99) and 50 ferrous segments
• Audio Modes: 1, 2, 5 tones; 1, 2, 5 regions; All Tones; Continuous Pitch (VCO) with ferrous tones
• Search Modes: All Metal, All Terrain (General, Trash Reject, Low Conductors, High Conductors, Fast), Beach (General, Deep, Surf & Seawater, Low Conductors), Goldfield (General), Pinpoint, Custom User Profiles
• Sensitivity Range: 1 to 35
• Discrimination Segments: 2D IDs with 100 conductive and 50 ferrous segments, customizable ferrous limits and discrimination patterns
• Weight: 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)
• Length: Extended 144 cm (56.7 in), Collapsed 63 cm (24.8 in)
• Waterproof Rating: IP68, 5m (16ft) submersion
• Battery: 3.7V 6800mAh internal lithium-ion, magnetic USB charging cable included
• Display: Full-color LCD with auto-brightness adjustment, backlit keypad, control-box flashlight
• Audio Output: Built-in speaker, wired 3.5mm headphones, low-latency wireless (ML105 wireless headphones included)
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F)
• Warranty: 3 years on control box and coil

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Minelab dealer, so your Manticore ships with a genuine factory serial number and the full three-year manufacturer warranty backed directly by Minelab's US service network. Our team has field experience with the Manticore platform across relic sites, beaches, and gold-prospecting washes, and we provide pre-sale guidance on coil selection and settings for your local soil conditions. Every order includes free shipping, a 30-day return window, and our price-match guarantee, and the included Serious Detecting kit (carry bag, digger, shovel, finds pouch, cap) adds field-ready accessories without separate purchases. This bundle delivers the full three-coil Manticore system at a complete package price, and it ranks among our best flagship metal detectors for serious detectorists hunting all terrain types.