{"products":[{"id":10942828118300,"title":"Quest X10 IDmaxX Metal Detector with Wireless Headphones","handle":"quest-x10-idmaxx-metal-detector-with-wireless-headphones","body_html":"\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQuest X10 IDmaxX with WireFree Lite wireless headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e is the top X Series machine sold the way most hunters actually want it: with the audio problem already solved. The X10 brings fast, readable target information to parks, fields, and gold ground with a single 12 kHz frequency, a 1 to 99 target ID you can learn in an afternoon, and the big Blade11 coil for serious ground coverage. The bundled WireFree Lite headphones pair to the X10's built-in wireless, so from the first swing you hear faint, deep targets that a speaker in the wind gives away. New to the hobby? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/getting-started-metal-detecting-guide\"\u003egetting started metal detecting guide\u003c\/a\u003e pairs perfectly with this kit for your first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWireless Audio Out of the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadphones are the upgrade almost every detectorist buys within a month, because crisp audio in your ears is how you catch the whisper signals that turn into the best finds. This configuration skips that second purchase. The WireFree Lite connects to the X10 over a digital 2.4 GHz link with roughly 60 milliseconds of latency, quick enough that the tone lands while your coil is still over the target, with none of the audio lag that makes cheap Bluetooth useless for detecting. The cups fold flat for the pack, the weatherproof build shrugs off drizzle and salt spray, and the rechargeable battery runs up to 23 hours per charge with a 2 hour USB top-up, so the headphones outlast the detector between charges. Prefer the built-in speaker for a casual hunt? It is still there, along with the USB Type-C to 3.5 mm adapter for any wired pair you already own. Every way to listen is covered on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included in This Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuest X10 IDmaxX control box with backlit LCD and built-in speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuest WireFree Lite foldable 2.4 GHz wireless headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsible Super3D aluminum rod set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmrest with elbow band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade11 eleven-inch by ten-inch waterproof Double-D search coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter for wired headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Detector, Three Kinds of Ground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoins in Parks and Lawns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight out of the box, Park mode filters out everything reading below 40 so copper and silver coins take center stage while nails, foil, and most pull tabs stay silent. Signals arrive as a big two-digit number over a ten-block ID arc, readable mid-swing without breaking rhythm. When one stubborn piece of trash keeps ringing in at a specific number, open the gear menu and notch that single ID out; the full 1 to 99 discrimination range is yours to shape site by site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelics in Fields and Pasture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField mode loosens the filter to reject only IDs under 20 and speeds up recovery, so the machine resets fast between targets and a small button stops hiding in the shadow of a horseshoe. Open ground is where the Blade11's footprint pays off, sweeping a wider path per pass than the compact Blade9, which remains available separately for the day you hit a tight, trashy homesite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGold and Hot Ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor prospecting, Gold mode opens the machine completely: zero discrimination plus an adjustable threshold hum that experienced gold hunters read like a heartbeat, listening for the tiny break that betrays a small or deep target. A press and hold of the ground balance button with a few coil pumps tunes out mineralization, and on hot rocks or salt sand, easing the sensitivity down quiets the falsing. Quest's own guidance is that matching sensitivity to conditions costs little depth, and through the WireFree Lite that faint threshold variation is far easier to follow than on any speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/X10_IDmaxX_inline_01.jpg?v=1786134750\" alt=\"Quest X10 IDmaxX metal detector with orange control box, collapsible Super3D aluminum shaft, armrest, and Blade11 waterproof Double-D search coil\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails That Earn Their Keep in the Field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix tone profiles shape the soundtrack in your headphones: C1 keeps every signal to one tone, C2 through C5 split iron from good targets across two to five tone groups, and C6 rises in pitch with signal strength for squeaking out maximum information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency shift sidesteps interference from power lines and nearby machines: hold ground balance and tap volume to nudge the operating frequency, a club hunt essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable handle vibration backs up the wireless audio, and the display backlight plus built-in flashlight keep dawn and dusk sessions productive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof to 10 feet: control box and Blade11 coil are sealed against rain, wet grass, and creek shallows. Leave the WireFree Lite on dry land for deep wading and run the speaker or wired adapter instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Super3D shaft collapses small enough for a daypack or trunk, making the X10 the detector that actually comes on vacation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth battery systems charge over USB: the detector's internal 1000 mAh cell reaches full in roughly four hours from any wall charger, power bank, or car adapter, and the headphones top up in about two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare within the Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Quest's X Series, the X10 stands at the top with the larger Blade11 coil and a savable Users mode that the X5 lacks, while both share the CVX Compact VLF platform, 12 kHz operation, and the same 1 to 99 ID language. This bundle adds what neither ships with alone: wireless audio from the first hunt. See every model and accessory in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/quest\"\u003eQuest metal detectors\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuest X5 IDmaxX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuest X10 IDmaxX (this bundle)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade9 9.5\" x 5.5\" Turbo D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade11 11\" x 10\" Double-D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSearch Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField, Gold, Park\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField, Gold, Park, Users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSavable User Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCVX Compact VLF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCVX Compact VLF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 12 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 12 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget ID Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollapsible Super3D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollapsible Super3D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft (3 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft (3 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mAh Li-Po, USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mAh Li-Po, USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphones Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, WireFree Lite wireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/X10_IDmaxX_inline_03.jpg?v=1786134749\" alt=\"Quest X10 IDmaxX control box detail showing the backlit LCD target ID display, ten-block ID arc, and touch keypad\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e IDmaxX on the CVX Compact VLF platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single 12 kHz with adjustable frequency shift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Field, Gold, Park, and Users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade11 eleven-inch by ten-inch waterproof Double-D, Blade9 available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget ID Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 99, displayed as a two-digit readout plus a ten-block ID arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrimination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable 1 to 99 with individual target ID notch and restore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable, factory default 60 in all modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual pump balance, press and hold to activate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreshold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable, active in Gold mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Tones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 selectable profiles, C1 through C6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinpoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press and hold non-motion pinpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switchable handle vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Display backlight and built-in flashlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e WireFree wireless pairing, built-in speaker, and USB Type-C audio port with 3.5 mm adapter included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quest WireFree Lite included: digital 2.4 GHz, foldable, weatherproof cups, up to 23 hours per charge, 2 hour USB recharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collapsible Super3D aluminum rod set with armrest and elbow band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detector sealed to 10 ft (3 m); headphones are weatherproof, not submersible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal 1000 mAh lithium-polymer, roughly 4 hour charge over USB Type-C from a wall charger, power bank, or solar charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory reset by holding the power pad for 5 seconds at power on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/about-us\"\u003eauthorized Quest dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, we ship every X10 IDmaxX bundle with the full manufacturer warranty on both the detector and the WireFree Lite headphones. Our team runs machines in this class on parks, farm fields, and salt beaches, so if you want help choosing a tone profile or dialing in discrimination for your local trash, ask before you dig blind. Complete the loadout with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/pinpointers\"\u003epinpointer\u003c\/a\u003e to speed up recoveries, a spare \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/coils\"\u003esearch coil\u003c\/a\u003e for tight sites, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/shovels-diggers-picks\"\u003edigging tools\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/metal-detector-parts-accessories\"\u003emetal detector parts and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e for everything else. 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Designed for hunters who value quick decisions over endless menus, the X10 runs a single 12 kHz frequency on Quest's CVX Compact VLF platform and reports every target on a 1 to 99 ID scale you can learn in an afternoon. If you are just launching your journey, exploring our comprehensive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/getting-started-metal-detecting-guide\"\u003egetting started metal detecting guide\u003c\/a\u003e will help you get the most from this platform in your first season. This configuration ships without headphones, which keeps the price down and leaves the choice to you: hunt on the built-in speaker, plug in your own wired pair using the included USB Type-C to 3.5 mm adapter, or add Quest WireFree Lite or Pro headphones whenever you are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included with the Quest X10 IDmaxX Metal Detector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuest X10 IDmaxX control box with backlit LCD and built-in speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsible Super3D aluminum rod set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmrest with elbow band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade11 eleven-inch by ten-inch waterproof Double-D search coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphones are not included with this configuration and are available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eIDmaxX Performance Across Parks, Fields, and Gold Ground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eParks and Lawns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePark mode arrives tuned for coin hunting, discriminating out target IDs below 40 at a factory sensitivity of 60, which puts copper and silver currency front and center while the iron and low-conductivity trash stays quiet. The 1 to 99 target ID reads out as a large two-digit number backed by a ten-block ID arc, so you can register a signal at a glance without stopping your swing. Discrimination is adjustable across the full 1 to 99 range, and the gear button lets you add or eliminate individual metal IDs, which is how you silence the one bottle cap value that keeps fooling you at a particular site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eFields and Open Ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField mode drops discrimination to reject IDs below 20 and runs a faster recovery speed, so the coil resets quickly between targets and small objects stop hiding behind bigger ones. It is the right mode for open pasture and cultivated ground where interference is low and you want the machine reaching for everything. The Blade11 coil covers more ground per swing than the smaller Blade9, and the optional Blade9 can be swapped in when a site turns tight and trashy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eGold and Mineralized Ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold mode runs with no discrimination at all and adds an adjustable audio threshold, that constant background hum experienced prospectors listen through to catch the faint break that means a small or deep target. Press and hold the ground balance button and pump the coil to balance out mineralization, and drop sensitivity when hot ground or a salt beach starts producing false positives. Quest notes that adjusting sensitivity to suit the interference does not significantly reduce detection depth, so running the machine quiet is usually the faster route to finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/X10_IDmaxX_inline_01.jpg?v=1786134750\" alt=\"Quest X10 IDmaxX metal detector with orange control box, collapsible Super3D aluminum shaft, armrest, and Blade11 waterproof Double-D search coil\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Fast Setup, Long Sessions, and Your Choice of Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree ways to listen without buying anything you do not want: the built-in speaker works out of the box, the included USB Type-C to 3.5 mm adapter accepts any wired headphones you already own, and Quest WireFree Lite, WireFree Pro, or Underwater headphones pair later from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/headphones\"\u003emetal detector headphones\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix selectable tone profiles match how you like to hunt: C1 gives a single tone for all signals, C2 through C5 progressively split iron from non-ferrous across two, three, four, and five tone groups, and C6 produces a linear tone that rises with signal intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency shift beats detector-to-detector interference: hold the ground balance button and tap the volume buttons to nudge the operating frequency off a nearby machine or a noisy power line, which matters on club hunts and organized digs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsible Super3D shaft travels easily: the rod set folds down small enough for a daypack or car trunk, so the X10 comes along on trips where a full-size detector stays home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharges from anything with a USB-C port: the internal 1000 mAh lithium-polymer battery reaches full charge in roughly four hours from a wall charger, a power bank, a solar charger, or a car adapter, with no disposable batteries to buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration and lighting extend where and when you hunt: switchable handle vibration confirms targets when the wind is up, and the display backlight plus built-in flashlight keep you working after sunset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof to 10 feet: the control box and Blade11 coil are sealed for rain, wet grass, creek edges, and shallow water, so weather stops being a reason to stay home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eCompare within the Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X10 IDmaxX sits at the top of Quest's X Series, adding the larger Blade11 coil and a savable Users mode over the X5, while the entry-level X1 IDmaxX is still on the way. All three share the same CVX Compact VLF platform, single 12 kHz frequency, and 1 to 99 target ID scale, so what you are choosing between is coil coverage and how much of your setup you want to save. Browse every model and accessory in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/quest\"\u003eQuest metal detectors\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuest X5 IDmaxX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuest X10 IDmaxX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade9 9.5\" x 5.5\" Turbo D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade11 11\" x 10\" Double-D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSearch Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField, Gold, Park\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField, Gold, Park, Users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSavable User Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCVX Compact VLF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCVX Compact VLF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 12 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 12 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget ID Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollapsible Super3D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollapsible Super3D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft (3 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft (3 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mAh Li-Po, USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mAh Li-Po, USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphones Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo, adapter included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/X10_IDmaxX_inline_03.jpg?v=1786134749\" alt=\"Quest X10 IDmaxX control box detail showing the backlit LCD target ID display, ten-block ID arc, and touch keypad\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e IDmaxX on the CVX Compact VLF platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single 12 kHz with adjustable frequency shift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Field, Gold, Park, and Users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade11 eleven-inch by ten-inch waterproof Double-D, Blade9 available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget ID Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 99, displayed as a two-digit readout plus a ten-block ID arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrimination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable 1 to 99 with individual target ID notch and restore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable, factory default 60 in all modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual pump balance, press and hold to activate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreshold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable, active in Gold mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Tones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 selectable profiles, C1 through C6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinpoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press and hold non-motion pinpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switchable handle vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Display backlight and built-in flashlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in speaker, USB Type-C audio port, USB Type-C to 3.5 mm adapter included, WireFree wireless headphone pairing supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included with this configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collapsible Super3D aluminum rod set with armrest and elbow band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 ft (3 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal 1000 mAh lithium-polymer, roughly 4 hour charge over USB Type-C from a wall charger, power bank, or solar charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory reset by holding the power pad for 5 seconds at power on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Quest X10 IDmaxX ships from our warehouse as an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/about-us\"\u003eauthorized Quest dealer\u003c\/a\u003e with the full manufacturer warranty intact. Our team hunts parks, farm fields, and salt beaches with machines in this class, so we can talk you through discrimination patterns, ground balancing, and which tone profile actually helps before you are standing in a field guessing. Round out the kit with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/pinpointers\"\u003epinpointer\u003c\/a\u003e to cut your recovery time, a set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/headphones\"\u003emetal detector headphones\u003c\/a\u003e to finish this configuration, a spare \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/coils\"\u003esearch coil\u003c\/a\u003e for tight, trashy sites, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/shovels-diggers-picks\"\u003edigging tools\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/metal-detector-parts-accessories\"\u003emetal detector parts and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of your loadout. 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Built on Quest's \u003cstrong\u003eCVX Compact VLF platform\u003c\/strong\u003e, the X5 runs a single 12 kHz frequency, reports every target on a clear 1 to 99 ID scale, and swings the waterproof \u003cstrong\u003eBlade9 Turbo D search coil\u003c\/strong\u003e. The whole detector is waterproof to 10 ft (3 m), the internal battery runs up to 30 hours per charge, and a built-in backlight, flashlight, and handle vibration keep it hunting after the sun goes down. For the price of a mid-range pinpointer, the X5 is a complete, serious detector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the X5 Is the Smartest First Detector Money Can Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost entry-level detectors make you pay twice: once at the register, and again when you outgrow the toy-grade target ID and buy the machine you should have started with. The X5 skips that step. Its IDMAXX system pairs a large two-digit target ID with a segment bar across the top of the 3\" LCD, so a US quarter reads around 84 with the bar landing in the high-conductor zone, and you learn to call your targets before the shovel comes out. Discrimination works by accepting or rejecting individual ID segments, Park and Field arrive as smart factory presets, and Gold mode opens everything up for prospecting and all-metal surveys. Stable performance in mineralized dirt and beach salt comes from real ground balance and frequency shift, features that machines at this price usually leave off the spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/Quest-X5-folded.jpg?v=1786636839\" alt=\"Quest X5 IDmaxX metal detector with orange control box, collapsible Super3D aluminum shaft, armrest, and Blade11 waterproof Double-D search coil\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuest X5 IDMAXX control box with handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\" LCD (60 x 45 mm) with backlight, built-in speaker, flashlight, and touch keypad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade9 search coil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" x 5\" waterproof Turbo D coil with coil cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft set:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-section non-rotational telescopic rods adjusting from 18\" to 51\" (45 to 130 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmrest set:\u003c\/strong\u003e U-shape robust armrest with no-tool adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C charging cable\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eX5 IDMAXX Performance Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree search modes: Park and Field factory presets tuned for coins and open ground, plus Gold mode with zero discrimination for prospecting and relic surveys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget ID from 1 to 99 with high and middle tones by conductivity, so you hear the difference between a pull tab and a silver coin before you look down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSegment-based discrimination: accept or reject individual target ID segments to silence the exact trash a site keeps throwing at you, and your changes are saved when the power goes off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual ground balance: hold the ground balance button and pump the coil to quiet mineralized dirt, hot rocks, and salt sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency shift beats interference from power lines and nearby detectors, a feature that matters on club hunts and organized digs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-motion pinpoint button locates targets precisely in the hole and doubles as a depth check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof to 10 ft (3 m), so rain, wet grass, creek edges, and shallow surf are normal operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 1000 mAh Li-Po battery runs up to 30 hours and recharges in about 4 hours from any USB-C source, including a power bank or car adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay backlight, built-in flashlight, and switchable handle vibration for early mornings, late evenings, and windy beaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio your way: built-in speaker with adjustable volume, USB-C wired headphones, or any 3.5 mm headphones through the included adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat folding design: retract the lower rod and rotate the coil flat against the shaft for the most compact storage state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) total weight, light enough for all-day swinging and young detectorists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eX5 vs X10 at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eX5 IDMAXX (this model)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eX10 IDMAXX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade9 9\" x 5\" Turbo D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade11 11\" x 10\" Double D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSearch modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField, Gold, Park\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField, Gold, Park, Users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSavable user profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCVX Compact VLF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCVX Compact VLF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 12 kHz with frequency shift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 12 kHz with frequency shift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget ID range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollapsible Super3D telescopic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollapsible Super3D telescopic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft (3 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft (3 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mAh Li-Po, USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mAh Li-Po, USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/Quest-x5-control-box.jpg?v=1786636839\" alt=\"Quest X5 IDmaxX control box detail showing the backlit LCD target ID display, and touch keypad\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact X1 IDMAXX is on the way and will round out the bottom of the range. See every X Series machine, coil, and accessory in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/quest\"\u003eQuest metal detectors collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious Detecting is an authorized Quest dealer, so every X5 IDMAXX arrives genuine with the full manufacturer warranty intact. Our team hunts parks, farm fields, and salt beaches with machines in this class, so we can talk you through discrimination, ground balancing, and tone behavior before your first hunt. Compare the X5 against the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-detectors\"\u003emetal detectors\u003c\/a\u003e lineup, add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinpointers\"\u003epinpointer\u003c\/a\u003e to cut your recovery time, pick up \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/headphones\"\u003emetal detector headphones\u003c\/a\u003e for quiet sites, or grab a spare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coils\"\u003esearch coil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shovels-diggers-picks\"\u003edigging tools\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-detector-parts-accessories\"\u003emetal detector parts and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e to finish the loadout. Free shipping on most orders over $99, with 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestions about the X5 IDMAXX or help choosing between the X5 and X10? 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Where toy detectors beep at everything and premium machines bury beginners in menus, the X1 gives you a two digit target ID, three search modes, and one button pinpointing in a package simple enough to hand to a kid. The three section shaft even converts to a shorter junior setup, so one detector fits every hunter in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for First Finds, Not First Frustrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X1 categorizes every metal signal on a conductivity scale from iron up through gold, bronze, and silver, pairing the digital readout with low, middle, and high tones so your ears learn targets as fast as your eyes do. A US quarter or silver coin rings in high and bright; pull tabs and foil sit lower on the scale. Three preset programs keep decisions simple: Coin mode runs very stable with a tight ID range for parks and yards, Jewelry mode opens up sensitivity and recovery speed for gold rings at day's end, and All Metal mode drops discrimination to zero for relic hunting and gold prospecting. Ground balance helps quiet mineralized soil, and the waterproof TurboD coil with its dual windings holds stable readings where basic concentric coils fall apart. The control box shrugs off heavy rain, though the X1 is a land and shoreline machine rather than a diving one, so keep the box above the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuest X1 control box with handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e LCD showing target ID, depth, sensitivity, audio level, search mode, and battery status, plus built in speaker, flashlight, and 3.5 mm headphone jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurboD Blade 9x5\" waterproof search coil\u003c\/strong\u003e with coil cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree section shaft set:\u003c\/strong\u003e assembles full length for adults or shortened for junior detectorists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo piece armrest set\u003c\/strong\u003e for a balanced, comfortable swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Type-C charging cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e a full charge takes about 4 hours from any wall charger or power bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/strong\u003e to get you swinging in minutes (we also stock the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quest-x1-user-manual\"\u003eQuest X1 user manual\u003c\/a\u003e as a digital download)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eX1 Performance Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 kHz VLF operating frequency, a proven all purpose setting for coins, jewelry, and relics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo digit target ID from 0 to 99 with a segment scale that maps iron, gold, bronze, and silver ranges at a glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree audio tones (low, middle, high) tied to conductivity for confident calls before you dig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin, Jewelry, and All Metal search programs cover parks, beaches, fields, and prospecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne touch pinpoint mode to locate targets precisely and keep dig holes small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable sensitivity, ground balance, and speaker volume from dedicated controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt in flashlight for low light hunts at dawn and dusk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRechargeable built in battery with USB-C charging, no disposable batteries to buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.08 lbs total weight and a collapsing shaft that packs easily for travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eX1 vs X5 vs X10 at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X1 is the compact entry point to Quest's X series. 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