XP ICON-X Fast Multi-Frequency Metal Detector with WSA ST Headphones and 11-Inch FMF Coil

The XP ICON-X is a simultaneous multi-frequency metal detector with an expanded 28 kHz mono mode, designed for detectorists who want fine-grained control over discrimination, reactivity, and ground balance without sacrificing the clean interface that makes it easy to swing all day. Built on XP's FMF technology, the ICON-X performs across parks, plowed fields, mineralized soil, wet sand, and shallow water, with six factory programs, six customizable user slots, and a carbon fiber stem that keeps fatigue down during long hunts. Wireless, waterproof to 6 feet, and compatible with the Deus II FMF coil ecosystem, the ICON-X pairs advanced adjustability with the streamlined design serious hobbyists rely on when they're chasing hammered silver, small gold, and tiny jewelry targets that single-frequency detectors miss.

What's Included with the XP ICON-X

• XP ICON-X metal detector with 11-inch FMF coil
• ICON-X remote control with 6 factory programs and 6 user slots
• Blue S-Telescopic Lite Stem with carbon middle section
• WSA ST wireless headphones
• Rechargeable batteries (remote, coil, headphones)

Simultaneous Multi-Frequency Detection Across Mixed Ground

Parks & Lawns

The ICON-X's FMF technology transmits multiple frequencies at once, so you're not choosing between depth on silver and sensitivity to modern clad. The 11-inch coil covers ground quickly in open turf, and the seven reactivity levels (0 to 6) let you dial in target separation when you're working a tot lot or a trashy picnic area where iron caps and pull tabs cluster. We've run the ICON-X in city parks with heavy foot traffic and found the automatic frequency shift keeps EMI quiet even near power lines and cell towers. The discrimination resolution gives you 28 segments, so you can notch out specific trash ranges without losing the adjacent good targets. For detectorists who cross-shop within the XP ICON metal detectors family, the ICON-X's expanded reactivity range and extra mono frequency are the key upgrades over the base ICON.

Beach & Saltwater

Wet sand and shallow surf are where simultaneous multi-frequency pays off. The ICON-X stays stable in mineralized black sand and wet salt without constant rebalancing, and the waterproof rating to 6 feet means you can wade hip-deep after a storm when fresh targets wash in. The coil and lower shaft are fully submersible; the control housing is splash-resistant. For full diving, XP offers an optional bone conduction headset rated to 5 meters. We've hunted Florida beaches in the surf zone and found the ICON-X locks onto gold rings and chains that single-frequency VLF detectors either miss or call iron. The wireless protocol keeps latency down, so pinpointing in moving water stays precise.

Mineralized Ground & Hot Soil

The ICON-X offers three ground balance modes: grab, manual, and tracking. In red clay and ironstone country, we default to grab for quick setup, then switch to manual when the soil changes mid-hunt. The tracking mode works well in plowed fields where mineral content varies row to row. The 28 kHz mono frequency is the advantage here: small hammered silver, tiny gold nuggets, and thin jewelry targets that get lost in the ground noise on lower frequencies stand out cleanly at 28 kHz. The discrimination is visual and audio, so you're reading the target ID on the sunlight-readable LCD and hearing the tone break at the same time. For prospectors who browse our multi-frequency metal detectors selection, the ICON-X's 28 kHz mode is what separates it from detectors that stop at 15 kHz.

Farm Fields & Old Homesteads

Relic hunting in plowed dirt is where the ICON-X's adjustability matters. The reactivity settings go from 0 to 6, so you can slow the recovery speed in clean ground to squeeze extra depth on deep silver, then crank it up to 5 or 6 when you hit a scatter field with square nails and wire. The iron volume control has 11 levels, and the audio morphing lets you tune the stereo spread so ferrous targets pull left and non-ferrous pull right. We've used the ICON-X on colonial-era homesites in Virginia and found the discrimination silencer cuts chatter on rusty iron without masking adjacent buttons and buckles. The full-tones mode gives you a continuous pitch curve, so you're hearing subtle conductivity shifts that two-tone or five-tone modes flatten out. Detectorists who want a dedicated coin-shooting setup will find overlap with our best metal detectors for coins recommendations, though the ICON-X's relic-hunting versatility makes it a strong crossover choice.

Lightweight Ergonomics and Wireless Flexibility for All-Day Hunts

• Weight stays at 1.85 pounds fully equipped: the carbon fiber middle stem and detachable armcup keep arm fatigue down during four-hour sessions.
• Battery life runs approximately 11 hours on the remote, coil, and headphones: we've hunted full weekend days without recharging mid-hunt.
• Wireless protocol is latency-free: the remote, coil, and WSA ST headphones communicate instantly using XP's digital radio, no lag on fast targets.
• Collapsible stem folds to 58 cm for transport: fits in a backpack or trunk without breaking down the coil connection.
• Sunlight-readable LCD display with adjustable backlight: the screen stays visible in direct sun and low light without burning battery.

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Specifications

• Operating Frequencies: Simultaneous multi-frequency (FMF) with automatic and manual frequency shift; 4 kHz, 14 kHz, 28 kHz mono modes
• Coil: 11-inch FMF round DD
• Weight: 1.85 lbs (fully equipped, without remote on stem)
• Waterproof Rating: 6 feet (coil and lower shaft; control housing splash-resistant; IP68 with optional bone conduction headset)
• Battery Life: Approximately 11 hours (remote, coil, headphones)
• Display: Sunlight-readable LCD with adjustable backlight
• Audio: PWM and SQUARE with stereo morphing; pitch, 2, 3, 5 tones, full tones
• Sensitivity: 25 levels
• Reactivity: 7 levels (0 to 6)
• Discrimination: 28 segments with multi-notch, audio and visual rejection
• Programs: 6 factory presets, 6 user-customizable slots
• Warranty: 5 years
• Country of Manufacture: France

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

We're an authorized XP Metal Detectors dealer, so every ICON-X ships with the full 5-year manufacturer warranty and access to XP's firmware updates and technical support network. Our team runs XP detectors in the field, from beach hunts in the Carolinas to relic digs in the Midwest, and we know the ICON-X's settings well enough to walk you through ground balance modes, reactivity tradeoffs, and coil compatibility before you head out. Free shipping, 30-day returns, and price-match guarantee are standard. When you're investing in a detector that's built to last a decade, buying from a dealer who stocks replacement coils, compatible pinpointers, and optional headsets means you're not waiting weeks for parts or troubleshooting firmware alone. For detectorists who want a machine in the metal detectors $400–$1,000 range with room to grow into advanced settings, the ICON-X delivers the adjustability serious hobbyists use without the complexity that buries beginners.