XP ICONX Metal Detector with WSA ST Headphones & 11" Coil

The XP ICONX 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 ICONX 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, IP68 waterproof, and compatible with the Deus II FMF coil ecosystem, the ICONX 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 ICONX

• XP ICONX metal detector with 11-inch FMF coil
• ICONX 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 ICONX'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 ICONX 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, adjustable in fine 0.5-point steps in the ferrous zone — twice the resolution of the base ICON's 1-point steps — 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 ICONX's expanded reactivity range, finer discrimination steps, 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 ICONX stays stable in mineralized black sand and wet salt without constant rebalancing, and the IP68 rating of 1.5 meters (5 feet) out of the box with the remote cap closed means you can wade hip-deep after a storm when fresh targets wash in. That waterproofing comes from the design itself: the coil, lower stem, and remote housing are each fully sealed, and because every component communicates over XP's wireless protocol, there are no audio or coil cables to create a leak path — the remote's sealed cap is the only opening you have to manage. For full diving to 5 meters (16 feet), audio is the limiting factor, since wireless headphone signals like the included WSA ST's won't travel through water. That's the job of XP's optional BH-02 bone conduction headphones, which attach to the remote with an integrated waterproof connector and transmit target audio through your cheekbones instead of your ear canal, keeping signals crisp even fully submerged. We've hunted Florida beaches in the surf zone and found the ICONX 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 ICONX 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 ICONX'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 ICONX'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 ICONX 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 ICONX's relic-hunting versatility makes it a strong crossover choice.

Lightweight Ergonomics and Wireless Flexibility for All-Day Hunts

• Weight stays at about 710 grams (1.6 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: ~710 g / 1.6 lbs (fully equipped, without remote on stem)
• Waterproof Rating: IP68; 1.5 m (5 ft) out of the box with the remote cap closed; 5 m (16 ft) with the optional BH-02 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; adjustable in 0.5-point steps in the ferrous zone
• 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 ICONX ships with the full 5-year manufacturer warranty and access to XP's firmware updates and technical support network. The included 11-inch FMF coil also qualifies for the official XP 5-Year Warranty Extension, an optional upgrade that takes coil coverage to a full 10 years when activated within two years of purchase. Our team runs XP detectors in the field, from beach hunts in the Carolinas to relic digs in the Midwest, and we know the ICONX'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 ICONX delivers the adjustability serious hobbyists use without the complexity that buries beginners.