{"product":{"id":10605093060892,"title":"Minelab VANQUISH 560 Waterproof Multi-Frequency Detector","body_html":"\u0026lt;\u003c!-- Minelab Vanquish 560 Product Description --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Paste into Shopify Admin \u003e Products \u003e Description \u003e Code view --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Do NOT include this comment block when publishing --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/minelab\"\u003eMinelab\u003c\/a\u003e Vanquish 560 is the flagship of the new V60 series, and the most immediate change coming off a single-frequency VLF is target ID stability. Multi-IQ transmits across multiple frequencies simultaneously instead of choosing one, so a silver coin at 8 inches reads clean in mineralized parkland the same way it does in dry sandy turf. At 2.6 lbs with full IP68 submersion to 16 feet and a 12-inch coil, it covers terrain that used to require two separate detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Gain Coming from a Single-Frequency Machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget IDs hold across variable ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-frequency machines shift target numbers when mineralization changes mid-hunt. Multi-IQ processes multiple frequencies simultaneously, keeping IDs stable so you dig on signal quality, not chasing readings that drift as you move from one soil type to another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull submersion to 16 feet, not just rain resistance.\u003c\/strong\u003e IP68 means wading rivers, working the wet-sand line at the beach, and recovering targets in shallow water without pulling the detector out. This is not splash-proofing. Your coil, shaft, and control box all go in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA target ID scale with real separation between target types.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vanquish 560 runs a -19 to 99 TID scale, spreading non-ferrous targets across 1-99 with more room between foil, pull-tabs, nickels, and high-conductors than the compressed ranges on older budget machines. You can set discrimination with precision rather than accepting or rejecting large chunks of targets at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive audio tones with independent iron volume control.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can hear a quarter below pull-tab trash because iron and high-conductors carry different tones at different volumes. Drop the ferrous tone volume, raise the non-ferrous tone, and work faster through junk-heavy sites without missing targets at the edges of your discrimination pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-latency wireless audio that actually works in the field.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth LE Audio with LC3 codec reduces wireless headphone delay to near-wired levels, eliminating the signal lag that made earlier Bluetooth detecting impractical. The included wired headphones are there if you prefer them, or need a backup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComparing the Minelab Vanquish 560 to the step-down model? See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/minelab-vanquish-460\"\u003eVanquish 460 lineup\u003c\/a\u003e for a direct spec and pricing comparison before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory items from Minelab:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eV12X 12\"×9\" Double-D Elliptical Coil with Skidplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWired Headphones with 3.5mm (1\/8\") plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMagnetic USB Charge Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGetting Started Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Detecting bundle (added automatically at checkout):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSerious Detecting Finds Bag with 42\" adjustable waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDouble Serrated Hand Digger with belt holster\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtective Gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SD bundle ships as a separate cart item. Limit one bundle per detector order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/Vanquish_lifestyle_resized.jpg?v=1778093351\" alt=\"Minelab Vanquish 560 metal detector in the field — lifestyle shot showing full detector ready to hunt\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the Vanquish 560 Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParks and Coin Sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModern parks layer decades of iron trash across the same zones as silver coins, copper cents, and older clad, and separation demands are constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePark mode runs a Multi-IQ frequency profile calibrated for mineralized turf, delivering cleaner separation between iron and coin targets than a single-frequency machine in the same soil. Iron Bias at Level 1 keeps faint coin signals from being masked by adjacent nails. The 30 discrimination segments let you block specific TID ranges without wiping out adjacent targets, so you can silence bottle caps without losing nickels nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 of 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron Bias:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed (auto)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrimination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accept TID 1-99, reject -19 to 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWet and Dry Beach Hunting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSalt water creates a false ground signal that saturates most single-frequency VLF detectors below the wet line, making consistent depth and accurate IDs in the surf zone unreliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeach mode runs Multi-IQ with a frequency profile designed for saltwater conductivity, keeping target IDs stable in wet sand, at the surf line, and during submersion to 16 feet. On dry sand, push sensitivity to 8-9 of 10; at the wet line and in shallow water, drop two steps and let the Beach profile handle the conductivity shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-9\/10 (dry sand), 6-7\/10 (wet sand and water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron Bias:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed (auto)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrimination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open (1-99) for jewelry; narrow to TID 20+ for coin focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelic Hunting and Farm Fields\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOld farm ground holds iron in every layer, with horseshoes, cut nails, and harness hardware competing with buckles, buttons, and dropped coins in the same detection window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eField mode is the most open of the four detection profiles, which suits relic sites where targets of interest span a wide TID range. Iron Bias at Level 3 improves separation between iron maskers and adjacent non-ferrous signals without overrejecting edge-case targets like small brass. The 5-level depth indicator helps gauge signal depth before you open the hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Field\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-9 of 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron Bias:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed (auto)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrimination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accept 1-99, or apply narrow rejection to the lowest ferrous TIDs only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMulti-IQ Technology: What It Actually Changes for You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-frequency detectors run all detection through one operating frequency, and that frequency is a trade-off. Optimized for silver coins, it loses accuracy on low-conductors like small gold. Mineralization shifts those target ID readings further as ground conditions change across a single field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-IQ transmits and processes multiple frequencies simultaneously. The Vanquish 560 runs this without requiring you to select a frequency or manually tune to ground conditions. Turn it on and the machine manages the frequency blend, delivering accurate target response across gold, silver, copper, and ferrous in the same sweep. Our team finds it most valuable at sites where soil types change mid-hunt. For a look at how the Vanquish series has evolved, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/detecting-prospecting\/minelab-vanquish-340-440-540-comparison\"\u003eVanquish model comparison guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/VANQUISH560_Control-box_Desktop.webp?v=1778093471\" alt=\"Minelab Vanquish 560 control panel and LCD display showing target ID scale and search mode controls\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild, Display, and Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vanquish 560 collapses to 79 cm (31 in) and extends to 142 cm (56 in), with an adjustable shaft and removable armrest. At 1.26 kg (2.6 lbs), the balance is manageable through full-day sessions. The red LED monochrome LCD is readable in direct sunlight, with keypad backlighting and a built-in flashlight that add field usability for early morning launches and late evening hunts. Handgrip vibration provides a tactile alert on every target signal, which matters when you are running headphones in noisy surf environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAudio runs through three paths: the built-in speaker, the included wired 3.5mm headphones, and Bluetooth LE Audio for compatible wireless headphones. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minelab-pro-find-40-pinpointer\"\u003eMinelab Pro-Find 40 Pinpointer\u003c\/a\u003e pairs well with the Vanquish 560 for precise in-hole target recovery and reduces dig time on deep signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Coil and Optional Upgrades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vanquish 560 ships with the V12X, a 12\"×9\" Double-D Elliptical coil with skidplate. The DD design produces a long, narrow detection field that handles ground mineralization efficiently and maintains good target separation in iron-heavy soil. The 12×9 elliptical footprint provides more ground coverage per swing than smaller coils without the added weight or drag of a large plate coil in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavy-trash sites where target separation matters more than coverage speed, the V10X 10\"×7\" DD coil (sold separately) reduces the detection footprint and improves the machine's ability to isolate individual signals in dense target environments. Reach for it in urban park grids or tight cellar holes where the V12X reads too many targets at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/V60_02.jpg?v=1775156815\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Minelab Vanquish 560 V12X search coil detail showing Double-D elliptical design\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMinelab Vanquish 560 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Park, Beach, Field, User Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget ID Scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferrous -19 to 0, Non-Ferrous 1 to 99\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrimination Segments:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron Bias:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Tones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerrous Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3 Codec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWired Audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5mm (1\/8\") headphone jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth Indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Cancel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Coil:\u003c\/strong\u003e V12X 12\"×9\" Double-D Elliptical with Skidplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Extended:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 in (142 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Collapsed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 in (79 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6 lbs (1.26 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal Lithium-Ion rechargeable, up to 10 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnetic USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monochrome LCD with display backlight, keypad backlight, and built-in flashlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (handgrip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP68, submersible to 16 ft (5 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14°F to 104°F (-10°C to +40°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Years (Control Box and Coil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy the Minelab Vanquish 560 from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized Minelab dealer\u003c\/a\u003e and our team detects with this equipment. Every order ships with the full 3-year manufacturer warranty, free shipping on orders over $99, and a 30-day return window. Find a lower advertised price from another authorized US dealer? Contact us and we will match it. Questions about settings, coil compatibility, or how this machine fits your hunt style? 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