Nokta Legend WHP Metal Detector with Bluetooth Headphones

The Nokta Legend Metal Detector WHP runs three simultaneous multi-frequency profiles plus five single frequencies (4, 10, 15, 20, and 40 kHz) on a fully waterproof chassis rated to 16 feet, so silver coins through small gold all stay in play on a single machine instead of forcing you to switch detectors between sites. This Wireless Headphone Package adds factory aptX Low Latency Bluetooth headphones to the standard kit, which keeps audio in step with the threshold even when you swing fast through trash. Browse the full Nokta lineup if you want to compare it against other models in the family.

What You Gain Coming from a Single-Frequency VLF

• Three multi modes (M1, M2, M3) process the full frequency spectrum at once, so silver and small gold both ring up cleanly without re-tuning.
• The Beach mode runs silent on wet sand and saltwater that typically saturates a single-frequency machine, with auto / manual / tracking ground balance to handle the swing onto dry sand.
• Target IDs lock in tighter on the 0–60 scale because the Legend samples multiple frequencies on every sweep, cutting the wraparound chatter common on entry-level VLFs.
• The body and coil are sealed to IP68 and submersible to 5 meters (16 feet), opening up shallow rivers, surf zones, and dock pilings without a second machine.
• Wireless aptX Low Latency audio in the box means no $150 aftermarket headphone purchase to escape cable snag, and on-board vibration alerts let you stay on a target underwater.
• Step up further with the next-generation Nokta Legend 2 if you want the larger 99-point ID scale and 6700 mAh battery on the same chassis.

What's in the Box

• The Legend control unit on a carbon-fiber telescoping shaft
• LG30 12" x 9" waterproof DD search coil with cover
• Bluetooth aptX Low Latency wireless headphones
• Headphones soft case
• USB charging and data cable
• Three-year manufacturer warranty

Hunt-Type Field Use

Saltwater and Wet Sand Beaches

Salt mineralization is what makes single-frequency VLFs nulls out at the surf line. The Legend's Beach mode applies a multi-frequency mix tuned for conductive ground, and the auto-tracking ground balance keeps the threshold steady as you transition from dry sand to wet to ankle-deep water. The IP68 chassis and waterproof DD coil mean you can take the swing into the wash without worry.

• Mode: Beach
• Sensitivity: 22 to 25 (drop in heavy salt)
• Ground Balance: Tracking
• Iron Volume: 0 to 2 to mute small ferrous
• Recovery Speed: 5 to 6

Trashy Park and Old Yard Sites

Older parks layer modern junk on top of older coin drops, and that mix punishes slow recovery speeds. M2 with FerroCheck active gives clean separation between iron and good targets, and the 60-segment ID with adjustable tone breaks lets you isolate a copper from a pull tab by sound alone before you swing back over it.

• Mode: Park, M2 multi
• Sensitivity: 24 to 27
• Ground Balance: Auto
• Recovery Speed: 7
• Iron Volume: 3 (audible but tamed)

Mineralized Gold Fields

Hot rocks and red dirt that bury a single-frequency machine's threshold respond well to the 40 kHz single frequency setting on the Legend. Gold Field mode pairs that high frequency with a tighter audio response curve, and manual ground balance lets you grab the ground phase reading and lock it where the threshold runs cleanest.

• Mode: Gold Field, 40 kHz single
• Sensitivity: 20 to 23 (rise to 25 on cooler ground)
• Ground Balance: Manual, then Tracking on long passes
• Threshold: -3 to 0
• iSAT/Recovery Speed: 6

How the Multi-Frequency Engine Works

Most upgrade buyers come from a single-frequency VLF that runs one transmit frequency at a time, usually somewhere between 6 and 14 kHz. That works for mid-range targets in clean ground and falls apart on wet sand, deep silver, or small gold. The Legend transmits three multi-frequency modes (M1 weighted to low conductors, M2 balanced general purpose, M3 weighted to high conductors) and five single-frequency options up to 40 kHz, then samples the returns asynchronously, the same patented sampling method covered by Nokta's USA patent. The practical result is one machine that hits silver coins like a dedicated low-frequency rig and small gold like a high-frequency prospecting machine, on the same swing. FerroCheck adds a quick iron-likelihood readout on every target, which speeds up the dig-or-skip call in trashy ground.

Build, Display, and Audio

The Legend weighs 3.0 pounds (1.3 kg) including the LG30 coil, and the carbon-fiber shaft collapses from 52 inches down to 25 inches for backpack travel. Controls are physical buttons with a backlit custom LCD, an LED flashlight for dawn or dusk hunts, and on-board vibration alerts that fire even with the headphones disconnected. Four user profiles save your settings per location, so a beach setup and a park setup are one button apart.

Audio runs through the included aptX Low Latency Bluetooth headphones, a 1/4" wired jack on the unit, or the built-in speaker. Audio frequency is adjustable from 100 Hz to 1200 Hz with 60 tone steps, which matters if you run with a pinpointer and want clear separation between detector and probe alerts. Bonephone-compatible headphones are supported for underwater use, where the wireless link will not pass.

Coil Options

The WHP ships with the LG30 12" x 9" waterproof DD coil, a strong general-purpose size that covers ground efficiently in parks and fields. Nokta confirms four other Legend-compatible coils available separately: the LG15 6" round for dense iron and small gold, the LG24 9.5" x 6" elliptical for tight quarters and overgrown sites, the LG28 11" round, and the LG35 13.5" x 12.5" for maximum depth and ground coverage on open fields. Read our coil selection guide for sizing logic if you are deciding between a small coil for trash and a larger coil for depth.

Specifications

• Operating Frequencies: Multi (3), 4 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 40 kHz
• Search Modes: 4 (Park, Field, Beach, Gold Field)
• Custom User Profiles: 4
• Target ID: 01 to 60 (60 segments)
• Audio Tones: 60
• Audio Frequencies: 100 Hz to 1200 Hz adjustable
• Sensitivity: 30 levels
• Ground Balance: Automatic / Manual / Tracking
• Frequency Shift, Noise Cancellation, Notch Filter, Pinpoint: Yes
• Vibration: Yes
• Search Coil: LG30 12" x 9" (30 x 23 cm) waterproof DD with cover
• Display: Custom LCD with backlight and LED flashlight
• Weight: 1.3 kg (3.0 lbs) including the search coil
• Length: 25" to 52" (63 cm to 132 cm) adjustable
• Battery: Built-in 5050 mAh lithium polymer, 8 to 20 hours per charge, USB charging
• Waterproof Rating: IP68, submersible to 5 meters (16 feet)
• Wireless Audio: Bluetooth aptX Low Latency, included
• Software: User-updatable firmware
• Warranty: 3 years

Why Buy the Nokta Legend Metal Detector from Serious Detecting

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