Open Box XP DEUS II WS6 Master Metal Detector with 11 in FMF Coil

An open box XP DEUS II WS6 Master is the 28 cm (11 inch) FMF coil and the S-Telescopic Lite stem, run from the WS6 module on XP's earlier, non-ST WS6 headphones, offered at a reduced price with the full XP warranty. We recommend the DEUS II for experienced coin, relic, jewelry and beach hunters who want substantial control over how their detector responds.

What is in the box with this open box XP DEUS II WS6 Master

XP's standard contents for the DEUS II WS6 Master with 11 inch coil

• XP WS6 wireless headphones with control module and storage case
• 28 cm (11 inch) round FMF search coil with coil cover
• S-Telescopic Lite stem with lower stem
• Coil fitting hardware and connection clamp
• Charging cable
• English manual

About this open box XP DEUS II WS6 Master

Open Box: Metal detectors with damaged or opened packaging, offered at a reduced price. Full manufacturer’s warranty included. Questions about a specific unit? Call us. The full XP warranty applies, the same as on a new DEUS II: 5 years on the coil and WS6 headphones, 2 years on batteries and chargers. The box list above is XP's standard package for this configuration. You can compare every open box and demo detector in our open box collection.

The coil and WS6 module in this XP DEUS II WS6 Master

11 inch coil: the 28 cm (11 inch) round FMF coil is the middle size of XP's 9, 11 and 13 x 11 inch FMF coils, covering more ground per swing than the 9 inch, and weighs 470 g. The 9 inch (345 g, 12.2 oz) isolates closely spaced targets more easily.

WS6 module: the earlier, non-ST WS6 clips to the headphones and has its own screen and menus to run the detector, on the S-Telescopic Lite stem. XP calls the WS6 Master its lightest and most compact DEUS II configuration. XP lists the WS6 at 82 g, with a 64 x 64 pixel screen for the target ID, a USB charge in about 3 hours and a wireless link to the MI-6 pinpointer. XP's stereo audio features are for the ST headsets. The WS6 software updates over USB with an internet connection, so check XP's update notes before you update a WS6 Master.

About the XP DEUS II

We like the XP DEUS II because it combines XP's Fast Multi Frequency (FMF) simultaneous multi-frequency technology with exceptional light weight, fast target response and extensive audio customization, and its wireless coil, remote and headphone ecosystem is particularly appealing to serious detectorists. We would choose the DEUS II for demanding coin and relic hunting when advanced audio, target separation and customization matter.

FMF processes several frequencies at the same time, which matters because different targets and ground conditions respond differently to different frequencies. The DEUS MONO program also runs any of 49 single frequencies from 4 to 45 kHz.

XP DEUS II programs and key settings

• Programs: 12 factory programs (General, Sensitive, Sensi FT, Fast, Park, Deep HC, DEUS MONO, Gold Field, Relic, Diving, Beach and Beach Sens) and 12 user slots for your own versions. Start with a factory program before changing advanced settings.
• Reactivity (9 levels, 0 to 5): XP's term for how quickly the detector responds to nearby targets. Along with ground balance, discrimination and Silencer, it is one of the settings we would learn first.
• Iron Volume (0 to 10): sets how loud iron responses sound.
• Audio: PWM and SQUARE audio, Multi Tones from 1 to 5 plus Pitch and Full Tones, Audio Response from 0 to 7, a threshold from 0 to 20 and a 4-band equalizer on each audio output. We would learn the difference between PWM and SQUARE audio early on.
• Ground balance, sensitivity and interference: Tracking, Grab or Manual ground balance (Manual in DEUS MONO only), sensitivity from 0 to 99, and a frequency shift and automatic frequency scan. When interference is a problem, XP's manual says to start with a frequency scan, and to lower sensitivity in trashy areas or close to power lines and fences.

Where the XP DEUS II works well, and where it does not

Coin, relic, jewelry and beach hunting all suit the DEUS II. Imagine searching a nineteenth-century farmhouse site where square nails are scattered around an old foundation: we would start with General or Sensitive, then experiment with Reactivity and discrimination while listening carefully for repeatable non-ferrous responses between the iron signals. The DEUS II cannot see through every nail: XP's manual notes that at a low Reactivity level, iron is detected for longer and can completely hide a nearby ring. See more relic and treasure metal detectors. On an ocean beach, where wet salt sand produces a response of its own, the Beach and Beach Sens programs are designed for those conditions, and for regular saltwater beach hunting we would choose the DEUS II over the original XP DEUS because FMF gives it a more suitable platform. XP's manual says to use the Salt Sens setting first on wet sand or surf, and notes that magnetic ground such as black sand can mask deep targets. See our beach metal detectors.

For someone who wants XP performance without the DEUS II's complexity, we would recommend the XP ICON or XP ICONX. For someone concentrating on natural gold in relatively manageable ground, the XP ORX with an appropriate high-frequency coil is worth considering.

Water and the XP DEUS II WS6 Master

XP rates the FMF coil IP68 to 20 meters (66 feet), but the WS6 is rainproof only, and in the Master configuration it is the control unit. Rain, wet sand and spray are fine; wading where the headphones could go under, or diving, is not, so this is a land and beach setup.

XP DEUS II wireless design and charging

XP's own digital radio in the 2.40 to 2.48 GHz band links the coil, the control unit and XP's wireless headphones, so there is no external coil cable. The coil and the control unit each have their own rechargeable battery: each FMF coil's 700 mAh battery runs 8 to 20 hours depending on program and frequency. XP's manual warns that opening the detector or changing a battery yourself voids the warranty.

One mistake to avoid with the XP DEUS II

The mistake we see most often is setting Reactivity and iron filtering too aggressively, then assuming every remaining response is a desirable target. Those adjustments can affect depth and target response.

XP DEUS II WS6 Master specifications

XP covers the DEUS II coil and WS6 headphones for 5 years, parts and labor, from the original purchase. Batteries, chargers and connectors carry 2 years.

To compare configurations, see Which XP DEUS II to Buy. For our full XP DEUS II guide, settings advice and comparisons, see the XP DEUS II collection.