XP DEUS II RC Metal Detector with 13 x 11 in FMF Coil, WSA-ST Headphones and MI-6 Pinpointer

The XP DEUS II RC bundle combines the DEUS II remote, the 34 x 28 cm (13 x 11 inch) FMF coil and the S-Telescopic stem with XP WSA-ST wireless stereo headphones and an XP MI-6 wireless pinpointer. 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 XP DEUS II RC bundle

XP's standard contents for the DEUS II RC with 13 x 11 inch coil

• XP DEUS II remote control with hip-mount case
• 34 x 28 cm (13 x 11 inch) FMF search coil with coil cover
• S-Telescopic stem with lower stem
• Coil fitting hardware and connection clamp
• Aerial antenna with clip
• Gray cap and red diving cap for the remote
• Charging and update cable
• English manual and US charger

This XP DEUS II bundle also includes

• XP WSA-ST wireless stereo headphones
• XP MI-6 wireless pinpointer with holster, strap and charging cable

The coil and remote in this XP DEUS II RC

13 x 11 inch coil: the 34 x 28 cm (13 x 11 inch) FMF coil is the largest of XP's standard DEUS II coils, so it covers the most ground per swing. At 570 g (20.1 oz) it is also the heaviest: the 11 inch weighs 470 g (16.6 oz), the 9 inch 345 g (12.2 oz) and the 9.5 x 5 inch HF2 340 g (12.0 oz).

DEUS II remote: every setting sits on the remote's screen, and you can mount the remote on the stem or wear it on your belt in the hip-mount case. Audio plays from the remote's own speaker, and any XP DEUS II headset can be paired with it.

What the add-ons in this XP DEUS II RC bundle do

XP WSA-ST headphones: the WSA-ST is XP's compact wireless stereo headset (72 g, about 15 hours per charge, about 3 hours to charge), audio only, with XP's Multi-Process stereo feature, which plays two audio channels with different Reactivity settings. The WSA-ST is rainproof, not submersible, so it stays above the water. See our metal detector headphones.

XP MI-6 pinpointer: the MI-6 pairs with the DEUS II remote over the DEUS II's wireless link. The detector's non-motion pinpoint narrows the spot from the surface, and the handheld pinpointer locates the target in the loose soil once the hole is open. XP lists 12 kHz, Pulse or Pitch audio and 3 sensitivity levels, and rates the MI-6 water resistant to 6 meters (20 feet), with its own 2-year warranty. See our XP pinpointers.

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. XP's manual recommends 0 to 1 for coins and large targets in ground free of iron, and 3 to 5 for iron-contaminated or mineralized ground.
• 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. XP's manual suggests lowering sensitivity in trashy areas or close to power lines and fences, shifting the frequency or running the automatic scan to find the quietest channel when interference is high, and using Salt Sens (1 to 9) rather than general sensitivity on wet sand or in the surf.

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. Iron masking is still a limitation: XP's manual notes that at a low Reactivity, iron is detected for longer and can completely hide a ring next to it. 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 also notes that soil mineralization can affect the detector's efficiency, and that on magnetic ground such as black sand, deep targets may be masked. 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 ratings for each part of this XP DEUS II RC

XP rates the FMF coil IP68 to 20 meters (66 feet). The remote is rated to 20 meters only with its red cap fitted, which XP reserves for underwater use; with the gray cap it is rated to 1 meter. When the coil is submerged, the radio link needs the aerial antenna, so follow XP's instructions rather than assuming the ordinary wireless setup works under water. For underwater audio, XP specifies its BH-01 bone conduction headset, which plugs into the remote and is rated IP68 to 20 meters. The WSA-ST is rainproof only, so it stays above the water. The MI-6 is water resistant to 6 meters (20 feet). See our waterproof metal detectors.

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 RC specifications

XP covers the DEUS II remote, coil and WSA-ST headphones for 5 years, parts and labor, from the original purchase. Batteries, chargers and connectors carry 2 years, as does the MI-6.

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.