Open Box XP DEUS Metal Detector with Remote, WS4 Headphones and 9" X35 Coil

An open box XP DEUS with the remote control, WS4 backphone headphones and 9 inch X35 coil brings a light, wireless single-frequency detector with detailed control over Reactivity, frequency and ground balance to experienced coin and relic hunters who enjoy fine-tuning detector settings, at a discount, with XP's 5-year warranty. The remote holds every setting, and the WS4 module on the headphones can also drive the detector alone.

What is in the box with this open box XP DEUS

XP's standard contents for the DEUS with remote, WS4 and 9 inch X35 coil (XP part DEUS-22X35RCWS4)

• XP S-Telescopic stem, fully telescopic
• 9 inch (22.5 cm) X35 waterproof wireless search coil (XP reference D01X35)
• 9 inch coil cover
• XP DEUS remote control
• Belt-mounted case for the remote control
• USB cable with one mini-B plug
• Mains transformer-charger (110 volt)
• XP WS4 wireless backphone headphones with removable WS4 control module
• Headphone storage case
• USB cable with three mini-B plugs
• Connection clamp for recharging the coil
• Coil hardware and spare parts (2 screws, 2 wing nuts, 1 washer, 1 spacing washer)
• Owner's manual

About this open box XP DEUS

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. XP's warranty applies, the same as on a new DEUS: 5 years on the detector, 2 years on batteries, chargers and connectors. Every open box and demo detector we have is in our open box collection.

How the XP DEUS remote control runs the detector

XP describes the remote control, also called the control module or RC, as the part that lets you adjust the internal settings of your DEUS. Programs, frequency, discrimination, sensitivity, ground balance, Reactivity, tracking and volume are all set from it, with the Target ID on its 8192-pixel display and a backlight XP describes as very low power consumption. The remote weighs 100 g and rides on the stem or on your belt in XP's belt-mounted case.

XP's WS4 backphone headphones carry a detachable control module that can drive the detector alone: it adjusts discrimination, sensitivity, ground balance, frequency, volume, Reactivity, tracking and programs, and shows the Target ID with the battery levels of the headphones and the coil. XP calls the backphones fully shower proof, foldable, compact and extremely lightweight; they weigh 86 g. With the remote on the stem or belt, the WS4 gives you a second way to change settings.

The 9 inch (22.5 cm) X35 coil runs 35 frequencies from 3.7 to 27.7 kHz, weighs 345 g (12.2 oz) with coil cover and carries its own battery; the 11 inch (28 cm) X35 coil, XP reference D28X35, weighs 470 g (about 1 lb). XP's manual matches the lower frequencies to general use, coins, large masses and militaria, and the higher frequencies to small coins of any alloy, very fine coins and other low-conductivity targets. XP's manual gives the DEUS as 975 g (about 2.1 lb) complete with the remote control and the 9 inch coil, and 875 g (about 1.9 lb) without the remote. See our wireless search coils.

About the XP DEUS

What we like about the original XP DEUS is its exceptionally lightweight wireless construction, fast target response and extensive adjustment options. XP calls it "the first fully wireless detector", and it helped establish XP's reputation for wireless metal detectors: the coil sends its signal over XP's own digital radio link, without a coil cable, to the control unit, which is the remote control or XP's WS4 or WS5 headphones depending on the configuration. Adjustable Reactivity, selectable frequencies, detailed audio and discrimination settings and ground balance controls make the DEUS appealing to experienced detectorists.

One distinction matters before you buy. The original DEUS is a selectable single-frequency detector: it runs one frequency at a time. It does not use the simultaneous FMF multi-frequency technology found in XP's DEUS II, ICON and ICON-X. We would choose the original DEUS when lightweight wireless operation and advanced single-frequency control are the priorities.

Reactivity, discrimination and audio on iron-heavy sites

Picture an old farm field with iron nails and scattered brass relics. We would experiment with Reactivity and discrimination there while paying attention to short, repeatable non-ferrous signals. A good target can lie close to a nail, and when the coil passes over both objects their responses can interfere with one another. The DEUS cannot reliably detect every desirable target hidden among iron; iron masking remains a limitation.

• Reactivity: XP's term for how quickly the detector responds to nearby targets, and one of the settings we would learn first, along with ground balance, discrimination, audio response and frequency selection. XP's manual explains the trade-off: the greatest detection ranges come with low Reactivity on clean ground, swept slowly, while on mineralized ground medium or high levels find more targets and detect deeper. Near iron, a low level lets the iron signal last longer and can completely hide a ring beside it; a high level separates the ring from the iron.
• Discrimination: reducing discrimination lets more questionable signals be heard. XP's manual describes the Silencer as a filter that removes the crackling caused by ferrous targets.
• Audio: audio response is one of the settings worth learning. No tone identifies an object with certainty: a deep coin, rusty iron and other metal objects can all produce confusing responses.
• Non-motion and pinpoint: besides the normal motion mode, the DEUS has four non-motion modes: Pinpoint, Non-Motion Audio Disc, Non-Motion All Metal and Non-Motion Disc. In Pinpoint, the loudest sound and highest pitch mark the target position.

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

Iron-contaminated historical sites, relic hunting and inland coin hunting are where the DEUS is most interesting, because its control over Reactivity, frequency and audio gives an experienced operator room to work difficult ground. See more relic and treasure metal detectors. For regular saltwater beach hunting we would recommend the XP DEUS II instead, because its FMF technology provides a more suitable platform. XP's manual notes that the seashore can range from magnetic black sand to electrically conductive salt water; on wet salt sand it suggests the Wet Beach program, Audio Response reduced to 0 or 1 and Reactivity raised to 4 for stability. For ground balance, the manual suggests manual mode at level 90 for inland ground or dry sand, and tracking only where mineralization is fairly uniform.

Water ratings differ by part. XP rates the 9 inch X35 coil fully waterproof up to 6 meters (20 feet), but states that the DEUS remote control is not waterproof. XP calls the WS4 backphones fully shower proof and rainproof. With the remote not waterproof, the complete DEUS is not a diving detector.

Original XP DEUS or XP DEUS II

The DEUS II adds simultaneous FMF technology and a fully waterproof detector platform, along with additional audio and operating capabilities. For someone who regularly searches saltwater beaches or wants simultaneous multi-frequency operation, those differences may justify choosing the XP DEUS II.

XP DEUS wireless design, weight and charging

The wireless design and the light telescopic stem keep the DEUS light, there is no coil cable to catch on brush, and the detector collapses for transport. Light weight is about comfort and portability, not depth or target identification.

The coil, the remote control and the headphones each carry their own lithium polymer battery. XP gives about 15 hours for the X35 coil, depending on frequency and power, about 19 hours for the remote, about 22 hours for the headphones, and about 3 hours to charge all three together. XP rates operating and charging temperatures from 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F).

One mistake to avoid with the XP DEUS

The mistake we warn about is confusing the original DEUS with the DEUS II.

XP DEUS specifications

XP warrants the DEUS against defects in materials or workmanship for 5 years from purchase; batteries, chargers and connectors carry a 2-year warranty, and XP asks for proof of purchase. The DEUS is made in France and LONGTIME certified.

For our full XP DEUS guide, settings advice and comparisons, see the XP DEUS collection.