XP DEUS and ORX Conversion Pack with 9 in FMF Coil, Limited Edition

The XP DEUS and ORX Conversion Pack with the 9 inch FMF coil suits an owner of the original XP DEUS or an XP ORX who wants the DEUS II on the stem they already have. The WS6 module on the headphones runs the detector, and the FMF coil comes with its own lower stem. The 9 inch coil's smaller footprint makes closely spaced targets easier to investigate on old homesites full of nails and rocks.

What is in the box with the XP DEUS and ORX Conversion Pack, 9 inch coil

Contents of this pack

• 9 inch (22.5 cm) DEUS II FMF coil and lower stem
• XP WS6 headphones with the WS6 Master control module
• Stem support and support mount
• Cable
• User manual
• Tempered glass screen protector and cleaner

The coil and WS6 Master headphones in this Conversion Pack

9 inch coil: the 22.5 cm (9 inch) FMF coil is the one we would consider for old homesites full of nails, rocks and obstacles. Its smaller detection footprint makes closely spaced targets easier to investigate, it is convenient around trees, foundations and confined areas, and at 345 g it is lighter than the 11 inch (470 g) and 13 x 11 inch (570 g) coils.

What the pack does: the pack fits the stem of an original XP DEUS or an XP ORX that you already own. The DEUS II FMF coil comes with its own lower stem, a stem support and support mount, and the WS6 Master headphones run the detector. The WS6 is the earlier, non-ST headset; XP's stereo audio features and its newest stereo software are for the ST headsets, so keep the pack on the software XP specifies for non-ST headsets.

About the XP DEUS II

What makes the XP DEUS II interesting is the amount of control it gives an experienced detectorist without giving up the light weight XP is known for: Fast Multi Frequency (FMF), adjustable Reactivity, detailed audio settings and a wireless design. For someone who regularly searches old homesites, heavily hunted parks, farm fields or beaches, those capabilities can be genuinely useful. We would not recommend the DEUS II simply because it is one of XP's most advanced detectors: someone who searches fairly clean parks a few times a year may never need many of its settings. It does not automatically detect deeper than every other detector; what it gives a detectorist who is willing to learn it is an unusually flexible set of tools for difficult targets and changing ground.

FMF processes several frequencies at the same time, which matters because different targets and ground conditions respond differently to different frequencies. On an old farm property with copper coins, small brass buttons, lead and rusty iron, FMF gives a versatile footing without switching frequencies all the time. The DEUS MONO program also runs any of 49 single frequencies from 4 to 45 kHz. For general detecting we would begin with a suitable FMF program, and for a particular target or an interference problem it can be worth trying a single frequency.

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.
• Reactivity (9 levels, 0 to 5): XP's term for how quickly the detector responds to nearby targets. Near an old foundation crowded with nails, a faster setting helps the detector respond more distinctly to closely spaced objects; in a clean farm field, a slower one may help preserve stronger responses from some deeper targets. We would not use the fastest setting everywhere.
• Iron Volume (0 to 10): on a historical site you may want to hear the iron, because it shows where past activity took place, but loud iron all day is tiring. Turning it down reduces the prominence of iron without throwing all of that information away.
• 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. No audio setting automatically identifies coins or jewelry; the value is in learning how targets respond.
• 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. Near power lines we would run the frequency scan first, then set sensitivity for reasonably stable operation.

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

Relic hunting, heavily hunted parks, difficult ground and saltwater beaches all suit the DEUS II. Around the remains of an old farmhouse, where a brass button can lie a few inches from a nail, Reactivity, discrimination, iron volume and audio give you different ways to investigate a challenging signal, but the DEUS II cannot reliably see through every nail, and iron masking is still a limitation. 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, one of the biggest improvements over the original XP DEUS. Black sand, severe mineralization and electrical interference can still affect performance. See our beach metal detectors.

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 and the detector goes together quickly. The trade-off is separate rechargeable parts: each FMF coil's 700 mAh battery runs 8 to 20 hours depending on program and frequency, so we would check every battery level before a detecting trip. 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 warn new owners about is copying advanced settings from an experienced DEUS II user. A Reactivity setting that works well in a video from an old European field can disappoint in a Michigan park, because ground conditions, target types, iron contamination and technique all differ. Start with the factory programs, learn how the detector responds over known targets, then change one setting at a time.

XP DEUS and ORX Conversion Pack 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.