Open Box XP ICON Fast Multi-Frequency Metal Detector with 11 in FMF Coil

An open box XP ICON brings XP's wireless FMF multi-frequency technology with straightforward controls to detectorists who search parks, fields and beaches, at a discount and with XP's 5-year warranty. The ICON runs FMF or a single 4 or 14 kHz frequency on the 11 inch FMF coil, and XP gives its weight as about 735 g (1.62 lb) with that coil.

What is in the box with this open box XP ICON

XP's standard contents for the ICON with 11 inch FMF coil (XP part ICON-28FMFRC)

• ICON remote control (ICON-RC) with 3 factory programs and 3 user slots
• XP ICON 11 inch (28 cm) FMF coil (D28FMFIC) with coil cover and carbon lower stem
• Blue S-Telescopic Lite stem (D044LITE-B)
• 3-output charging cable
• Rechargeable lithium batteries in the remote and the coil

About this open box XP ICON

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 5-year warranty applies, the same as on a new ICON. Every open box and demo detector we have is in our open box collection.

About the XP ICON

What makes the XP ICON interesting is that it brings XP's simultaneous FMF multi-frequency technology into a detector designed to be straightforward to operate. Someone buying a first serious metal detector may want advanced technology without spending the first several outings learning complicated menus, and the ICON is built around that idea: simultaneous multi-frequency, a fully wireless design, a light telescopic stem and a short list of factory programs. Its simplicity does not make it a beginner-only detector, though; experienced detectorists may also appreciate a light, straightforward machine for everyday searching.

FMF processes several frequencies at the same time. In an older park you might meet modern coins, older silver coins, small gold jewelry, aluminum trash and rusty iron, and those objects respond differently to different frequencies, so FMF gives a versatile starting point, including for someone who searches an inland park one weekend and a saltwater beach the next. FMF does not identify every target correctly or guarantee greater depth; its advantage is adaptability.

XP ICON programs and key settings

• Programs: 3 factory programs and 3 user programs. Pick a suitable factory program and start detecting, then save preferred settings in the user slots as experience grows; for many locations the factory settings are already a good starting point.
• Single frequencies, 4 and 14 kHz: in a fairly clean field with larger, higher-conductivity targets the lower frequency may be worth trying, and for smaller, lower-conductivity objects the higher one. We would not switch every time a target sounds questionable: FMF is the sensible starting point.
• Reactivity, 5 levels (1 to 5): in a clean farm field a lower setting may help preserve stronger responses from some deeper targets; near an old foundation full of nails a higher setting can help separate closely spaced signals, but it can weaken some deeper responses, so we would not use the highest setting everywhere.
• Discrimination and iron: a 28-segment multi-notch with audio and visual rejection, 1 point resolution in the ferrous zone, bottle-cap rejection, an automatic silencer, an all-metal mode and 11 iron volume levels.
• Audio: PWM and SQUARE audio with stereo morphing, 3 audio settings with XP's standard audio curve, Pitch, 2, 3 and 5 tones or Full Tones. No audio setting identifies coins or jewelry by itself; we would begin with the factory audio and experiment as experience grows.
• Ground balance and sensitivity: Grab, Manual or Tracking ground balance and 25 sensitivity levels. Tracking helps where the soil changes as you move, but in fairly consistent ground a stable ground balance setting may work well.

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

Coin hunting, relic hunting and beaches all suit the ICON. In an older park, target ID, discrimination and audio help you evaluate coins among aluminum trash and rusty bottle caps, but target ID is not a guarantee: a gold ring can read like aluminum trash and a deep coin can give an inconsistent reading, so while learning we would dig a variety of repeatable targets. On an abandoned farmstead, Reactivity, discrimination and iron volume help you investigate difficult signals without the complexity of the DEUS II, although iron masking remains a challenge. Wet salt sand is conductive, and the ICON's FMF technology is designed to support detecting there, though saltwater and mineralized black sand can still affect stability. See our beach metal detectors.

Wading and underwater use with the XP ICON

XP rates the ICON remote to 1.5 meters (5 feet) for a maximum of 30 minutes with its original cap. For use deeper than that, XP requires its BH-02 bone conduction headphones with their waterproof connector, and with them XP rates the system IP68 to 5 meters (16 feet). XP's coil page rates the 11 inch FMF coil waterproof to 16 feet (5 meters), and XP's manual recommends avoiding heavy rain and extreme weather. Wireless headphones should never be assumed suitable for underwater use. See our waterproof metal detectors.

XP ICON wireless design, weight and battery

The remote, the coil and XP's wireless headphones talk over XP's own digital protocol in the 2.40 to 2.48 GHz band, with 36 automatic channels and a latency XP gives as about 4 ms, so there is no coil cable on the stem. XP gives the ICON's weight as about 735 g (1.62 lb) with the 11 inch coil, and the S-Telescopic Lite stem folds to 58 cm (22.8 inches) and extends to 130 cm (51.2 inches). Low weight is about comfort over a long day, not detection depth. The remote (365 mAh) and the coil (700 mAh) each carry a rechargeable lithium polymer battery, and XP gives about 11 hours for the remote, the headphones and the coil and about 3 hours to charge, with an operating range of 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F). The sunlight-readable LCD has an adjustable, low-consumption backlight, and XP's Go Terrain app records finds and tracks routes with your phone's GPS. XP makes the ICON in France, and it carries the Longtime label.

One mistake to avoid with the XP ICON

The mistake we would warn new owners about is going straight to the most aggressive settings. On a historical property, maximum Reactivity, high sensitivity and heavy discrimination together can make the detector less effective at recognizing some deep or questionable targets. Start with a factory program, then change one setting at a time so you understand the effect of each adjustment.

XP ICON specifications

XP covers the ICON detector for 5 years, parts and labor; batteries and accessories carry 2 years.

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