XP ICONX Fast Multi-Frequency Metal Detector with WSA-XL ST Headphones and 11 inch FMF Coil

Our XP ICONX (also written ICON X) bundle puts the ICONX with the 11 inch FMF coil together with XP WSA-XL ST wireless stereo headphones. The ICONX suits intermediate detectorists and experienced users who want XP's FMF technology with a relatively straightforward interface. The WSA-XL ST connects to the ICONX remote over XP's own wireless link, and XP rates it rainproof, IP68 compliant to 1 meter deep. The ICONX runs FMF or a single 4, 14 or 28 kHz frequency on the 11 inch FMF coil, with 7 Reactivity levels and 0.5 point discrimination steps.

What is in the box with this XP ICONX bundle

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

• ICONX remote control (ICONX-RC) with 6 factory programs and 6 user slots
• XP ICON 11 inch (28 cm) FMF coil (D28FMFIC) with coil cover and carbon lower stem
• Blue S-Telescopic Lite stem with carbon middle part (D044LITE-BC)
• 3-output charging cable
• Rechargeable lithium batteries in the remote and the coil
• Wrist holder for the remote control, worn on the wrist or arm
• Quick start guide

This XP ICONX bundle also includes

• XP WSA-XL ST wireless stereo headphones

What the add-ons in this XP ICONX bundle do

XP WSA-XL ST wireless stereo headphones: full-size wireless headphones that XP's ICON manual lists for the ICONX, connected to the remote over XP's own wireless link. XP gives them a weight of 250 g, a 4-band equalizer and a USB-C charge of about 4 hours, and covers them for 5 years, with 2 years on the lithium battery. See our metal detector headphones.

About the XP ICONX

What we like about the XP ICONX is that it adds meaningful control to the ICON platform without requiring a move all the way to the DEUS II: more factory programs, greater Reactivity adjustment, more frequency flexibility and finer discrimination adjustment, in the same light, wireless design.

Like the ICON, the ICONX uses XP's simultaneous FMF multi-frequency technology, processing several frequencies at the same time. Picture an old park where coins are mixed with rusty nails and aluminum trash: we would begin with a factory program, then experiment with Reactivity and audio settings to understand complicated signals. FMF does not guarantee accurate identification of every target, because ground, target size, orientation and nearby metal all affect the response.

XP ICONX programs and key settings

• Programs: 6 factory programs (Field, Trashy Field, Forest, Park, Wet Beach and Beach & Surf) and 6 user programs, twice the ICON's number.
• Single frequencies, 4, 14 and 28 kHz: the ICON offers 4 and 14 kHz, so the 28 kHz setting is part of the ICONX's extra frequency flexibility. XP's manual suggests a single frequency when interference compromises the multi-frequency range, or when you want to focus on a particular target category.
• Reactivity, 7 levels (0 to 6): the ICON has 5 levels (1 to 5), so the ICONX adds adjustment at both ends. Reactivity is one of the settings we would learn first, along with ground balance, discrimination and audio configuration. XP's manual explains the trade-off: the greatest detection depth comes with low Reactivity on clean ground, 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. On beaches with variable salinity XP suggests Reactivity 3 or 4.
• Discrimination and iron: a 28-segment multi-notch with audio and visual rejection, 0.5 point resolution in the ferrous zone (the ICON uses 1 point steps), bottle-cap rejection, an automatic silencer, an all-metal mode and 11 iron volume levels. XP's manual notes that targets rejected by discrimination show no Target ID, and that a setting of 40 rejects lower targets such as aluminum foil.
• Audio: PWM and SQUARE audio with stereo morphing, 6 audio settings including XP's enhanced audio curve, Pitch, 2, 3 and 5 tones or Full Tones. No audio setting identifies coins, jewelry or relics by itself; we would begin with a factory program before changing audio configuration.
• Ground balance and sensitivity: Grab, Manual or Tracking ground balance and 25 sensitivity levels. XP's manual prefers Grab: Tracking suits ground whose mineralization is fairly uniform and changes slowly, and does not suit ground mineralized by old human settlements.

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

Old parks, where coins lie among rusty nails and aluminum trash, are where the extra controls earn their place, though the ICONX cannot reliably find every good object hidden among iron. See more relic and treasure metal detectors. Target ID is useful but not a guarantee. Near the surf the ICONX is designed to support detecting in conductive salt sand, though saltwater and mineralized black sand can still affect stability. XP's manual warns that on black sand deep targets may be masked because their values are close to the soil's, and its remedy for interference near power lines, fences or radio relays is a frequency scan, a single frequency or lower sensitivity. See our beach metal detectors. If you only need straightforward recreational detecting, the XP ICON may be sufficient; for advanced target analysis and maximum customization, we would recommend the XP DEUS II.

Wading and underwater use with the XP ICONX

XP rates the ICONX 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. XP rates the WSA-XL ST headphones rainproof, IP68 compliant to 1 meter deep, and not designed for diving, so we would keep them above the water line too. Wireless headphones should never be assumed suitable for underwater use. See our waterproof metal detectors.

XP ICONX 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. The blue S-Telescopic Lite stem with a carbon middle part weighs about 260 g against about 285 g for the ICON's stem, and folds to 58 cm (22.8 inches) and extends to 130 cm (51.2 inches). XP gives the ICONX's weight as about 710 g (1.57 lb) without the remote on the stem and about 830 g (1.83 lb) with it; the lighter stem helps comfort, 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 4 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 ICONX in France, and it carries the Longtime label.

One mistake to avoid with the XP ICONX

The mistake we warn about is assuming the ICONX is identical to the ICON except for its name. Its additional controls are meaningful for experienced users: 6 factory programs instead of 3, 7 Reactivity levels instead of 5, a 28 kHz single frequency and 0.5 point ferrous resolution.

XP ICONX specifications

XP covers the ICONX detector for 5 years, parts and labor, once you register it with XP; batteries, chargers and connectors carry 2 years.

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