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The XP WSA-XL ST is an over-ear wireless headset built for detectorists who run the DEUS II in harsh weather and noisy environments. Rainproof construction, full-ear cups for sound isolation, and XP's ultra-fast wireless protocol deliver accurate tones and faster target reaction when faint signals matter. DEUS II owners hunting beaches in wind or parks in rain pair the WSA-XL ST with the remote control, WS6 Master, or WS6-ST Master for all-day comfort and dependable audio transmission.
What's Included with the WSA-XL ST
- XP WSA-XL ST Over-Ear Wireless Headphones for DEUS II
- USB Type-C charging cable
Why DEUS II Owners Reach for the WSA-XL ST
- Full-ear cups block wind noise and wave crash on saltwater beaches, keeping faint target tones audible when open-air headphones lose detail.
- Rainproof design tested to 1 meter depth means you hunt through storms without worrying about water damage to the electronics.
- XP's wireless protocol is 10× faster than low-latency Bluetooth, translating to better target localization and faster reaction to deep or masked targets in iron.
- USB Type-C fast charging gets the headset back to full power in 2 hours, and the auto power-on/off pairing with your DEUS II controller eliminates manual connection steps.
- Built in France with new electronics and advanced signal processing, the WSA-XL ST is ready for the DEUS II V4 update and XP's next-generation audio system.
Full-Ear Isolation in Wind and Waves
The over-ear design of the WSA-XL ST solves the noise problem detectorists face on windy beaches and riverbanks. Full cups seal around your ears, blocking ambient wind roar and wave crash that drown out faint target tones when you're running the DEUS II in open environments. The rainproof construction holds up when you're caught in a downpour mid-hunt or working the surf line where saltwater spray is constant. We've used the WSA-XL ST on Gulf Coast beaches in 20-knot winds and the isolation advantage over open-air metal detector headphones is immediate, you hear the full tone profile on deep silver without cranking volume to compensate for wind noise.
Saltwater Beach Hunts with the XP Deus 2
The WSA-XL ST's rainproof rating and full-ear seal make it the go-to headset for wet-sand and surf-line work on saltwater beaches. When you're swinging the DEUS II in Park or Beach mode with waves breaking 10 feet away, the sealed cups keep saltwater spray out of the electronics and block the constant roar of surf from masking faint signals. The 4-band equalizer (adjustable from your DEUS II remote or WS6 Master) lets you boost mid-range frequencies where gold rings and small silver sit, cutting through the low-frequency hum of saltwater ground noise. XP's ultra-fast wireless transmission means you get the full tone response on a deep target the instant the coil passes over it, no lag that would cause you to overshoot in fast-moving surf conditions.
Park and Relic Hunts in Rain
The WSA-XL ST's weatherproof build lets you keep hunting when rain moves in mid-session. We've run the headset through hour-long downpours in Midwest parks without a single dropout or water ingress issue. The auto power-on/off pairing with the DEUS II remote means the headset wakes up the moment you power on your detector and shuts down when you're done, no manual connection steps in wet conditions. The foldable design makes the WSA-XL ST easy to stash in a pack when you're moving between sites, and the lightweight construction keeps neck fatigue low during all-day relic hunts.
Specifications
- Compatibility: XP DEUS II (pairs with DEUS II remote control, WS6 Master, or WS6-ST Master when used as controller)
- Weight: 8.8oz
- Waterproof Rating: IP68 (tested to 1 meter depth)
- Audio Frequency Range: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- Communication Frequency: 2.4GHz to 2.48GHz
- Volume Levels: 10 adjustable levels
- Equalizer: 4-band, adjustable from DEUS II controller
- Audio Modes: PWM, SQUARE, additional modes via firmware updates
- Charging: USB Type-C, 2-hour fast charge
- Battery Indicator: LED flashes on power-on (3 flashes = 100%, 2 flashes = 60%, 1 flash = 30%)
- Auto Power-Off: 5 minutes if no controller paired; 5 hours if no input detected on controller
- Design: Foldable, over-ear cups, stereo sound
- Country of Manufacture: France
- Warranty: 5 years, 2-year lithium battery guarantee
Why Buy from Serious Detecting
Serious Detecting is an authorized XP dealer, which means the WSA-XL ST you receive is backed by XP's 5-year manufacturer warranty and eligible for firmware updates as XP releases them. Our team runs XP metal detectors in the field and can answer setup questions specific to pairing the WSA-XL ST with your DEUS II configuration. Every order ships free, you get 30-day returns if the headset doesn't fit your hunting style, and we price-match any lower advertised price on the same SKU. When you need replacement parts or technical support down the road, you're working with a U.S.-based team that understands metal detector technologies and XP's wireless ecosystem.
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