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XP Deus 2

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XP Deus 2 metal detector

Wireless multi-frequency — best separation in iron & trash

The XP Deus II is a fully wireless multi-frequency detector known for blistering recovery speed and surgical iron separation in trashy sites. It shines when targets sit shoulder-to-shoulder with nails, bottle caps, and foil. XP built it for experienced hunters who like to tune programs on the fly and cover ground quickly without cable drag. You will see it at its best on relic permissions, competition hunts, iron-heavy parks, and beaches where fast reactivity wins more good targets.

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Deus 2 — Competition

Maximum separation speed for seeded coin hunts.

🏆 Competition
Recommended coil: 22 cm elliptic — fast swings and sharp pinpointing.

Adjustments

Program
Factory Program
DEUS FAST or COINS
Fast programs prioritize reactivity and separation.
Frequency
Frequency
14–18 kHz single or Multi
Mid-high bands snap well on modern clad.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity
95–100
Run high; drop only for EMI.
Ground
Ground Balance
Tracking ON
Auto track on groomed hunt fields.
Recovery
Reactivity
4–5 (High)
High reactivity separates stacked coins.
Discrimination
Discrimination
Moderate — reject iron
Match hunt rules for tab rejection.
Iron
Iron Volume
4–5
Clear iron audio speeds competition digs.
Audio
Audio Response
Speed 7–8
Fast audio matches fast coil speed.
Coil
Coil Speed
Fast with overlap
Coil low; do not outrun your reactivity setting.