Minelab Equinox 600 Metal Detector Depth Sensor Multi-Frequency VLF

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True intelligent Simultaneous Multi-Frequency for maximum performance, plus a wide range of single frequencies. After the original release of the Equinox 600 and 800 in 2018, Minelab updated the line with the 700 and 900 in 2022.While Minelab has added many enhancements to the Equinox 700 and 900, it is still built on the same core technology first introduced in 2018 with the 600 and 800. Minelab's major enhancement to its lineup came with the Manticore in 2022.

Compatible with ultra-fast wireless audio with the WM 08, and fast aptX Low Latency / Bluetooth headphones. Park mode is the most versatile for general detecting and in high trash areas such as parks and public places. The control box is very similar on both machines, identical in terms of quality and with very minor changes. Icons and buttons lie in the same places which mean that if you are considering an upgrade from the Equinox 600 to the Equinox 700 then you will have virtually no learning curve. It’s also worth pointing out that if you’re new to the Equinox range you won’t struggle too, as the screen is simple. The arc number in the centre is the target identification number, depth indicator lies to its right hand side, the circular graphic shows the discrimination pattern, battery life is in the top left corner and search modes are at the bottom. It’s nice and simple.As you drop the recovery rate the target responses will get stronger, but the trade off is the mineralisation/iron contamination will pollute the audio response, often making a good target sound like large iron. It’s not surprising that users using low recovery rate (1-3) often complain they are digging lots of iron, everything sounds like iron to them! The main differences are in the advanced fine-tuning settings, where the Equinox 800 has an advantage in. In addition, the Minelab Equinox 800 has a Gold Detect Mode, which the Equinox 600 does not. The Equinox 800 can use the 20 kHz and 40 kHz separately or simultaneously using Multi-IQ mode, while the Equinox 600 only uses them in Multi-IQ mode. Recovery speed with the Equinox 600 is excellent so it is very good at not missing desirable targets in high-trash areas. Multi-frequency didn’t have to be slow anymore, and this gave rise to Minelab’s growing MultiIQ family of metal Detectors.

If you are upgrading from a 600, Vanquish, or single-frequency machine, then the upgrade to the 700 or 900 is likely worth the spend. The Equinox 600 seems to look like the Equinox 800 in appearance, but its differences lie in its features. The Minelab Equinox 600 comes with pre-configured settings and several pre set modes, which in themselves are excellent. You could find virtually all types of metals with multiple frequencies at work. Noise won’t be a bother because of its automatic Noise Cancel. You could also take advantage of its auto ground balancing (or tweak it to your taste with the manual option) and its adjustable threshold. Detect Modes on Equinox 600 In my opinion, if there is any reason you should go for the Equinox 600, it should be for this feature. If the need to detect gold nuggets is a seldom activity for you, then the Minelab Equinox 600 is an okay fit. It serves to detect gold well, better than other multi-purpose detectors you might find in the market. However, Equinox 800 might be a better fit if detecting gold nuggets is what you do regularly. Equinoxes’ key difference is that the Equinox 800 has a gold mode with enhanced performance on detecting small gold nuggets. 4. How deep can the Minelab Equinox 600 detect?If you are looking for a very good switch-on-and-go metal detector for you or your child you will not be disappointed with the Equinox 600. From to time, Minelab offers seasonal offers and they supply the 600 with the ML80 wireless headphones, this is a great deal and worth bagging while you can. It’s once again a battle between an older, established Equinox model which represents outstanding value, and a higher-priced, next-generation model with upgraded features. The waterproof rating is also now improved from 3 metres to 5 metres for those wanting to delve a little deeper into the fray. However, this is somewhat irrelevant to a high percentage of detectorists. From my experience using the Equinox 800 I very seldom set my Iron Bias setting above 4 and usually stay within the 2-4 range. I have tested and found that Iron Bias settings over 4 will start to reduce the sound quality of the target, making it more faint and harder to detect. Is The Iron Bias Setting Different Between The Equinox 600 and 800? That’s it, everything else is the same, the great performance, the Multi IQ technology with the simultaneous frequencies, waterproof design, and fast and accurate target ID.

Minelab has introduced two more equinox models in 2022, it is sometimes difficult to know exactly which model is right for your use. Here we'll explore some of the key differences so that you know which model is right for you. The EQUINOX 600 has a generous range of volume and tone options, including Single Tone, Two Tone, Five Tone, and Fifty Tone options. The point where ferrous tones shift to non-ferrous tones may be adjusted; as can the volume of the ferrous tone. The EQUINOX 800 adds the ability to shift non-ferrous tones and volumes, which can be helpful for those who hunt strictly by ear. These options can also be an aid to those with extreme hearing loss in a particular audio range. However, all these tone and volume options do not change the basic power or depth of detection between the two models. I confess that, although all these options appeal to me, I really have not been using them because the Minelab preset options are so good it has not really been worth the bother.

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The other big difference between the EQUINOX 600 and the EQUINOX 800 is the “Advanced Settings” available on the EQUINOX 800. These settings allow for a finer degree of tuning on various options that both models share. While the device is Bluetooth and wireless compatible with the Minelab’s ML 80 headphones, any other third-party headphones are well compatible with the metal detector. 4. Manual Ground Balance Using the table above, you can clearly see that the using the Iron Bias settings between 2 and 4 on the Equinox 800 is equivalent to using Iron Bias settings 1 and 2 on the Equinox 600. Default Iron Bias Settings For The Minelab Equinox 800 and 600. Whether you are looking to upgrade from the Vanquish line of simultaneous multi-frequency detectors, or moving from a single frequency machine, we commonly hear that our customers hunt fields that they've "hunted a hundred times and still turn up new finds." That's the power of Minelab's Multi-IQ Simultaneous Multi-Frequency, which simultaneously fires up to 6 frequencies at once. This allows for greater targeting and discrimination between different target types.