Minelab Excalibur 2

A great comparison of metal detectors: saltwater test

Minelab Equinox, Quest PRO, Makro Multi Kruzer, XP Deus, Garrett AT MAX, and others…
Here is great comparative testing of metal detectors in saltwater. Which one will be the best? It’s really an interesting (and important) test! Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged compare, Deteknix Scuba Tector, Garrett, Garrett AT Max, Garrett Sea Hunter Mark 2, Makro, Makro Multi Kruzer, Minelab, Minelab Equinox 800, Minelab Excalibur 2, Quest Metal Detectors, Quest PRO, salt test, thesearchermag, video, Whites, Whites MX Sport, XP Deus | 1 Comment

Minelab Equinox 800 Gold Chain Test (+ XP Deus)

A chain is a very difficult target for any metal detector. The point is that the machine sees each chain link separately. And if your device can’t detect chains, it simply hasn’t enough sensitivity. But if on top of all this a chain is made of gold, your detector’s essential capabilities – accurate discrimination and sensitivity to super-tiny targets – should come into play. Here’s an illustrative test of how the Minelab Equinox 800 is seeing a gold chain. Plus, the similar test: comparison with an XP Deus. Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged chain test, Colin C., compare, Fisher, Fisher Gold Bug 2, Gigmaster, gold test, Minelab, Minelab Equinox 800, Minelab EQX 11 DD, Minelab Excalibur 2, Reese Burnett, video, XP, XP 22.5 DD, XP Deus | 3 Comments

Comparison: Minelab Equinox 800 vs Excalibur 2. Salt Test (depth)

Minelab may thank themselves for that. Why did they announce the Minelab Equinox as a revolutionary product? Now they are getting what they deserve – any beeping rod is ‘keen’ to overtop the new product at least somehow. And believe me, there are machines that will be able to do it. Here’s an interesting test: what will happen if you take a waterproof Minelab Excalibur 2, a good device designed for hunting in saltwater, and see how deep it is in salt sand compared to the Minelab Equinox 800. Which detector will have greater depth and better detection abilities? Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged compare, depth test, gold test, Josue Ladera, Minelab, Minelab 8 DD, Minelab Equinox 800, Minelab EQX 11 DD, Minelab Excalibur 2, salt test, video | 2 Comments

A must-watch for those who dig. When your find is a gun

Here’s an underwater search at an old dock. Great finds, calm atmosphere… What else could a treasure hunter ask for? You can appreciate the number of discoveries as a result of the first dive! Will you be able to pick up so many things on the ground? Continue reading →

Posted in finds | Tagged Czech Diggers, DetectorComparisons, Findings 2016, Minelab Excalibur 2, underwater search, video, WWI, WWII, XP Deus | 1 Comment

Rechargeable battery packs for Garrett AT PRO & Minelab Excalibur 2. +Video

The new accessories – rechargeable battery packs for Garrett AT PRO, Garrett AT Gold and Minelab Excalibur 2 – have gone on sale. Here are the photos & prices of these ones for Garrett AT and Minelab Excalibur 2. Continue reading →