Minelab Equinox 600

Opening the Minelab Equinox. How about memory card slot? (+video)

The Minelab Equinox 800 unit is still impossible to buy. However, some treasure hunters are posting multiple photos of their outings and finds that have been surely made with this machine, and even photos… of the Minelab Equinox 800 dismantling. Maybe this detector has already gone on sale, though we aren’t aware of it? Continue reading

Minelab Equinox Waterproof Connector (adapter at low price)

However strange it may sound, but the Minelab CTX 3030 owners feel indignant. Everyone has been aware of the fact the Minelab Equinox waterproof headphones connector doesn’t fit into any socket on other Minelab devices. But recently Minelab announced the price for their Equinox waterproof headphones — $130. Hence if you have two Minelab machines (turns out, there is a great deal of such owners), you have to buy also two pairs of headphones. Even despite the fact that these ones are identical, the difference lies only in the connector. Do you think Minelab did it deliberately or inadvertently? Continue reading

Alternative shaft for Minelab Equinox 600/800. NEW 2018

Anderson, a Canadian manufacturer of metal detecting accessories, has released a shaft for the Minelab Equinox 600 and Minelab Equinox 800 units. This one consists of not only a collapsible rod but also has a different armrest. Take a look at this picture and tell us… What will be the advantage of such an upgrade? Continue reading

Minelab Equinox 600-800 Protective Screen Cover

Minelab doesn’t offer protective screen covers for its new Equinox 600 and Equinox 800 detectors. First, the machines are waterproof and thus are inherently protected against dirt and dust. Second, each unit comes supplied with nearly 30 pieces of screen protectors – so you can stick the new one each time when going out detecting, and it will last you 3 or 4 years. Ain’t that right? And third, there is an old Australian proverb: we are the ones who make metal detectors but the ones who will sew the protective covers for us are… French )) Continue reading

Comparison: Minelab Equinox 600 vs Minelab E-Trac. Test

Minelab Equinox 800 vs Minelab E-Trac: which one is better? The manufacturer positions its new machine as the one between the X-Terra 705 and Safari in the product lineup. So the old Minelab E-Trac should be more awesome than the new Minelab Equinox 800. But it’s from a theoretical point of view, let’s see how it works in practice. By the way, which of these two units sees deeper? Continue reading