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Hi there Jeffrey, this was my aim in this video to show people you can do well in metal detecting with a cheap metal detector. The Nokta Makro Simplex is a great machine for the money. Thank you for coming along to my channel and watching this video, I wish you good fortune on your future hunts. Have a look at this video of mine which shows 2 of my very best gold finds, both found on the same field, just 7 days apart: ruclips.net/video/VasQozqHfyo/видео.html Thanks again, and I hope to see you on my channel again. Gareth
Hello & Greetings, I've never quite managed to master the Simplex, as great as it is, some machines are just not meant for some people. I have always used Garretts and XP machines. Never actually owned a Minelab, maybe I will one day!! Thank you for taking the time to watch this video, I hope that you and your family had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Gareth
Completely agree simplex is always scruffy on rubbish and its great for lifting for big targets ,d2 is my main machine but having a simplex as a back up is great and for the price simplex is spot on
For somebody like me on the cusp of buying my first detector that was a brilliant video. I cannot Justin the expense of something like the Deus, especially as a new starter but to have the Simplex compared so favourably to the much more expensive piece of kit was exactly what I needed to hear. I don’t want to go into this with a detector that is really not going to give me any fun. I have narrowed my choice down almost to the Noktek or the Minelab Equinox. This video gives me something to really think about. Thanks again for a great piece of work
Hello John, thank you very much for the kind words and thank you for taking the time to watch. Have you seen my Beginners Guide To Metal Detecting vide??? I think you will find that very useful. Simplex is ideal machine to get you started in the hobby. Equinox is a top machine and great on wet sand. But break easily. If you ever have any questions, please ask away. Thanks again and thanks for supporting my channel
The simplex is allot better combined with a Detech 15 inch coil than anything minelab makes buddy, don't listen to the people who do air tests or are like fanboys , just dig it all and have fun swinging
@johnmankelow9780 ,Don't go with the Simplex cause they are not doing anything else on the Updates, but only putting out more Simplex Detectors ultra and ??? But look at the X-Terra Pro Or Something Minelab.... just a Simplex owner here and saying my opinion of the lack of Updates for it now.... and their showings of they're not doing anything else for the Simplex but just putting out more Detectors than Updates...
Beautiful Gothic Florin! As a 3 yr Simplex user, I was pleased to see it held it's own against a machine (in this test) that's nearly 5 x price. I think Park 1 with the latest update was a major winner in depth gains (compared to the faster recovery on Park 2), but I was really surprised you were not running it on max sensitivity, unless that was the factory settings. Generally mine is more stable on the numbers +/- 5 on most things that are not foil or iron-related , especially medium to large coins, so I was equally surprised about the variations you experienced. If the other machine was switched on when you scanned with the Simplex, this might explain it being unsettled. She's simple, but easily intimidated by other sources of EMF. Thanks for doing this!
Hi Paul, I didn't touch the sensitivity on either machine, I wonder if the sensitivity might of been down from the last time I used it? I wanted this comparison to be a switch on and go in factory settings, I probably should of checked. Would that explain why the numbers were a bit all over on some targets? I am not very prolific with that machine, I've used it probably 20 times in total. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, its very much appreciated. I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
No need for another post, this is the right place to tell. First of all, thank you for this video. Ideal for me. I use the simplex and thinking about a "better" machine. Why do I write? It's the thing with the jumpy ID numbers on the simplex. Couple years ago I think it was not so jumpy, I definitely can remember that most coins had a very stable ID. Now I have the same like you in this video. I use the Park mode 2. @paul I would like to know your settings and the software number if possible. It might have something to do with a sw update? BTW, I will probably use the simplex another season ☝️🤷♂️
@@Ingolf_unterwegs Hello - I'm on update 2.77, running usually in Park 1 for depth, mostly in fields and pastures with little mineralisation, which is not heavily polluted. It automatically ground balances anyway in 4/5 modes, so I always crank up the sensitivity to max, and mostly switch off the iron grunt on zero (all 3 hammer bars off) which cuts down chatter. I do get often fooled by solid iron where the signal strength is difficult to ignore (such as horsehoes around 70), however if I hear the mid-tone dipping or hiccuping I can usually ignore medium sized iron that the Simplex does it's best to screen out. I will however switch on iron when prospecting on a relatively new but 'empty' field, to get to possible hotspots of prior activity. I use Field mode or All Metal when a target is deeper and escaping me in Park 1, just to locate any very lost signals after digging a plug. I also use the green and black Teknetics Tek-Point Pulse pinpointer, which is pretty powerful and makes my post-plug game pretty rapid and efficient. Hope that is useful. 🙂
So you approve? Im looking to buy the Simplex because I already have too many hobbies and I dont want to go ape shit into it like I did ice fishing. Lol.
Brilliant stuff Gareth. It just demonstrates the capabilities of budget machines. 1 or 2 inches is the difference from finding or missing out but at least they'll be plenty of finds anyway. The Simplex isn't very distinguishable in comparison so you'd just have to dig anything remotely good sounding. Top video and some cracking finds too 😃
Hi Del, good to hear from you mate, thanks as always for coming along and supporting what I do. Simplex clearly is a great machine and probably the best value machine on the market in my opinion, fair play to Nokta Makro. Yes the Deus2 is a bit more refined, its lighter and faster but its also a damns site more expensive. Hope you are well and I look forward to catching you on my next metal detecting adventure
Simplex is unreal for the money, I started with one and found me my first hammered which was a tealby, 3 years on and I’ve had the nox d1 and now on the d2 which I love with the 9” coil, great vid👍
Hi mate, I have to agree its the best value machine on the market in my opinion and its no wonder there are so many people getting into the hobby when you can pick up this piece of kit for not a great deal of cash. We all know that most machines will find most targets at the end of the day. But I too am loving my Deus2. Thanks so much for tuning in, leaving your feedback and for supporting what I do
Great video buddy, loved the comparison 👌. From my year and a half experience with the simplex I can definitely say that it holds its own in its price range. Its a cracking machine 👏. Love that gothic florin mate, what a find 😲. What I would give to pull a nice milled silver coin like that. I'm fairly clued up on the roman grots mate lol and I'd definitely say that was one 👌. As always, a fantastically enjoyable watch mate. Thanks 👍
Hi mate, it is a beautiful coin and there's a rather extraordinary story behind it.. Several years ago a friend and I detected this field for the first time and he had a coin spill with 3 mint Gothic florins in aswel as 2 half crowns and a couple other old silver coins. We scoured the area (and field) over the years and pretty much stopped detecting here. Then boom I find another one right in the same spot, crazy hobby sometimes! My expertise is milled silver, I find tonnes! You find the older stuff though the Romans and hammered. Thanks for visiting my channel and tuning in, can't believe I filmed this in March and only just got round to editing it
Great video! I absolutely love my Simplex, have had it over 3 years now. I swing with a friend who has a deus 2 and we are always relatively the same as far as end if the day finds. I don't believe in air tests either. You did this video perfectly with the natural hunting. I dig on tone always. The vdi can be bouncy on the simplex but mine is pretty good overall, I run 2.77 and it's very stable for me. I don't pay too much attention to VDI as long as it doesn't go from 12 to 73 to 21, I look for vdi within 10
Hi mate, thank you for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving your feedback. I've done a few other comparisons like this and I only ever use real targets in the ground. I believe this is the ONLY true way to compare machines. The Simplex on its day will keep up with most other machines. But over the course over a few months or a year then I believe you would definitely find more with the Deus2. But that's just my opinion. Again thanks so much for tuning in and supporting what I do. i hope to see you on some of my many other metal detecting videos
@@wicked_digger when people spend months, even years with the same machine, that is when they start to become confident and successful at the hobby. Too many people pick up a machine, don't have a clue what they doin n slate the machine. Thank you and good luck for your future hunts
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire yes I absolutely agree! It takes a while and a lot of holes to really understand what your machine is telling you. Different grounds can conditions may vary on results too, so don't be afraid to dig everything at new sites!
Hi mate, well this is an interesting story for you. About 5 years ago, myself and a friend were detecting this place for the first time, my friend got a big signal, we unearthed it together, its was a stack of old silver coins. There were 3 Gothic florins, 2 Georgian half crowns and a couple of smaller silver coins. It was amazing, such a buzz! We scoured that area many times then eventually stopped detecting there. Only recently I have started detecting it again and would you believe it, this Gothic florin came from the same patch!! This is a crazy hobby! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch what I work so hard on creating and I hope to catch you on my next adventure
The Simplex is great for Silver and Gold. Grunts and jumping VDI is mostly junk unless your looking iron stuff then you can mess with the settings. But I’ve used the Simplex for a year and it paid for its self 10x Gold rings,chains, lots of silver and lots lots of coins. It’s worth the money. I upgraded to the Legend because the of Simplex being such a good quality build product.
Hi mate, thanks very much for taking time out your day to watch this video and for leaving your feedback. I believe the Simplex is the best value machine on the market, for its price ti really is a very good machine. Upgrading to multi frequency is definitely the way to go though if you are detecting beaches. I hope you enjoy the Legend metal detector, I hear very good things regarding that machine. Thanks again, and I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Hello there Gustavo, thanks very much for taking the time to watch this video and for your kind words. You got yourself a great machine there buddy. Thank you again for joining me and I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Hi mate, thanks mate. Yeah that was a very odd find indeed, it was super deep! Definitely the right thing to do putting it back there. This permission is the closest permission to my house, only 5 minutes away, I'm hoping for some snow this winter and I'll be doing a deep snow detecting session here :) Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting what I do, catch ya on the next one buddy
Hi there, thanks very much for visiting my channel and for watching this video. I wish you luck with your new machine hunting the Atlantic coastline in sunny Florida. Hope to see you again on some of my 300 other metal detecting videos. Gareth
I bought a Garrett ace 250 10 days ago and on the beach, loose sand, it detected coke can pull tabs one foot underground easily. Cigarette packet foil also more than a foot. Tiny bits of foil, 6-7 inches It says max 8 inches on the screen, but performs amazingly well and better than expected. I'm very happy and have dug up loads of rubbish. Lots and lots. No gold so far. The sore back and arm is for free🤣🤣 I've used it for eight hours and the batteries haven't even drained a quarter. The expensive models 350- 800, in my opinion, are only better for discrimination of metals. I'm not lazy and happily dig up all rubbish.💪👍🏴
I used a garret ace 250 for a couple year before upgrading to the simplex. All I can say is the ace is what it says "ace" good value for money, finds good targets and I never felt like I was underperforming compared to my mates with far better machines. When we were out together I usually always managed to find decent Victorian or georgian silver coins with it along with all the other junk. My first time out with the ace 250 I found two king Charles scottish turners 👍
Hi Ross & Richie, I too started with the ACE 250 over 7 years ago, its what got me hooked on this awesome hobby. I found so much stuff with it, but I soon upgraded to the AT Pro, which is leaps and bounds above the ACE 250. Then went for the ORX and now Deus2. All of these machines will find most signals out there and you will always do well with any machine with hard work. I thank you both for tuning in and watching this video, I have several other comparison videos in my gallery. Hope to see you both again for a chat
Great comparison vid pal ,, I totally agree with your comments, the simplex is a very capable machine but the numbers can be very frustrating , I also believe that the deus 2 is right up there with the nox , and wow what a coin that was last off one that is right up there on my wish list , well done 👍🏼
Hi Lee, thanks for the awesome feedback mate, Simplex has to be the best value machine on the market, great for newcomers for sure. This field is one of my most heavily detected, when we first started detecting here my friend found 3 mint gothic florins in the same hole with a couple of half crowns among other silver coins. We scoured that patch and the field over the years. But then boom, another gothic pops up same patch, quite an incredible story really! I told my mate who quit detecting long ago and he could not believe it!! Thanks for tuning in and supporting what I do
I have a Simplex and find the numbers very stable all of the time. Maybe the sensitivity was the issue in this test. Great finds as always and a great comparison of the mschines. Keep the videos coming.
Hi Stewart, a couple others pointed out the sensitivity was not high enough. I wanted to do this comparison in completely factory settings, I assumed the sensitivity would be at the factory set level. But I guess not! In any case, I proved to myself that the Simplex is a brilliant machine, and probably the best value machine out there. Thank you for tuning in and watching this video, I very much hope to see you on my next metal detecting escapade
Hi Adrian, thank you for the kind words. Its no secret that most machines will find most targets. Successful metal detecting is about learning a machine, learning the land and working incredibly hard. This shows you do not need to spend big money on a machine. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for supporting what I do. I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Good job. I liked the comparison. A couple of years ago I bought a Simplex but have only used it once. It seemed to work just fine. Excellent silver! A real beauty. On to the next. Cheers.🍻
Hi Mark, good to hear form you mate, I hope you are well? Simplex is a great machine for the price, perhaps the best value machine on the market. I am XP through and through so will not be swapping anytime soon, but its good for me to show other machines from time to time. Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting what I do. Hope to catch you on my next adventure
Hellooo, yes I have finally got round to editing this video which I filmed back in march. Several other mint condition Gothic florins were found on this field several years ago. It seems I may need to pay some more attention to this field, there has been wealthy people on here in the past. Thanks as always for coming along and I hope to see you on my next metal detecting escapade
Hi Anthony, totally agree, the Simplex for the money is a great machine and ideal for folk new to the hobby with not a large budget. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and for supporting what I do, I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Hi Sam, thanks mate, yeah them cartwheels are coming thick n fast at the minute. I need to get them all out for a photoshoot and maybe make a video cuz they are so cool! The Gothic florin was stunning, a friend found 3 of these in the same hole on this field several years ago. We since battered the field but then I find this, amazing!!
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire yes it's an absolute stunner. You should definitely do a video on all the only George cartwheels and some of the other good condition coppers you have. Hope you and the family are well
Hi there Troy, thank you my friend, another fine coin find for me this year. Had some really nice coins this term, still waiting for a piece of gold though, 8 weeks left!! Will be working very hard for the remainder of this year as I continue to grow my channel. Thanks as always for watching and supporting what I am doing, it is very much appreciated
Hi Jacob, thanks mate, the whole idea behind this video was to show exactly that - that people can get into this hobby on a low budget. Its no wonder the Nokta Makro Simplex is so popular, such a great machine and very good value for money. Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting what I do. Hope to catch you on my next metal detecting escapade
Since getting the legend I hate seeing my simplex collecting dust, it found ne some amazing finds but once you step up you quickly realise it's limitations, but still the best beginners machine out there in my opinion 🙂👍⛏🍺
Hi mate, its definitely one of, if not the best beginners machine out there. Seems to be big competition between the Nokta Makro Simplex and the Minelab Vanquish. Both very capable machines on a budget. Cheers for tuning in
Hello, you are very welcome, thank you so much for taking the time to watch. I like to make videos like this every now n then. I really hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Now then Rob how ya doing mate? I'm not sure why but I cannot stop finding cartwheels, they seem to be very common on my hill sides. I found another one on Saturday morning while I was out in the mist. As always I thank you for your amazing support and financial contributions to my channel, I cannot begin to tell you how appreciated it is. This video was filmed back in March, this weeks upload will be back to e modern video with my modern standards. Thank you again Rob, top man!
Awsome Hunt there Gareth, and a great test for the Deus 2 and the nokta makro simplex. Awsome Victoria silver Gothic Florin there that’s a Belter mate,again your very Lucky Lately with the old silvers bud.👍😊HH
Hi Craig, thanks for tuning in and leaving me awesome comments. I actually filmed this video back in March (8 months ago). This is a field where my friend found 3 of these Gothic florins in the same hole along with a bunch of other old silver coins. We scoured the area 4 years ago. Then low and behold I have uncovered another one! It really is an amazing hobby!! Its a beautiful coin and definitely part of the same coin spill my mate had all those years ago. Thanks for supporting what I do, I hope to see you on my next metal detecting adventure
Great Gothic Florin bud. Good hunt. I had a William IV Sixpence (1834) yesterday on my permission. Always nice to get silver. I have had 5 silvers in the last 6 times out, must be a gold coin or artefact around here somewhere considering the silver that has been dropped lol. Like you, I will keep searching (with my Nox 800). My Sovereign GT is collecting dust, must give it a charge soon. All the best bud and HH.
Hi mate, thanks its by far my best ever Gothic florin. Several years ago, my friend and I were detecting this field for the first time, my friend had a big signal, we dug it out and it was a stack of old silver coins including 3 mint Gothic florins, a couple of half crowns among other coins. We spent many sessions scouring that area but found no more.... Until this March when I was filming this video... It really is a crazy hobby! I have not been back to this field since, who knows what else is on there that we've missed. Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting my channel
Thank you Nathaniel, that is the best Gothic florin I've ever found. When we got this permission several years ago, my friend and I were detecting it for the first time. My friend found 3 of these mint Gothic florins in the same hole, along with 2 half crowns and some other silver coins. We scoured the area and have detected this field many times since. So for me to find this one on the same area is amazing!! It is clearly part of the same spill, I told him about it and he was as shocked as me! This is why you can never write off a great field. It would not surprise me if there is a couple of gold coins lying about in this field (somewhere). Thanks for visiting my channel and helping to support what I do
I Still use Eurotek Pro with Mars Tiger coil on it, it much much more stable than Simplex and Vanquish 540 which I use to have. That buckle would have read about 88 to 92 on eurotek to about 12" down. I'll probably try out T2 se for next detector, it's more in my affordable range and probably closest to Dues be my guess. Over the years it seems all the new kids on the block below $400 all seem to share similar traits with jumpy target ID, and in tougher sites really struggle to pull any the deeper goodies, seems like they are really not great at unmasking. Every target can sound good with Simplex is the problem I had with it, and way to jumpy for time limited deep coin shooting. Dues sounds awesome and very stable.
Hi there Mark, there is a lot to be said about new machines and new technology, but with metal detecting, success in the field comes with knowing your machine and having great land. I know a lot of guys who still use big old heavy machines and have great success. But ultimately these modern lightweight machines are brilliant and if you are passionate about something, you should always have the best kit that you can afford. Thanks very much for visiting my channel and watching this video, I hope to see you again on some other metal detecting videos of mine. Gareth
Hi Dave, thank you mate. I hope that this shows that ya don't need to spend the big bucks to be a successful metal detectorist. You and I know that most machines will find most targets out there. Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting my channel
Hi Dan, I am on a bit of a silver streak at the moment, having said that, this video was filmed back in March. And I went detecting this Saturday just gone and found no silver. I've got 8 or 9 more full videos filmed and a few more silver coins to share. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for supporting what I do. Hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Hi mate, thanks for watching another of my videos. This one is my 2nd most watched ever video after my beginners guide to metal detecting. The Gothic Florin is stunning and by far the best one I've ever found. Thanks again and I hope to see you again soon. Gareth
Hi mate, its a Gothic florin, not very common to find, although this is the 8th I've found in 9 years. In my opinion they are one of the most beautifully designed coins ever and I've always wanted to find a nice one. On this very same patch a few years ago while a friend and I were detecting this place for the 1st time, he had a coin spill with 3 Gothic florins, 2 half crowns and a couple other silver coins. I believe this one is part of that spill but we somehow missed! Its a crazy hobby!! Thanks so much for tuning in and supporting what i do. Hope to catch you on the next one
Thanks for this video. I've been running the Deus II for a few months now, I love the machine (although I've found most of my goods with the At-Max). i just purchased the Simplex for a backup detector. I've used it only twice, but so far, I'm not happy with it. It may be because I was hoping to get a little more depth with the 11 inch. coil (my Deus is 9 inch.). The Deus is so much lighter/smaller, but I may not feel that way if I started with the Simplex. Thanks for the video.
Hi mate, if you have been using an XP machine, going to a Simplex is going to feel pretty horrible. Yes its a great price, but its heavy, its noisy and a little bit erratic compared to the smoothness and cleaness of an XP metal detector. But there is a huge difference in cost there. Better to have a Simplex than no backup machine though. I always carry 2 machines in my car boot when I go detecting - Just incase! Thanks so much for watching. Gareth
Good informative video buddy, as I always say I think people get hung up on if it’s cheap it’s rubbish, the simplex is an amazing machine. You have to walk over it to find it and most machines will find it if it’s there
Hi Dean, thanks for visiting my channel and taking a look at this video. Totally agree, most machines out there will find most targets if you walk over them. I made this video to show that anyone can buy a cheaper machine and have some success. I have been amazed by the views, already 10,000, that is crazy views for my tiny metal detecting channel
Congratulations Gareth on that awesome Gothic Flozza 👍👍. Great comparison video with both detectors👍. I like the Deus 2 but I like my equinox 800 maybe one day😂. See you on your next adventure hunt mate.👍✌️🦘🇦🇺🤝🇬🇧
Hi there Allan, thanks so much for your awesome comments and awesome support. Yet another fine coin to add to my collection. You and I both know that most machines will find most targets out there. I will indeed catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Hello, you are very welcome, I would like to thank you for taking the time to watch. I also made this guide to metal detecting you may find useful (apologies if you are a seasoned and experienced detectorist): ruclips.net/video/UmR8OgI43uw/видео.html Thanks again and I hope to see you on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Hello there, thanks very much for taking time out your day to watch this video, it is very much appreciated. I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. If you are new to the hobby I created this Beginners Guide: ruclips.net/video/UmR8OgI43uw/видео.html
I enjoyed that one Gareth nice to see the comparison between the two machines. The trusty Simplex holds its ground for sure and would suit anyone starting up detecting. Well done on the Gothic coin on my bucket list. Until the next one take care.
Hi John, its no wonder the Simplex is so popular and great that newcomers can get into the hobby on not so huge budgets. I'd happily swing it if I didn't have super light XP machines. That Gothic florin in in my top 5 coin finds for 2022. Thanks as always for tuning in, watching and helping to support my channel
Good test Gareth. 'Nice' as you might say, haha. Just shows that this hobby is open to everyone, rich or poor. Both machines performing well. I often hear Nokta users (and others, I think) saying 'listen to the tones' rather than relying on the numbers. Top work as usual from you. Andrew
Hi Andrew, as always thank you so much for visiting my channel, watching and supporting what I do. Yes both machines work really well, D2 is more modern, refined and just 'nicer' to use - but so it should with an enormous price tag! Hope to catch you on my next episode
Good video Millward, I've never used either detector I've had this Kruzer for a good few years now don't think I'll change anytime soon lol, some good find there too mate... I do like that simplex though....wow what a silver florin.. Cheers bud 👍
Hi mate, good to hear from you, been a while!! You know as well as I do that most machines will find most targets out there. I've never used the Kruzer but I've heard they are decent machines. Thanks for popping along mate
Really enjoyed this comparison vid Duke and although I know how much you love the D2 , there was no bias whatsoever . As you know, my 1st machine was the Simplex and I loved it . I never suffered the jumping numbers on positive targets like that tho , so couldn't understand why you got it . Agree the tone sound is a bit grating compared to dearer machines but for the price I think the Simplex is the ultimate beginners choice . The sensitivity setting seemed quite low for factory setting ? But oh ! That stunning Gothic Florin !!! Absolutely beautiful! You seem to have a knack of finding not just silver , but great condition silver ! Sheer pleasure to see mate . Well done , great vid as always . Cheers Duke 👍😊🍻
Hi mate, I didn't notice the sensitivity, I just wanted to switch on and go in factory settings. Perhaps on a previous use the Simplex remembered my sensitivity? What was it set to?? Pound for pound the Simplex has to be the best valued machine on the market for what you get for your money and I can see why so many people use one. This one was filmed 8 months ago on a cold March day, duno why I took so long to get round to editing it haha. Thanks as always for tuning in and leaving your feedback
Thanks mate, this is the 4th mint Gothic florin off this patch, my friend found 3 in the same hole several years ago!! I agree, most machines will find most signals. Thanks for taking the time to watch and leaving me feedback. Hope to catch you on my next metal detecting escapade
Hi mate, I have to say I was really impressed with the outcome of this little comparison, the Simplex really held its own. OK the tones aren't the nicest in my opinion but the machine works and hits those targets and proves you don't need to spend big bucks to become a successful metal detectorist. Thank you so much for tuning to watch and to support my channel. i hope to catch you on my next metal detecting escapade
Hi there, thanks very much for visiting my channel and watching this video. For the price of the Simplex, it did so well on the day. Definitely a great value machine if you can put up with the sounds that it makes. Thanks again and I hope to see you again on my channel. Gareth
not sure what video you watched but the simplex sounds ok , with ID all over the place , and it would struggle in trashy places . but for the price its a great beginners detector for sure . but the D2 is on another lvl if you know the machine .
Hello, thank you so much for tuning in and watching this video and for leaving me feedback. I think its clear to see that we do not need to spend big on a detector to be successful, the Simplex is a great machine, but the Deus2 is and rightly so a step above. Thank you again and I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Hi Gary, thanks mate, this was back in March, its taken me this long to get round to edit this video but so pleased I can share this fabulous find finally. Another top shelf silver coin, its been a great year for the silver but not a sniff of gold! Thanks as always for tuning in, I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Could not agree more and I believe I portrayed this in this video. For me the Simplex is the best value machine on the market, cracking bit of kit for a couple hundred quid. Thank you for tuning in, watching this video and supporting what I do. Hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
I absolutely adored my Simplex. I found some of my best finds with it. For the money I will always recommend that machine above all others. Having upgraded to the Deus 2, I can honestly say, I haven't looked back. The Simplex is a Ford Focus RS The Deus is a Rolls-royce. Different gravy on so many levels.
Hi James, thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your feedback. Simplex is a great machine, not sure I'd compare to a Focus RS, cuz that is one hell of a beast of a car!! I'd say the Simplex is a Ford Fiesta 1.1 and the Deus2 is an Audi A4 TDi hahaha. Both will get you where you want to go, but one is just a bit more stylish and faster. Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting my my channel and what I do
@@daveromano8094 I love the simplex, it's a fantastic budget machine. Having had hands on with the D2 for a decent amount of time now I can only disagree with the "overpriced" statement for so many reasons. My finds rate has increased dramatically. The amount of rubbish dug has reduced drastically. Using the Sensitive full tones, I can't really explain without you having had hands on experience but you can HEAR the shape of what you are digging. I'm at a point with the D2 now where I can swing over a signal and know 9 times out of 10 what I'm going to be digging. This is something you'll never achieve with the simplex because the tonal Nuance and VDI are nowhere near as precise as the D2. Like I said, you won't appreciate the value of those extra pounds spent until you have spent them. It was a huge purchase for myself, its a lot of money to anyone but it has paid for itself already. It owes me nothing.
Hi Jac, thank you for visiting my channel and watching this video. Finding lots of hammered is a very good thing, it is the other way round for me, I have fund hundreds of milled silver coins over the years but only 25 - 30 hammered silver coins. I guess t depends the area and terrain you search. I like my hilly pasture footpath fields where I know I will find lots of coins. The florin is beautiful, several years ago I was detecting this field with a friend, he found 3 in 1 hole along with a couple of half crowns and other silver coins. We scoured that area and detected the field for years. Then all these years later I find another one on the same spot!! Its a crazy hobby! Thanks for tuning in, I hope to see you on my next adventure
Hi there, thanks very much for visiting my channel and for watching this video. Both machines are very good metal detectors, the Deus 2 is much more refined, lighter, more customisable etc, but this video was to show you can succeed at this hobby with a small budget. Thanks again
Great vid as per Gareth 👍🏻 very informative for someone who is wanting to get into the hobby. Couldn't really add anymore to your summary of the machines. The only thing you could pull is that the numbers aren't very stable on the Simplex but the tones were consistent 👍🏻 but once you've swung an XP machine for a day and noticed how incredibly light they are, that's definitely a massive benefit, you probably won't want to go back to a big clunky machine. Top vid mate and that Gothic Florin is top condition 👌🏻👍🏻🙌🏻 keep up the great work pal 👊🏻
Hi Oliver, good to hear from you mate and thank you for the awesome comments and feedback. You hit the nail on the head with big & clunky, I could never use a Simplex after using super lightweight XP machines. Same as I could never go back to the Garrett AT Pro - as much as I love that machine, now it feels HORRENDOUS. Gothic florin was a worldie, there is a long story behind that. Several years ago when me and a friend got this permission, he had a great signal, big and deep. He unearthed 3 MIN Gothic florins, 2 half Georgian half crowns and several other silver coins in a big stack. It was insane!! We scoured the area and detected the area and field for several more years. We eventually stopped detecting it. BUT I have been back and filmed several more videos here on my own and low and behold I find another Gothic florin on his hoard spot!! How epic and crazy is that?? Just goes to show, a field is never done! I feel like there is more special finds on this field. This video was filmed in March 2022 and I have not been back since... But I will be doing this winter!! Sorry for the essay (you won't ever get replies like this off other channels)
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire definitely worth going back over! Cracking story and finds! Like you said a field is never done! The Florin was in class condition 👌🏻👌🏻🙌🏻 looking forward to more of your vids from there, keep up the great work and videos pal and take it easy mate 👊🏻 p.s. defo don't get replies of other channels 🤣
@@oliverbyrne2962 plenty more coming mate, I've literally just completed my next project which means I can spend my Friday nite on the xbox 🤣 I just received your kofi too man you are insanely generous!!! Please check ya instagram messages
Yes, the simplex tones make it sound cheap and the vdi is all over the place. I did notice that you had the sensitivity very low on it though. Brilliant video as ever 👍
Hi Jason, yes a couple other guys noticed this too, i didn't even realise. I assumed just using the standard factory programs I wouldn't need to change anything at all. I always seem to miss something or get something wrong when I do a comparison video (Iv'e done several others in the past). But the fact of the matter is that you can be a successful metal detectorist with a budget machine. Thanks for tuning in, watching and supporting what I do
Absolutely agree. I like the simplex, haven't seen any real difference in finds rate with the nox. I do wish nokta would do an optional update to change the tones though.
Always follow your your vids and they are always interesting. I am a simplex owner and after 50 year of detecting and many machines, this one is my fav. I don't believe you followed through completely with you analysis kind of fell short, seems you wanted to shine the light on the deus 2 ..So viva simplex for me....HH,,John
Hi John, to be honest I felt it was the other way round, I feel I made the Simplex shine here hitting all the targets that the Deus2 did and proving to be a successful metal detectorist ya do not need to spend the big bucks. We all know most machines will find most targets, but the Deus2 is a step above the Simplex 100%, but so it ought to be with its massive pricetag. Simplex is an amazing entry level machine at a bargain price and great value for money. Thanks for tuning in and watching this video, I hope to see you on some of my many other metal detecting adventures
After 50 years of detecting The simplex is way above any "entry" level machine as I would not be using it It does extermely well on any site "when you know how to use it". Back at ya! and HH...John.
Cracking comparison video, the Simplex isn't the most stable machine it was the chaotic numbers that always annoyed me. That gothic florin was stunning mate what a find.
Thanks mate, 36,000 views and climbing, this received almost 1,500 views last Friday alone and is averaging well over 1k a day at the moment, its insane statistics for my puney channel. Its very satisfying seeing something I created do so well. A lot of people asked me why did I do the thumbnail in dollars, well 40% of all views from this video have come from America. I thought it was a cunning bit of YouTubing :)
Great video I've upgraded to deus but I did use the simplex from when it first came out and I would never knock it. Only problem is it's a bit heavy to swing all day but that's my only problem with it. One of the best coin shooters out there
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving feedback. I think the Simplex is the best value machine out there and its no wonder there are so many newcomers coming to the hobby when you can buy something like this for not a lot of money. I hope that I see you on one of my other metal detecting adventures
Nice one Gareth! Like when you do a little technical views in between! 😁👌 The Nokta did well I think 👍 But when it comes to fine tuning and ground balanceing in difficult soils. And to identify various iron tones, I beleive XP Deus 2 is hard to beat. I chose the Deus 2 as my first and beginners machine. Love it! If your budget alows it just go for it. Looking forward to more adventures in your Derbyshire fields! 😁🙏👌
Hi Rune, thank you so much for the awesome feedback. As you know my channel is almost entirely a weekly metal detecting VLOG but every now and then I like to drop in a little comparison or a guide, yano something different to help build a portfolio of content. The Simplex is a great machine for the money, great value for money. But the Deus2 is definitely a step up, but it ought to be for the price. Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting what I do, you will definitely see me on more of my metal detecting adventures
Hi Lee, thanks for the very kind words mate. I've been filming stuff in 4K for a while now, the picture quality should be amazing if you are watching on a 4K TV. Thanks as always for taking the time to watch and for supporting my channel. I hope to see you on the next episode
Great video mate, I started out with a simplex and loved it found my first 2 hammered coins with it and for the money like you say you can’t go wrong with it for a beginners machine
Hi Andrew, good to hear from you mate. Thanks for taking the time to watch what I am working hard on creating. I just could not knock the Simplex, yes its a bit heavy and clunky compared to some machines, but for the price, it is epic and its no wonder Nokta Makro have sold so many units. Cheers as always for your support, I have lined up my next video for 5pm today (80 minutes form now). See you there
Hi Paul, I think I had the sensitivity perhaps 1 or 2 notches too low which could be why I was getting some erratic numbers. Either way, Simplex held its own and its a proven machine and one of the best out there for value for money. Thanks again for watching and supporting what I do
Hello & Greetings to you Sash, thanks very much for the kind words and also for taking the time to watch this video. I cannot believe this video has over 12,000 views, that is crazy for my tiny metal detecting channel. Thank you for your support and I really hope to see you on some of my many other metal detecting videos
Well done on you coin and the buckle. There’s a lot of difference in either machine. But you showed you will still find relics and coins with the cheaper machines. You don’t have to break the bank to detect. Appreciate you doing that. I’ve thought about doing the same when I upgrade. Whenever that may be.
Hi mate, thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving me great feedback. I really do appreciate it and I enjoy engaging with people who take the time to watch what I work so hard on. It is true, you can be successful at metal detecting on a budget and here is the proof. The Simplex for the money is a brilliant machine! Again, thanks for tuning in and I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Compared to the Nokta Impact the Simplex is just a toy and is the best VLF ever made. The most popular detector in Russia and introduced in Australia in 2017 and still being built due to the worldwide strong demand. It can be used in the Golden Triangle in Victoria's goldfields and not affected by the very high mineralised soils.
Hi there, thanks very much for the channel visit and for watching this video. I appreciate your feedback. At the time the Simplex was a great machine for the money. I believe there is now something called the Nokta Score
Hello there, thanks so much for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving your feedback in the comments. Apologies for the slow reply, it takes me a lifetime to reply to every comment. The Simplex really is a great machine, and I really hope I portrayed that in this video. Thanks again for coming along and I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
i started with a Simplex and for the money it was great, i did a lot of beach detecting locally and it would find everything. I upgraded to an Equinox 800 and i've not found anymore finds but i have found less. Now that sounds odd finding less but there's a lot out there hiding that you don't actually want to find, or can identify better with a more capable machine and avoid. The 800 is without a doubt a better machine than the Simplex and i would never go back to a Simplex, but for the money it would be a great starter detector.
Hi there, thanks for visiting my channel and for watching this video. When you get a new machine, your finds rate will suffer for many months while you learn a new machine and a new manufacturer. A Minelab Equinox will absolutely destroy a Nokta Simplex on land, on beach, on any terrain. Thanks again for tuning in and good fortunes for the year 2024
Hello, thank you so much for taking time out your day to watch this video of mine. The Simplex is such a great value machine and an affordable machine to introduce newcomers to the hobby. Thanks again, and I hope to see you on some of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Hi there Wayne, thanks so much for visiting my channel and for watching this video. It was an amazing find and something I really did not to expect to find while making this comparison video. Metal detecting can be such an awesome hobby. I recently uploaded this video of 2 of my best ever GOLD finds found on the same field, 7 days apart, if you wish to see: ruclips.net/video/VasQozqHfyo/видео.html Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you again. Gareth
Another nice video Gareth 👍 Interesting comparison, but a major factor of the top-end machines is the 'tweakability' to suit massively varying ground conditions. Enjoyable watch though matey.
Hey there Brad, thank you as always for coming along to my channel time and time again. There's no doubt the Deus2 is a step above, but man you cannot knock the Simplex for its price-tag. No wonder so many people are metal detecting when you can pick a machine like this up for a couple hundred quid. Thanks again for supporting what i do and I hope to see you on my next metal detecting adventure
No, thank you for the entertainment matey. 👍 I agree, there are some fantastic lower-priced detectors out there. I had a 400i for a short while and it was excellent for the price. You do tend to get what you pay for though.
Good video Gareth, I’m a simplex user as I can’t afford anything else at the moment. Had some good finds there. Good to see it doing so well. I agree the numbers are a pain but I tend to go on tone. You said field 1 but you were in park 1. Field is the deepest mode so that may have given it another inch or so.
Hi Sam, thanks so much for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving feedback. Just a simple comparison to prove that cheaper machines can keep up with expensive machines. It is no wonder the Simplex is so popular, great machine for the price. I thought I was in Field 1, I think I got confused by the symbols. Thanks for tuning in and supporting what I do, hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Hi there, thanks very much for dedicating time out your day to watch this video. This is my 2nd most watched video of all time as it heads towards 90,000 views. I really appreciate you coming along to my channel, if you haven't seen this video, I always recommend it to newcomers to my channel. 2 incredible GOLD finds made on the same field, 7 days apart: ruclips.net/video/VasQozqHfyo/видео.html Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you on my channel again. Gareth
Hi Great video thanks for posting. I'm new to the hobby and still wondering which machine to get, not sure if it's me but to me the simplex appears to have more flex towards the end of the shaft near the coil. (bit floppy) still found it interesting to watch.
Hello there, thank you very much for coming along to my channel and for taking time out your day to watch this video. it is really appreciated. Welcome to the wonderful hobby of metal detecting. I made this video exactly for people like yourself, a complete beginners guide to metal detecting. Have a look and let me know if it helps: ruclips.net/video/UmR8OgI43uw/видео.html
I'm finding more than my buddy with his nox with my simplex+ using the Detech 15 inch coil I'll tell y'all that. Put his machine to shame and with the new coil it's still cheaper than minelab, thanks for the video bro, I recommend the Detech 15 though man makes the simplex shine
Hi mate, the Equinox in my opinion is one of the best machines out there for pasture and wet sand. Perhaps your friend is not very experienced with his machine. There's no doubt the Simplex is a great machine for the money and it can compete with much more expensive metal detectors. I used to love a big coil but I'm not so much a fan anymore, 11 inch is perfect. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving your feedback, it is super appreciated. I really hope to see you on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Hi mate, you have a great selection of metal detectors there buddy. Thank you so much for choosing to watch my content and support what I do. I very much hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
I have a Nokta legend, besides a sold 23, when I get something between 19- 32 it is almost positive it's junk foil, those pesty aluminum foil backing for plastic bottle seals are always a solid 21
Hello, thanks so much for taking the time to watch this video. You have yourself a great machine there. You need to keep digging those bits of foil, as sooner or later, one of those signals will be a thin gold ring. Although 8 years in this hobby and I have still never found a gold ring haha. Thanks again and good luck with your metal detector. Hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire You have not found a silver ring yet because you are spending all your time digging up foil hahaha, I have a collection of no fewer than a dozen silver rings, all found with older Anolog detectors, as for the gold, I don't really care about someone missing modern jewelry even if it gold, This legend is not as great as you think, just to prevent it from finding foil, you basically have to notch out half the scale and that is when you start missing targets. To be honest i was a little worried about buying a detector that was made outside of North America for that very reason, i was happier digging pennies and silver coins with my old Whites IDX-Pro than I am detecting with this POS.
@@patprop74 I might not have dug any gold rings, but I have managed to find 8 gold coins over here in the UK, so I'm definitely not missing the gold. Sounds like you need to ditch the Legend. Have you considered an XP Deus2 or the new Minelab?
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire DAMMMMMM, 8 gold coins! Wow, Congrats. Hummm, and you dig lots of foil? im pretty sure we don't have many gold coins laying around here, the only coins that were struck here were the one Pound British gold sovereigns and i don't think they stayed here but were sent to the UK. perhaps there is an old louis d'or somewhere but the odds are not good. I was more thinking of the Deus 1 as I can get it brand new for around the price I paid for the legend.
@@patprop74 yes I been very lucky, but I have put so much time and hard graft into this hobby in the last 8 years. Dug hundreds and hundreds of silver coins too and a handful of medieval silver coins. I'm sure if you keep looking, one will turn up eventually. Keep at it. I don't really dig foil as I don't dig parks or public land, we are not allowed here
Really good video. I also started with a Simplex but run a Deus 1 now. . For t the money it's a good machine. It's whether you like the tones or not. 👏👏
Hey Mick, thank you for taking the time out of your day to watch this video. I have to agree, probably the best value machine on the market and no wonder there are so many people metal detecting at the moment. Thank you for tuning in and I hope to see you on my next metal detecting adventure
Good video, well put together mate. BuuuuuuuuuuT: The *ONLY* way to genuinely compare 2 machines, would be to Push the settings on each, and see which performed best in the hands of someone who really KNEW it, and was really trying to roll with CUSTOMISED settings, (where possible). ...but no one can be arsed to do that can they?... let's be honest here... 😇😅 (Deus I user here btw). Thanks again - but I wouldn't want to be making a decision based in this video. All best, Bobby 🙏
Hi Bobby, I totally agree with you here. I'm not renowned for heavily testing detectors. This video was simply to prove a point that you do not need to spend big bucks on a machine to be a successful detectorist. An entry level machine can keep up with a top level machine. Although the targets and conditions on the day favoured both machines. Thanks so much for tuning in and supporting my metal detecting channel, I hope to see you on my next adventure
Hi mate, thank you for the very kind words, I am working super hard on my channel at the moment as I try to make it unique and in my own style. I don't do many comparison videos as they are a lot of work, but man this one has performed really well, over 12,000 views is crazy for my tiny channel. Thanks for tuning in and supporting what i do
Hello & Greetings to you in the beautiful Philippines, thanks so much for coming along to my channel and for subscribing. I very much hope you enjoy my content and I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Hello again, I imagine this machine has done a lot of people proud, great machine, great price, can't knock it. Again, thanks so much for visiting my channel and I hope to see you on some of my other metal detecting adventures
Great comparison !! So happy I found this channel ! I am considering the Nokta Siimplex Ultra but have heard that You need a multi-frequency detector for detecting on salt'×ater beaches. Have You tried the Ultra in salt-water-conditions ? I am living by the mediterrainian sea but think most of my detecting will be inland how ever would like the possibillity to also work on salt-water-beaches.. What would you recomend ? CHEERS ! 😂 Per
Hi Per, thanks so much for finding my channel and for leaving me such an awesome comment. I really appreciate you coming along and appreciate your subscription. I would definitely recommend a Multi Frequency machine if you plan on detecting wet sand. Nokta Legend looks good or most Minelabs. I use XP Deus 2, but it is very expensive machine. If you are new to the hobby, have a look at my Beginners Guide To Metal Detecting video, you can find it here: ruclips.net/video/UmR8OgI43uw/видео.htmlsi=0XDKCILynLcmT5P8 Thanks again for coming along and I look forward to seeing you again on some of my 300 other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Hi mate, they are big old coins, I have heard that they do pop in in the States now and then. I found another one on Saturday afternoon hunting on a new permission. Thanks as always for choosing to watch my content and I hope to catch you on my next adventure
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video, it is very much appreciated. I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Hi there, thanks very much for coming along to my channel and watching this video. I very much hope to see you again on some of my many other metal detecting videos. Have a great week. Gareth
Now then Shawn, I almost forgot about this video it was filmed that long ago. Very happy I can finally share this epic find. This video shows you don't need to spend big to be successful in this hobby. Thanks as always for your support and sticking with my channel, it is very much appreciated
Hi there, both really great machines to get you started in the hobby. Simplex is a bit newer and more modern but Makro Racer is definitely a great choice. Which ever you choose, spend the time learning it. Good luck to you and thank you for watching this video. I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video, I am truly amazed it has passed 10,000 views, that is amazing for my channel. It makes me very proud that people are enjoying this video. Thanks for supporting my channel and I hope to see you on some of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Interesting. I have a V540 and ive followed a couple people with Manticores on the beach .... honestly the main difference i noticed was that the Manticore was information overload with way too much sensitivity. They kept pulling up tiny bits of metal, with slightly better depth. My conclusion was that its not worth the upgrade. Sticking with my 540 for now, intrigued by the Quest V80 whenever that gets released ....
Hey there Robert, the Vanquish detectors on beach are very very good and a very affordable price. I agree, the Manticore is a massive increase in price, for not a lot of gain really. But I guess some people have more money than sense and like to have the latest gadgets :) Thanks very much for coming along, watching this video and supporting my channel. Hope to see you again. Gareth
Quest won't be releasing the V80 or V60 or are told to hold anymore sales, being sued by Minelab. To heck with this Chinese knock off company, this is twice they have done this first done to First Texas instruments. People quit buying Chinese machines
Hi Gene, all my metal detecting permissions are undisturbed pasture fields like this with not that much iron in the ground. So its not really possible for me to do this kind of thing. This simple comparison was to see if a cheap metal detector could see the signals found with an expensive metal detector. I would like to thank you for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving me a comment. I very much hope to see you on my next metal detecting adventure
Hello & Greetings to you Guiseppe in wonderful Turin, Italia. You have a great metal detector there in the Nokta Makro Simplex. I really hope you enjoy my channel enough to subscribe and I also hope to see you on some of my other metal detecting adventures. Have a great day. Gareth
Hi mate, thanks for visiting my channel and taking time out your day to watch this video. The XP Deus 2's tones are customisable, you can modify them to suit. I have never actually done this as I like them the way they are. I do not like the Nokta tones though. But it is all preference, some people like one thing, some like another, same as anything in life. Thanks again and I hope to see you on my channel again. Gareth
@@michaelcapp4597 thank you, will do, I upload almost every week, I think I have 300 videos on my channel now, been a very active channel over the last 4 years
Hello thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video. There's no doubt the Simplex is a brilliant machine for the money. It gives so many newcomers to the hobby an amazing advantage as its such a great machine. Yes there are better machines out there but for a lot more money. Thank you again and I hope to see you on one of my other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Hi there. Thanks for visiting my channel and watching this video. Yes the ground was very wet, this video was filmed in mid winter after lots of rain. That particular field can get very wet and muddy. Thanks again for watching, hope to see you again on some of my 300 other metal detecting videos
Hey up matey. My simplex has just arrived after much digging to find the most suitable detector & I can say I’m very excited! Have you got any tips & advice on how to get your first permissions? I’ve actually got a large woods not far from my home, would it be a massive crime to go & explore or should I contact the local council? Thanks again matey, great video 👍
Hi mate, it is illegal to metal detect anywhere without the landowners permission. You could get into a bit of trouble. I'd get on google maps, look for local farms, visit them and politely ask. That's how we all do it. But dress smart, be polite, be enthusiastic. It is like a job interview. You need to come across as trustworthy
Hi, not really. The numbers on the screen of a detector are for reference. The number gives you an indication of the composition of the metal ie 90+ can be copper and silver. Pull tabs 60s, small gold less than 50 etc etc
Well in this day and age we are spoilt for choice. Any machine made my XP, Garrett, Nokta, Minelab would be a great place to start. Depends what kind of landscape you will be metal detecting and of course how much you want to spend?
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire nice so there is a lot of good machines, its more about just start the digging? I do not worry about spending, just to start with one that I will know its 100% worth it all terrain, I mean I dont know the difference between this and that in prices and models with "you will find, get better results" Idk nothing hehe 😊😅
@@dtodoagroferreteria3108 I use the XP Deus 2, a very good lightweight machine, but expensive. I would recommend the brands above, but the important thing is no matter what machine you go for, you need to learn it I made a beginners guide to metal detecting video last year: ruclips.net/video/UmR8OgI43uw/видео.html
Hi Mel, thats something I would like to toy with but unfortunately I do not own a Deus1. I would like more machines, but I have just invested heavily in a drone for my channel and my missus says I'm not aloud anytbing else for the time being 🤣 Thank you so much for tuning in and watching and for supporting my channel. I hope to see you on one of my other adventures
Hello! If the Nokta Makro SimpleX is a metal detector for beginners, which one is the metal detector to go for the more experienced users?. Does anyone know anything about PI detectors?. Has anyone ever had any experience with this kind ones and with which model?. Thnx! 👍
Hello, thank you for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving a comment. The natural progression from the Simplex would be the Legend (also from Nokta Makro). PI metal detectors (pulse induction) are primarily used for beach detecting on wet sand. I have never used one. Hope this helps, and thanks again for coming along to my channel. I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
and are there very much differences between Nokta Legend und Deus 2 or Manticore for example?. I think Minelab CTX 3030 is a good option. The problem is the weight maybe. Thank you!
@@yomismo5711 CTX 3030 is a good machine, but outdated, old and heavy like you say. Any new Minelab, new XP new Nokta will be good machines. But at the end of the day you have to walk over it to find it
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire wow! Super answer! Thank you!. …and do you know anything (from your experience or anothers one) about PI detectors?. I would like to find a PI metal detector, to go deeper than with the VLF detectors but not for beach or gold hunting. One PI detector for more a general purpose. … Or this is more an Illusion than a reality? … 😔 Thank you very much for your time! 👍
Hi mate, thank you so much for choosing to watch this video and for visiting my channel. I've been looking at those carbon fiber stems, apparently they will fit the Deus 2 with some minor modifications. They look awesome!! I do not use the Simplex enough to warrant buying one for that. Again, thank you for watching, I really hope to see you again on some of my many other metal detecting adventures
If you are looking for tips on getting in to this wonderful hobby, then please take a look at my Beginners Guide To Metal Detecting:
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beautiful video m8 , thx for sharing this with us ! - kind regards from Romania
@@alexxenaosas2416 hello & greetings to you in Romania, thanks so much for watching and for your kind words :)
though I had some problem with sea water It also ruclips.net/user/postUgkxa-FNYUOM93a388gi9a4brtSCEVmrHgJH land for finding any things very easily. (thought it would work as normal due to it being water proof within certain parts of the detector), on dry land and sand worked well. My first one, so still have lots to learn
Hi there Jeffrey, this was my aim in this video to show people you can do well in metal detecting with a cheap metal detector. The Nokta Makro Simplex is a great machine for the money. Thank you for coming along to my channel and watching this video, I wish you good fortune on your future hunts. Have a look at this video of mine which shows 2 of my very best gold finds, both found on the same field, just 7 days apart:
ruclips.net/video/VasQozqHfyo/видео.html
Thanks again, and I hope to see you on my channel again. Gareth
The scratchy grunts on the Simplex is to let you know it’s junk. Never fails.
Hello & Greetings, I've never quite managed to master the Simplex, as great as it is, some machines are just not meant for some people. I have always used Garretts and XP machines. Never actually owned a Minelab, maybe I will one day!! Thank you for taking the time to watch this video, I hope that you and your family had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Gareth
Exactly! Says it all doesn't it!
Junk as in nothing of value in the ground or the detector is junk? Newbie. And scratchy grunt is the sound? Do they all do that?
Sorry, meant to type "newbie here." Im looking to buy the Symplex is why I ask
Completely agree simplex is always scruffy on rubbish and its great for lifting for big targets ,d2 is my main machine but having a simplex as a back up is great and for the price simplex is spot on
For somebody like me on the cusp of buying my first detector that was a brilliant video. I cannot Justin the expense of something like the Deus, especially as a new starter but to have the Simplex compared so favourably to the much more expensive piece of kit was exactly what I needed to hear. I don’t want to go into this with a detector that is really not going to give me any fun. I have narrowed my choice down almost to the Noktek or the Minelab Equinox. This video gives me something to really think about. Thanks again for a great piece of work
Hello John, thank you very much for the kind words and thank you for taking the time to watch. Have you seen my Beginners Guide To Metal Detecting vide??? I think you will find that very useful. Simplex is ideal machine to get you started in the hobby. Equinox is a top machine and great on wet sand. But break easily. If you ever have any questions, please ask away. Thanks again and thanks for supporting my channel
The simplex is allot better combined with a Detech 15 inch coil than anything minelab makes buddy, don't listen to the people who do air tests or are like fanboys , just dig it all and have fun swinging
@johnmankelow9780 ,Don't go with the Simplex cause they are not doing anything else on the Updates, but only putting out more Simplex Detectors ultra and ??? But look at the X-Terra Pro Or Something Minelab.... just a Simplex owner here and saying my opinion of the lack of Updates for it now.... and their showings of they're not doing anything else for the Simplex but just putting out more Detectors than Updates...
@@beararms6945 why that machine combination?
be careful as this is biased. They never go into depth. Deus can go 2x as deep as the makro.
Beautiful Gothic Florin!
As a 3 yr Simplex user, I was pleased to see it held it's own against a machine (in this test) that's nearly 5 x price. I think Park 1 with the latest update was a major winner in depth gains (compared to the faster recovery on Park 2), but I was really surprised you were not running it on max sensitivity, unless that was the factory settings.
Generally mine is more stable on the numbers +/- 5 on most things that are not foil or iron-related , especially medium to large coins, so I was equally surprised about the variations you experienced. If the other machine was switched on when you scanned with the Simplex, this might explain it being unsettled. She's simple, but easily intimidated by other sources of EMF.
Thanks for doing this!
Hi Paul, I didn't touch the sensitivity on either machine, I wonder if the sensitivity might of been down from the last time I used it? I wanted this comparison to be a switch on and go in factory settings, I probably should of checked. Would that explain why the numbers were a bit all over on some targets? I am not very prolific with that machine, I've used it probably 20 times in total. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, its very much appreciated. I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
No need for another post, this is the right place to tell. First of all, thank you for this video. Ideal for me. I use the simplex and thinking about a "better" machine. Why do I write? It's the thing with the jumpy ID numbers on the simplex. Couple years ago I think it was not so jumpy, I definitely can remember that most coins had a very stable ID. Now I have the same like you in this video. I use the Park mode 2. @paul I would like to know your settings and the software number if possible. It might have something to do with a sw update? BTW, I will probably use the simplex another season ☝️🤷♂️
@@Ingolf_unterwegs hello, sorry to hear that you too have a similar issue. Hopefully Paul can help you out?
@@Ingolf_unterwegs Hello - I'm on update 2.77, running usually in Park 1 for depth, mostly in fields and pastures with little mineralisation, which is not heavily polluted.
It automatically ground balances anyway in 4/5 modes, so I always crank up the sensitivity to max, and mostly switch off the iron grunt on zero (all 3 hammer bars off) which cuts down chatter. I do get often fooled by solid iron where the signal strength is difficult to ignore (such as horsehoes around 70), however if I hear the mid-tone dipping or hiccuping I can usually ignore medium sized iron that the Simplex does it's best to screen out. I will however switch on iron when prospecting on a relatively new but 'empty' field, to get to possible hotspots of prior activity.
I use Field mode or All Metal when a target is deeper and escaping me in Park 1, just to locate any very lost signals after digging a plug.
I also use the green and black Teknetics Tek-Point Pulse pinpointer, which is pretty powerful and makes my post-plug game pretty rapid and efficient.
Hope that is useful. 🙂
So you approve? Im looking to buy the Simplex because I already have too many hobbies and I dont want to go ape shit into it like I did ice fishing. Lol.
Brilliant stuff Gareth. It just demonstrates the capabilities of budget machines. 1 or 2 inches is the difference from finding or missing out but at least they'll be plenty of finds anyway. The Simplex isn't very distinguishable in comparison so you'd just have to dig anything remotely good sounding. Top video and some cracking finds too 😃
Hi Del, good to hear from you mate, thanks as always for coming along and supporting what I do. Simplex clearly is a great machine and probably the best value machine on the market in my opinion, fair play to Nokta Makro. Yes the Deus2 is a bit more refined, its lighter and faster but its also a damns site more expensive. Hope you are well and I look forward to catching you on my next metal detecting adventure
Simplex is unreal for the money, I started with one and found me my first hammered which was a tealby, 3 years on and I’ve had the nox d1 and now on the d2 which I love with the 9” coil, great vid👍
Hi mate, I have to agree its the best value machine on the market in my opinion and its no wonder there are so many people getting into the hobby when you can pick up this piece of kit for not a great deal of cash. We all know that most machines will find most targets at the end of the day. But I too am loving my Deus2. Thanks so much for tuning in, leaving your feedback and for supporting what I do
Great video buddy, loved the comparison 👌. From my year and a half experience with the simplex I can definitely say that it holds its own in its price range. Its a cracking machine 👏.
Love that gothic florin mate, what a find 😲. What I would give to pull a nice milled silver coin like that.
I'm fairly clued up on the roman grots mate lol and I'd definitely say that was one 👌.
As always, a fantastically enjoyable watch mate. Thanks 👍
Hi mate, it is a beautiful coin and there's a rather extraordinary story behind it.. Several years ago a friend and I detected this field for the first time and he had a coin spill with 3 mint Gothic florins in aswel as 2 half crowns and a couple other old silver coins. We scoured the area (and field) over the years and pretty much stopped detecting here. Then boom I find another one right in the same spot, crazy hobby sometimes! My expertise is milled silver, I find tonnes! You find the older stuff though the Romans and hammered. Thanks for visiting my channel and tuning in, can't believe I filmed this in March and only just got round to editing it
Great video! I absolutely love my Simplex, have had it over 3 years now. I swing with a friend who has a deus 2 and we are always relatively the same as far as end if the day finds. I don't believe in air tests either. You did this video perfectly with the natural hunting. I dig on tone always. The vdi can be bouncy on the simplex but mine is pretty good overall, I run 2.77 and it's very stable for me. I don't pay too much attention to VDI as long as it doesn't go from 12 to 73 to 21, I look for vdi within 10
Hi mate, thank you for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving your feedback. I've done a few other comparisons like this and I only ever use real targets in the ground. I believe this is the ONLY true way to compare machines. The Simplex on its day will keep up with most other machines. But over the course over a few months or a year then I believe you would definitely find more with the Deus2. But that's just my opinion. Again thanks so much for tuning in and supporting what I do. i hope to see you on some of my many other metal detecting videos
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire absolutely, can't wait to see more! I have learned my simplex extremely well and have a blast with it!
@@wicked_digger when people spend months, even years with the same machine, that is when they start to become confident and successful at the hobby. Too many people pick up a machine, don't have a clue what they doin n slate the machine. Thank you and good luck for your future hunts
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire yes I absolutely agree! It takes a while and a lot of holes to really understand what your machine is telling you. Different grounds can conditions may vary on results too, so don't be afraid to dig everything at new sites!
What an absolute stunner, that huge silver you ended the video with. The condition of that coin is amazing. Good on you Friend.✌️😎
Hi mate, well this is an interesting story for you. About 5 years ago, myself and a friend were detecting this place for the first time, my friend got a big signal, we unearthed it together, its was a stack of old silver coins. There were 3 Gothic florins, 2 Georgian half crowns and a couple of smaller silver coins. It was amazing, such a buzz! We scoured that area many times then eventually stopped detecting there. Only recently I have started detecting it again and would you believe it, this Gothic florin came from the same patch!! This is a crazy hobby! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch what I work so hard on creating and I hope to catch you on my next adventure
The Simplex is great for Silver and Gold. Grunts and jumping VDI is mostly junk unless your looking iron stuff then you can mess with the settings. But I’ve used the Simplex for a year and it paid for its self 10x Gold rings,chains, lots of silver and lots lots of coins. It’s worth the money. I upgraded to the Legend because the of Simplex being such a good quality build product.
Hi mate, thanks very much for taking time out your day to watch this video and for leaving your feedback. I believe the Simplex is the best value machine on the market, for its price ti really is a very good machine. Upgrading to multi frequency is definitely the way to go though if you are detecting beaches. I hope you enjoy the Legend metal detector, I hear very good things regarding that machine. Thanks again, and I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Good video, I bought a Simplex this month to start detecting.thanks for doing videos like this.
Hello there Gustavo, thanks very much for taking the time to watch this video and for your kind words. You got yourself a great machine there buddy. Thank you again for joining me and I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Enjoyable watch G... well done on returning Bop back to its favourite field and tree no doubt. 🐎
Hi mate, thanks mate. Yeah that was a very odd find indeed, it was super deep! Definitely the right thing to do putting it back there. This permission is the closest permission to my house, only 5 minutes away, I'm hoping for some snow this winter and I'll be doing a deep snow detecting session here :) Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting what I do, catch ya on the next one buddy
An honest head to head comparison. I just ordered a simplex and a newbie that lives 12 miles from the beaches of the Atlantic in Florida.
Hi there, thanks very much for visiting my channel and for watching this video. I wish you luck with your new machine hunting the Atlantic coastline in sunny Florida. Hope to see you again on some of my 300 other metal detecting videos. Gareth
I bought a Garrett ace 250 10 days ago and on the beach, loose sand, it detected coke can pull tabs one foot underground easily. Cigarette packet foil also more than a foot. Tiny bits of foil, 6-7 inches It says max 8 inches on the screen, but performs amazingly well and better than expected. I'm very happy and have dug up loads of rubbish. Lots and lots. No gold so far. The sore back and arm is for free🤣🤣 I've used it for eight hours and the batteries haven't even drained a quarter. The expensive models 350- 800, in my opinion, are only better for discrimination of metals. I'm not lazy and happily dig up all rubbish.💪👍🏴
I used a garret ace 250 for a couple year before upgrading to the simplex. All I can say is the ace is what it says "ace" good value for money, finds good targets and I never felt like I was underperforming compared to my mates with far better machines. When we were out together I usually always managed to find decent Victorian or georgian silver coins with it along with all the other junk. My first time out with the ace 250 I found two king Charles scottish turners 👍
Hi Ross & Richie, I too started with the ACE 250 over 7 years ago, its what got me hooked on this awesome hobby. I found so much stuff with it, but I soon upgraded to the AT Pro, which is leaps and bounds above the ACE 250. Then went for the ORX and now Deus2. All of these machines will find most signals out there and you will always do well with any machine with hard work. I thank you both for tuning in and watching this video, I have several other comparison videos in my gallery. Hope to see you both again for a chat
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@@finders-keepers1518 you tired mate?
Great comparison vid pal ,, I totally agree with your comments, the simplex is a very capable machine but the numbers can be very frustrating , I also believe that the deus 2 is right up there with the nox , and wow what a coin that was last off one that is right up there on my wish list , well done 👍🏼
Hi Lee, thanks for the awesome feedback mate, Simplex has to be the best value machine on the market, great for newcomers for sure. This field is one of my most heavily detected, when we first started detecting here my friend found 3 mint gothic florins in the same hole with a couple of half crowns among other silver coins. We scoured that patch and the field over the years. But then boom, another gothic pops up same patch, quite an incredible story really! I told my mate who quit detecting long ago and he could not believe it!! Thanks for tuning in and supporting what I do
The Nox or Manticore can't touch the Deus 2
I have a Simplex and find the numbers very stable all of the time. Maybe the sensitivity was the issue in this test. Great finds as always and a great comparison of the mschines. Keep the videos coming.
Hi Stewart, a couple others pointed out the sensitivity was not high enough. I wanted to do this comparison in completely factory settings, I assumed the sensitivity would be at the factory set level. But I guess not! In any case, I proved to myself that the Simplex is a brilliant machine, and probably the best value machine out there. Thank you for tuning in and watching this video, I very much hope to see you on my next metal detecting escapade
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire Let's face it, if it sounds good, you'll dig it regardless of the numbers.
I have a simplex too
@@hetrodoxly1203 yes mate 100%
@@andyclasby6387 you got yourself a very good machine buddy
Great video young man, I love the way you compare machines honestly. Just goes to show, it’s you v the ground 😁👍
Hi Adrian, thank you for the kind words. Its no secret that most machines will find most targets. Successful metal detecting is about learning a machine, learning the land and working incredibly hard. This shows you do not need to spend big money on a machine. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for supporting what I do. I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Good job. I liked the comparison. A couple of years ago I bought a Simplex but have only used it once. It seemed to work just fine. Excellent silver! A real beauty. On to the next. Cheers.🍻
Hi Mark, good to hear form you mate, I hope you are well? Simplex is a great machine for the price, perhaps the best value machine on the market. I am XP through and through so will not be swapping anytime soon, but its good for me to show other machines from time to time. Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting what I do. Hope to catch you on my next adventure
Ohhh...love seeing Gothic Florins. They are such a beautiful coin!
Hellooo, yes I have finally got round to editing this video which I filmed back in march. Several other mint condition Gothic florins were found on this field several years ago. It seems I may need to pay some more attention to this field, there has been wealthy people on here in the past. Thanks as always for coming along and I hope to see you on my next metal detecting escapade
Great comparison video. Can’t beat the Nokta Simplex for the money. Congratulations on the silver coin.
Hi Anthony, totally agree, the Simplex for the money is a great machine and ideal for folk new to the hobby with not a large budget. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and for supporting what I do, I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Great video to teach people about detectors, but what a beauty of a silver gothic. That George third cartwheel was nice as well. Keep it up Gareth
Hi Sam, thanks mate, yeah them cartwheels are coming thick n fast at the minute. I need to get them all out for a photoshoot and maybe make a video cuz they are so cool! The Gothic florin was stunning, a friend found 3 of these in the same hole on this field several years ago. We since battered the field but then I find this, amazing!!
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire yes it's an absolute stunner. You should definitely do a video on all the only George cartwheels and some of the other good condition coppers you have. Hope you and the family are well
Great vid Gareth - very interesting and educational comparison! The gothic florin is ace ! Well done lad - all the best!
Hi there Troy, thank you my friend, another fine coin find for me this year. Had some really nice coins this term, still waiting for a piece of gold though, 8 weeks left!! Will be working very hard for the remainder of this year as I continue to grow my channel. Thanks as always for watching and supporting what I am doing, it is very much appreciated
What a good comparison for folks who might be thinking of getting into the hobby but not sure how expensive to start with. Awesome finds to boot!
Hi Jacob, thanks mate, the whole idea behind this video was to show exactly that - that people can get into this hobby on a low budget. Its no wonder the Nokta Makro Simplex is so popular, such a great machine and very good value for money. Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting what I do. Hope to catch you on my next metal detecting escapade
Since getting the legend I hate seeing my simplex collecting dust, it found ne some amazing finds but once you step up you quickly realise it's limitations, but still the best beginners machine out there in my opinion 🙂👍⛏🍺
Hi mate, its definitely one of, if not the best beginners machine out there. Seems to be big competition between the Nokta Makro Simplex and the Minelab Vanquish. Both very capable machines on a budget. Cheers for tuning in
Thank you for the detailed look and solid opinion. Nice finds!
Hello, you are very welcome, thank you so much for taking the time to watch. I like to make videos like this every now n then. I really hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
that florin is a beauty 👍I've never had a cartwheel yet so that was the one for me mate 👍 keep up the excellent work Gareth 👍 👏
Now then Rob how ya doing mate? I'm not sure why but I cannot stop finding cartwheels, they seem to be very common on my hill sides. I found another one on Saturday morning while I was out in the mist. As always I thank you for your amazing support and financial contributions to my channel, I cannot begin to tell you how appreciated it is. This video was filmed back in March, this weeks upload will be back to e modern video with my modern standards. Thank you again Rob, top man!
Awsome Hunt there Gareth, and a great test for the Deus 2 and the nokta makro simplex. Awsome Victoria silver Gothic Florin there that’s a Belter mate,again your very Lucky Lately with the old silvers bud.👍😊HH
Hi Craig, thanks for tuning in and leaving me awesome comments. I actually filmed this video back in March (8 months ago). This is a field where my friend found 3 of these Gothic florins in the same hole along with a bunch of other old silver coins. We scoured the area 4 years ago. Then low and behold I have uncovered another one! It really is an amazing hobby!! Its a beautiful coin and definitely part of the same coin spill my mate had all those years ago. Thanks for supporting what I do, I hope to see you on my next metal detecting adventure
Great Gothic Florin bud. Good hunt. I had a William IV Sixpence (1834) yesterday on my permission. Always nice to get silver. I have had 5 silvers in the last 6 times out, must be a gold coin or artefact around here somewhere considering the silver that has been dropped lol. Like you, I will keep searching (with my Nox 800). My Sovereign GT is collecting dust, must give it a charge soon. All the best bud and HH.
Hi mate, thanks its by far my best ever Gothic florin. Several years ago, my friend and I were detecting this field for the first time, my friend had a big signal, we dug it out and it was a stack of old silver coins including 3 mint Gothic florins, a couple of half crowns among other coins. We spent many sessions scouring that area but found no more.... Until this March when I was filming this video... It really is a crazy hobby! I have not been back to this field since, who knows what else is on there that we've missed. Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting my channel
Totally agree with your summation my friend. And loved that florin
Thank you Nathaniel, that is the best Gothic florin I've ever found. When we got this permission several years ago, my friend and I were detecting it for the first time. My friend found 3 of these mint Gothic florins in the same hole, along with 2 half crowns and some other silver coins. We scoured the area and have detected this field many times since. So for me to find this one on the same area is amazing!! It is clearly part of the same spill, I told him about it and he was as shocked as me! This is why you can never write off a great field. It would not surprise me if there is a couple of gold coins lying about in this field (somewhere). Thanks for visiting my channel and helping to support what I do
I Still use Eurotek Pro with Mars Tiger coil on it, it much much more stable than Simplex and Vanquish 540 which I use to have. That buckle would have read about 88 to 92 on eurotek to about 12" down. I'll probably try out T2 se for next detector, it's more in my affordable range and probably closest to Dues be my guess. Over the years it seems all the new kids on the block below $400 all seem to share similar traits with jumpy target ID, and in tougher sites really struggle to pull any the deeper goodies, seems like they are really not great at unmasking. Every target can sound good with Simplex is the problem I had with it, and way to jumpy for time limited deep coin shooting. Dues sounds awesome and very stable.
Hi there Mark, there is a lot to be said about new machines and new technology, but with metal detecting, success in the field comes with knowing your machine and having great land. I know a lot of guys who still use big old heavy machines and have great success. But ultimately these modern lightweight machines are brilliant and if you are passionate about something, you should always have the best kit that you can afford. Thanks very much for visiting my channel and watching this video, I hope to see you again on some other metal detecting videos of mine. Gareth
A good comparison video which would help the newer detectorists to make a decision.Cracking silver in great condition.
Hi Dave, thank you mate. I hope that this shows that ya don't need to spend the big bucks to be a successful metal detectorist. You and I know that most machines will find most targets out there. Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting my channel
You're certainly banging the silver out at the moment, what a cracking florin. Congrats!
Hi Dan, I am on a bit of a silver streak at the moment, having said that, this video was filmed back in March. And I went detecting this Saturday just gone and found no silver. I've got 8 or 9 more full videos filmed and a few more silver coins to share. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for supporting what I do. Hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Amazing amount of views for this really interesting upload. I'm so pleased you got the Victoria two bob. Lovely find. Great stuff. Bless up bro 👊
Hi mate, thanks for watching another of my videos. This one is my 2nd most watched ever video after my beginners guide to metal detecting. The Gothic Florin is stunning and by far the best one I've ever found. Thanks again and I hope to see you again soon. Gareth
Never seen one of those silver coins before 😮 nice find 👍🏻
Hi mate, its a Gothic florin, not very common to find, although this is the 8th I've found in 9 years. In my opinion they are one of the most beautifully designed coins ever and I've always wanted to find a nice one. On this very same patch a few years ago while a friend and I were detecting this place for the 1st time, he had a coin spill with 3 Gothic florins, 2 half crowns and a couple other silver coins. I believe this one is part of that spill but we somehow missed! Its a crazy hobby!! Thanks so much for tuning in and supporting what i do. Hope to catch you on the next one
Thanks for this video. I've been running the Deus II for a few months now, I love the machine (although I've found most of my goods with the At-Max). i just purchased the Simplex for a backup detector. I've used it only twice, but so far, I'm not happy with it. It may be because I was hoping to get a little more depth with the 11 inch. coil (my Deus is 9 inch.). The Deus is so much lighter/smaller, but I may not feel that way if I started with the Simplex. Thanks for the video.
Hi mate, if you have been using an XP machine, going to a Simplex is going to feel pretty horrible. Yes its a great price, but its heavy, its noisy and a little bit erratic compared to the smoothness and cleaness of an XP metal detector. But there is a huge difference in cost there. Better to have a Simplex than no backup machine though. I always carry 2 machines in my car boot when I go detecting - Just incase! Thanks so much for watching. Gareth
Liked the test a lot. Some people have to but a Rolex arch and some people want a Apple Watch. They both keep time but it’s about what you want.
Good informative video buddy, as I always say I think people get hung up on if it’s cheap it’s rubbish, the simplex is an amazing machine. You have to walk over it to find it and most machines will find it if it’s there
Hi Dean, thanks for visiting my channel and taking a look at this video. Totally agree, most machines out there will find most targets if you walk over them. I made this video to show that anyone can buy a cheaper machine and have some success. I have been amazed by the views, already 10,000, that is crazy views for my tiny metal detecting channel
Congratulations Gareth on that awesome Gothic Flozza 👍👍. Great comparison video with both detectors👍. I like the Deus 2 but I like my equinox 800 maybe one day😂. See you on your next adventure hunt mate.👍✌️🦘🇦🇺🤝🇬🇧
Hi there Allan, thanks so much for your awesome comments and awesome support. Yet another fine coin to add to my collection. You and I both know that most machines will find most targets out there. I will indeed catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Great Video !! Thanks for sharing !!!
Hello, you are very welcome, I would like to thank you for taking the time to watch. I also made this guide to metal detecting you may find useful (apologies if you are a seasoned and experienced detectorist):
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Thanks again and I hope to see you on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Thanks bud, excellent stuff.
Hello there, thanks very much for taking time out your day to watch this video, it is very much appreciated. I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. If you are new to the hobby I created this Beginners Guide:
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I enjoyed that one Gareth nice to see the comparison between the two machines. The trusty Simplex holds its ground for sure and would suit anyone starting up detecting. Well done on the Gothic coin on my bucket list. Until the next one take care.
Hi John, its no wonder the Simplex is so popular and great that newcomers can get into the hobby on not so huge budgets. I'd happily swing it if I didn't have super light XP machines. That Gothic florin in in my top 5 coin finds for 2022. Thanks as always for tuning in, watching and helping to support my channel
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire Your very welcome Gareth.
Good test Gareth. 'Nice' as you might say, haha. Just shows that this hobby is open to everyone, rich or poor. Both machines performing well. I often hear Nokta users (and others, I think) saying 'listen to the tones' rather than relying on the numbers. Top work as usual from you. Andrew
Hi Andrew, as always thank you so much for visiting my channel, watching and supporting what I do. Yes both machines work really well, D2 is more modern, refined and just 'nicer' to use - but so it should with an enormous price tag! Hope to catch you on my next episode
Good video Millward, I've never used either detector I've had this Kruzer for a good few years now don't think I'll change anytime soon lol, some good find there too mate... I do like that simplex though....wow what a silver florin.. Cheers bud 👍
Hi mate, good to hear from you, been a while!! You know as well as I do that most machines will find most targets out there. I've never used the Kruzer but I've heard they are decent machines. Thanks for popping along mate
Really enjoyed this comparison vid Duke and although I know how much you love the D2 , there was no bias whatsoever . As you know, my 1st machine was the Simplex and I loved it . I never suffered the jumping numbers on positive targets like that tho , so couldn't understand why you got it . Agree the tone sound is a bit grating compared to dearer machines but for the price I think the Simplex is the ultimate beginners choice . The sensitivity setting seemed quite low for factory setting ?
But oh ! That stunning Gothic Florin !!! Absolutely beautiful! You seem to have a knack of finding not just silver , but great condition silver ! Sheer pleasure to see mate . Well done , great vid as always . Cheers Duke 👍😊🍻
Hi mate, I didn't notice the sensitivity, I just wanted to switch on and go in factory settings. Perhaps on a previous use the Simplex remembered my sensitivity? What was it set to?? Pound for pound the Simplex has to be the best valued machine on the market for what you get for your money and I can see why so many people use one. This one was filmed 8 months ago on a cold March day, duno why I took so long to get round to editing it haha. Thanks as always for tuning in and leaving your feedback
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire I've just checked it out mate and factory reset on the Simplex sensitivity is what you had it on so apologies there Duke 👍
@@happydace6991 sweet, that makes me feel a whole lot better 😅 There are so many variables to consider when doin somethin like this 🤣🤣
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire well you defo got a knack of always getting them right Duke ! 👍😊🍻
@@happydace6991 my D2 v ORX one was a disaster and extremely controversial 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Stunning vicky pal,I'm.a big believer in if you walk over it,you will find it mate 100%great video 💪💪💪💪
Thanks mate, this is the 4th mint Gothic florin off this patch, my friend found 3 in the same hole several years ago!! I agree, most machines will find most signals. Thanks for taking the time to watch and leaving me feedback. Hope to catch you on my next metal detecting escapade
Great video.. The simplex with an sp24 coil is a real BEAST!
Hi mate, I have to say I was really impressed with the outcome of this little comparison, the Simplex really held its own. OK the tones aren't the nicest in my opinion but the machine works and hits those targets and proves you don't need to spend big bucks to become a successful metal detectorist. Thank you so much for tuning to watch and to support my channel. i hope to catch you on my next metal detecting escapade
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire If you use headphones with the simplex the tones are much nicer.
Simplex won hands down, love the air test you did after digging the target 😂
Hi there, thanks very much for visiting my channel and watching this video. For the price of the Simplex, it did so well on the day. Definitely a great value machine if you can put up with the sounds that it makes. Thanks again and I hope to see you again on my channel. Gareth
not sure what video you watched but the simplex sounds ok , with ID all over the place , and it would struggle in trashy places . but for the price its a great beginners detector for sure . but the D2 is on another lvl if you know the machine .
Another great video as always Gareth nice to see the comparison between machines some nice finds too well done 👏🏻
Hello, thank you so much for tuning in and watching this video and for leaving me feedback. I think its clear to see that we do not need to spend big on a detector to be successful, the Simplex is a great machine, but the Deus2 is and rightly so a step above. Thank you again and I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Excellent test, a Fabulous silver coin another fabulous episode ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍
Hi Gary, thanks mate, this was back in March, its taken me this long to get round to edit this video but so pleased I can share this fabulous find finally. Another top shelf silver coin, its been a great year for the silver but not a sniff of gold! Thanks as always for tuning in, I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Nothing wrong with the simplex, found loads of hammered coins with mine, surprisingly deep too
Could not agree more and I believe I portrayed this in this video. For me the Simplex is the best value machine on the market, cracking bit of kit for a couple hundred quid. Thank you for tuning in, watching this video and supporting what I do. Hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Right on, you know it!
I absolutely adored my Simplex. I found some of my best finds with it. For the money I will always recommend that machine above all others.
Having upgraded to the Deus 2, I can honestly say, I haven't looked back.
The Simplex is a Ford Focus RS
The Deus is a Rolls-royce.
Different gravy on so many levels.
Hi James, thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your feedback. Simplex is a great machine, not sure I'd compare to a Focus RS, cuz that is one hell of a beast of a car!! I'd say the Simplex is a Ford Fiesta 1.1 and the Deus2 is an Audi A4 TDi hahaha. Both will get you where you want to go, but one is just a bit more stylish and faster. Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting my my channel and what I do
Deus is overpriced to be honest, simplex is a much better bargain, best bang for the buck, learn it, listen to it, love it!
@@daveromano8094 I love the simplex, it's a fantastic budget machine. Having had hands on with the D2 for a decent amount of time now I can only disagree with the "overpriced" statement for so many reasons.
My finds rate has increased dramatically.
The amount of rubbish dug has reduced drastically.
Using the Sensitive full tones, I can't really explain without you having had hands on experience but you can HEAR the shape of what you are digging. I'm at a point with the D2 now where I can swing over a signal and know 9 times out of 10 what I'm going to be digging. This is something you'll never achieve with the simplex because the tonal Nuance and VDI are nowhere near as precise as the D2.
Like I said, you won't appreciate the value of those extra pounds spent until you have spent them.
It was a huge purchase for myself, its a lot of money to anyone but it has paid for itself already. It owes me nothing.
I find a lot ov hammered but not to many milled but that florin is a worldee!! Good for you!
Hi Jac, thank you for visiting my channel and watching this video. Finding lots of hammered is a very good thing, it is the other way round for me, I have fund hundreds of milled silver coins over the years but only 25 - 30 hammered silver coins. I guess t depends the area and terrain you search. I like my hilly pasture footpath fields where I know I will find lots of coins. The florin is beautiful, several years ago I was detecting this field with a friend, he found 3 in 1 hole along with a couple of half crowns and other silver coins. We scoured that area and detected the field for years. Then all these years later I find another one on the same spot!! Its a crazy hobby! Thanks for tuning in, I hope to see you on my next adventure
Cracking video !. In my view , both machines are just as good as each other in reality . Rediculous price difference.
Hi there, thanks very much for visiting my channel and for watching this video. Both machines are very good metal detectors, the Deus 2 is much more refined, lighter, more customisable etc, but this video was to show you can succeed at this hobby with a small budget. Thanks again
Great vid as per Gareth 👍🏻 very informative for someone who is wanting to get into the hobby. Couldn't really add anymore to your summary of the machines. The only thing you could pull is that the numbers aren't very stable on the Simplex but the tones were consistent 👍🏻 but once you've swung an XP machine for a day and noticed how incredibly light they are, that's definitely a massive benefit, you probably won't want to go back to a big clunky machine. Top vid mate and that Gothic Florin is top condition 👌🏻👍🏻🙌🏻 keep up the great work pal 👊🏻
Hi Oliver, good to hear from you mate and thank you for the awesome comments and feedback. You hit the nail on the head with big & clunky, I could never use a Simplex after using super lightweight XP machines. Same as I could never go back to the Garrett AT Pro - as much as I love that machine, now it feels HORRENDOUS. Gothic florin was a worldie, there is a long story behind that. Several years ago when me and a friend got this permission, he had a great signal, big and deep. He unearthed 3 MIN Gothic florins, 2 half Georgian half crowns and several other silver coins in a big stack. It was insane!! We scoured the area and detected the area and field for several more years. We eventually stopped detecting it. BUT I have been back and filmed several more videos here on my own and low and behold I find another Gothic florin on his hoard spot!! How epic and crazy is that?? Just goes to show, a field is never done! I feel like there is more special finds on this field. This video was filmed in March 2022 and I have not been back since... But I will be doing this winter!! Sorry for the essay (you won't ever get replies like this off other channels)
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire definitely worth going back over! Cracking story and finds! Like you said a field is never done! The Florin was in class condition 👌🏻👌🏻🙌🏻 looking forward to more of your vids from there, keep up the great work and videos pal and take it easy mate 👊🏻 p.s. defo don't get replies of other channels 🤣
@@oliverbyrne2962 plenty more coming mate, I've literally just completed my next project which means I can spend my Friday nite on the xbox 🤣 I just received your kofi too man you are insanely generous!!! Please check ya instagram messages
Yes, the simplex tones make it sound cheap and the vdi is all over the place. I did notice that you had the sensitivity very low on it though. Brilliant video as ever 👍
Hi Jason, yes a couple other guys noticed this too, i didn't even realise. I assumed just using the standard factory programs I wouldn't need to change anything at all. I always seem to miss something or get something wrong when I do a comparison video (Iv'e done several others in the past). But the fact of the matter is that you can be a successful metal detectorist with a budget machine. Thanks for tuning in, watching and supporting what I do
Absolutely agree. I like the simplex, haven't seen any real difference in finds rate with the nox. I do wish nokta would do an optional update to change the tones though.
@@jasonobrien8861 tone customisation on the Deus2 are definitely one of my favourite features
Always follow your your vids and they are always interesting. I am a simplex owner and after 50 year of detecting and many machines, this one is my fav. I don't believe you followed through completely with you analysis kind of fell short, seems you wanted to shine the light on the deus 2 ..So viva simplex for me....HH,,John
Hi John, to be honest I felt it was the other way round, I feel I made the Simplex shine here hitting all the targets that the Deus2 did and proving to be a successful metal detectorist ya do not need to spend the big bucks. We all know most machines will find most targets, but the Deus2 is a step above the Simplex 100%, but so it ought to be with its massive pricetag. Simplex is an amazing entry level machine at a bargain price and great value for money. Thanks for tuning in and watching this video, I hope to see you on some of my many other metal detecting adventures
After 50 years of detecting The simplex is way above any "entry" level machine as I would not be using it It does extermely well on any site "when you know how to use it". Back at ya! and HH...John.
Cracking comparison video, the Simplex isn't the most stable machine it was the chaotic numbers that always annoyed me. That gothic florin was stunning mate what a find.
Thanks mate, 36,000 views and climbing, this received almost 1,500 views last Friday alone and is averaging well over 1k a day at the moment, its insane statistics for my puney channel. Its very satisfying seeing something I created do so well. A lot of people asked me why did I do the thumbnail in dollars, well 40% of all views from this video have come from America. I thought it was a cunning bit of YouTubing :)
@The Dukes Of Derbyshire that was clever thinking mate!
Great video I've upgraded to deus but I did use the simplex from when it first came out and I would never knock it. Only problem is it's a bit heavy to swing all day but that's my only problem with it. One of the best coin shooters out there
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving feedback. I think the Simplex is the best value machine out there and its no wonder there are so many newcomers coming to the hobby when you can buy something like this for not a lot of money. I hope that I see you on one of my other metal detecting adventures
Nice one Gareth!
Like when you do a little technical views in between! 😁👌
The Nokta did well I think 👍
But when it comes to fine tuning and ground balanceing in difficult soils. And to identify various iron tones, I beleive XP Deus 2 is hard to beat.
I chose the Deus 2 as my first and beginners machine. Love it!
If your budget alows it just go for it.
Looking forward to more adventures in your Derbyshire fields! 😁🙏👌
Hi Rune, thank you so much for the awesome feedback. As you know my channel is almost entirely a weekly metal detecting VLOG but every now and then I like to drop in a little comparison or a guide, yano something different to help build a portfolio of content. The Simplex is a great machine for the money, great value for money. But the Deus2 is definitely a step up, but it ought to be for the price. Thanks as always for tuning in and supporting what I do, you will definitely see me on more of my metal detecting adventures
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Great video dude….the image quality is brilliant too!
Hi Lee, thanks for the very kind words mate. I've been filming stuff in 4K for a while now, the picture quality should be amazing if you are watching on a 4K TV. Thanks as always for taking the time to watch and for supporting my channel. I hope to see you on the next episode
Great video mate, I started out with a simplex and loved it found my first 2 hammered coins with it and for the money like you say you can’t go wrong with it for a beginners machine
Hi Andrew, good to hear from you mate. Thanks for taking the time to watch what I am working hard on creating. I just could not knock the Simplex, yes its a bit heavy and clunky compared to some machines, but for the price, it is epic and its no wonder Nokta Makro have sold so many units. Cheers as always for your support, I have lined up my next video for 5pm today (80 minutes form now). See you there
One good point the video does make regarding the simplex, is do not rely on the vdi, listen to the sounds, and the vdi as a guide
Hi Paul, I think I had the sensitivity perhaps 1 or 2 notches too low which could be why I was getting some erratic numbers. Either way, Simplex held its own and its a proven machine and one of the best out there for value for money. Thanks again for watching and supporting what I do
Great work and great video - thanks
Hello & Greetings to you Sash, thanks very much for the kind words and also for taking the time to watch this video. I cannot believe this video has over 12,000 views, that is crazy for my tiny metal detecting channel. Thank you for your support and I really hope to see you on some of my many other metal detecting videos
Well done on you coin and the buckle. There’s a lot of difference in either machine. But you showed you will still find relics and coins with the cheaper machines. You don’t have to break the bank to detect. Appreciate you doing that. I’ve thought about doing the same when I upgrade. Whenever that may be.
Hi mate, thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving me great feedback. I really do appreciate it and I enjoy engaging with people who take the time to watch what I work so hard on. It is true, you can be successful at metal detecting on a budget and here is the proof. The Simplex for the money is a brilliant machine! Again, thanks for tuning in and I hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
You’re welcome. Some doesn’t realize how much we spend on making our videos. Have you had your hands on the legend yet.
@@JusDirtfishin Nope, never used one but I have a friend who has one and he enjoys it. The perfect upgrade from the Simplex
I’ve thought about doing a comparison better the legend and Equinox 600. But I’ve got to get my hands on a Legend
@@JusDirtfishin lets go halves on one and share it 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Compared to the Nokta Impact the Simplex is just a toy and is the best VLF ever made. The most popular detector in Russia and introduced in Australia in 2017 and still being built due to the worldwide strong demand. It can be used in the Golden Triangle in Victoria's goldfields and not affected by the very high mineralised soils.
Hi there, thanks very much for the channel visit and for watching this video. I appreciate your feedback. At the time the Simplex was a great machine for the money. I believe there is now something called the Nokta Score
I find the simplex to be a tone machine . I do look at the screen but don't rely on it .
Hello there, thanks so much for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving your feedback in the comments. Apologies for the slow reply, it takes me a lifetime to reply to every comment. The Simplex really is a great machine, and I really hope I portrayed that in this video. Thanks again for coming along and I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire Sorry if it sounded like a criticism. Not my intention.
@@whitemanriding hi, no it didn't at all 😁
i started with a Simplex and for the money it was great, i did a lot of beach detecting locally and it would find everything. I upgraded to an Equinox 800 and i've not found anymore finds but i have found less. Now that sounds odd finding less but there's a lot out there hiding that you don't actually want to find, or can identify better with a more capable machine and avoid. The 800 is without a doubt a better machine than the Simplex and i would never go back to a Simplex, but for the money it would be a great starter detector.
Hi there, thanks for visiting my channel and for watching this video. When you get a new machine, your finds rate will suffer for many months while you learn a new machine and a new manufacturer. A Minelab Equinox will absolutely destroy a Nokta Simplex on land, on beach, on any terrain. Thanks again for tuning in and good fortunes for the year 2024
Very good Detector Simplex
Hello, thank you so much for taking time out your day to watch this video of mine. The Simplex is such a great value machine and an affordable machine to introduce newcomers to the hobby. Thanks again, and I hope to see you on some of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire Thank you so much.
That's a beautiful gothic vicky very well done
Hi there Wayne, thanks so much for visiting my channel and for watching this video. It was an amazing find and something I really did not to expect to find while making this comparison video. Metal detecting can be such an awesome hobby. I recently uploaded this video of 2 of my best ever GOLD finds found on the same field, 7 days apart, if you wish to see:
ruclips.net/video/VasQozqHfyo/видео.html
Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you again. Gareth
Another nice video Gareth 👍 Interesting comparison, but a major factor of the top-end machines is the 'tweakability' to suit massively varying ground conditions. Enjoyable watch though matey.
Hey there Brad, thank you as always for coming along to my channel time and time again. There's no doubt the Deus2 is a step above, but man you cannot knock the Simplex for its price-tag. No wonder so many people are metal detecting when you can pick a machine like this up for a couple hundred quid. Thanks again for supporting what i do and I hope to see you on my next metal detecting adventure
No, thank you for the entertainment matey. 👍 I agree, there are some fantastic lower-priced detectors out there. I had a 400i for a short while and it was excellent for the price. You do tend to get what you pay for though.
@@bradcharteris9346 you are welcome buddy
Good video Gareth, I’m a simplex user as I can’t afford anything else at the moment. Had some good finds there. Good to see it doing so well. I agree the numbers are a pain but I tend to go on tone. You said field 1 but you were in park 1. Field is the deepest mode so that may have given it another inch or so.
Hi Sam, thanks so much for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving feedback. Just a simple comparison to prove that cheaper machines can keep up with expensive machines. It is no wonder the Simplex is so popular, great machine for the price. I thought I was in Field 1, I think I got confused by the symbols. Thanks for tuning in and supporting what I do, hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
Great video thanks
Hi there, thanks very much for dedicating time out your day to watch this video. This is my 2nd most watched video of all time as it heads towards 90,000 views. I really appreciate you coming along to my channel, if you haven't seen this video, I always recommend it to newcomers to my channel. 2 incredible GOLD finds made on the same field, 7 days apart:
ruclips.net/video/VasQozqHfyo/видео.html
Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you on my channel again. Gareth
Hi Great video thanks for posting. I'm new to the hobby and still wondering which machine to get, not sure if it's me but to me the simplex appears to have more flex towards the end of the shaft near the coil. (bit floppy) still found it interesting to watch.
Hello there, thank you very much for coming along to my channel and for taking time out your day to watch this video. it is really appreciated. Welcome to the wonderful hobby of metal detecting. I made this video exactly for people like yourself, a complete beginners guide to metal detecting. Have a look and let me know if it helps:
ruclips.net/video/UmR8OgI43uw/видео.html
I'm finding more than my buddy with his nox with my simplex+ using the Detech 15 inch coil I'll tell y'all that. Put his machine to shame and with the new coil it's still cheaper than minelab, thanks for the video bro, I recommend the Detech 15 though man makes the simplex shine
Hi mate, the Equinox in my opinion is one of the best machines out there for pasture and wet sand. Perhaps your friend is not very experienced with his machine. There's no doubt the Simplex is a great machine for the money and it can compete with much more expensive metal detectors. I used to love a big coil but I'm not so much a fan anymore, 11 inch is perfect. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving your feedback, it is super appreciated. I really hope to see you on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Nice !!! I have same detectors and ORX 😜😜😜
Hi mate, you have a great selection of metal detectors there buddy. Thank you so much for choosing to watch my content and support what I do. I very much hope to catch you on my next metal detecting adventure
I have a Nokta legend, besides a sold 23, when I get something between 19- 32 it is almost positive it's junk foil, those pesty aluminum foil backing for plastic bottle seals are always a solid 21
Hello, thanks so much for taking the time to watch this video. You have yourself a great machine there. You need to keep digging those bits of foil, as sooner or later, one of those signals will be a thin gold ring. Although 8 years in this hobby and I have still never found a gold ring haha. Thanks again and good luck with your metal detector. Hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire You have not found a silver ring yet because you are spending all your time digging up foil hahaha, I have a collection of no fewer than a dozen silver rings, all found with older Anolog detectors, as for the gold, I don't really care about someone missing modern jewelry even if it gold, This legend is not as great as you think, just to prevent it from finding foil, you basically have to notch out half the scale and that is when you start missing targets. To be honest i was a little worried about buying a detector that was made outside of North America for that very reason, i was happier digging pennies and silver coins with my old Whites IDX-Pro than I am detecting with this POS.
@@patprop74 I might not have dug any gold rings, but I have managed to find 8 gold coins over here in the UK, so I'm definitely not missing the gold. Sounds like you need to ditch the Legend. Have you considered an XP Deus2 or the new Minelab?
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire DAMMMMMM, 8 gold coins! Wow, Congrats. Hummm, and you dig lots of foil? im pretty sure we don't have many gold coins laying around here, the only coins that were struck here were the one Pound British gold sovereigns and i don't think they stayed here but were sent to the UK. perhaps there is an old louis d'or somewhere but the odds are not good. I was more thinking of the Deus 1 as I can get it brand new for around the price I paid for the legend.
@@patprop74 yes I been very lucky, but I have put so much time and hard graft into this hobby in the last 8 years. Dug hundreds and hundreds of silver coins too and a handful of medieval silver coins. I'm sure if you keep looking, one will turn up eventually. Keep at it. I don't really dig foil as I don't dig parks or public land, we are not allowed here
Really good video. I also started with a Simplex but run a Deus 1 now. . For t the money it's a good machine. It's whether you like the tones or not. 👏👏
Hey Mick, thank you for taking the time out of your day to watch this video. I have to agree, probably the best value machine on the market and no wonder there are so many people metal detecting at the moment. Thank you for tuning in and I hope to see you on my next metal detecting adventure
Good video, well put together mate. BuuuuuuuuuuT: The *ONLY* way to genuinely compare 2 machines, would be to Push the settings on each, and see which performed best in the hands of someone who really KNEW it, and was really trying to roll with CUSTOMISED settings, (where possible). ...but no one can be arsed to do that can they?... let's be honest here... 😇😅 (Deus I user here btw). Thanks again - but I wouldn't want to be making a decision based in this video. All best, Bobby 🙏
Hi Bobby, I totally agree with you here. I'm not renowned for heavily testing detectors. This video was simply to prove a point that you do not need to spend big bucks on a machine to be a successful detectorist. An entry level machine can keep up with a top level machine. Although the targets and conditions on the day favoured both machines. Thanks so much for tuning in and supporting my metal detecting channel, I hope to see you on my next adventure
Really well put together. Well done. I use the D2 and love it.
Hi mate, thank you for the very kind words, I am working super hard on my channel at the moment as I try to make it unique and in my own style. I don't do many comparison videos as they are a lot of work, but man this one has performed really well, over 12,000 views is crazy for my tiny channel. Thanks for tuning in and supporting what i do
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire I watch all your videos and your channel is a huge inspiration for mine. Keep going!
Thank you, I am trying but I really do not have enough hours in a day, flippin work really gets in the way of my detecting and my channel haha
new friend from philippines watching and subscribing your youtube channel👍👍👍
Hello & Greetings to you in the beautiful Philippines, thanks so much for coming along to my channel and for subscribing. I very much hope you enjoy my content and I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Looking forward to this 😁 simplex user done me proud so far
Hello again, I imagine this machine has done a lot of people proud, great machine, great price, can't knock it. Again, thanks so much for visiting my channel and I hope to see you on some of my other metal detecting adventures
Great comparison !! So happy I found this channel !
I am considering the Nokta Siimplex Ultra but have heard that You need a multi-frequency detector for detecting on salt'×ater beaches.
Have You tried the Ultra in salt-water-conditions ?
I am living by the mediterrainian sea but think most of my detecting will be inland how ever would like the possibillity to also work on salt-water-beaches..
What would you recomend ?
CHEERS ! 😂
Per
Hi Per, thanks so much for finding my channel and for leaving me such an awesome comment. I really appreciate you coming along and appreciate your subscription. I would definitely recommend a Multi Frequency machine if you plan on detecting wet sand. Nokta Legend looks good or most Minelabs. I use XP Deus 2, but it is very expensive machine. If you are new to the hobby, have a look at my Beginners Guide To Metal Detecting video, you can find it here:
ruclips.net/video/UmR8OgI43uw/видео.htmlsi=0XDKCILynLcmT5P8
Thanks again for coming along and I look forward to seeing you again on some of my 300 other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Cartwheels are cool. Wish I could find one here in western Pennsylvania
Hi mate, they are big old coins, I have heard that they do pop in in the States now and then. I found another one on Saturday afternoon hunting on a new permission. Thanks as always for choosing to watch my content and I hope to catch you on my next adventure
Thanks for sharing
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video, it is very much appreciated. I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Thank you,
Hi there, thanks very much for coming along to my channel and watching this video. I very much hope to see you again on some of my many other metal detecting videos. Have a great week. Gareth
Top video bud stunning silver 👍
Now then Shawn, I almost forgot about this video it was filmed that long ago. Very happy I can finally share this epic find. This video shows you don't need to spend big to be successful in this hobby. Thanks as always for your support and sticking with my channel, it is very much appreciated
Im pondering between the Simplex+ or a secondhand good condition Racer2. Cant decide.
Hi there, both really great machines to get you started in the hobby. Simplex is a bit newer and more modern but Makro Racer is definitely a great choice. Which ever you choose, spend the time learning it. Good luck to you and thank you for watching this video. I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire Many Thanks
I use park 1 mainly for the 3 tones. They sound clearer too :) Good video !!
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video, I am truly amazed it has passed 10,000 views, that is amazing for my channel. It makes me very proud that people are enjoying this video. Thanks for supporting my channel and I hope to see you on some of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
Interesting. I have a V540 and ive followed a couple people with Manticores on the beach .... honestly the main difference i noticed was that the Manticore was information overload with way too much sensitivity. They kept pulling up tiny bits of metal, with slightly better depth. My conclusion was that its not worth the upgrade. Sticking with my 540 for now, intrigued by the Quest V80 whenever that gets released ....
Hey there Robert, the Vanquish detectors on beach are very very good and a very affordable price. I agree, the Manticore is a massive increase in price, for not a lot of gain really. But I guess some people have more money than sense and like to have the latest gadgets :) Thanks very much for coming along, watching this video and supporting my channel. Hope to see you again. Gareth
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire Glad you agree. Great channel that I enjoy watching 👍👍👍😁😁😁
@@roberttudor455 thank you, I really appreciate your kind words :) :) :)
Quest won't be releasing the V80 or V60 or are told to hold anymore sales, being sued by Minelab. To heck with this Chinese knock off company, this is twice they have done this first done to First Texas instruments. People quit buying Chinese machines
were you able to try them in moderate to heavy iron? that would be nice to see. how about Deus 2 vs NM Legend? thanks. always enjoy your vids
Hi Gene, all my metal detecting permissions are undisturbed pasture fields like this with not that much iron in the ground. So its not really possible for me to do this kind of thing. This simple comparison was to see if a cheap metal detector could see the signals found with an expensive metal detector. I would like to thank you for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving me a comment. I very much hope to see you on my next metal detecting adventure
Good video. 👍🏻
I have a Nokta Makro Simplex Plus.
Hello from Turin; Italy 🇮🇹
Hello & Greetings to you Guiseppe in wonderful Turin, Italia. You have a great metal detector there in the Nokta Makro Simplex. I really hope you enjoy my channel enough to subscribe and I also hope to see you on some of my other metal detecting adventures. Have a great day. Gareth
Great comparison, the Simplex + jumpy numbers nice sharp signals, Deus solid numbers but sounds like something bought from toys r us .
Hi mate, thanks for visiting my channel and taking time out your day to watch this video. The XP Deus 2's tones are customisable, you can modify them to suit. I have never actually done this as I like them the way they are. I do not like the Nokta tones though. But it is all preference, some people like one thing, some like another, same as anything in life. Thanks again and I hope to see you on my channel again. Gareth
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire I totally agree, keep up the good work
@@michaelcapp4597 thank you, will do, I upload almost every week, I think I have 300 videos on my channel now, been a very active channel over the last 4 years
I got my Simplex last year and it is a coin finding machine for the money. Maybe in a few years I'll step up to a better one.
Hello thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video. There's no doubt the Simplex is a brilliant machine for the money. It gives so many newcomers to the hobby an amazing advantage as its such a great machine. Yes there are better machines out there but for a lot more money. Thank you again and I hope to see you on one of my other metal detecting videos. Gareth
The dirt seems moist/wet @2:19mark
Hi there. Thanks for visiting my channel and watching this video. Yes the ground was very wet, this video was filmed in mid winter after lots of rain. That particular field can get very wet and muddy. Thanks again for watching, hope to see you again on some of my 300 other metal detecting videos
Hey up matey. My simplex has just arrived after much digging to find the most suitable detector & I can say I’m very excited! Have you got any tips & advice on how to get your first permissions? I’ve actually got a large woods not far from my home, would it be a massive crime to go & explore or should I contact the local council? Thanks again matey, great video 👍
Hi mate, it is illegal to metal detect anywhere without the landowners permission. You could get into a bit of trouble. I'd get on google maps, look for local farms, visit them and politely ask. That's how we all do it. But dress smart, be polite, be enthusiastic. It is like a job interview. You need to come across as trustworthy
Does it matter what figures are on the display if you're digging up everything you detect?
Hi, not really. The numbers on the screen of a detector are for reference. The number gives you an indication of the composition of the metal ie 90+ can be copper and silver. Pull tabs 60s, small gold less than 50 etc etc
Without thinking about budget. What metal detector it's the best for everyone experienced or not?
Well in this day and age we are spoilt for choice. Any machine made my XP, Garrett, Nokta, Minelab would be a great place to start. Depends what kind of landscape you will be metal detecting and of course how much you want to spend?
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire nice so there is a lot of good machines, its more about just start the digging? I do not worry about spending, just to start with one that I will know its 100% worth it all terrain, I mean I dont know the difference between this and that in prices and models with "you will find, get better results" Idk nothing hehe 😊😅
@@dtodoagroferreteria3108 I use the XP Deus 2, a very good lightweight machine, but expensive. I would recommend the brands above, but the important thing is no matter what machine you go for, you need to learn it
I made a beginners guide to metal detecting video last year:
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I personally would have preferred a comparison between the deus 1 and deus 2 before paying with my hard earned cash
Hi Mel, thats something I would like to toy with but unfortunately I do not own a Deus1. I would like more machines, but I have just invested heavily in a drone for my channel and my missus says I'm not aloud anytbing else for the time being 🤣 Thank you so much for tuning in and watching and for supporting my channel. I hope to see you on one of my other adventures
Hello!
If the Nokta Makro SimpleX is a metal detector for beginners, which one is the metal detector to go for the more experienced users?.
Does anyone know anything about PI detectors?. Has anyone ever had any experience with this kind ones and with which model?.
Thnx! 👍
Hello, thank you for taking the time to watch this video and for leaving a comment. The natural progression from the Simplex would be the Legend (also from Nokta Makro). PI metal detectors (pulse induction) are primarily used for beach detecting on wet sand. I have never used one. Hope this helps, and thanks again for coming along to my channel. I hope to see you again on one of my many other metal detecting videos. Gareth
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire Thx!
and are there very much differences between Nokta Legend und Deus 2 or Manticore for example?.
I think Minelab CTX 3030 is a good option. The problem is the weight maybe.
Thank you!
@@yomismo5711 CTX 3030 is a good machine, but outdated, old and heavy like you say. Any new Minelab, new XP new Nokta will be good machines. But at the end of the day you have to walk over it to find it
@@TheDukesOfDerbyshire wow!
Super answer!
Thank you!.
…and do you know anything (from your experience or anothers one) about PI detectors?.
I would like to find a PI metal detector, to go deeper than with the VLF detectors but not for beach or gold hunting. One PI detector for more a general purpose.
… Or this is more an Illusion than a reality? … 😔
Thank you very much for your time! 👍
Get the carbon stem for simplex and it’s pretty light it’s a decent machine for the price
Hi mate, thank you so much for choosing to watch this video and for visiting my channel. I've been looking at those carbon fiber stems, apparently they will fit the Deus 2 with some minor modifications. They look awesome!! I do not use the Simplex enough to warrant buying one for that. Again, thank you for watching, I really hope to see you again on some of my many other metal detecting adventures