I just got the nokta legend and found a gold ring from a grassy patch outside my home. I've been over it loads using several detectors. I have a Whites XLT and a laser Hawkeye. I'm from the UK and been detecting since around 1975. I chose The Legend because you get much better value with the pro pack. I kept looking at the Equinox 800 but thought I would need to then buy a better shaft and a part to strengthen the coil lugs plus buy a 6" coil. So no brainer choice really. I've seen videos bashing the Hawkeye but it still works well for me and if the display says you hit a £1 coin believe me it's £1 or £2 coin 🤠 It's rubbish on the beach though lol
I've used the 800, deus 1 and now deus 2(although only less than 15 hours so far) and I'm a fan of all of them. I have places that I love using my 800, and yet others were I love using the XP detectors. Site conditions are a huge factor in what detector I use on site that day. All great machines. I can't speak about the legend since I haven't used it though.
I think the best detector is the detector each individual feels comfortable with and understands. Also each of our grounds or beaches we detect are made of different soils. Fresh water/salt water. So i would say....... "EACH THERE OWN" AND "SOMETIMES MANY" 👍💞👍 thanks for sharing and sharing yr experiences with all of these wounderfull machines✌, it helps people see some differences in the machines. Also depends on how indepth each person wants to get. Ive seen some people start out and get the most expensive , million button machines, and get turned "off" to the hobby because they had a machine that they were "overwhelmed" with. I feel the more a person learns tones, learned thier settings, learned thier soil in each area and progress from there with thier machines. Some people feel more comfortable with "simple". And it dosent overwhelm them. There are just soooo many factors and soo many individuals to pair up. Start out at yr comfort level and progress from there👍💞💞💞💞👍
I wholeheartedly agree! It’s tough for me to step away from the equinox because I have spent so much time mastering it. Starting fresh is difficult and disheartening at times. But I guess I spend so much time focusing on the ground that I have a curiosity about ceiling. A user who masters their machine is most formidable, but what is the capacity of the given machine. I do believe there are so many great objects left to be pulled even in public parks but they are down or they are congested. My audience has blessed me with a small pay check each month from video ads. It makes most sense to reinvest and try to answer the burning question in my head! I hope that makes sense!
@@MetalDetectingNYC AWESOME job Merrill👍💞👍. Its awesome to try and bring someone out of thier comfort zone and try learning new things👍👍. Technology is always changing and we have to change with it !! Thats how we grow as individuals. Thanks for always sharing and i cant wait for the honey badger scoop to hit the market. Congrats on yr scoop🎊🎉🎊🎉
In my opinion, the durability of the Nox needs to be rated lower. Broken ears, holes in the shaft which can fill with sand/dirt over time, making the detector heavier, flooded control box, wobbly coils due to the "spongy" washers wearing thin... IMO the detector works well, but it breaks far too easily.
I think the same.. Because my nox is now 2 years old. Had broken coil ears after 1,5 years, the shaft is wobeling after a half year , had to buy one from Detecd Ed, the arm cuff is broken also. The headphones also breaks. New ones cost's 180 Euro but there are on amazon the same without the minelab logo and other brand name but the hardware is the same for around 50 - 70 Euro.. Exactly the same. Only the Control Box is the same. But I don't think it wills last more then 3 or 4 years. 1000 Euro here in Germany + Detect Ed stem 150 Euro. New coil 300 Euro. And All the other little bits and pieces. It's alsmost the same prize of the deus 2. Iron separation is also not the best. I think it depends on the ground conditions but my hunting places are littered with iron the last 2000 years. And the nox is struggling on those places The old Deus 1 doing much better on such fields. Also my field have very sandy soil. If the field is fresh ploud, you can't go searching with the nox because there are no good signals, always broken. This got better after 2 months when all the ground settled down. In this cases I use all ways the old deus. Not misunderstanding. I like the nox because I had many good finds with this maschine also my first gold coin but the overall build quality is very bad.. The 250 Euro simplex had better build quality then the 1000 euro nox 🥴
your sense of humour is off the charts haha. Really like your channel. I'm currently looking to upgrade from the simplex to one of these 3 detectors. I'm edging towards the nox. i think the Deus is going to be too much of a jump from my current simplex with a price tag which as you say may not be worth it for me as a novice. the nox seems to fit not far below the deus at a better price and as you say its hugely capable.
I'm a total noob & picked up a Nokta Legend, its been a steep learning curve to say the least (My first detector & I've had it less than a week). I live in Western Australia where the Nox 800 has much less of a premium, and initially it was my first choice, but despite my attempt to look after equipment I find I can be a bit rough unintentionally, so I was looking for a tank, which I think the Legend is. If the build quality of the Minelab would have been comparable I'd have gone for the nox. I'm loving the Legend so far & its built like a brick out house, and functionality seems too close to call.
Its true to a certain point but not every detector are equal. Knowing your machine and the experience plays a big role yeah but the machine itself has its limits and even if its ran by really experimented detectorist, it will still limit its user. There are better and more suitable machines than other but I agree with you that "the best" detector is a personnal and relative topic.
There is a best, but it’s not an all time best. Some detectors function better in certain circumstances, however there has to be one who’s newer tech is superior. It’s just evolution, and we already know some people have a problem with science. So no point arguing with data/ and real world experience. Just have fun and find stuff with whatever ya have( but ya will have better results with better technology
Wholeheartedly agree! Minelab is already at work with its answer to the new competition. I think the oldest stuff (coins etc.) is out of reach right now and with each new iteration we MIGHT get access to new levels of treasure. Through the advertisements on my videos you guys bless me with a small paycheck each month and I want to reinvest to try to have the best answers.
Merrill, Love your videos! : ) Question for you, which may require you buy a new detector #23? for which I won't apologize!! "How do the Nokta Scores compare to the 'Nox' detectors?". MikeL
You have the same problems like me on the wet sand on the beatch.chattering all over .the dry sand is good and stabiel. I hope that nokta makro fix this problem sir.greatings from belgium .
I'm a wet saltwater beach hunter and I'm favoring the Equinox 800 to replace my AT PRO. Waiting to see Legend's saltwater update first. If they don't get it right I'm going for the Equinox. Deus II like you said isn't that much better to justify the much higher expense. Plus don't like all the wireless stuff and multiple batteries to replace periodically. Probably expensive to have repair people change them out.
I don’t own neither detector but according to all the videos I’ve seen on RUclips so far I think the Nox is king even with a high price point , value should matter of you want the best detector , that’s just my opinion, I’m in the market for a new detector and I’m leaning towards the 800 , but I’ll continue to watch more videos till I decide but as off now I still think the Nox remains king
600 the 800 is a cash grab with the same functions. Gold feature is already included on the 600 multi, the 2 extra notches of swing speed on the 800 are only useful if you over swing your unit. Average swing speed is captured under swing speed 3 on the 600. Save your money.. it's not worth 150 more for the 8.
It IS worth money for the 800 because along with the added capabilites it also gives you some pretty decent low-latency wireless headphones and a 250 dollar value wifi adapter for your fav corded phones(nice wireless backup!) like gray ghost or whatever you have. or earbuds. And the added capabilities list is longer and more in depth, even Merrill says in one of his videos it's worth the extra.
@@g.fortin3228 I have the same exact Amazon earphones for 28 bucks can get the name on my RUclips about me section. They are literally same gamer low latency. Named something else. China magic . I bought 2 sets they are so cheap . Minelab doesn't make them they outsourced.
@@midnightcoil I know. I bought a second set under the other name. 56 dollars. And the real value is the wifi adapter and other program features, but the headphones are a bonus.
Really edgy stuff and very generous of you to share your opinion for someone getting there 1st detector or perhaps wanting to invest in another.On a side note hey painted my room getting out to a bay beach today.I must of woke up 5 times last night 🎅🏖️
Cheers for your advice - I rate you as a good faith "tester" in my opinion :-) However - You rate the Legend as "OK" on 'Saltwater Beach' - Really? With all the noise and falsing? - This Score and Comment should reflect reality. Even if you find the falsing "acceptable" in your opinion - NONE of your other top rated detectors are marked differently to show them superior in this area - even though the other top three detectors DO NOT "FALSE" on wet sand. ?? I do indeed see the Legend as GREAT VALUE - but I would mark it as BELOW AVERAGE on wet sand, because that is the truth. IMO. Any comment ??
The stability setting takes away the chatter. We had the chatter in this video, but it went away with the adjustment. ruclips.net/video/9beKA-9VrhQ/видео.html . We took a deeper dive in this video ruclips.net/video/F7I0ugBrVoQ/видео.html and although there were issues with the pinpoint, iron and the target ID, we wound up pulling some great stuff. I have several more videos shot that are not released yet. Keep in mind there are other detectors that I have rated higher in the wet sand but the Legend is indeed capable if not quirky. Thanks for the kind words!
@@MetalDetectingNYC Thank you for taking the time to reply :-) Most Kind. In the future - & At your convenience if possible - If able to do so, would you be able to test what exactly the "stability" does ? Or maybe get a comment from Nokta? It may be that the "stability" is a type of electronic filter/processing that is not required on any other detector as it is already "Inbuilt" on the others? - If so, then there is no need to worry about any negatives. But - is it an "extra limit/filter" which would make the legend "less" effective in say depth / discrimination etc than other detectors that do not have this setting? Just a thought. Thank you again for the info and the reply :-)
WAIT a second. I just went back to your Irate Metal Detectors page and see that over the last 8 months you now rate the Legend higher than both? and its a lot cheaper here? interesting!
Remember there are two ratings. Overall rating which includes value and performance rating. Performance goes to D2 and Nox (and soon Manticore). Value goes to the Legend.
The ratings on your website seem pretty accurate. I'm a long time Equinox 600/800 user and now have about 20 hours on the Deus 2. No Legend for me unless saltwater performance and a few other bugs are improved. I notice the blue painters tape? on the edge of your 600 in your videos and on your website. Is that a repair or something else?
Someone got me a metal detecting nyc sticker that peeled off since I heavily use that machine. The legend is not bad at all although I don’t think it makes sense for you if you have an equinox and a Deus 2. If you notice I have the legend rated highest but that is largely dependent on value. The saltwater problems are workable with the “stability” setting. As I see it right now and this could change the Legend is 97% of an equinox and the Equinox is 98% of a Deus 2. Where I have not tested the Deus 2 yet is trashy parks and New York has plenty of those lol! That is where the equinox shines brightest! And at 635 dollars The Legend BLOWS BOTH AWAY in value!
Metal detectors are like smart phones !!! So would you get a Samsung note 9 or a Samsung S22 ultra??? The Equinox is the note 9 and the Deus 2 is a S22 Ultra. The Legend is a mid range with a low end processor.
@@g.fortin3228 Well no. Iphone could be used also. In this case the Equinox would be a iPhone XS Max and Deus 2 would be the Samsung S22 Ultra. The Legend is still a mid-ranger low cost budget phone. Say iPhone SE or a Samsung A51. In other words it's the technology being used in each machine.
I have a fun RUclips challenge for you. Buy a very old metal detector off eBay and see if you can find andthing with it? How frustrating it is to use vs these modern detectors. That would be a cool comparison video and #21 in your collection ;)
@@MetalDetectingNYC What weighs more, five pounds of feathers or five pounds of metal detector? You get where I'm going with this? I'm not knocking your work, it's very helpful, but it's not a complete picture for those "weighing" their options. Isn't that why you made the video?
Take the Deus to a field with mostly iron trash and run deep hc however u like and there’s no comparison. I can tell you the main thing I like more is that,as you know with the nox 80% of the time when you get a high tone blip it’s a false signal. Wether it be deep iron or ground. So I’m stopping constantly to check these ghost signals. I’d say the Deus does that so much less it’s not worth comparing and from what I understand the legend doesn’t really do that so much either. I know for you, since you’re mostly in heavy modern trash the nox still makes sense. I’m still personally better with it in modern stuff but in fields or old trash it’s crazy how many more signals. Not just a little better. That being said I don’t know if it’ll ever be better in the modern because it’s so sensitive it will pick 1/4 pieces of 14 gauge wire. (Which I actually found at 4”) Long story, if you go back to that field where you had the Deus one in a recent video that you were digging a ton of iron. Try deep hc with mid to high audio response. I’ve found 5 tone and a 5 AR is working amazingly.
It’s all opinion. Deus 2 should get a 20 out of 10 for beach. Lol As far as heavier iron Deus 2 9” coil should get 15 out of 10. Ergo- Deus 2 should get 12 out of 10. All could find the dose. Some could find some other won’t. They cost differently. And right now seems one gets what they pay for. Ain’t that the way life usually is?
It IS all an opinion. There are no triple blind peer reviews in metal detecting. I do try to keep it as much data driven as possible. And I’m committing to using all of these detectors extensively over the next few months. The bottom line is the one that you see me using after this period is what I truly think is best. Although I can imagine a scenario where best is site specific (iron, trash, etc.).
Hey mate I've been watching a few of your videos! Im wondering if you can help me. I hit these two local beaches in Japan and one of them I just use factory settings and I clean up with coins and even four rings. Then this other beach which is mostly popular with surfers, I dont get anything! It drives me crazy because I know stuffs there and nobody has ever detected there. A friend who surfs there said one day while surfing he collected three watches so stuff gets lost there. I walk around all the time, i ground balance (which I don't know if I'm doing properly), I set recovery level to 1 and that feels weird, I keep getting loud sounds with every swing...I'm trying to get extra depth because it's a surfing beach so I figure waves smash everything down deep. I'm just wondering if you can help because right now I hate ny equinox 800 every time I visit this beach I feel like it's broken and I should smash it on the rocks.
Found thousand of gold objects with my nox 800/600...i don´t really care which is the best metal detector in the world. Tomorrow i can hunt with a Safari or another old Minelab MD and i know that i will find some gold....easier. The durability? Never broken a coil ear. Never broken the shaft (but my friend broke the simplex+ shaft clasp at the second day) never flooded the unit (the second generation has a hole at the terminal shaft). The nox is one of the most seller MD, so you can imagine that defects could rise consistently....like the Apple for the smartphones. I´m waiting for a new Minelab MD, because i think that the games are not changed yet, and there is no reason for me to use a "surrogate" like The Legend or a complicated and overloaded machine like XPD2. See you later...;)
And as a teacher please forgive my complete lack of grammar. !!,.!’?,,,,….:/;” Please put those in there and for me because I started working at 16 lok
So who died and made you a RUclips Metal Detector Expert and the voice of the All on High?.... Oops!!! Did I forget to mention that you own 20 metal detectors 🤔? A Monitized RUclips channel and a subconscious need to be a "Somebody"?...😒. "Here's MY opinion" on the latest This and the latest That" ( Even if I look like a squirrel chasing every nut that falls out of an acorn tree when the wind blows!!!🐿️😝)....Yeah Buddy, Words have consequences (Just ask Chris Rock).... Folks, be careful what you buy based on who you listen to. Or YOU might be having bought 20 metal detectors... 😆. Looking at the bright side.... You'll become a "Expert" Metal Detector Buyer" worthy of giving opinions!!!!😒
@@drinkely8235 😝 You're commenting on something that was said a year ago??? 🙄!!!! Just so you know, Merrill and I get along just fine and have a lot of respect for each other 🧐. So I'll utilize a little of my 1st Amendment Rights and politely suggest you go pound sand 😡!!!
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I will continue with my NOX 800 Thank you
I just got the nokta legend and found a gold ring from a grassy patch outside my home. I've been over it loads using several detectors.
I have a Whites XLT and a laser Hawkeye.
I'm from the UK and been detecting since around 1975.
I chose The Legend because you get much better value with the pro pack.
I kept looking at the Equinox 800 but thought I would need to then buy a better shaft and a part to strengthen the coil lugs plus buy a 6" coil.
So no brainer choice really.
I've seen videos bashing the Hawkeye but it still works well for me and if the display says you hit a £1 coin believe me it's £1 or £2 coin 🤠
It's rubbish on the beach though lol
I've used the 800, deus 1 and now deus 2(although only less than 15 hours so far) and I'm a fan of all of them. I have places that I love using my 800, and yet others were I love using the XP detectors. Site conditions are a huge factor in what detector I use on site that day. All great machines. I can't speak about the legend since I haven't used it though.
I think the best detector is the detector each individual feels comfortable with and understands.
Also each of our grounds or beaches we detect are made of different soils. Fresh water/salt water.
So i would say.......
"EACH THERE OWN"
AND "SOMETIMES MANY" 👍💞👍
thanks for sharing and sharing yr experiences with all of these wounderfull machines✌, it helps people see some differences in the machines. Also depends on how indepth each person wants to get. Ive seen some people start out and get the most expensive , million button machines, and get turned "off" to the hobby because they had a machine that they were "overwhelmed" with. I feel the more a person learns tones, learned thier settings, learned thier soil in each area and progress from there with thier machines. Some people feel more comfortable with "simple".
And it dosent overwhelm them.
There are just soooo many factors and soo many individuals to pair up.
Start out at yr comfort level and progress from there👍💞💞💞💞👍
I wholeheartedly agree! It’s tough for me to step away from the equinox because I have spent so much time mastering it. Starting fresh is difficult and disheartening at times. But I guess I spend so much time focusing on the ground that I have a curiosity about ceiling. A user who masters their machine is most formidable, but what is the capacity of the given machine. I do believe there are so many great objects left to be pulled even in public parks but they are down or they are congested. My audience has blessed me with a small pay check each month from video ads. It makes most sense to reinvest and try to answer the burning question in my head! I hope that makes sense!
@@MetalDetectingNYC AWESOME job Merrill👍💞👍. Its awesome to try and bring someone out of thier comfort zone and try learning new things👍👍. Technology is always changing and we have to change with it !! Thats how we grow as individuals. Thanks for always sharing and i cant wait for the honey badger scoop to hit the market. Congrats on yr scoop🎊🎉🎊🎉
Glad I bought the 800 3 weeks ago
In my opinion, the durability of the Nox needs to be rated lower. Broken ears, holes in the shaft which can fill with sand/dirt over time, making the detector heavier, flooded control box, wobbly coils due to the "spongy" washers wearing thin... IMO the detector works well, but it breaks far too easily.
I think the same.. Because my nox is now 2 years old. Had broken coil ears after 1,5 years, the shaft is wobeling after a half year , had to buy one from Detecd Ed, the arm cuff is broken also. The headphones also breaks. New ones cost's 180 Euro but there are on amazon the same without the minelab logo and other brand name but the hardware is the same for around 50 - 70 Euro.. Exactly the same.
Only the Control Box is the same. But I don't think it wills last more then 3 or 4 years. 1000 Euro here in Germany + Detect Ed stem 150 Euro. New coil 300 Euro. And All the other little bits and pieces. It's alsmost the same prize of the deus 2.
Iron separation is also not the best.
I think it depends on the ground conditions but my hunting places are littered with iron the last 2000 years. And the nox is struggling on those places The old Deus 1 doing much better on such fields.
Also my field have very sandy soil. If the field is fresh ploud, you can't go searching with the nox because there are no good signals, always broken. This got better after 2 months when all the ground settled down. In this cases I use all ways the old deus.
Not misunderstanding. I like the nox because I had many good finds with this maschine also my first gold coin but the overall build quality is very bad.. The 250 Euro simplex had better build quality then the 1000 euro nox 🥴
This is really great info.. Thanks For taking your time and breaking things down for us who do not go into depth.
You are very welcome!
your sense of humour is off the charts haha. Really like your channel. I'm currently looking to upgrade from the simplex to one of these 3 detectors. I'm edging towards the nox. i think the Deus is going to be too much of a jump from my current simplex with a price tag which as you say may not be worth it for me as a novice. the nox seems to fit not far below the deus at a better price and as you say its hugely capable.
In my unprofessional opinion, that in my house t carries great weight when approved by domestic management, you, Sir, are spot on ........
I'm a total noob & picked up a Nokta Legend, its been a steep learning curve to say the least (My first detector & I've had it less than a week). I live in Western Australia where the Nox 800 has much less of a premium, and initially it was my first choice, but despite my attempt to look after equipment I find I can be a bit rough unintentionally, so I was looking for a tank, which I think the Legend is. If the build quality of the Minelab would have been comparable I'd have gone for the nox. I'm loving the Legend so far & its built like a brick out house, and functionality seems too close to call.
well i guess i just buy coiltek nox 10x5 , thinking about upgrade to deus 2
There is no “best” it’s what is best for you!!
Exactly .. even the vanquish 540 is no slouch, just cant get the control box near the waves.
Its true to a certain point but not every detector are equal. Knowing your machine and the experience plays a big role yeah but the machine itself has its limits and even if its ran by really experimented detectorist, it will still limit its user. There are better and more suitable machines than other but I agree with you that "the best" detector is a personnal and relative topic.
Couldn't agree more. You also have to take into account what people can afford.I would love a jet pack but I'm still walking.
The best detector is the one you know how to use to its full potential. What good is a machine if someone has no clue how to use it properly?
There is a best, but it’s not an all time best. Some detectors function better in certain circumstances, however there has to be one who’s newer tech is superior. It’s just evolution, and we already know some people have a problem with science. So no point arguing with data/ and real world experience. Just have fun and find stuff with whatever ya have( but ya will have better results with better technology
Wholeheartedly agree! Minelab is already at work with its answer to the new competition. I think the oldest stuff (coins etc.) is out of reach right now and with each new iteration we MIGHT get access to new levels of treasure. Through the advertisements on my videos you guys bless me with a small paycheck each month and I want to reinvest to try to have the best answers.
Thanks you for sharing buddy...greetings from Metal Detector Indonesia🇮🇩👍
Metal Detector Indonesia in the house!!!
Merrill, Love your videos! : ) Question for you, which may require you buy a new detector #23? for which I won't apologize!! "How do the Nokta Scores compare to the 'Nox' detectors?". MikeL
You have the same problems like me on the wet sand on the beatch.chattering all over .the dry sand is good and stabiel. I hope that nokta makro fix this problem sir.greatings from belgium .
I'm a wet saltwater beach hunter and I'm favoring the Equinox 800 to replace my AT PRO. Waiting to see Legend's saltwater update first. If they don't get it right I'm going for the Equinox. Deus II like you said isn't that much better to justify the much higher expense. Plus don't like all the wireless stuff and multiple batteries to replace periodically. Probably expensive to have repair people change them out.
Also don't like GPS tracking records of where I've been.
Yes I prefer a detector where I can choose my own headphones so at this moment in time I’m sticking with the Equinox
No need for the 800. I beach hunt and have the 600 and 800... The 600 will do the same.
Always appreciate your insights
I don’t own neither detector but according to all the videos I’ve seen on RUclips so far I think the Nox is king even with a high price point , value should matter of you want the best detector , that’s just my opinion, I’m in the market for a new detector and I’m leaning towards the 800 , but I’ll continue to watch more videos till I decide but as off now I still think the Nox remains king
600 the 800 is a cash grab with the same functions. Gold feature is already included on the 600 multi, the 2 extra notches of swing speed on the 800 are only useful if you over swing your unit. Average swing speed is captured under swing speed 3 on the 600. Save your money.. it's not worth 150 more for the 8.
It will still take a bit to get enough information. I believe Merrill has the best comparison by far.
It IS worth money for the 800 because along with the added capabilites it also gives you some pretty decent low-latency wireless headphones and a 250 dollar value wifi adapter for your fav corded phones(nice wireless backup!) like gray ghost or whatever you have. or earbuds. And the added capabilities list is longer and more in depth, even Merrill says in one of his videos it's worth the extra.
@@g.fortin3228 I have the same exact Amazon earphones for 28 bucks can get the name on my RUclips about me section. They are literally same gamer low latency. Named something else. China magic . I bought 2 sets they are so cheap . Minelab doesn't make them they outsourced.
@@midnightcoil I know. I bought a second set under the other name. 56 dollars. And the real value is the wifi adapter and other program features, but the headphones are a bonus.
Really edgy stuff and very generous of you to share your opinion for someone getting there 1st detector or perhaps wanting to invest in another.On a side note hey painted my room getting out to a bay beach today.I must of woke up 5 times last night 🎅🏖️
Cheers for your advice - I rate you as a good faith "tester" in my opinion :-)
However -
You rate the Legend as "OK" on 'Saltwater Beach' - Really? With all the noise and falsing? - This Score and Comment should reflect reality. Even if you find the falsing "acceptable" in your opinion - NONE of your other top rated detectors are marked differently to show them superior in this area - even though the other top three detectors DO NOT "FALSE" on wet sand. ??
I do indeed see the Legend as GREAT VALUE - but I would mark it as BELOW AVERAGE on wet sand, because that is the truth. IMO.
Any comment ??
The stability setting takes away the chatter. We had the chatter in this video, but it went away with the adjustment. ruclips.net/video/9beKA-9VrhQ/видео.html . We took a deeper dive in this video ruclips.net/video/F7I0ugBrVoQ/видео.html and although there were issues with the pinpoint, iron and the target ID, we wound up pulling some great stuff. I have several more videos shot that are not released yet. Keep in mind there are other detectors that I have rated higher in the wet sand but the Legend is indeed capable if not quirky. Thanks for the kind words!
@@MetalDetectingNYC
Thank you for taking the time to reply :-)
Most Kind.
In the future - & At your convenience if possible -
If able to do so, would you be able to test what exactly the "stability" does ? Or maybe get a comment from Nokta?
It may be that the "stability" is a type of electronic filter/processing that is not required on any other detector as it is already "Inbuilt" on the others? - If so, then there is no need to worry about any negatives.
But - is it an "extra limit/filter" which would make the legend "less" effective in say depth / discrimination etc than other detectors that do not have this setting?
Just a thought.
Thank you again for the info and the reply :-)
WAIT a second. I just went back to your Irate Metal Detectors page and see that over the last 8 months you now rate the Legend higher than both? and its a lot cheaper here? interesting!
Remember there are two ratings. Overall rating which includes value and performance rating. Performance goes to D2 and Nox (and soon Manticore). Value goes to the Legend.
Awesome video bro 👍 I appreciate your honesty💯👈
The ratings on your website seem pretty accurate. I'm a long time Equinox 600/800 user and now have about 20 hours on the Deus 2. No Legend for me unless saltwater performance and a few other bugs are improved. I notice the blue painters tape? on the edge of your 600 in your videos and on your website. Is that a repair or something else?
Someone got me a metal detecting nyc sticker that peeled off since I heavily use that machine. The legend is not bad at all although I don’t think it makes sense for you if you have an equinox and a Deus 2. If you notice I have the legend rated highest but that is largely dependent on value. The saltwater problems are workable with the “stability” setting. As I see it right now and this could change the Legend is 97% of an equinox and the Equinox is 98% of a Deus 2. Where I have not tested the Deus 2 yet is trashy parks and New York has plenty of those lol! That is where the equinox shines brightest! And at 635 dollars The Legend BLOWS BOTH AWAY in value!
Based on yours and other videos I bought the wife a MineLab 600 and I have the 800.
Nice video I enjoy your videos, will catch you on the next one. 🇺🇸
Thanks for keeping it real
can you do a review on the nokta makro impact and another review on the nokta makro gold finder 2000 ?
Metal detectors are like smart phones !!! So would you get a Samsung note 9 or a Samsung S22 ultra??? The Equinox is the note 9 and the Deus 2 is a S22 Ultra. The Legend is a mid range with a low end processor.
I guess one would have to be an android user to understand this one.
@@g.fortin3228 Well no. Iphone could be used also. In this case the Equinox would be a iPhone XS Max and Deus 2 would be the Samsung S22 Ultra. The Legend is still a mid-ranger low cost budget phone. Say iPhone SE or a Samsung A51. In other words it's the technology being used in each machine.
I have a fun RUclips challenge for you. Buy a very old metal detector off eBay and see if you can find andthing with it? How frustrating it is to use vs these modern detectors. That would be a cool comparison video and #21 in your collection ;)
Especially since you are a student of history and a great teacher. I would love to see that!
Gonna have to knock the depth of the nox down to 8.5-9
Truth, the AT Max was my first, 13" Detech coil, hit a clad dime at 10". Deepest coin ever. V3i,800,.....
I notice you don't have "weight" as part of the evaluation criteria. That's high on my list and why my Sovereign and TDI sit in the closet.
I have ergonomics
@@MetalDetectingNYC What weighs more, five pounds of feathers or five pounds of metal detector? You get where I'm going with this?
I'm not knocking your work, it's very helpful, but it's not a complete picture for those "weighing" their options. Isn't that why you made the video?
Great show will get the legend own a simplex + . A multi frequently detector is where its at, still any detector will detect 😀👍🏻
Take the Deus to a field with mostly iron trash and run deep hc however u like and there’s no comparison. I can tell you the main thing I like more is that,as you know with the nox 80% of the time when you get a high tone blip it’s a false signal. Wether it be deep iron or ground. So I’m stopping constantly to check these ghost signals. I’d say the Deus does that so much less it’s not worth comparing and from what I understand the legend doesn’t really do that so much either. I know for you, since you’re mostly in heavy modern trash the nox still makes sense. I’m still personally better with it in modern stuff but in fields or old trash it’s crazy how many more signals. Not just a little better. That being said I don’t know if it’ll ever be better in the modern because it’s so sensitive it will pick 1/4 pieces of 14 gauge wire. (Which I actually found at 4”) Long story, if you go back to that field where you had the Deus one in a recent video that you were digging a ton of iron. Try deep hc with mid to high audio response. I’ve found 5 tone and a 5 AR is working amazingly.
so you think these are better than the Anifbio ? what i have seen looks like these want hold up to it for as depth got to get below the grass roots
It’s all opinion. Deus 2 should get a 20 out of 10 for beach. Lol
As far as heavier iron Deus 2 9” coil should get 15 out of 10.
Ergo- Deus 2 should get 12 out of 10.
All could find the dose.
Some could find some other won’t.
They cost differently.
And right now seems one gets what they pay for. Ain’t that the way life usually is?
It IS all an opinion. There are no triple blind peer reviews in metal detecting. I do try to keep it as much data driven as possible. And I’m committing to using all of these detectors extensively over the next few months. The bottom line is the one that you see me using after this period is what I truly think is best. Although I can imagine a scenario where best is site specific (iron, trash, etc.).
$1,600 sounds like I could have an Equinox 800 and a backup 600. Can't be that much better, if it is?
Thanks Merrill... I value your opinion, as I'm sure many of us "newbees" do!!
Ace apex vs nokta legend?
Not close. Apex gave me some of the best beach days I ever had but is dead weight on land compared to the Legend.
Merrill is the Nox 600 a good buy still?
Absolutely! That is what I used for years. I don’t notice any major differences between the feel of the 600 and 800. Everyone is gunning for the Nox.
nice job
Awesome content! Spider chart your data!!
This is strictly your opinion! I very disagree
Hey mate I've been watching a few of your videos! Im wondering if you can help me. I hit these two local beaches in Japan and one of them I just use factory settings and I clean up with coins and even four rings. Then this other beach which is mostly popular with surfers, I dont get anything! It drives me crazy because I know stuffs there and nobody has ever detected there. A friend who surfs there said one day while surfing he collected three watches so stuff gets lost there. I walk around all the time, i ground balance (which I don't know if I'm doing properly), I set recovery level to 1 and that feels weird, I keep getting loud sounds with every swing...I'm trying to get extra depth because it's a surfing beach so I figure waves smash everything down deep. I'm just wondering if you can help because right now I hate ny equinox 800 every time I visit this beach I feel like it's broken and I should smash it on the rocks.
Equinox 600 vale os 900€ ou não por favor ajudem !?
Nice!
Found thousand of gold objects with my nox 800/600...i don´t really care which is the best metal detector in the world. Tomorrow i can hunt with a Safari or another old Minelab MD and i know that i will find some gold....easier. The durability? Never broken a coil ear. Never broken the shaft (but my friend broke the simplex+ shaft clasp at the second day) never flooded the unit (the second generation has a hole at the terminal shaft). The nox is one of the most seller MD, so you can imagine that defects could rise consistently....like the Apple for the smartphones. I´m waiting for a new Minelab MD, because i think that the games are not changed yet, and there is no reason for me to use a "surrogate" like The Legend or a complicated and overloaded machine like XPD2. See you later...;)
And as a teacher please forgive my complete lack of grammar. !!,.!’?,,,,….:/;” Please put those in there and for me because I started working at 16 lok
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If you want to gift one I will have I would love to get into the hobby but can't afford it 🙁
Lol great videos
Best metal detector is 50 cm small coin detect big coin up 70cm .Every in market today is shit
Merrill 🤙👍🏽🍺
In my poor opinion..the king of the beach is minelab.. but in land is the xp
Wow don’t tell calabash that the xp deus isn’t the best he go crazy,
So who died and made you a RUclips Metal Detector Expert and the voice of the All on High?.... Oops!!! Did I forget to mention that you own 20 metal detectors 🤔?
A Monitized RUclips channel and a subconscious need to be a "Somebody"?...😒. "Here's MY opinion" on the latest This and the latest That" ( Even if I look like a squirrel chasing every nut that falls out of an acorn tree when the wind blows!!!🐿️😝)....Yeah Buddy, Words have consequences (Just ask Chris Rock).... Folks, be careful what you buy based on who you listen to. Or YOU might be having bought 20 metal detectors... 😆. Looking at the bright side.... You'll become a "Expert" Metal Detector Buyer" worthy of giving opinions!!!!😒
That was a lame rant
What’s with the hardcore hater comment @silversurfer3202
Merril get you all heated because he rated your detector as 3 or something ?
@@drinkely8235 😝 You're commenting on something that was said a year ago??? 🙄!!!!
Just so you know, Merrill and I get along just fine and have a lot of respect for each other 🧐.
So I'll utilize a little of my 1st Amendment Rights and politely suggest you go pound sand 😡!!!
@@silversurfer3202 awe how sweet. Another hater comment.
@@drinkely8235 🥱😴💤💤💤