Description
Headphones are the most personal part of a detecting rig, and plenty of hunters already own the XP set they trust or want to choose one for their own ears. The XP DEUS II RC package with the 11 in (28 cm) FMF search coil skips the bundled headphones entirely: you get the full DEUS II remote control, the all-round coil XP ships as standard, the S-Telescopic stem and the aerial antenna, and you decide the audio. This is the relic hunter's working configuration: the 11 in (28 cm) coil reaches old plow lines at depth, and the same machine goes treasure hunting on a wet salt beach without a coil change.
At a glance
XP DEUS II remote control, 11 in (28 cm) round FMF search coil and S-Telescopic stem, no headphones included. Fast Multi Frequency with 49 single frequencies from 4 to 45 kHz, 12 factory programs. Remote and search coil IP68 waterproof to 20 m (66 ft); the aerial antenna for submerged use is in the box. Weight, from XP's published component figures: 11 in coil 470 g (16.6 oz) plus S-Telescopic stem 370 g (13.1 oz) = 840 g (1.85 lb) in hand with the remote worn on the hip, or 990 g (2.18 lb) with the 150 g remote clipped to the stem. XP publishes no assembled total for the RC package; its "from 750 g" figure describes the WS6 Master configuration with the 9 in coil, not this one. Current DEUS II software: V4.1. Part number DEUS2-28FMFRCEA. History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized XP dealer; every XP DEUS II 11 in RC package we sell is new, sourced through XP's authorized US distributor, and carries the full 5-year XP warranty.
Why the no-headphones package
Most dealers bury this configuration as one variant on a page that covers every DEUS II box, and the ones that give it a page describe it as the full package minus a part. Here is what it actually is: the complete detector, the standard coil, the stem and the dive antenna, with the one component a hunter is most likely to already own or to have strong opinions about left out. It is the right buy in three cases. You already own current XP ST headphones from another package or an ICON. You hunt by a wired or bone-conduction setup and would never wear the bundled wireless set. Or you want to pick the headset that fits your head and your sites instead of paying for the one XP chose, which is the whole point of the next section. You choose the audio; the package stops charging you for someone else's choice.
Pair your own XP audio
The DEUS II remote drives three current XP wireless stereo headphones, and all three run Multi-Process, the two-channel stereo audio XP introduced in software V4.0 and refined in V4.1: a low-reactivity channel reaching for deep targets in one ear and a high-reactivity channel picking small non-ferrous out of the iron in the other, in the same sweep, with the DUAL AXIS preset and Audio Morphing on top. The WSA ST is the lightest at 72 g (2.5 oz), foldable and rainproof, with no screen; it also pairs with the XP ICON and ICON X remotes. The WSA XL ST is the full-size over-ear version at 250 g (8.8 oz), rated IP68 to 1 m, for isolation from wind and traffic. The WS6 ST adds a graphic screen and its own controls, so it doubles as a backup controller if the remote ever fails mid-hunt. For diving, the BH-01 bone conduction headphones are wired, IP68 to 20 m (66 ft), and the only XP headphone that goes under with the remote; our DEUS II dive kit packages the BH-01 with the caps and wave guide. The older non-ST WS6, WSA II and WSA II XL are discontinued and cannot run Multi-Process; XP warns that V4.0 must never be installed with a non-ST headset. If you still own one, it will pair for mono audio, but the stereo features that make a current DEUS II worth buying stay off.
Why the 11 in coil
Coil size is the first DEUS II decision, and it is a question about your sites, not the detector. The 11 in (28 cm) round FMF coil is the all-round default: more depth and more ground per pass than the 9 in (22.5 cm), with enough separation to work a nail-peppered relic camp, which is why XP ships it as the standard coil; most of the History Seekers team runs a DEUS II for relics and coins and rotates coils with the site. At 470 g (16.6 oz) it is the middle weight of the three sizes. Pick the 9 in RC package when your ground is tight and iron-choked: cellar holes, foundations, picked-over parks, brush, where a smaller footprint sees between the nails and fits where this coil bumps. Pick the 13x11 in (34x28 cm) coil, available as the 13x11 in WS6 ST package or as a second coil for this remote, when open fields and wide beaches are the whole game and coverage per pass matters more than separation. If you cannot answer the question yet, the 11 in is the coil to start with; the 9 in and 13x11 in coils, and the HF2 elliptical for high-frequency gold work, all pair with the same remote later.
RC-only, WS6 ST package or History Seekers bundle: the 11 in ladder
Every rung below is the same DEUS II remote, 11 in (28 cm) FMF coil and S-Telescopic stem; they differ only in which XP headphone, if any, is in the cart. Pick the audio for your head and your sites.
| Configuration | Headphones | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|
| This package: 11 in RC-only (DEUS2-28FMFRCEA, XP factory package) | None | You own XP ST or BH-01 audio already, or want to choose it yourself |
| 11 in + WSA ST bundle (bundled by History Seekers from two factory-new XP products) | WSA ST, 72 g, rainproof, no screen | Lightest and lowest-cost way to get Multi-Process stereo audio |
| 11 in + WSA XL ST bundle (bundled by History Seekers from two factory-new XP products) | WSA XL ST, 250 g, over-ear, IP68 1 m | Comfort and isolation on windy beaches and noisy sites |
| 11 in + WS6 ST package (XP factory package) | WS6 ST, 82 g, screen and controls | Redundancy: the headphones can run the detector as a backup controller |
The same ladder exists for the 9 in coil, starting from the 9 in RC-only package. Hunting small gold or iron-masked colonial sites at high frequency? The DEUS II Gold swaps the FMF coil for the HF2 elliptical coil, which reaches 9 to 120 kHz.
Technical Specifications and What They Mean in the Field
| Spec (XP manual and xpmetaldetectors.com) | What It Does for You |
|---|---|
| FMF Fast Multi Frequency, or any of 49 single frequencies from 4 to 45 kHz | Multi-frequency reads wet salt, mineralization and mixed targets at once; DEUS MONO drops to a single frequency when power lines or another detector make multi-frequency noisy. |
| 12 factory programs (GENERAL, SENSITIVE, SENSI FT, FAST, PARK, DEEP HC, DEUS MONO, GOLD FIELD, RELIC, DIVING, BEACH, BEACH SENS) plus user slots | A starting point for every site type; RELIC is XP's deep-relic program (sweep high, Reactivity 0) and GOLD FIELD is the prospecting program reaching 40 kHz. |
| 11 in (28 cm) round Double-D FMF search coil, 470 g (16.6 oz), coil cover and lower stem | XP's standard all-round size: depth and coverage on fields and beaches with enough separation for iron-peppered camps; up to 20 hours per charge depending on program and frequency. |
| Remote and search coil IP68 to 20 m (66 ft); aerial antenna in the box, required when the coil is submerged | Wade, snorkel or dive with the remote itself under water, not just the coil. Audio under water is XP's BH-01 bone conduction headphones (sold separately). |
| Headphones not included; pairs with the current XP ST line (WS6 ST, WSA ST, WSA XL ST) and the BH-01 | Multi-Process stereo audio on any ST headset; the WS6 ST also works as a backup controller. Discontinued non-ST headphones pair for mono audio only. |
| XP digital wireless link, 36 automatic channels, 2.40 to 2.48 GHz, zero audio latency | Target sounds arrive as the coil passes, so recovery speed and reactivity settings mean what they say. |
| Battery life: remote up to 25 hours depending on audio output, coil up to 20 hours; both charge in about 3 hours by USB | A full weekend on one charge for most hunters; the remote shows the level of the coil, the headphones and itself on one screen. |
| Software updates by USB through XP's online updater; current version V4.1 | Multi-Process arrived in V4.0 and was refined in V4.1; any headphones you add must run the same version as the remote. |
| S-Telescopic stem, 370 g (13.1 oz), 58 cm folded to 130 cm extended (23 to 51 in) | Packs into a carry bag or a suitcase; the remote clips to the stem or rides in the supplied hip-mount case. |
| Backlit graphic display, 8192 pixels; Go Terrain app integration | Readable at dawn and dusk; a long press on the remote sends the target to the Go Terrain app on your phone. |
| Made in France; 5-year XP warranty | The longest detector warranty in the class we carry. |
Who it's for
This package belongs with the relic hunter working fields, camps and homesites who already owns XP audio or wants to choose it, the beach and surf hunter who will run the BH-01 under water and does not need a wireless set, and the second-machine buyer adding a DEUS II to a rig that already has ST headphones or an ICON. It is an intermediate to advanced machine that rewards learning its programs. Honest limits: there are no headphones in this box, and the Multi-Process stereo features need an ST headset, so budget for one if you do not own it. The 11 in coil gives up some separation in dense iron to the 9 in and some coverage on open ground to the 13x11 in. And DEUS I accessories do not cross over: X35 and HF coils, WS4 and WS5 headphones and ORX parts are DEUS I products and never fit the DEUS II; the DEUS II takes FMF coils (9 in, 11 in, 13x11 in) and the HF2 elliptical only, and XP's ICON coil is ICON-only. Weighing the DEUS II against another flagship before you decide? Read our owner-reviewed DEUS II comparison post.
What is in the box
- XP DEUS II remote control with hip-mount case, gray cap fitted and red cap for diving
- XP 11 in (28 cm) FMF search coil with coil cover, lower stem and coil fitting kit
- XP S-Telescopic stem
- Aerial antenna for underwater use, with clip
- Charging cable for the three components and remote updates, coil connection clamp, US charger
- English manual
- Headphones are not included
Factory XP package DEUS2-28FMFRCEA. XP's DEUS II manual is free to download: XP DEUS II RC user manual (PDF). Every accessory that fits this detector is on our XP DEUS II accessories page.
See it in the field
History Seekers hunts run on YouTube and Facebook, where over 1.1 million followers watch us dig relics, coins, and gold across the Southeast and beyond. Most of the History Seekers team swings a DEUS II for relics and coins, and we rotate coils with the site, so this machine shows up across many hunts rather than one dedicated video. Every find you see was made with gear we sell and use ourselves.
One more thing worth knowing about who you are buying from. History Seekers is a small American business, not a big box retailer where nobody on staff has ever swung a detector, and not a warehouse that just moves boxes. Everyone here detects, from the top down: gold, relics, coins, jewelry, even float copper. Years of field experience before hire is not a coincidence, it is a requirement. The person who answers your questions may be the same one who packs your order and drives it to the UPS drop-off, and every purchase keeps everyday Americans working.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this XP DEUS II package include headphones?
No, and that is the point. The DEUS2-28FMFRCEA package is the DEUS II remote control, the 11 in (28 cm) FMF search coil, the S-Telescopic stem and the aerial antenna, with no headphones, so you pair the XP audio you already own or choose the headset that fits your head and your sites. XP's Multi-Process stereo features need an ST headset, so plan on one if you do not own it.
Which XP headphones should I add to the RC-only package?
Any of XP's three current ST stereo headphones, all of which run Multi-Process: the WSA ST (72 g, lightest, rainproof, no screen), the WSA XL ST (250 g, over-ear, IP68 to 1 m) or the WS6 ST (82 g, graphic screen and controls, doubles as a backup controller if the remote fails). For diving, the wired BH-01 bone conduction headphones are IP68 to 20 m (66 ft). The non-ST WS6, WSA II and WSA II XL are discontinued and cannot run Multi-Process; XP warns that software V4.0 must never be installed with a non-ST headset. Any headphones you add must run the same software version as the remote, currently V4.1.
Why choose the 11 in (28 cm) coil over the 9 in or 13x11 in?
The 11 in (28 cm) coil is the all-round default: more depth and ground coverage than the 9 in (22.5 cm) with enough separation for iron-peppered relic camps, which is why XP ships it as standard. Choose the 9 in when your sites are tight and iron-choked, such as cellar holes, foundations and picked-over parks. Choose the 13x11 in (34x28 cm) when open fields and wide beaches make coverage per pass the priority. All three fit the same remote, so you can add a second coil later; if you cannot answer the question yet, start with the 11 in.
RC-only, WS6 ST package or a History Seekers bundle: which should I buy?
Buy this RC-only package if you already own current XP ST or BH-01 audio or want to choose it separately. Buy the 11 in WS6 ST package if you want XP's factory box with the headset that can also run the detector as a backup controller. Buy the History Seekers 11 in + WSA ST bundle for the lightest and lowest-cost route to Multi-Process stereo audio, or the 11 in + WSA XL ST bundle for over-ear comfort and isolation; both are bundled by History Seekers from two factory-new XP products, each with its own 5-year XP warranty. The remote, coil and stem are identical on every rung.
Is the XP DEUS II waterproof without headphones?
Yes. The remote control and the search coil are IP68 rated and submersible to 20 m (66 ft). The aerial antenna in the box clips to the remote and is required when the coil is submerged; fit the red diving cap first. For audio under water, add XP's wired BH-01 bone conduction headphones, which are IP68 to 20 m (66 ft). XP's ST wireless headphones are rainproof (the WSA XL ST is rated to 1 m) and are not dive gear.
Will my DEUS I coils or headphones work with this DEUS II?
No. X35 and HF coils, WS4 and WS5 headphones and ORX parts are DEUS I products and do not pair with the DEUS II. The DEUS II uses FMF coils in 9 in (22.5 cm), 11 in (28 cm) and 13x11 in (34x28 cm), plus the HF2 elliptical coil, and the current ST headphones. XP's ICON coil is for the ICON and ICON X only, although it works the other way: the DEUS II's FMF coils and ST headphones do also fit the ICON and ICON X.
Can the XP DEUS II with the 11 in coil find gold?
Yes, twice over. Gold rings and jewelry are everyday work for the DEUS II in any program, and for prospecting it ships with GOLD FIELD as factory program 8, reaching 40 kHz for small gold in mineralized ground. The 11 in (28 cm) coil favors depth and coverage over sensitivity to the smallest pieces; when sub-gram gold is the goal, the HF2 elliptical coil reaches 9 to 120 kHz on this same remote, and the DEUS II Gold package ships with it.
Is this a factory XP package, and who is selling it?
Yes. DEUS2-28FMFRCEA is an XP factory package, not a dealer assembly. History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized XP dealer; every XP DEUS II 11 in RC package we sell is new, sourced through XP's authorized US distributor, and carries the full 5-year XP warranty. If you find this package advertised for less by another authorized dealer, contact us with the competitor's current listing so we can verify it.
History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized XP dealer. Every XP DEUS II 11 in RC package we sell is new, sourced through XP's authorized US distributor, and carries the full 5-year XP warranty, and your setup questions get answered by detectorists who run the DEUS II on real permissions. Not sure which headphones to pair or which coil fits your ground? Call us and we will talk it through honestly, then help you pick your first program and set reactivity for your ground. Because at History Seekers, the story is more important than the artifact.
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