XP DEUS II Metal Detector with 11 in (28 cm) FMF Search Coil, Remote Control and WS6 ST Stereo Headphones

The deep targets are still out there. Minie balls that settled for 160 years, belt plates under old plow lines, the beach drop that sank below everyone else's coil. This XP DEUS II package pairs the 11 in (28 cm) FMF search coil, the depth and coverage choice, with the WS6 ST wireless stereo headphones, a headset with its own screen that is a complete second controller in its own right. Reach deeper, cover more, and never lose the hunt if the remote goes down. This is the relic hunting configuration at depth, and a complete treasure hunting machine for beach and surf when the fields are out of season. It is also the DEUS II package most buyers land on, so the "which package do I need" question is answered outright below.

At a glance

XP DEUS II remote control, 11 in (28 cm) round FMF search coil, S-Telescopic stem and the WS6 ST wireless stereo headphones with graphic screen and master mode. Fast Multi Frequency with 49 single frequencies from 4 to 45 kHz, 12 factory programs plus 12 user programs. Remote and search coil IP68 waterproof to 20 m (66 ft); the WS6 ST is rainproof, not for submersion. 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; the WS6 ST adds 82 g (2.9 oz) on your head. Assembled as it comes out of the box, our own scale read 1,119 g (2.47 lb). XP's "from 750 g" figure describes the WS6 Master configuration with the 9 in coil, not this one. Current DEUS II software: V4.1. Full 5-year XP warranty. History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized XP dealer; every XP DEUS II 11 in WS6 ST package we sell is new, sourced through XP's authorized US distributor, and carries the full 5-year XP warranty.

Why this package: the 11 in coil

This is the full DEUS II with the 11 in (28 cm) FMF search coil: wider sweep AND more depth than the 9 in (22.5 cm). That combination is why this coil size is a favorite of American Civil War relic hunters chasing minie balls, belt plates and artillery fragments that have had generations to sink, and why beach hunters and big-field detectorists reach for it. The usual big-coil penalty is masking in trash; the DEUS II's fast signal processing and adjustable reactivity keep recovery speed high, so this coil still separates targets in iron-peppered camps better than its size suggests. If your ground is mostly nail-choked homesites and cellar holes, the 9 in is the finesse size; if your ground is open plowed fields and wide beaches, the 13x11 in (34x28 cm) elliptical covers the most per pass. The 11 in is the all-rounder that does both jobs well enough that most DEUS II owners never swap it. FMF Fast Multi Frequency runs 4 to 45 kHz simultaneously, with 49 single frequencies and the DEUS MONO program when you want to lock one in to escape interference.

Why the WS6 ST over the WSA ST or WSA XL ST

All three of XP's current ST stereo headphones run Multi-Process. The WS6 ST is the one with a brain. It carries a graphic screen and virtually all the controls of the remote, and in master mode it runs the entire detector by itself: coil control, settings, target ID on its own screen, with 10 coil slots in memory. Buy one detector, own a backup controller. If the remote stays home, floods, or fails mid-hunt, the WS6 ST takes over and the day continues. The WSA ST (72 g, no screen) is the lightest way into Multi-Process and the WSA XL ST (250 g, over-ear, IP68 to 1 m) is the comfort and isolation pick; neither can control the detector. History Seekers sells the DEUS II RC package with each of them in the ladder below. Choose this WS6 ST pack when redundancy matters: travel hunts, water hunts where the remote rides in its hip case, and anyone who has ever had a control box die on day two of a three-day trip.

Multi-Process: the reason to buy the ST generation

XP's V4.0 software introduced Multi-Process for ST stereo headsets, and the current V4.1 refines it. The remote processes two fully independent detection channels at the same time and sends one to each ear: run two different Reactivity settings at once, deep-and-slow in one channel and fast target separation in the other. In XP's own words, it eliminates the compromise between depth and target separation. In field terms, it is like covering the same ground twice with one swing. The discontinued non-ST WS6 and WSA II headphones will never run these features, and XP warns that V4.0 should never be installed with a non-ST headset. This package includes the current WS6 ST, so Multi-Process is in the box from day one. If you are comparing DEUS II packages, make sure you are comparing the same headphone generation.

See the stereo advantage: official XP videos

The DUAL AXIS preset: the deep-target combination this 11 in coil was made for. DUAL AXIS is one of the factory Multi-Process presets. One ear runs a classic motion program at reactivity 2.5 while the other runs a non-motion channel with fast auto-tune. A good target gives a high tone in one ear plus the non-motion tone in the other; iron gives the non-motion sound only. Because the non-motion channel keeps sounding while the coil sits over a large deep mass, it hears the kind of target a fast motion program can sweep past, and the audio envelope lets you judge size before you dig: a broad envelope on the non-motion channel with an iron grunt on the other means big iron; short envelopes on both means a coin-sized target. Pair that with this coil's extra depth and the deep minie balls, belt plates and artillery fragments that everyone else walked over come into reach.

Multi-Reactivity and Audio Morphing. Multi-Reactivity runs a fast, trash-separating channel in one ear and a deep, slow channel in the other. Audio Morphing shifts the tone character as the search coil closes in on a target, so you read depth and proximity by ear without looking at the screen, and Chorus FX flags distant targets.

Which XP DEUS II package do I need?

Three rungs, answered outright. RC-only packages (remote, coil, stem, no headphones) are for hunters who already own XP ST audio or hunt through the remote's speaker. Factory WS6 ST packages like this one add the WS6 ST headset that doubles as a backup controller; this is the configuration to buy if you want one box with nothing left to add. History Seekers bundles pair the RC-only package with the WSA ST or WSA XL ST headphones from two factory-new XP products in one cart, for hunters who want Multi-Process at lower weight or over-ear comfort and do not need a second controller. Pick the coil for your ground, then the headphone for your head.

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. All FMF coil sizes and the HF2 pair wirelessly with this same remote, so a second coil can be added later.

Technical Specifications and What They Mean in the Field

Compatibility

• Search coils: 11 in (28 cm) FMF (included), 9 in (22.5 cm) FMF, 13x11 in (34x28 cm) FMF, HF2 elliptical 9.5 x 5 in (24 x 13 cm). All pair wirelessly with this remote.
• Audio and control: WS6 ST (included) doubles as a master controller; also compatible with the WSA ST and WSA XL ST stereo headphones and, for diving, the wired BH-01 bone conduction headphones (IP68 to 20 m / 66 ft).
• Accessories: the XP MI-6 pinpointer pairs directly and shows its battery level on the remote.
• DEUS I wall: 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's FMF coils and ST headphones do also fit the XP ICON and ICON X; the ICON coil is for the ICON and ICON X only.
• Full fitment directory: everything that fits the DEUS II, coils to dive kits.
• Software: free XP updates by USB; keep the headset version matched to the remote. Multi-Process requires an ST headset like the one in this package.

Who it's for

Three hunters in particular. Civil War relic hunters who need depth on minie balls, belt plates and artillery fragments across battlefield and camp acreage. Beach hunters whose targets sink below average coil reach. And anyone covering large farm fields where sweep width is the whole game. It is an intermediate to advanced machine that rewards learning its programs. Honest limits: if you work tight, trash-choked sites all day, the 9 in sibling is the precision pick; if your targets run small (fine gold, coins on edge), the DEUS II Gold's high-frequency coil is the better fit; the WS6 ST is rainproof, not waterproof, so diving means the optional antenna and XP's BH-01 headphones. Still deciding between the DEUS II and another flagship? Our owner-reviewed DEUS II comparison guide lays both out without bashing either. This package is the depth and coverage flagship of the DEUS II line.

What's in the box

• XP DEUS II remote control with hip-mount case
• XP 11 in (28 cm) FMF search coil with coil cover, lower stem and screwing kit
• XP WS6 ST wireless stereo headphones with storage case
• XP S-Telescopic stem
• USB charging cable (charges the remote, the headphones and the coil)
• English manual

Factory package DEUS2-28FMFRCW6STE, new in the XP box. XP's DEUS II manual is free to download: XP DEUS II RC user manual (PDF).

See it in the field

This detector appears in History Seekers hunts on YouTube and Facebook, where over 1.1 million followers watch us dig relics, coins, and gold across the Southeast and beyond. We rotate machines depending on the site and the ground conditions, so it 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

Which XP DEUS II package do I need: RC only, this WS6 ST package, or a History Seekers bundle?

Buy this WS6 ST package if you want one factory box with nothing left to add and a headset that can run the detector by itself as a backup controller. Buy an RC-only package if you already own XP ST headphones or hunt through the remote's speaker. Buy a History Seekers bundle (RC package plus WSA ST or WSA XL ST, two factory-new XP products) if you want Multi-Process stereo audio at the lowest weight or with over-ear comfort and do not need a second controller. Every rung comes in 9 in, 11 in and 13x11 in coil sizes; the 11 in is the all-rounder most buyers choose.

Why choose the 11 in coil over the 9 in or the 13x11 in?

Coverage and depth without giving up the trashy sites. The 11 in (28 cm) coil sweeps a wider path and reaches deeper than the 9 in (22.5 cm), so it is the pick for Civil War camps and battlefields, beaches where depth matters and farm acreage, and the DEUS II's fast processing keeps it honest in iron. The 9 in trades coverage for tighter separation in dense trash and tight spots, and at 345 g it is the lightest. The 13x11 in (34x28 cm) elliptical covers the most ground per pass on open fields and beaches and gives up the most separation to do it. All three are FMF coils and pair wirelessly with the same remote, so you can add another size later.

Can the WS6 ST headphones run the detector without the remote?

Yes. In master mode the WS6 ST controls the search coil, adjusts the settings and displays target information on its own graphic screen, with 10 coil slots in memory. This package gives you a complete backup controller: keep the remote as your primary and the WS6 ST as the spare brain, or run the WS6 ST alone for the lightest possible setup. The WSA ST and WSA XL ST cannot do this; they are headphones only.

What is Multi-Process, and does the WS6 ST run it?

Multi-Process is XP's two-channel stereo processing for the DEUS II: the remote runs two independent detection channels at once and sends one to each ear, so you can run two Reactivity settings in the same sweep (Multi-Reactivity), hear a motion and a non-motion channel together (the DUAL AXIS preset) and read tone changes as you approach a target (Audio Morphing). It arrived with DEUS II software V4.0 and the current version is V4.1. It runs on any ST stereo headset, including the WS6 ST in this package, and it requires headphones in both ears. The discontinued non-ST WS6 and WSA II headphones cannot run it, and XP warns that V4.0 should never be installed with a non-ST headset.

Is this package waterproof?

The detector is. The DEUS II remote control and search coil are IP68 rated and waterproof to 20 m (66 ft), so creeks, surf and full submersion are fine; XP's aerial antenna is required when the coil is submerged. The WS6 ST headphones are rainproof for rain, wind and beach spray but are not made for submersion. For diving, XP makes the wired BH-01 bone conduction headphones, which are IP68 to 20 m (66 ft).

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 find gold with the 11 in coil?

Yes, twice over. Gold rings and chains are everyday finds for the DEUS II on any beach or park, and for prospecting it ships with GOLD FIELD as factory program 8, reaching 40 kHz for small gold in mineralized ground. The honest caveat is the coil: this 11 in round coil favors coverage and depth on coins and relics. Prospectors who make sub-gram gold the priority usually add the HF2 elliptical coil, which reaches 9 to 120 kHz, or start with the DEUS II Gold package, which is configured for nuggets out of the box.

Is this a factory package, and who is selling it?

It is XP's factory package DEUS2-28FMFRCW6STE, new in the XP box. History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized XP dealer; every XP DEUS II 11 in WS6 ST package we sell is new, sourced through XP's authorized US distributor, and carries the full 5-year XP warranty. If you find this configuration 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 WS6 ST 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. We will help you pick your first program, set reactivity for your ground and get you digging keepers instead of nails. Because at History Seekers, the story is more important than the artifact.