Description
Wireless was the XP ICON's headline. Comfort is what keeps it swinging. Most hunts end early for one of two reasons: your arm is tired or your ears are. This XP ICON bundle answers both, pairing XP's lightest Fast Multi Frequency metal detector with the WSA XL ST headphones, the full-size over-ear model of XP's current ST line, so the day ends when the daylight does.
At a glance: XP ICON Fast Multi Frequency metal detector with ICON28 11 in (28 cm) coil and WSA XL ST over-ear wireless headphones. About 735 g (1.62 lb) fully equipped without the remote on the stem, per XP. Waterproof to 5 ft (1.5 m) standard, 16 ft (5 m) with BH-02 and waveguide. Made in France. ICON vs ICON X, answered outright: the ICON X adds a 28 kHz single frequency, 6 factory and 6 user programs (ICON: 3 and 3), 7 reactivity levels (ICON: 5) and 0.5-point ferrous ID; both run the same FMF engine, the same 11 in (28 cm) coil and the same waterproof ratings. This page is the ICON.
What is in this bundle
The XP ICON (remote, ICON28 coil, S-Telescopic Lite stem) plus the WSA XL ST headphones, the over-ear flagship of XP's wireless line at 250 g (8.8 oz). Bundled by History Seekers from two factory-new XP products in an XP-sanctioned pairing, priced at the sum of the two, so you give up nothing by ordering them together: one order, one shipment, zero guesswork about what pairs with what.
Why the over-ear pairing and not the factory on-ear pack
XP's factory pack puts the ICON with the on-ear WSA ST headphones: 72 g, minimal, great in July. The WSA XL ST trades that minimalism for closed over-ear cups, and the cups earn their keep in three real situations: wind across open ground, cold mornings where they double as ear covers, and trashy sites where a faint, deep whisper hides under surface chatter. Both models ride XP's ultra low latency wireless link, about 4 ms, with automatic on and off. Most dealer pages for this exact pairing stop at a contents list; the table below is XP's own figures, and the waterproof section states the conditions those pages skip. Want recovery gear in the same box? The XP ICON Adventure Pack adds the MI-6 pinpointer and Backpack 240. Want more machine? The XP ICON X version of this bundle adds a 28 kHz single frequency, doubled program slots and finer ferrous ID.
Specifications and what they mean in the field
| Spec | Figure (XP-published) | What it does for you |
|---|---|---|
| Detection | FMF simultaneous multi-frequency plus 2 single frequencies (4 and 14 kHz) | One detector that reads parks, fields and beaches without a coil swap |
| Programs | 3 factory + 3 user slots; factory programs reset to stock at every power-on | Experiment freely; your saved programs persist, the factory ones self-heal |
| Target ID | 28-segment Multi-Notch, ferrous bottle cap rejection, All-metal key, 5 reactivity levels | Fewer dug bottle caps, faster recovery behavior in trash |
| Weight | About 735 g (1.62 lb) fully equipped, without the remote on the stem; remote about 110 g (3.9 oz) | All-day swings without shoulder fatigue |
| Coil | ICON28 FMF, 11 in (28 cm), about 370 g (13 oz) with cover | Proven general-purpose size for coverage and depth |
| Headphones | WSA XL ST over-ear, 250 g (8.8 oz), wireless; rainproof, rated IP68 to 1 m (3.3 ft) | Isolation that keeps faint targets audible in wind and noise; rain is not a reason to stop |
| Battery | About 11 h for remote, headphones and coil; about 3 h charge; one 3-output cable charges all three at once | A full weekend from one USB brick, no charger pile |
| Warranty | 5-year XP parts and labor warranty on the detector and the WSA XL ST headphones (register with XP after purchase); batteries and accessories 2 years | Backed longer than most machines in this class, in writing |
Waterproof, stated precisely
The ICON carries an IP68 rating, waterproof 5 m / 16 ft, and that 5 m ceiling is real, but XP attaches conditions most listings skip. Out of the box, with the standard connector cap fitted, the remote is rated to 5 ft (1.5 m) for up to 30 minutes: creeks, surf wading and rain are working conditions. To go below that, two things must change: the BH-02 bone conduction headphones replace the cap with their waterproof connector, and the waveguide keeps the radio link alive at depth. With both fitted, the ICON becomes a true underwater metal detector to 16 ft (5 m). The WSA XL ST headphones in this bundle are your dry-land audio; they are not dive gear.
Who it is for
First detector buyers who want a machine they will not outgrow in a season, upgraders leaving a single-frequency entry unit, and coin, relic and beach hunters who value a fully wireless metal detector bundle where coil, remote and headphones each carry their own battery. One honest limit: no ICON factory program is a dedicated gold prospecting program. If gold is the goal, XP's in-brand answers are the DEUS II Gold package and XP gold pans; if you are weighing the flagship anyway, an XP DEUS II bundle is the platform this FMF ecosystem grew from.
Frequently Asked Questions
How waterproof is the XP ICON in this bundle?
Two ratings apply and XP publishes both. With the standard connector cap fitted, the remote is rated to 1.5 m / 5 ft for up to 30 minutes, which covers rain, creeks and surf wading. The full IP68 rating of 5 m / 16 ft applies only when the BH-02 bone conduction headphones replace the cap with their waterproof connector and the waveguide carries the radio link. The WSA XL ST headphones in this bundle are for dry land; they are not dive audio.
Can the XP ICON find gold?
Gold jewelry, yes; gold prospecting, stated honestly, no. The ICON will find gold rings and small gold jewelry, which sit low on its target ID scale, but none of its factory programs is a dedicated gold prospecting program. Within the ICON range, the ICON X is the more gold-capable of the two because it adds a 28 kHz single frequency for small, low-conductive targets. For real prospecting, XP's answer is the XP DEUS II Gold package with the 9.5 x 5 in HF2 elliptical search coil, alongside XP's gold pans and classifiers.
What would the XP ICON X add over this bundle?
A third single frequency at 28 kHz for small and low-conductive targets, 6 factory and 6 user programs instead of 3 and 3, 7 reactivity levels instead of 5, ferrous target ID in 0.5-point steps instead of 1-point, 6 audio type settings including XP's enhanced audio curve, and a carbon-mid stem about 25 g lighter. The same coil, wireless link, waterproof ratings and warranty apply to both.
Why the WSA XL ST instead of the WSA ST headphones?
The WSA XL ST is the full-size over-ear model of XP's current ST line, about 250 g (8.8 oz), with closed cups that block wind and background noise, which is what keeps faint, deep targets audible. The WSA ST is the lightest option at about 72 g and rides on the ear. Both use XP's ultra low latency wireless link of about 4 ms with automatic on and off. Neither is dive audio; underwater sound for the ICON is the wired BH-02 bone conduction headphones.
How does charging work across the bundle?
The coil, remote and WSA XL ST headphones each carry their own battery, roughly 11 hours per charge depending on audio output, and a full charge takes about 3 hours per XP's ICON manual (XP lists the WSA XL ST on its own at about 2 hours). One included 3-output cable charges all three at the same time from any certified 5 V / 1 A USB supply, so a single wall brick or power bank runs the whole kit.
Which XP coils and headphones work with the ICON?
The ICON28 coil in this bundle is an ICON coil (XP part D28FMFIC), and XP's ICON manual lists the DEUS II FMF coils as compatible too: the 9 in (22 cm) D22FMF, the 9.5 x 5 in (24 x 13 cm) HF2 elliptical DELLFMFHP, the 11 in (28 cm) D28FMF and the 13 x 11 in (34 x 28 cm) D3428FMF. The headphones XP names for the ICON remote are the current ST line: WSA ST, WSA XL ST and WS6 ST. XP's older X35 and HF coils and the WS4 and WS5 headphones belong to the original DEUS and ORX generation and are not part of the ICON ecosystem, so do not buy them for this machine. Underwater audio is the BH-02 bone conduction headset only.
Are there firmware updates for the XP ICON?
Yes, the ICON updates over USB-C through XP's online updater, which refreshes the remote and the wireless headphones together, and XP asks you to register the detector there for the warranty. As of October 2026 XP has not published a version log for the ICON, so there is no version number to quote; the detector you receive runs whatever XP shipped it with, and the updater tells you if something newer exists.
Is History Seekers an authorized XP dealer, and what warranty applies?
History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized XP dealer; every XP ICON bundle we sell is new, sourced through XP's authorized US distributor, and carries the full 5-year XP warranty. XP applies that term to the detector and to the WSA XL ST headphones once you register the detector in your XP account after purchase; batteries and accessories carry 2 years. We price match: contact us with the competitor's current listing so we can verify it.
History Seekers is a small American business and an authorized XP dealer. Everyone here detects, top down, for gold, relics, coins and jewelry, and prior field experience is a hiring requirement, not a coincidence. The person answering your ICON question may be the one packing your order for the UPS run. We publish XP's real figures, conditions included, because we swing this gear ourselves.
History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized XP dealer; every XP ICON bundle we sell is new, sourced through XP's authorized US distributor, and carries the full 5-year XP warranty. Call 256-284-2247 with your site and your ground and we will tell you straight whether the ICON or the ICON X is the right machine, because at History Seekers, the story is more important than the artifact.
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