Minelab Equinox 900 -1 Iron (FE) Bias Update - Test Garden Results.

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  • Minelab recently came out with a new update for the Equinox 700 and 900 and they added a -1 FE Bios that is supposed to help you unmask targets better in heavy iron conditions. I ran this setting through my test garden to see if I tell a difference and I think you can! Let me know what you think.
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  • @OP-Taylor
    @OP-Taylor 21 день тому +8

    I like this update, I think its def a little more stable. A great update to an already fantastic machine

  • @Stack_Silver
    @Stack_Silver 21 день тому +4

    The Minelab Equinox 700/900 continue to prove themselves as worthy upgrades over the 600/800 that they replace. With many software upgradable detectors, one well thought out update can make all the difference between an average/mediocre machine or a superior machine. Historically, when a manufacturer has a higher designated detector above another in it’s lineup (i.e. Equinox 700/900 & Manticore, for example), it keeps them from improvng the lower lever machines too much so not to ascend the capabalities to be equal to or above their higher-priced detector models.
    Thankfully, that seems to be changing for the better for us as customers as manufacturers are really taking off the gloves to battle each other at every level. I am anxiously awaiting for this coming Tuesday’s reveal from Garrett to see what the Vortex detector and Storm series in general will bring us. I paused my planned XP putchase in hopes that Garrett will announce a wireless based detector that takes on the XP lineup. As Garrettt was my first serious detector back in the 1980’s, I am somewhat biased towards owning a Garrett machine, but not to my detriment that I would not buy a clearly better machine from another maker like XP or Minelab, etc...

    • @stinkasscat
      @stinkasscat 21 день тому

      Spot on @Stack_Silver 👍👍👍

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  19 днів тому +1

      I'm anxious to see what they do too. I'm rooting for them to come out with something good for a change.

  • @kevinscott4747
    @kevinscott4747 21 день тому +4

    Thanks Scott I did the update and yes there is definitely a n improvement in ID stability and the -1 on the iron bias is a nice addition

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  19 днів тому +1

      Yep I 100% agree. Thanks for the comment.

  • @nasgul34
    @nasgul34 8 днів тому

    Super vidéo 🤙🏻 mercis 👍🏻 je vais vite faire la mise à jour , j’attendais une vidéo test c’est chose faite super merci 👍🏻

  • @abderrahimkabouss4890
    @abderrahimkabouss4890 21 день тому +1

    Thanks for the vidéo, I will update my nox 900

  • @southernrelicadventures
    @southernrelicadventures 21 день тому +2

    Great vid buddy !!! 🎉

  • @jomon723
    @jomon723 21 день тому +2

    Thanks Scott

  • @ArakcheevVA
    @ArakcheevVA 19 днів тому +1

    thank u for video! just is to updates my MD, now testing!

  • @stevewaters2974
    @stevewaters2974 16 днів тому +3

    Great test. But if I was looking to buy a 900 right now I'd have to be asking myself if it's worth paying more than double the price of an Xterra elite? The Elite hit all those coins in your test garden the exact same way as the 900 did, which is very impressive for the elite but not so much for the 900. It seems to me that the Elite is going to put a serious dent in the sales of their upper echelon machines most likely as the in the ground performance looks to be nearly identical.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  15 днів тому

      I will say that you are "extremely" limited with configuration options compared to the 900 but they are both good machines.

  • @ohdannyboyjustadiggin
    @ohdannyboyjustadiggin 21 день тому +1

    I might just have to do the update .. Time will tell the more I watch on the hunts.. Thanks for sharing .. Peace

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  19 днів тому +1

      Get the update, its good.

    • @ohdannyboyjustadiggin
      @ohdannyboyjustadiggin 19 днів тому

      @@MentalMetal Ok I will get things set up... I will take your word it is worth the Update. As I know you know what you are doing.. Thanks Buddy

  • @ohiofredl
    @ohiofredl 21 день тому +1

    Thanks for vid.

  • @zed-vb8js
    @zed-vb8js 6 днів тому

    struggled with the 900 pre and post update. at fe -1 the machine chirps with the coil above my head.(as i walk). still digging deep iron and multiple nails even using 40 khz. still trying... Zeb

  • @robertpetterson6552
    @robertpetterson6552 21 день тому +1

    Thank you for doing this! The numbers and sounds seem more stable....I will try my own testing too. Do you think the FE-1 trumps other FE setings (say FE 5 or 6 or 7)? I'm curious comparing if -1 will be better at masking small iron then higher FE settings. I'm just trying to find a way to eliminate pesky small iron without using the discriminator. Thanks again...glad Minelab is addressing the iron issue. It's a good machine and they are on their way to making it a knockout.

    • @robertpetterson6552
      @robertpetterson6552 20 днів тому +1

      Just want to follow up.....I did air tests and it's amazing....my FE never quite cancelled stuff before the update. Now I'm seeing a coin or ring (even a cheaper 10k ring) right next to a rusty nail or scrap iron, the FE-1 gets it loud and clear! And if I increase the FE all the way up, it actually does knock out a bottle cap and other iron whereas it didn't before on my machine. Good job Minelab!

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  19 днів тому +1

      Thanks for the follow up, the update is def an improvement.

  • @JDSTOMPER
    @JDSTOMPER 18 днів тому

    Is it ok to do the update with my Coiltek coil on or should I switch back to the stock Minelab coil for the update?

  • @plasterpro3937
    @plasterpro3937 15 днів тому +2

    Hi, was looking at buy this detector but heard there is alot of iron falsing, now im not so sure, do you think the update has made a difference to falsing?

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  15 днів тому

      Hit all my non-ferrous targets just fine and pulled out an 1868 shield nickel and 3 ringer from its first water hunt. No issues for me.

    • @plasterpro3937
      @plasterpro3937 15 днів тому

      @MentalMetal Thanks, just didn't want to go and drop a £1000 on a detector, Think iv found a banging signal, just for it to be iron

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  15 днів тому +2

      With every machine you have to put some time to learn the nuances. Good luck I really enjoy that machine. You will see me using it more in the future.

  • @FlipTheBacon
    @FlipTheBacon 21 день тому

    I do not know if it matters or not, but you forgot to ground balance after the first time in park mode.

    • @doncosta455
      @doncosta455 12 днів тому

      I have a new 700 being delivered tomorrow and was concerned about how much it jumps around.. Glad to see it's more stable which will help make dig/no dig decisions a bit easier once I figure her out

  • @DarthVader53759
    @DarthVader53759 21 день тому

    Шикарне відео! Нокс сила

  • @rivdell4151
    @rivdell4151 20 днів тому +1

    it seems that this detector is better than deus 2

    • @JonR35
      @JonR35 20 днів тому

      Definitely not but it is really good.

    • @rivdell4151
      @rivdell4151 15 днів тому

      @@JonR35 i have a deus 2..its a good detector but manticore and i think even 900 are better.rutus versa also its above deus 2 in some important areas ua-cam.com/video/sKKkQNxP9D4/v-deo.html

  • @d.t.arrenius
    @d.t.arrenius 19 днів тому

    the same as the x-terra elite, but at a higher price

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  19 днів тому

      LOL no it really isn't, you should probably do a little more research my friend.

    • @d.t.arrenius
      @d.t.arrenius 19 днів тому

      @@MentalMetal Lol , the equinox 700 is the same sorry

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  15 днів тому

      @d.t.arrenius ok LOL