Sovereign XS 2a Pro any good?

GroundSweeper · Oct 21, 2017

There’s one for sale near me for $275, not sure if worth the $ seems to have some type of meter. Good for the few times a year I get to the salt water?

And is the weird looking cut/glue job (area under the “Pro” on the side in pic) a red flag?

Thanks!

metaladdict · Oct 21, 2017

The meter helps you id targets, You know I have one. :facepalm:

You cant lose just get it. :yes:

metaladdict · Oct 21, 2017

The battery pack on those old ones break holding tabs so maybe its fixed?

GroundSweeper · Oct 22, 2017

metaladdict said:
The meter helps you id targets, You know I have one. You cant lose just get it.

You have a Sov Elite, semi different or semi the same? You use AA’s or the nicad? Your Sov have a meter?

metaladdict said:
The battery pack on those old ones break holding tabs so maybe its fixed?

I dunno looks like not where the battery area is?

Hard to spend money on a an old used detector but having a salt machine would be fun. Maybe the Equinox... Thanks for the input.

metaladdict · Oct 22, 2017

GroundSweeper said:
You have a Sov Elite, semi different or semi the same? You use AA’s or the nicad? Your Sov have a meter?

I dunno looks like not where the battery area is?

Hard to spend money on a an old used detector but having a salt machine would be fun. Maybe the Equinox... Thanks for the input.

Yeah, might as well save up for the Equinox, after all its a do all lightweight complete package and a huge upgrade!

SeabeeRon · Oct 22, 2017

I am not sure how this machine works on a salt beach as compared to the Sov GT??

FelixtheCat · Oct 22, 2017

If it works I would buy it if I could. There's not much difference I believe between that and the Sov. Elite.

zeemang · Oct 23, 2017

Not sure why they notched and glued the control box, but if it turns on and hums constantly i would say yeah, buy that!
Check the cables, i am sure they are cracked by now, but changing the coil will fix that...

GroundSweeper · Oct 23, 2017

Thanks for all the input folks. Listing was deleted this morning so I’m off the hook :lol:

Beachhunter · Oct 23, 2017

I really love my Sovereign GT and if you run into another one I wouldn't hesitate as it's an awesome beach detector. Good luck!

onthespot · Oct 23, 2017

I sold my GT, and there is not a day goes by that I don't regret it. That machine was a Pt. and Gold hound!

GroundSweeper · Oct 23, 2017

Thanks folks. I waffled too long on this one for sure. I think I would have jumped faster had it been an actually GT or Elite, and didn’t have that weird cut and glue job. I don’t need a machine with issues (like even a bad coil cord). Don’t have a ton of money to put into this game at this point (breadwinner for wife and 2 kiddos)...either!

Appreciate the input though as I’ll keep my eye out and try and pocket some cash away.

Vermonster · Oct 24, 2017

Hey GS, that's the exact one Crumble gave me, just minus the meter. It's killer in the saltwater, and I would think that's a great price..... Too bad you missed it......

GroundSweeper · Oct 24, 2017

Thanks V.

I’ll keep my eyes open while pocketing away some $

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