X-Terra 705 Upgrade to Equinox 600 Question

There’s a difference between APTX and APTX-LL. You need the LL, low latency or you will have a hard time finding targets.

Hi,

If you are very experienced with the 705 you should pick up the Equinox fairly quickly as long as you don't think of it as the same detector or even a further development of the 705. It definitely isn't.

There are lots of similarities between the audio, the target ID range, and the control unit buttons and functions. The 705 is a very solid, relatively quiet detector in discrimination modes and is fairly quiet in prospecting mode.

The Equinoxes are much hotter as far as the transmit frequencies employed and their gain levels. The detecting modes are outstanding and you have full range of discrimination throughout the target ID range-no more 2 segment bins. The audio adjustments, tone breaks and other user adjustments along with the simultaneous multi frequencies are what set it apart from the 705.

I always felt like the power inside the 705 was hidden and was very controlled like a calm, domesticated pet.

The Equinox feels like a bit like a powerful wild animal in comparison but a very nice one!

Jeff

I found the upgrade to be very worthy, The two machines are very similar in so many ways that I never felt like there was any learning curve. With the super fast recovery speed of the Equinox and the familiar tones of the 705 you will like the Nox from the first hunt. Good luck with your decision and if you decide on the Equinox let us know what you think. HH!

I sold my 705 and ordered a Nox 600 yesterday. It should be here today. I'll let you know what I think!

Thanks for the responses and info.

EiD

CarsonChris said:

There’s a difference between APTX and APTX-LL. You need the LL, low latency or you will have a hard time finding targets.

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Oh !!!!! I didn't know that. Thanks! I guess I will have to return the APTX ones. Do you have any ones on Amazon you recommend w/o breaking the bank?

Thanks!

EightInchesDeep said:

Oh !!!!! I didn't know that. Thanks! I guess I will have to return the APTX ones. Do you have any ones on Amazon you recommend w/o breaking the bank?

Thanks!

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Soundpeats makes APTX LL

While I have only used my nox 800 a bit in the dirt I do have a ton of experience on the xterra 705. First impressions are good on the nox, super light, and the ability to make individual sound bins for different id's is nice but being able to actually adjust the volume on the sound bins is REALLY nice, something the x terra can not do. I prefer to do this rather than notch out targets so i don't get the null lag. There are certain differences that i am sure i can program in to the nox but have not yet, going to take some time.
I am still learning and am FAR from getting really comfortable with the nox but it seems nice so far...

CarsonChris said:

Soundpeats makes APTX LL

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I just saw this. I had ordered those exact ones yesterday.