Nokta Makro Legend: Matching Signals With The Minelab Equinox

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  • @MetalDetectingNYC
    @MetalDetectingNYC  Před 2 lety +5

    Nokta Legend Detector: shrsl.com/39gwz
    Nokta Legend Package: shrsl.com/39gx2

  • @philbinaso1243
    @philbinaso1243 Před 2 lety +23

    Guys n Gals
    I was using the stock 11 coil in the Nox. We wanted to keep it as fair as possible, watching Merrill use the legend, I liked what I saw. I thought it very much held its own.

    • @dondtektor8537
      @dondtektor8537 Před 2 lety +1

      It was so interesting seeing the threshold being used. I wondered about using that, and you proved it well. Where you again in Park 1,,,,??

    • @philbinaso1243
      @philbinaso1243 Před 2 lety +2

      Don Dtektor yes I was in park 1

    • @dondtektor8537
      @dondtektor8537 Před 2 lety +1

      @@philbinaso1243 Thank You. Really enjoy watching you all and learning new things,,,,

    • @jerrytalley802
      @jerrytalley802 Před rokem

      I commented on the flip flops and socks last time. I guess comments still count, lol

    • @jerrytalley802
      @jerrytalley802 Před rokem

      Paystreak was using his legend with the 6” coil and I swear it sounded like a clowns bicycle horn when he hit something

  • @michaelpacnw2419
    @michaelpacnw2419 Před 2 lety +19

    You are keeping me riveted to my seat with these! and that will likely continue until either you stop doing Legend reviews, or until I break down and just go get one! lol. Best reviews I've seen on this machine by far.

  • @williamo.2519
    @williamo.2519 Před rokem +2

    A thumbs up for not the flip flops, but flip flops WITH socks!

  • @1LWiLNY
    @1LWiLNY Před 2 lety +6

    I like using iron bias when I get to a loaded site, so I can just cherry pick the obvious tones. When I have cleared all of the shallow stuff out, I lower my iron bias by smaller increments until I get to deeper signals.

  • @OffTrailTreasures
    @OffTrailTreasures Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks, Merrill. Just when I thought my choice between the Equinox and the Legend was about settled...... 😒😅

  • @stevewaters2974
    @stevewaters2974 Před 2 lety +6

    Nice comparison video but the bigger coil on the Equinox is a pure advantage for depth and frankly should have beaten you worse. Two things I found on my Legend are that multi 2 is slightly deeper than multi one in most cases especially on low conductors and field multi 2 is the deepest I think. 2nd unless I read something wrong the stability control is only used and operates on beach mode not on any other mode. You'll find in Beach mode that if you bring the recovery speed down to two or three it runs a lot quieter and paired up with a three or four on the stability control works best. Just my observation.

    • @philbinaso1243
      @philbinaso1243 Před 2 lety +6

      I was using the stock 11 coil Steve. We kept it fair.

  • @jimbop101
    @jimbop101 Před 2 lety +2

    Phil is obviously a LEGEND in his own right. But Merrill is closing in, love the focus on instruction. Thanks Merrill

  • @EccentricAuntWanda1
    @EccentricAuntWanda1 Před 2 lety +3

    Thumbs up for Phil's threshold break signal!

  • @dukedenarie5858
    @dukedenarie5858 Před 2 lety +2

    The ability to do that is pure focus at a park and I can do it but it’s like a headache almost. Long rant short, he’s good!

  • @patodwyer275
    @patodwyer275 Před 2 lety +4

    Have to handed to Phil for calling the double signal, he's very experienced. Another great video merrill the legend seems to be a very capable machine.

  • @purnellrichardson3716
    @purnellrichardson3716 Před 2 lety +2

    That merk signal was. Tough I would have never found that u guys are pro,s. Wow

  • @jaystrongbow9435
    @jaystrongbow9435 Před 2 lety +3

    Ya Merrill 100 hours for sure. Just commit to it and you will know if its a go or no go. It usually just gets better. I was probably 2-300 hours before I started to get the best out of my 800. I thought I knew the Equinox at 300 hours ..... now at 2000, I realize I didn't know near as much as I thought. 😁

  • @burriedhistory
    @burriedhistory Před 2 lety +1

    Those are the "real scenario" comparisons we all need to see.

  • @digginvirginia7231
    @digginvirginia7231 Před 2 lety +2

    You are the only person I know, who goes detecting in sandals and socks. LOL
    Great video however. Very informative.

  • @Jedidiahcarroll
    @Jedidiahcarroll Před 2 lety +3

    Looking forward to you giving the Deus 2 50 hours. I almost gave up on it but now it’s clicking. Still more comfortable with the nox but the D2 has a ton of capabilities! I just hit 50 on it. Your 100% correct if I was just getting into the hobby the nokta is best value.

  • @robertcarnell4013
    @robertcarnell4013 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for all you do for all of us, my wife and I have discovered a new way of life that we both love!
    Just found a Nokta pro pack bundle in stock and it's on the way. 18 months into detecting and doing well in the cornfields of Illinois. I use the 800 she has Apex, she's getting a big upgrade. Your tutorials, knowledge, humour and finds are second to none!

  • @MrBottlecapBill
    @MrBottlecapBill Před 2 lety +1

    The most important lesson Phil showed us is that sketchy targets aren't always sketchy. On a site that produces dig MORE not less. As for the two targets together, I've seen that on my Kruzer many times. The trick is to wiggle the coil on one target while moving away from the other target to see how it sounds. NM coils can sometimes be sensitive on the edges and drag close targets up or down. So you need to make sure neither target is near the edge of the coil while you swing on the other. Then one will fade to iron and one will not. I wish you had dug the third target in that mess that Phil said was nothing though. It's wasn't a high tone but it looked nickelish to me. When it comes to small targets you'll probably need to switch to M2. The NOX has park one and park 2 to weight the frequencies, the LEGEND gives you the option to weight the frequencies in every mode using the M1 and M2 feature as well rather than doing it with a direct mode switch. So essentially you have as many modes as the nox. You have parkm1, parkm2, fieldm1, fieldm2, beachm1, beachm2 and gold mode. There may be differences in how the frequencies are managed however.........which can account for the smaller items. I suspect you're just hearing them but not digging them because they ring in low perhaps?

    • @larrypendergraft2696
      @larrypendergraft2696 Před 2 lety

      I would agree with your last statement. That one target that he didn't think he was hitting was registering low (~3-5) on the VDI display, so it was detecting it.

  • @TeamLynchBMD
    @TeamLynchBMD Před 2 lety +4

    Great job Merrill and Phil, love how you guys go through the process.👋👍

  • @vossierebel
    @vossierebel Před 2 lety +1

    Interesting days! I would love the Legend... let's trust!! Keep educating us Merrill... you are the best!!

  • @SPOOKYJJJ
    @SPOOKYJJJ Před 2 lety +2

    This machine doesn’t look like it’s good in wet conditions ( wet beach ) but if your on a budget and not wet conditions go for the legend if you don’t want the spend the money on the best ;). Go Nox!

    • @timbenham516
      @timbenham516 Před 7 měsíci

      My legend has been the most stable on wet beach then any of my other machines. Running 1.13.

  • @davidjiannotti1537
    @davidjiannotti1537 Před 11 měsíci

    This should be revisited after all the updates and new coil. Have a nox800 and a legend. Starting to favor the legend

  • @James-dtexTexas
    @James-dtexTexas Před 2 lety +1

    I’m by no means an expert but I have noticed with the Nokta detectors that it’s almost always necessary to circle the target. They will tone one way on the target and another way when moved 90* -180*’s.

  • @susantoker7254
    @susantoker7254 Před 2 lety +3

    This was the sort of test I was looking for! The Nox and Legend are close enough that a new detectorist might start with the Legend and be perfectly happy. It comes with quite a lot, at a lower price and it is a close match. It needs to get underwater tested (summer or a warmer clime). Deus II seems to be great too (if rather more expensive). I don't have the money for new right now, but both are tempting. I wish I knew if MineLab has something in the works.

    • @laceyward3054
      @laceyward3054 Před rokem

      Minelab manticore the perfect beats and the nox 900 and 700

  • @dirt_tones
    @dirt_tones Před 2 lety +1

    Phil called his shot with that wheat. Bad man there.

  • @bruceallen6016
    @bruceallen6016 Před 9 měsíci

    We'll soon see. Have the Legend on it's way. 😉

  • @britpaddler1
    @britpaddler1 Před 2 lety +3

    Another great informative video. I found it interesting how Phil through years of use could detect two different levels of finds. Maybe a video on advanced tones and sounds could be in order.

  • @finders-keepers1518
    @finders-keepers1518 Před 2 lety +2

    Many people have no idea how much time these kind of side by side tests take! It's the only way to go....digging them in the wild vs an air test. Thanks!

  • @harrysurtees8710
    @harrysurtees8710 Před 2 lety +2

    Merrill, this is bad news. I got my Deus II a month ago, and now your telling me the Legend is 95% as good as the NOX. I don't want to hear it. I can't afford to buy another detector so soon after the Deus II. Meah

  • @dondtektor8537
    @dondtektor8537 Před 2 lety +2

    Phil using the threshold for a tone break was very, very interesting. That was a good learning moment. Was Phil in Park 1 like the last video?

  • @charleshardcore215
    @charleshardcore215 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your assessment it made a bunch of sense since if some ppl are on a budget about updates and PRICE $
    Is a biggie ! for me I have a 440,540, vanquish and simplex now so going to see what un folds in the next year before I throw another 1000 at my hobby lol thankyou for your content really enjoyable video s 👊

  • @sourcreamking
    @sourcreamking Před 2 lety +2

    Phil is a Jedi Master... Perhaps you should have turned the threshold on on the Legend and tried that signal before digging it?

  • @melparker7711
    @melparker7711 Před 2 lety +1

    That was a very good unbiased review, straight and to the point.

  • @pistolpete938
    @pistolpete938 Před rokem

    Just a small note, I noticed dry sand on your coil from the beach yesterday. If I go to the beach with a y machine I always take off the coil cover and wash it down as you probably know this can cause falling in the machine.

  • @edhusar
    @edhusar Před rokem

    My Legend arrives on Thursday. I’m leaning so much with every video I watch from you about the Legend.

  • @vernthornblad1598
    @vernthornblad1598 Před 2 lety +1

    OK...before I start watching...So glad to see you back in the saddle...and really looking forward to this faceoff between the two, even if its a little uneven given the relative experience with the two machines.

  • @rocketsroc
    @rocketsroc Před 2 lety

    Power to the Nox! The beach will be the real test.

  • @erikhansen4049
    @erikhansen4049 Před 2 lety +2

    I've seen many comparisons with the Nox and Deus 2 but what I'm waiting for is for someone to put it up against the Simplex.

  • @lockednloaded777
    @lockednloaded777 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi can u please use prospect/ gold mode a little , no one showing it in this mode . I live in Calgary Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 and there are tailing piles here to detect from past mining ⛏. Thx for your help , great 👍 videos.
    God Bless u and yours and all watching.
    I have a legend on layaway, it’s HERE have to wait till end of month to get . 🤨lol living through u for now lol . Don’t worry when I get it I will still be subscribed lol .Ever in Calgary give me a shout.

  • @larrystephens7437
    @larrystephens7437 Před 2 lety

    Not only the best comparison video this is the only real one I have watched.

  • @caswick1014
    @caswick1014 Před 11 měsíci

    Hey bud! The tape on the ring you found - wish you would have left that on there. Rare to find them in that condition. In the old days, girls would use tape to wear their lovers rings, since their fingers were alot smaller than a mans. Take care and happy hunting! :)

  • @mikewhalen4645
    @mikewhalen4645 Před 2 lety +1

    your making a lot of sense.keep them videos coming.im thinking about getting the legend.after looking at this video you got my mind made up for me.great stuff

  • @williampaxton871
    @williampaxton871 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Merrill, have you tried the Legend again with the update 1.09? Curious as to your thoughts.
    Bill

  • @rosespaw559
    @rosespaw559 Před 2 lety +1

    Merrill keep going deep with your understanding of the Legend updates will be a game changer, all the testing by guys like you who understand the tech. Will make this machine a real monster, or a Hoginistic Ledge nary bomb, love yah man

  • @loitubiera2634
    @loitubiera2634 Před rokem

    Just ordered the Legend today. Here we GO !!!

  • @jerryburgess977
    @jerryburgess977 Před 2 lety

    Your Buddy is a beast, he could find a needle in a haystack.

  • @familytreasuresmetaldetect1363

    Hey Merrill....some things I've discovered with the Legend....on the higher conductive coins if you'll listen it emits a snappy very sharp pop at the end of ur swing. Your Wheats will ring right around 42 and nickels will ring at 24. Also try to remember to look at the Ferro check once you pop the plug to check for iron as sometimes if it's further down it won't register at first. I've been testing it on previously hunted ground with the Anfibio and I've actually been surprised on how much I'm finding. The settings I've been going with are Field, Sensitivity 30 if possible, Multi 1, Recovery Speed 5, 4 Tone. Well hope you have a blessed day...HH!

  • @jamescullins2709
    @jamescullins2709 Před rokem

    Excellent comparison of the two detectors.

  • @dukedenarie5858
    @dukedenarie5858 Před 2 lety +1

    Good point about new users though.

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Před 2 lety

      Yes!!if I was starting from scratch, I think I could get to the level of success and understanding that I have with the nox. I’m committed to use this for at least 100 hours but it might not make sense to start that process over. That’s what I have to figure out does this detector have a higher ceiling?

  • @judeparsons5438
    @judeparsons5438 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video. Thank you Merrill and Phil.

  • @travismitchell9637
    @travismitchell9637 Před 2 lety

    I couldn't hear the nuances on the Equinox but I certainly can with the Etrac on Silver. Looking back I wish I had put more time in with the 600 on full tones.

  • @greenmtn64
    @greenmtn64 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Merrill and Phil! Very enlightening video. Learning your machine is very important. Probably have to dig LOTS trash getting there! Updates on the Legend will be interesting to see

  • @user-ew1sv1ij5t
    @user-ew1sv1ij5t Před rokem +1

    Hello there. It would be better if you give us the specific model equinox that you are using!

  • @digginthepast1235
    @digginthepast1235 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m guessing at this point the choose would be the ledgen or the nox 600 . I’m honestly not even going to think about getting a ledgen until next your . I’d love to get a nox haha god I’d love to own them all . Thanks for the video Merle

  • @melvingrimes7886
    @melvingrimes7886 Před 2 lety +1

    Merrill and the Legend king of the swing
    Look at the way he works that thing
    Flipping and flopping the whole day long.
    Looking for the silver to sing it's song.
    We watch his test with anticipation and glee.
    And it looks like the legend might be the detector for me. Lol
    But on a serious note Merrill you make the best and most informative videos out there on metal detecting keep up the hard work man.

  • @jguzman042608
    @jguzman042608 Před rokem

    Thanks for the video . Can you ads next time if is detecting any ferrous on the the Roger to ID if it is a good tiger or not before ypu dig it

  • @chamas1985
    @chamas1985 Před rokem +2

    @MetalDetectingNYC very inportant question for mys self in end of 2022. If right now you need to choose the detector Nox 800? or The legend pro package? wich You would choose? before I had simplex plius, now wnat to upgrade and confused totaly.. :/

  • @greekadventures560
    @greekadventures560 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice hunt keep up the good work

  • @steveeichman2197
    @steveeichman2197 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for confirming my thoughts on the legend

  • @dazasmit2048
    @dazasmit2048 Před 2 lety +1

    Do large coils use more power.

  • @James-dtexTexas
    @James-dtexTexas Před 2 lety +1

    ... 30:07 ... “ ... this is an old pocket knife . “ LoL ... No ! It was an old pocket knife until you dissected it !
    Just kidding with you. Great video by the way. I’m learning new things. Thanks.

  • @billem3085
    @billem3085 Před 2 lety

    quick fyi as you dig the subway token and do your subway banner, at the end of it, a subway commercial pops up

  • @jerrytalley802
    @jerrytalley802 Před 2 lety

    You mentioned using ground tracking. I know every place/situation is different but relic hunting for deep targets, I’ve always understood that tracking would try to retune as you’re sweeping over a whisper signal and track it out? Assuming it’s the same with deep coins/jewelry? Enjoyed the review and sense of humor.

  • @captainclifftreasurehunter5126

    Great video. Excellent advice at the end. Makes sense. It would be nice if the nox came with a light.

  • @Findingwithfrequency
    @Findingwithfrequency Před 2 lety

    Good video I do have one thing to add though Meryl needs to clean his coil he's bringing sand inside of his coil from the beach which is definitely going to affect things 🙂👍🦀

  • @jb4496
    @jb4496 Před 2 lety

    just a heads up. the stability setting only works in beach mode. and the frequency shift is not something you can put in the middle. this machine will search out the FS it needs to run smoothly.

    • @timbenham516
      @timbenham516 Před 7 měsíci

      Never heard of that my stability works on all the modes as long as it's in smf.

  • @ozziedetectorist
    @ozziedetectorist Před 2 lety

    Fantastic teachable moments there Merrill as with all your great video's.
    Keep up the great work.

  • @jerrytalley802
    @jerrytalley802 Před 2 lety

    Flip flops and white socks, you rock grandpa!, lol

  • @williestembridge5607
    @williestembridge5607 Před 2 lety

    Great video Merrill 👍 We need this video everyone is looking for a more competitive detector for the deposits! With these high gas prices 😆 keep swinging and digging Merrill 👍

  • @joecreaser8885
    @joecreaser8885 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video…can’t wait for you to do the same with the Deus II

  • @carlfr2977
    @carlfr2977 Před 2 lety

    Nice & fair testing between the two!

  • @southernrelics
    @southernrelics Před 2 lety

    Great test Merrill! I enjoyed watching this.

  • @peterspeets9950
    @peterspeets9950 Před rokem

    Hi Merrill,
    I watched your videos of course. But I still wonder about the seperation issue from the legend and the equinox. I only have a legend for about two years which is now updated to 1.11.
    If the separation test from iffy signals was repeated with the current update what would be the result? As bad as a year ago or better. By the way, thank you for all your master classes. You are a real honest expert. 🎉

  • @bens3067
    @bens3067 Před 2 lety +1

    Take the legend to Deadhorse Bay for the real separation test!!!

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes! That would be an interesting case study. I did it with the Nox and got mixed results

  • @markfiorella7447
    @markfiorella7447 Před 2 lety

    very interesting like the white sox

  • @bsteen5691
    @bsteen5691 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video. This is what it's all about thank you so much

  • @user-yy4up8qf5m
    @user-yy4up8qf5m Před 8 měsíci

    Your students are being asked to do too much busy work causing them way to much stress!
    "Try running a metal detector over the stress your students are under and see if you get a beep!"
    "Ah... Mr. Campbell, is there anything else you want to complain about?"
    Ah... no I think thats about it!

  • @englandshistory
    @englandshistory Před 2 lety +1

    Cracking video mezza

  • @traceys9768
    @traceys9768 Před 2 lety

    Great video Merrill ,I just got my legend and I’m very excited to have it. I think it’s gonna be a great detector as people start using them. I think by far it is a better value.

  • @donsmith2267
    @donsmith2267 Před 2 lety

    to start off were you hunting in park mode or beach mode from my understanding the stability setting only works in the beach mode it does not work in any other mode as far as my understanding of that one setting, just wanted to bring this to your attention
    second just wanted to say I enjoy your videos

  • @fandujar83
    @fandujar83 Před 2 lety +1

    Bro what an awesome video! I learned a hell of a lot! Thank you for taking such in depth dives with your detector reviews I get to learn these machines before I ever buy them and it's thanks to these videos M. Keep them coming broski Happy Hunting!

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Před 2 lety +1

      Miss you brother! Let’s go hunting soon!

    • @fandujar83
      @fandujar83 Před 2 lety

      @@MetalDetectingNYC I'm absolutely down for that always waiting on an invitation ;)

  • @diggindaddy5381
    @diggindaddy5381 Před 2 lety +1

    Honest question? How can a pull tab ever be confused with a penny? Especially an older penny. Those are in totally different places on any scale I’m familiar with. Pull tabs are dug with lesser discrimination settings to not lose out on possible rings, nickels etc. pennies , dimes and quarters ring totally different, correct?

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Před 2 lety +1

      My next video is going to be a target ID bible for the legend. Zinc pennies (fresh drop) ring up about 41 and memorial pennies ring up 43-45 generally. Most pull tabs are in the 30s. As I see it the biggest flaw with the legend so far is that the target ID when the object is deep is completely different than when it surfaces. This is the case with all metal detectors but it is a standard deviation worse on the legend.

  • @StuartSnyder-ti9pk
    @StuartSnyder-ti9pk Před rokem +2

    Ok, it’s been a year.
    Which one wins?
    The Legend or Equniox 800?

  • @WildDigger
    @WildDigger Před 2 lety

    Really good comparison video. 👍 GL&HH Matt

  • @WeirdGuyInPark
    @WeirdGuyInPark Před 2 lety +1

    Enjoyed the video Merril..👍

  • @themadbeeper
    @themadbeeper Před 2 lety

    Another great video and test. Thanks for making these videos they are very helpful. 👍

  • @jerrytalley802
    @jerrytalley802 Před 2 lety

    I think the iffy signal/merc dime test, you were still getting interference even when you couldn’t hear it as much. EMI kills depth in my experience so next time, try turning off the Nox and see if it improves. Great test and moderation of your video

  • @oldplucker1
    @oldplucker1 Před 2 lety

    What about testing the Deus 2. Now that would be another really interesting vid. Yes very informative and how about a tutorial from Phil. He is really good 👍👍👍

  • @RelicUnderground
    @RelicUnderground Před 2 lety

    Outstanding video Merrill!!!

  • @dennissemkow1299
    @dennissemkow1299 Před 2 lety

    Learning curve is obvious,can the threshold be turned on in the Legend to get a tone break?....how about the ferrous indicator,was that turned on?......depends on the calibration settings on each unit which might be the big difference between the Legend and Nox

  • @DiggingRob
    @DiggingRob Před 2 lety

    There’s another CZcams video that shows in park mode, it calls a small piece of jewelry iron, but in field mode, with same settings, it bangs on it showing solid foil signals ???

  • @jimmymalone3494
    @jimmymalone3494 Před 2 lety

    Great job you two i enjoyed your video and good Luck to you.

  • @brooklyntreasurehunter

    Great comparison video.

  • @GoTreasureHunting
    @GoTreasureHunting Před 2 lety

    Like #7 - Another informative video Merrill! Sharing now.

  • @FoxandtheGroundDetecting

    Just an excellent video! 😎🙏🤘 super informative. Thanks buddy.

  • @DirtDynasty
    @DirtDynasty Před 2 lety +1

    You and Phil are the legend the nokta is a nokta. Wheres the D2

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Před 2 lety

      Coming Thursday

    • @DirtDynasty
      @DirtDynasty Před 2 lety

      @@MetalDetectingNYC The silver tone on the legend is A+.
      What can it not do that the Nox can

  • @ahmedbasha7376
    @ahmedbasha7376 Před 2 lety +1

    Please sir sending which one better Treasure hunter

  • @wilsonrawlin8547
    @wilsonrawlin8547 Před rokem

    I'm too easy. I dig everything. ;D

  • @markkite7394
    @markkite7394 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video

  • @ConeyIsland1952
    @ConeyIsland1952 Před 2 lety

    nice demo but....Socks with sandals?