This XP XTREM HUNTER review examines a specialized deep-seeking metal detector designed to locate large metallic objects at depths beyond the practical range of most conventional search coils. Manufactured in France by XP Metal Detectors, the system combines a two-box coil configuration, simultaneous Fast Multi Frequency technology, iron amplitude rejection, and full integration with the wireless DEUS II platform.

According to XP’s official specifications, the XTREM HUNTER can detect appropriately sized metallic targets at depths reaching up to 5 meters under favorable conditions. Its coil geometry is intentionally less responsive to many small objects near the surface, allowing the operator to concentrate on larger and deeper metal masses such as substantial relics, buried containers, metal pipes, tanks, and grouped metallic objects. The complete assembly weighs approximately 2.9 kg with the remote control and is designed to be operated by one person.

However, the advertised maximum depth should be understood correctly. The XTREM HUNTER is not designed to detect an isolated coin, small piece of jewelry, or tiny gold nugget at five meters. Actual performance depends on target size, metal composition, orientation, soil mineralization, electromagnetic interference, search settings, and the operator’s technique.

This review explains how the XP XTREM HUNTER works, its main settings, compatible components, field workflow, target capabilities, advantages, limitations, and the type of user who will benefit most from this professional deep-searching system.

What Is the XP XTREM HUNTER review?

The XP XTREM HUNTER is a professional two-box deep-seeking metal detector built around the wireless DEUS II ecosystem. A front transmitting coil and a rear receiving coil are mounted on a lightweight frame, creating an electromagnetic field designed to respond primarily to larger underground metallic objects.

Unlike a standard metal detector, the operator does not continuously sweep the XTREM HUNTER from side to side close to the ground. Instead, the detector is carried horizontally while the operator walks slowly across the search area. Maintaining a stable height and direction is important for achieving a consistent threshold and recognizing genuine target responses.

Within the XP ecosystem, the XTREM HUNTER functions as a specialized deep-searching accessory for the DEUS II Remote Control. After pairing it as a new search coil, the remote automatically displays a dedicated XTREM HUNTER interface with controls optimized for wide and deep targets. The user can later switch back to a conventional DEUS II coil to inspect or pinpoint a target detected at a moderate depth.

XP Metal Detectors is a French company based near Toulouse, and the manufacturer states that its products are designed and produced in France.

XP XTREM HUNTER at a Glance

Specification	XP XTREM HUNTER
Manufacturer	XP Metal Detectors
Country of manufacture	France
Detector type	Two-box deep-seeking metal detector
Detection technology	Simultaneous Fast Multi Frequency – FMF
Primary target type	Large and deep metallic objects
Manufacturer-rated depth	Up to 5 m under suitable conditions
Operating method	Non-motion with adjustable Auto Tune
Control platform	DEUS II Remote Control
Factory programs	1 factory program
Custom programs	2 user programs
Sensitivity	0–99
Iron discrimination	Disc IAR from OFF to 5
Threshold	0–20
Reactivity	Levels 1–3
Auto Tune	OFF or levels 1–3
Frequency Shift	14 bands, automatic or manual
Audio Response	Levels 1–4
Ground Balance	Manual or Ground Grab
Audio types	Square and Pulse
Display	Dynamic four-second signal graph
Battery	Rechargeable Li-ion 18650
Battery life	More than 10 hours
Charging time	Approximately 4 hours
Assembled length	1.20 m
Detector weight with remote	Approximately 2.9 kg
Weight inside XP case	Approximately 5.8 kg
Carrying case	Rain-resistant and shock-resistant case included
Detector warranty	5 years for parts and labor
Battery and connector warranty	2 years

These figures are taken from the official XP XTREM HUNTER manual. Package contents may differ according to whether the customer purchases the complete detector set or an accessory package intended for an existing DEUS II owner.

How the Two-Box FMF System Works

Conventional metal detectors are designed to find a broad range of targets, from small coins near the surface to larger metallic objects at greater depths. This versatility can become a disadvantage when the operator is specifically searching for a large, deeply buried object.

Small nails, bottle caps, pieces of wire, and other shallow metal can produce responses that distract the operator or partially mask a larger target underneath. Changes in ground mineralization and unavoidable movement of the coil can also create instability.

The XTREM HUNTER uses widely separated transmitting and receiving coils. The shape and distribution of its electromagnetic field make the detector naturally less sensitive to many small surface objects. This allows it to search through the upper layers of the ground while focusing more strongly on larger metal masses.

XP’s simultaneous FMF platform also helps reduce the instability traditionally associated with older single-frequency two-box detectors. The system is designed to limit ground effects and reduce false signals caused by variations in coil height and movement during walking.

The XTREM HUNTER should not be confused with ground-penetrating radar or a three-dimensional underground scanner. Its screen displays a dynamic representation of the metal-detection signal; it does not produce a photographic image of the buried object or display its exact shape.

XP XTREM HUNTER Detection Depth

XP advertises a maximum detection depth of up to 5 meters, approximately 16.4 feet. That figure applies to sufficiently large metallic targets under appropriate soil and environmental conditions.

Detection depth is not a fixed number. It changes according to:

• Target dimensions and total metallic mass.
• Ferrous or non-ferrous composition.
• Target orientation underground.
• Soil mineralization and moisture.
• Nearby electromagnetic interference.
• Ground Balance, Sensitivity, Reactivity, and Audio Response.
• Search height and walking stability.
• Operator experience.

A large tank, substantial metal pipe, buried container, or concentrated group of metallic objects can produce a detectable response at a much greater depth than an individual coin. Therefore, the five-meter figure should never be interpreted as the expected depth for every target.

Targets the XTREM HUNTER Is Designed to Locate

The detector is suitable for searching for:

• Large buried metallic relics.
• Metal containers and boxes.
• Substantial groups or caches of metallic objects.
• Underground tanks and reservoirs.
• Metal pipes and industrial conduits.
• Large ferrous and non-ferrous objects.
• Significant structural or industrial metal components.

Targets It Is Not Designed For

The XTREM HUNTER is not the correct detector for:

• Individual coins at extreme depths.
• Small jewelry and thin chains.
• Tiny natural gold nuggets.
• Fine gold prospecting.
• Very small surface targets.
• Underground caves or empty spaces without metal.
• Exact identification of a specific metal type.

XP specifically explains that the system is intended for large deep targets and not isolated coins. A grouped mass of coins may generate a response, but an individual coin is outside the detector’s primary purpose.

Iron Discrimination and Small-Target Rejection

One of the XTREM HUNTER’s important features is Disc IAR, or Iron Amplitude Rejection. The adjustment ranges from OFF to level 5.

With Disc IAR switched off, the detector does not attempt to reject ferrous responses. Increasing the setting allows it to classify some ferrous targets according to their signal amplitude and distance from the coils.

The XTREM HUNTER naturally ignores many very small ferrous objects such as nails and bottle caps. Moderately sized iron objects, including items similar in size to tools, horseshoes, or anchors, may be identified with a lower audio tone and a gray or hatched indication on the screen.

Iron rejection is not absolute. A large, unusually shaped, or deeply buried iron target may still produce a response that resembles a non-ferrous object. Excessive IAR in an area containing heavy iron contamination can also mask a larger desirable target. For this reason, promising signals should be checked from more than

DEUS II Compatibility

The XTREM HUNTER requires a compatible DEUS II Remote Control. The remote should be updated to software version 2.0 or later before the XTREM HUNTER is paired.

The pairing process is similar to adding another XP search coil:

1. Open the pairing menu on the DEUS II Remote Control.
2. Select the coil option.
3. Enter the serial numbers supplied with the XTREM HUNTER coils.
4. Select the XTREM HUNTER from the available coil list.
5. The dedicated deep-search interface will appear automatically.

The DEUS I and ORX control platforms are not compatible with the XTREM HUNTER. The WS6, WSA II, and WSA II XL may be used as compatible wireless headphones when correctly updated, but the WS6 module does not replace the DEUS II Remote Control as the main XTREM HUNTER controller.

One practical advantage of the DEUS II ecosystem is the ability to switch quickly between the XTREM HUNTER and a standard DEUS II coil. The operator can locate a broad deep response with the two-box system, mark the area, and then use a conventional coil to inspect the location more precisely when the target is within its practical depth range.

Main XP XTREM HUNTER Settings

Setting	Function
Sensitivity	Controls the overall signal sensitivity. Higher settings may improve weak-target response but can increase instability.
Disc IAR	Rejects some ferrous targets according to their signal amplitude and distance from the coils.
Threshold	Adjusts the continuous background hum. An excessive threshold can hide faint deep signals.
Reactivity	Controls response speed. Lower settings generally favor maximum depth; higher settings improve target localization.
Auto Tune	Automatically tracks and adjusts the threshold as ground and environmental conditions change.
Frequency Shift	Selects one of 14 channels manually or automatically to reduce EMI.
Audio Response	Amplifies weak signals. Higher levels can make deep targets easier to hear but may also amplify ground noise.
Ground Balance	Adjusts the detector to the mineralization of the soil using manual adjustment or Ground Grab.
Audio Type	Square provides a stable conventional response, while Pulse offers greater sound dynamics for weak deep targets.

XP recommends performing a Frequency Scan at the beginning of every detecting session. Common Sensitivity settings are normally within the 70–90 range, but difficult or electrically noisy locations may require a lower level.

How to Use the XP XTREM HUNTER

1. Update and Pair the DEUS II Remote

Confirm that the DEUS II Remote Control is running compatible software, then pair the front and rear XTREM HUNTER coils through the coil menu.

2. Assemble and Balance the Detector

Install the front transmitting coil, rear receiving coil, central frame, telescopic stem, handle, support, and carrying strap. Adjust the handle according to the operator’s height so the frame remains comfortable and approximately horizontal.

3. Remove Metallic Objects From the Operator

Phones, keys, belt buckles, steel-reinforced shoes, watches, tools, pinpointers, and backpacks with metal frames can interfere with the detector.

Place these objects well away from the search path. Even a phone carried in a pocket can move relative to the coils and produce misleading variations in the threshold.

4. Choose an Appropriate Test Area

Avoid testing the XTREM HUNTER indoors. Buildings contain electrical wiring, reinforcing steel, pipes, appliances, and other sources of metal and electromagnetic interference.

Whenever possible, search away from:

• Power lines.
• Radio transmitters.
• Houses and industrial buildings.
• Electric fences.
• Large vehicles.
• Underground electrical infrastructure.

5. Perform an Automatic Frequency Scan

Run the automatic Frequency Scan to select the quietest of the 14 available channels. Repeat the scan when moving to a new area or when interference increases.

6. Begin With Stable Settings

A reasonable starting configuration for many sites is:

• Sensitivity: approximately 70–85.
• Reactivity: 1.
• Auto Tune: low or moderate.
• Audio Response: 1 or 2.
• Ground Balance: factory value of approximately 87.
• Disc IAR: OFF or low during initial target confirmation.

These are starting points rather than universal settings. Stability is more valuable than using every setting at its maximum.

7. Maintain a Consistent Search Height

Carry the detector horizontally between approximately knee and hip height. Walk slowly and keep the frame at a consistent distance from the ground.

Raising the detector reduces its response to small shallow objects and can improve stability in contaminated ground. Lowering it too close to the surface may increase responses from unwanted metal and ground variations.

8. Retune the Threshold Regularly

Use the Retune control when the background threshold drifts. When Auto Tune is active, continue moving because holding the detector over a target for too long may cause the system to tune out part of the response.

9. Confirm the Target From Different Directions

A repeatable response is more valuable than a single isolated signal. Mark the apparent center, move away, approach from the opposite direction, and then cross the target at approximately 90 degrees.

Reduce Auto Tune or switch it off temporarily when attempting to identify the precise center of the response.

10. Use a Standard Coil for Final Pinpointing

When the suspected object is within the range of a standard DEUS II coil, switch to that coil and scan the marked location. This can help narrow the excavation area and determine whether shallower metallic material is present.

The official manual provides a similar structured setup and search workflow, including software updating, removing personal metal, Frequency Scan, consistent search height, target confirmation, and switching to a conventional coil when appropriate.

How to Read the XTREM HUNTER Signal Graph

The DEUS II Remote Control displays the most recent four seconds of detector response. The graphical interface gives the operator two main forms of information:

Signal strength can help estimate the relative depth or intensity of the target response.

Signal duration can help indicate whether the target is narrow or extends across a larger area.

A shallow target often produces a double-lobe signal with a negative section between the two peaks. As the same target becomes deeper, the second peak becomes weaker. A substantially deeper target may appear as a single faint but repeatable response.

The graph should be used to compare repeated passes over the same location. It does not display an exact image of the target and should not be treated as a guaranteed depth measurement or metal-identification screen.

Suggested Settings for Different Search Conditions

Search condition	Suggested approach
Clean, low-mineralized ground	Perform Frequency Scan, use Reactivity 1, increase Sensitivity gradually, and use headphones. XP also suggests testing a Ground Balance value near 70 for deep non-ferrous targets in clean ground.
Strong electromagnetic interference	Repeat Frequency Scan, reduce Sensitivity to approximately 60–70, lower Audio Response to 1, and move farther from electrical sources.
Mineralized or unstable ground	Begin near the default Ground Balance value of 87, use Ground Grab when appropriate, reduce Sensitivity, and maintain a stable frame height.
Heavy surface contamination	Raise the frame farther from the ground, reduce Sensitivity to approximately 60–75, lower Audio Response, and avoid excessive iron rejection.
Maximum-depth search	Use a low Reactivity setting, walk slowly, use headphones, and increase Sensitivity and Audio Response only while the detector remains stable.
Final target localization	Temporarily switch Auto Tune off, increase Reactivity, cross the target from different directions, or use a standard DEUS II coil.

These recommendations are based on the manufacturer’s operating guidance. The final settings should always be adapted to the actual soil, interference, and target-response stability.

Watch the XP XTREM HUNTER in Action

A practical field video is valuable because the XTREM HUNTER operates differently from a standard metal detector. The video placed in this section should demonstrate:

• Correct assembly and balance.
• Pairing with the DEUS II Remote Control.
• Frequency Scan and initial settings.
• Correct walking height.
• Response to a large buried target.
• Signal graph interpretation.
• Target confirmation from two directions.
• Switching to a standard DEUS II coil.

Watch the XP XTREM HUNTER review field demonstration to see how the two-box FMF system is assembled, balanced, configured, and used to confirm large metallic targets at depth.

What Is Included With the XP XTREM HUNTER?

The standard XTREM HUNTER assembly includes:

• Front coil with wireless transmitter and rechargeable battery.
• Rear receiving coil with connecting cable.
• Two-section XTREM HUNTER frame.
• S-Telescopic stem.
• Adjustable handle and support.
• Carrying strap.
• USB-C charging cable.
• Assembly screws and hardware.
• Rain-resistant and shock-resistant XP carrying case.
• User manual.

The DEUS II Remote Control and wireless headphones may be included or excluded depending on the selected package. Existing DEUS II owners should confirm whether they are purchasing the complete system or the XTREM HUNTER accessory package.

XP XTREM HUNTER Advantages

Strong Focus on Large Deep Targets

The two-box geometry reduces interference from many small surface objects and concentrates the search on substantial underground metal masses.

FMF Stability

Fast Multi Frequency technology improves ground handling and stability compared with the limitations traditionally associated with single-frequency two-box systems.

Practical Iron Rejection

Disc IAR allows the operator to identify or reduce some moderately sized ferrous responses instead of digging every signal.

Lightweight One-Person Design

At approximately 2.9 kg with the Remote Control, the XTREM HUNTER is relatively manageable for a professional two-box detector and does not require two operators.

Wireless DEUS II Integration

The system connects to the DEUS II Remote Control and compatible headphones without a complicated network of control cables.

Useful Signal Display

The four-second dynamic graph helps compare target strength, signal duration, and repeatability.

Long Battery Life

More than ten hours of operating time is sufficient for a full day of field searching under normal conditions.

Five-Year Manufacturer Warranty

XP provides a five-year parts-and-labor warranty for the detector, while batteries and connectors carry a two-year warranty.

XP XTREM HUNTER Limitations

Not Intended for Small Targets

This is not a coin, jewelry, or small-nugget detector. Users searching mainly for small targets will achieve better results with a standard DEUS II configuration.

Maximum Depth Depends on Target Size

The five-meter figure is not applicable to every metallic object. Large targets produce substantially stronger responses than small ones.

Requires the DEUS II Remote Control

The XTREM HUNTER is built around the DEUS II control platform and cannot be operated through DEUS I or ORX.

Sensitive to EMI

The large detecting structure can receive more electromagnetic interference than a small conventional coil, especially near electrical and industrial areas.

Iron Rejection Is Not Perfect

Deep or unusually shaped ferrous objects can still produce uncertain responses. Excavation decisions should not rely on one discrimination setting.

Requires Controlled Movement

Walking speed, search height, frame balance, threshold stability, and repeated confirmation all influence the quality of the result.

Weather-Ready but Not Submersible

The detector is designed to withstand rain and difficult weather, but the XTREM HUNTER assembly should not be submerged. The waterproof rating of the DEUS II Remote Control does not mean the complete two-box frame is suitable for underwater detecting.

Who Should Buy the XP XTREM HUNTER?

The XTREM HUNTER is most suitable for:

• Professional detectorists searching for large deep metal masses.
• Archaeological and historical survey teams.
• Construction and industrial professionals locating tanks or pipes.
• Experienced DEUS II owners who need deeper large-target capability.
• Search teams investigating substantial buried metallic objects.
• Operators who understand that two-box detectors serve a specialized purpose.

It is less suitable for beginners seeking one detector for coins, jewelry, beaches, parks, and natural gold prospecting. Those users will normally benefit more from a conventional DEUS II coil before adding the XTREM HUNTER as a specialized tool.

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