I just ordered the Equinox 800. Now I want someone to tell me why I shouldn't have.

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I have owned mine for over a year and can’t think of a better all round metal detector. I have used my on salt water beaches, high mineralized soil and in the rain. I love mine for the type of detecting I do, so I see no reason you shouldn’t have bought. Unless your wife told you not to you lol

Your Thread is a couple months old but I wanted to tell you what the " Equinox 800 " has done for me and why I think you made the right choice .
Like many others , I've been detecting for many many moons ( 35 yrs ) . I've used many different types of machines and hunted many different types of situations and area's . In my opinion Not only is the EQ 80 the most outstanding machine I have ever used , it also has made me a better detectorist . My whole approach to enjoying this great hobby has changed for the better - I've become better at detecting because of how I approach and How the machine has helped me approach treasure hunting . The ways that I can analyze a signal and determine whether or not to dig or simply the fact that when I go out detecting now I AM CONFIDENT that I have the best chance of being successful .
Im not dettered by trash or signals I use to consider out of reach , I know I can be successful and all of my old spots have become new again . People arent pulling your chain when they say they've gone back to worked out area's only to find more and more of what was missed by the older technologies . This truely is an amazing machine good luck and have fun . I will say this though , It does take a little while to get used to this machine so have some patience - It WILL PAY OFF

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I agree with treasureguy56. I have had a lot of metal detectors since I started in 1970. Mostly White and Garretts. I bought my Equinox 800 last year and with the new upgrade it is one of the best all around detectors I have every had. Hope you like yours