Just got my Manticore and hunted today with it. I have used the Deus 2 for some time. Verdict is the Manticore is no joke. Compared to the Deus 2 the VDI is a lot more jumpy but it is pretty accurate. I was disappointed that I had to buy a Wire to use my favorite Headphones $51 and I do not like the 11" coil another $300 for the M9, but overall it performed very well. I dug some 10-11" pennies. I really like the charger and the 2D tracking seemed to work well. Verdict is per my opinion Deus 2 and Manticore are really close in performance. Manticore seemed a little easier to set up, but I was surprised that it really did not allow you to created and save personalized programs. These are so close in performance neither is a stand out.
Manticore Vs Deus 2
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To reply to my own post. I bought the $51 adapter to try and use my favorite head phones. Unfortunately the adapter wire would not work on any of my headphones. Not certain why but someone told me they think Manticore is wired for Stereo and most Headphones are Mono. Regardless I am trying to get a Manticore specific Cord for my Uniprobe Headphones from DetectorPro. The Uniprobe Pinpointer that is built in just blows the other Pinpointers away.
I can’t help with the headphones. I do agree rhat the Deus2 and the Manticore are the top machines- at least for the hunting I do. I like the Deus 2 because it is so compact and fits in a medium size pack. I hike to alot of my cellar holes and the compactness is a big plus. Manticore is great but not as compact aa Deus2. I save the Manticore for easily walked to spots. That machine does not disappoint either.
