Does the 800 and 600 give very similar results if you were only using say 10 or 15khz frequency ?
I would imagine that running in smf there would be a much greater difference being the 800 utilizes two additional frequencies 20khz and 40khz therefore possibly finding targets the 600 might have not been picked up by the 600.
Especially small items like gold jewelry.
I would think for small gold targets the two additional frequencies would be very fruitful but for targets like coins it really wouldn’t matter that much.

The 800 and 600 are identical in performance for SMF frequencies and single frequencies such as the 10khz and 15khz you mentioned.
When it comes to SMF frequencies on the 800 and 600, both machines transmit the same amount of frequencies and same frequency range for each multi-mode.
The 800 has a few more bells and whistles such as the 20khz and 40khz and more fine tuning.

I f you want to use 20khz and 40khz for "GOLD NUGGETT" detecting the 800
600 is a better machine LESS adjustment to get you off base and more time to detect

Own them both always run mult frequencies. They are almost the same

KindManTall said:

I f you want to use 20khz and 40khz for "GOLD NUGGETT" detecting the 800
600 is a better machine LESS adjustment to get you off base and more time to detect

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Not gold nugget detecting but gold jewelry

JimmyCT said:

The 800 and 600 are identical in performance for SMF frequencies and single frequencies such as the 10khz and 15khz you mentioned.
When it comes to SMF frequencies on the 800 and 600, both machines transmit the same amount of frequencies and same frequency range for each multi-mode.
The 800 has a few more bells and whistles such as the 20khz and 40khz and more fine tuning.

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I was under the assumption that multi used two or more of the 4 listed. For example the 800 would use a combination of the 5.10,15, 20 and 40 khz. And the 600 only using a combination of the 3 being 5,10 and 15khz. Thats the way everyone assumes the legend operates in smf anyways. M1 being a combination of maybe 4,10, and 15khz and M2 being a combination of the higher 15,20 and 40 khz. But it’s anyones guess as that information is proprietary.
But if the 800 and 600 are identical in performance using smf then you only get the 800 if you are going to use only the 20khz or 40 khz individually?

The Equinox 600 metal detector has 3 available single frequency settings – 5, 10 and 15 kHz – along with a simultaneous multi-frequency setting. When selecting the simultaneous multi-frequency operation on the Equinox 600 you will obtain the same great performance as that of Equinox 800 in the same mode.

The 800 has 2 more single frequency settings 20 and 40 .. Fine tuning ... For what a 1/4 of a inch more depth

DigDog said:

Not gold nugget detecting but gold jewelry

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frequency settings 5, 10 and 15 kHz will find the gold jewelry it is a larger mass
frequency settings 20 and 40 kHz will help with fine gold pickers

KindManTall said:

The Equinox 600 metal detector has 3 available single frequency settings – 5, 10 and 15 kHz – along with a simultaneous multi-frequency setting. When selecting the simultaneous multi-frequency operation on the Equinox 600 you will obtain the same great performance as that of Equinox 800 in the same mode.

The 800 has 2 more single frequency settings 20 and 40 .. Fine tuning ... For what a 1/4 of a inch more depth


frequency settings 5, 10 and 15 kHz will find the gold jewelry it is a larger mass
frequency settings 20 and 40 kHz will help with fine gold pickers

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Seems then if you are not nugget hunting using the 20 and 40khz then the 600 is the way to go. Similar to Xterra 705 compared to the 505.
Especially If they both operate identical in smf,
Were talking raw performance here, aside the fine tuning of tones and other preferential adjustments.

So couple questions is the backlight not adjustable on the 600.
Would it not help to have the 20 and 40 khz frequencies for small jewelry
I would think that although the high frequencies are used for prospecting gold nuggets would things like small gold jewelry be more detectable by those high frequencies on the 800.
How its been known to work A gold chain for instance is not seen and picked up as the whole chain( a big target) rather by one individual small link which is usually very small.
Interesting to know how many small gold items were found with the 600 vs 800.
Especially nowadays most gold jewelry is small and light. Not very many people wear and loose big thick gold chains and bracelets.
Rings same way. Very few get big gold rings anymore
All good targets are getting more scarce.
Years ago common for detectors to find gold chains, bracelets and rings and old coins here in the US
Old coins have been for most part picked up already in common areas, once they are gone they are gone none to replace them.
And jewelry pretty much the same nobody can afford big gold or even silver jewelry for that matter and get different alloys like stainless steel, various other metals, plated and even rubber or synthetic materials.