Description

The Minelab EQX 11 is an 11-inch Double-D waterproof search coil compatible with Equinox 600, 700, 800, 900, X-Terra Pro, X-Terra Elite, and Vanquish 360, 460, 560 detectors, delivering superior target separation in iron-heavy environments. Equinox 800 and 900 owners hunting old homesteads and Civil War camps reach for this coil when they need to punch through bottle caps and rusty nails to isolate coins and relics underneath. The Double-D configuration handles mineralized soil better than concentric designs, and the fully submersible construction lets you wade into surf zones and shallow streams where most detectorists turn back.

What’s Included with the EQX 11 Coil

• Minelab 11″ EQX 11 Double-D Waterproof Coil for Equinox, X-Terra, and Vanquish detectors
• Fitted protective skid plate

Why Equinox and X-Terra Owners Reach for the EQX 11

• Tighter target separation in trashy parks and relic sites where iron nails and aluminum trash mask good targets
• Waterproof design supports beach hunting in wet sand and surf zones without signal instability
• Superior ground balance in mineralized soil compared to concentric coils, critical for relic hunting in red clay and volcanic ground
• Lightweight 510-gram construction reduces arm fatigue during four-hour sessions
• Universal compatibility across Minelab Vanquish 460, Vanquish 560, and the entire Equinox series

Tighter Target Separation in Iron-Heavy Relic Sites

Old Homesteads and Farmstead Foundations

The EQX 11’s narrow Double-D detection pattern slices between square nails and barbed wire fragments to isolate silver coins and buttons in collapsing cellar holes. We’ve pulled seated dimes from sites littered with horseshoes and plow blades where broader concentric coils returned nothing but iron grunts. The 11-inch diameter provides good depth performance in average soil while maintaining the discrimination resolution to reject adjacent trash.

Saltwater Beach Hunting in Wet Sand

Wet sand and saltwater create ground mineralization that destabilizes many coils. The EQX 11’s Double-D geometry stays locked on target signals even when waves wash over the search head. Beach hunters working the tide line appreciate the waterproof rating and the coil’s ability to ignore salt interference while still detecting gold rings and silver jewelry buried in the trough. The included skid plate protects the coil face when you’re dragging it across shell hash and coral fragments.

Park Coin Shooting Around Playground Equipment

Urban parks accumulate decades of aluminum pull tabs and foil wrappers. The EQX 11 delivers enough depth to reach silver coins from the 1950s and 1960s while giving you the target separation to work around fence posts and playground footings. Understanding the technologies behind modern detectors helps you optimize your Multi-IQ settings for maximum performance in these challenging environments. We run this coil in two-tone mode with iron bias at F2 to cut through the trash layer without sacrificing depth on high-conductors.

How It Compares to Other Minelab Coils

Specifications

• Size: 11 inches
• Configuration: Double-D (DD)
• Shape: Round
• Waterproof Rating: Fully submersible
• Compatible Models: Equinox 600, 700, 800, 900, X-Terra Pro, X-Terra Elite, Vanquish 360, 460, 560
• Weight: 510g with skid plate
• Includes: Fitted skid plate protection

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

We’re an authorized Minelab dealer with a team that runs Equinox and X-Terra Elite detectors in the field every week. Every EQX 11 coil ships with the manufacturer warranty, free shipping, and our 30-day return policy. Our detectorists have logged hundreds of hours with this coil in Virginia red clay, Gulf Coast beaches, and Midwest farm fields. We offer price-match guarantees and real-world setup advice when you call.