XP Deus 2 Goldfield program – settings & tips
The GOLDFIELDprogram
Deep all-metal searching for highly mineralised ground and the tiniest gold – extensively revised since firmware 3.1, even more sensitive to low-conductivity targets with V4.0 and extended with new audio types in V4.1 (May 2026).
What Goldfield is – and what it isn't
The GOLDFIELD program (factory program 8) is the most specialised of the XP DEUS II factory programs. XP developed it for a very specific challenge: highly mineralised ground in which small, low-conductivity targets such as gold nuggets or fine gold jewellery are normally swallowed up by ground noise or iron values.
Unlike conventional discrimination programs, Goldfield uses a true all-metal mode: the detector does not reject all ground values below a threshold across the board, but only exactly the ground value currently present. This is exactly why a precise ground balance using the GRAB method is so essential – and exactly this was improved again with firmware 3.1.
In short: Goldfield is not an all-round program. It is a specialist tool – used correctly, it finds things that no other program on the DEUS II hears. Used incorrectly, it delivers ground noise.
Technical basics
Frequency platform
FMF multi-frequency with frequency addition. Maximum frequency depending on the program up to 40 kHz (standard coil) or 89 kHz (HF2 coil).
Audio mode
Fixed to PITCH audio. Since V3.1 also PITCH 2, and V4.1 adds LOW SQUARE as a refined square tone with a deeper tone profile.
Discrimination
Instead of a classic disc threshold, the program works with IAR (Iron Amplitude Rejection), which only acts on strong iron signals near the surface.
Ground balance
Absolutely essential, mainly via GRAB (pump the coil vertically towards the ground several times). Tracking is possible, as are manual values.
Reactivity
Low to medium (1–3). On very mineralised ground, XP recommends an increase – otherwise work lower for maximum depth.
Sensitivity
Since firmware 3.1, the program responds to pieces of gold from approx. 0.01 g – a range that was previously out of reach.
Goldfield development: V3.1 → V4.0 → V4.1
The Goldfield program has changed noticeably with every major firmware update. Anyone using an older version is effectively working with a different program from someone on the current V4.1. Here is an overview of how it has developed over time:
The big overhaul
- Increased sensitivity to tiny gold down to approx. 0.01 g
- More dynamic audio feedback, clearer separation of ground / target
- Improved ground management with a more precise GRAB method
- New PITCH 2 audio tone – available in all programs
Stereo audio and Goldfield fine-tuning
- Goldfield: further improvement in sensitivity to small, low-conductivity targets
- True stereo audio (initially only for WSA ST / WSA XL ST / WS6 ST)
- Two independent detection channels with one coil movement
- Equaliser also for bone conduction headphones
Full ecosystem, new audio types, more control
- New audio type LOW SQUARE – a refined square audio with a deeper tone profile, ideal for long search sessions in Goldfield
- Improved static mode (CH2) with a subtle additional pitch – particularly relevant for maximum depth
- Full compatibility for WS6, WSA II, WSA II XL, WS6 ST and WSA (XL) ST
- Independent volume control for the MI-6 pinpointer
- More stable wireless connection between coil, MI-6 and remote control
- New MI-6 audio options: PITCH FX and PITCH LOW
Important about the V4.1 update: The remote control and headphones must run on the same firmware version. If the components are updated unevenly, they will not work together. Before searching, please check that the WS6/WSA and remote control are both on V4.1.
Goldfield V2.x (old)
- Sensitivity designed for larger nuggets
- Audio response less differentiated between ground and target
- GRAB ground balance less precise
- Only the classic PITCH tone available
- Tiny gold below approx. 0.2 g difficult to detect
Goldfield V4.1 (current)
- Sensitive down to approx. 0.01 g (V3.1) + further optimised in V4.0
- More precise GRAB, more stable tracking
- Three audio options: PITCH, PITCH 2, LOW SQUARE
- Improved static mode for deep targets
- More stable wireless connection, full headphone ecosystem
If you want the old V2.0 behaviour back: XP recommends switching to PITCH (instead of PITCH 2), lowering AUDIO RESPONSE to 3 and deactivating the AUDIO FILTER. Goldfield then feels like it did under V2.0 again – this still applies under V4.1.
Recommended settings
The following table summarises the official XP recommendations and values proven in practice. They apply to firmware V3.1 and can be used unchanged under V4.0 / V4.1.
| Parameter | Clean ground | Heavily mineralised |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 90–95 | just below the instability threshold |
| Reactivity | 1 – 1.5 | 2 – 3 XP V3.1 |
| Ground balance | one clean GRAB | readjust GRAB regularly |
| Audio tone | PITCH 2 or LOW SQUARE V4.1 | PITCH (classic) |
| Audio Response | 5 – 7 | 3 – 5 |
| IAR (iron rejection) | 0 – 1 | 2 – 3 |
| Max. frequency | 40 kHz / 89 kHz HF2 | 40 kHz / 89 kHz HF2 |
Important: Always adopt settings from forums or videos together with the firmware version. Values developed for V2.0 behave noticeably differently in V3.1 – especially in Goldfield.
Using Goldfield correctly – step by step
- Open program 8Select factory program 8 (GOLDFIELD) from the main menu. Save it as a user program if required.
- Observe ground mineralisationMove the coil 5–10 cm above the ground several times and watch the mineralisation bar on the display. Only then start the ground balance.
- Carry out a GRAB ground balanceHold down the GRAB button and pump the coil vertically towards the ground several times (approx. 5–15 cm distance). The value appears on the display.
- Adjust sensitivityIncrease sensitivity until the detector becomes unstable, then reduce it by 3–5 points. Just below the instability threshold is optimal.
- Choose reactivityLow on clean ground (1 – 1.5) for maximum depth. 2 – 3 on heavily mineralised ground for stability.
- Search techniqueMove the coil slowly, evenly and low. Listen for the characteristic "zip-zip" of small targets – not for loud hits.
- Readjust the ground balanceAs soon as the character of the ground changes (different slope, rock, moisture): repeat GRAB.
Suitable targets
Suitability for German search areas
Even if the name makes you think of Australia or California, Goldfield definitely has its place in Germany. But not everywhere. Here is an honest assessment.
Useful
- Heavily mineralised ground (Harz, Ore Mountains, Black Forest, Eifel)
- Old mining areas with slag and hot rocks
- Volcanic regions
- Searching for fine gold jewellery at swimming lakes
- Highly mineralised battlefields with small relics
- Gold panning / detecting in streams
Less suitable
- Normal fields with low mineralisation
- Heavily iron-infested settlement sites
- Coin hunting on meadows and pastures
- Detecting large, highly conductive targets
- Beach and saltwater environments (there are prg. 10–12 for that)
Practical tip: Anyone in Germany who mainly searches fields and meadows is much better off with program 1 (General), 2 (Sensitive) or 5 (Park). Use Goldfield specifically where the mineralisation bar is consistently high.
Common claims fact-checked
Many statements about the Goldfield program circulate online – some date back to DEUS I days. Here is an objective assessment:
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the HF2 coil for Goldfield?
Not necessarily. Goldfield also works very well with the original 9" or 11" coil. However, the HF2 coil extends the frequency range considerably upwards (up to 89 kHz FMF or 120 kHz mono) and therefore brings noticeable advantages especially for the tiniest targets below 0.5 g.
Does tracking ground balance make sense in Goldfield?
On consistently mineralised ground yes; in changing conditions, tracking can also balance out good targets and so "learn them away". For Goldfield, XP recommends mainly manual GRAB balancing and regular readjustment using the pump method.
Why does my Goldfield sound different under V3.1 or V4.1 than it used to?
That is intentional. XP fundamentally revised the audio behaviour with V3.1, V4.0 refined the sensitivity further and V4.1 adds an extra audio type with LOW SQUARE. If you want the old sound back, switch to PITCH (instead of PITCH 2 or LOW SQUARE), reduce AUDIO RESPONSE to 3 and deactivate the AUDIO FILTER.
Does the V4.1 update bring advantages for gold hunting?
Indirectly, yes. V4.1 itself has no new Goldfield-specific algorithms, but it does have the new LOW SQUARE audio type (a refined square tone with a deeper profile) and an improved static mode for maximum depth. Combined with the Goldfield improvements from V3.1 and V4.0, this gives the best configuration so far for tiny gold and deep low-conductivity targets.
Does Goldfield also work on the beach?
Goldfield is not the right tool for wet, salty sand. There, programs 10 (Diving), 11 (Beach) and 12 (Beach Sens) are clearly superior. On dry sand without a high salt content, Goldfield can be used, but it is not the obvious choice.
Can I save Goldfield as a personal program?
Yes. Your personal adjustments can be saved to one of the free program slots. This leaves factory program 8 unchanged, and your individual Goldfield configuration can be called up at any time.
Is the update to V4.1 free for all DEUS II models?
Yes. XP has provided all firmware updates free of charge via the XP Update Tool since launch – this applies equally to V3.1, V4.0 and V4.1. The update covers the remote control, the headphones (WS6, WSA II, WSA II XL, WS6 ST, WSA ST, WSA XL ST) and the search coils. Important: the remote control and headphones must run on the same firmware version, otherwise they will not work together.
Matching detectors and coils
Would you like to use the Goldfield program in practice? The following configurations from our range are particularly popular:
Sources used (checked)
- XP Metal Detectors – DEUS II user manual, German edition (factory program prg. 8 GOLD FIELD)
- XP Metal Detectors – official firmware V3.1 changelog (xpmetaldetectors.com)
- XP Metal Detectors – official firmware V4.0 changelog (Goldfield: further improvement in sensitivity to low-conductivity tiny targets)
- XP Metal Detectors – official firmware V4.1 changelog of 06/05/2026 (LOW SQUARE, static mode, full headphone ecosystem)
- XP DEUS II V3.0 manual – IAR description and all-metal mode
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