Minelab Vanquish Coils - V8 Vs V12: Which Is Best?

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Today we compare the two coils that come in the Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro Pack. Which one is best? When would you choose to use one over the other? You may be surprised at what we find.
Check out the Minelab Vanquish Users UK group on Facebook: / minelab.vanquish.uk
Metal Detecting Equipment I use:
Minelab Vanquish 540
Nokta Makro Simplex+
Minelab ProPointer 35
CKG Sand Scoop
Root Slayer Nomad shovel
Garrett hand digger
Video Equipment I use:
GoPro Hero 8 Black
Panasonic Lumix G85
Olympus 12-100mm F4 Pro
Zoom H5 Recorder
AKG C1000S Mic
Cyberlink Power Director 365
Detectorists I watch and learn from on KZfaq:
TheHunterGT
Metal Detecting NYC
Gigmaster
Iffy Signals
EnglandsHistory
There are quite a few other good channels that I watch, but I have found the above guys to be excellent for information on various machines and the techniques you need to be a successful Detectorist. I highly recommend that anyone interested in detecting should subscribe to all of these guys.

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@anthonyperkins6364 3 жыл бұрын

The 540 needs to be offered with a V10 coil ..... it’s the best all around coil for me !!!!

@nacuda9 4 ай бұрын

That bares the question, can you buy a V10 coil for it?

@HighTones 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the Equinox 600 for 2 years and I mostly use the 6 inch coil which is incredible. The 8 inch coil is just as awesome on the vanquish. The 540 is a repackaged 600 but without some bells and whistles. It’s just as accurate and just as deep. You will not be disappointed with the 540 and either coil. 👍

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

True that. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

@TarotBob 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Big Dog - A very interesting video comparison of the Vanquish V8 and V12 coils, showing and explaining their different characteristics and performance for various hunting situations. Also as an admin of the Minelab Vanquish Users UK group, I would like to thank you for the shout out and description link which is very appreciated. Good luck on your next hunt and stay safe.

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Bob Dixon thanks Bob, for watching. My pleasure to try and help out the group. Cheers.

@bobkurmis5347 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Great information 👍🏻👍🏻

@jeremeygloyd2894 4 ай бұрын

Thanks I subscribed and sent my request to the group!

@Emmanuel_youtube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. Definetly well explained. I am decide to use for first time the V8 at Beach with lot of rubbish. Regards from Spain

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching. Good luck with your beach hunting. Cheers.

@davislong9476 3 жыл бұрын

A great video thanks for putting It together going to buy a 440 soon..

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

davis long That’s great. You’re going to love that detector. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

@delorget 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Big Dog. Just what I needed to decide which coil to bring to Aruba and do some beach swinging.

@BigDogChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Happy hunting. Cheers.

@doubledlucy 2 жыл бұрын

I’m kinda late to this video but it is perfect! Just what I needed to know and it made me laugh out loud too!😂😂😂🙌 great!

@ashleywynn4923 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information, been thinking about getting into metal detection for a few years now just haven’t bought one yet.

@BigDogChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. The first time you dig up something interesting, you’ll be hooked. Cheers.

@kilineja 3 жыл бұрын

Thx, excelent video, greetings from chile

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. Greetings from the US. 😀 Cheers.

@chewcharlie32 3 жыл бұрын

Cracking video 🙌🤩 very helpful and useful information...... Thanks 😊...... just got my 540 ..... 👍🤩😊 not that big of a difference........ for me I do the beach so reckon the V8 is perfect as very trashy and lots rocks about ! Happy days 😊

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you liked it. The 540 is a great beach machine. Happy hunting. Cheers.

@jayson8118 3 жыл бұрын

The Vanquish does have to be swung at a slower rate in certain modes as it has set recovery rates . You could see that when you slowed down .

@NARDO422 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how that 'nickel between iron' test would play out if you changed the Iron Bias setting to low, and maybe even turned the iron volume down a bit.

@stanlee1963able 15 күн бұрын

I have a new 540. It would be great to do the nickel/iron test as you said with the iron bias and swap to try in all three modes. I understand relic searches deepest but has a slower recovery rate and the coin and jewelry modes have faster recovery that may influence the identifying sound on the penny/iron or nickel iron. It would be nice to test the dirt box in all modes too.

@jeffreyrobinson5769 3 жыл бұрын

Havent used sml coil yet but thinking about it might try in my back yard but i am certainly loving my vanquish as opposed to my garett 400i on the beach mainly

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

The Vanquish is a great machine. Thanks for watching. Happy hunting. Cheers.

@jessevalverde4569 2 жыл бұрын

Show deep can the Vanquish 540 detect gold ?

@bassingwithawesomejohnson3202 3 жыл бұрын

EMF = electro magnetic Field EMI = electro magnetic Interface. I Really enjoyed this video. 👌

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Cheers.

@abztrakt7071 Жыл бұрын

Interesting, I'm getting a vanquish 540 coz it's unique high tech and good price. I'm mostly on the beach and parks so I'm gonna use the V8 bt a heavier coil wouldn't bother me so much, it wouldn't ruin my day lol

@mikem5037 3 жыл бұрын

During the depth comparison, the coil never seemed to be centered over the target tube. Wonder if this would have made a difference.

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, the sweet spot on these coils is not actually in the center. It is located under the logo sticker, just forward of the center of the coil. Did my best to make sure I passed the sweet spot over the target. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers.

@whitemanriding 11 ай бұрын

Best of both worlds and have the ten inch as well .

@WilliamR-nt5ek 3 жыл бұрын

Good Video... I know the different modes have different recovery speed. As per MineLab. I'll show ya the email they sent me.William, Thank you for your email. The frequency range for the Vanquish is the same as Equinox 5khz - 40khz. Vanquish will only run in multi, and as we do with the Equinox, we do not share what frequencies are being run when in multi. Equinox frequencies vary in multi, based on the mode. For Vanquish, the set of frequencies is the same in all modes, however the recovery speed changes. Coin mode recovery would equal 5 on Equinox, Jewelry would equal a 4, and relic and all metal equals a 2. Please let me know if I can supply further information. Deb

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

William R Wow. Now that is very interesting. Information not many people have I think. Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers.

@lorrileep9656 2 жыл бұрын

where do I get the manual for my vanquish 540?

@BigDogChannel 2 жыл бұрын

You can download it from the Minelab web site. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

@anthonybailey9570 Жыл бұрын

I have conducted my own test and the v12 is better all around. I think your watch was causing interference for the most part. And your test was not like an actual hunt. But I did learn some things. And thanks for the work you put into the video.

@BigDogChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Cheers.

@Engelberthmr Жыл бұрын

Hello, the vanquish works the coil of the equinox?

@BigDogChannel Жыл бұрын

No, they each have their own coils. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

@martinwetherill7743 3 жыл бұрын

Hey great videos as always. I have a vanquish 540. I use the V12 coil and I am thinking of buying a V10 coil. How would the V10 compare to the V8 please

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

martin wetherill I haven’t got my hands on the V10 yet unfortunately. I think it might be the Goldilocks coil for the Vanquish though. The perfect compromise between coverage, depth, and discrimination. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

@anthonyperkins6364 3 жыл бұрын

Big Dog , the V10 is the best size in my opinion. Perfect balance, deep , very precise pinpointing!!! I am selling my V8 and V12 ...... no need to have them !!

@NoahJJCoolClips Жыл бұрын

@@anthonyperkins6364 the 440 comes with the V10 coil. Just bought it so I hope I haven't made a mistake not buying the 540!

@anthonyperkins6364 Жыл бұрын

@@NoahJJCoolClips The 540 has wireless headphones, for me , that would be a must !!

@Smore45 Жыл бұрын

@@anthonyperkins6364 Just add a bluetooth xmtr to the 440..works great for ~$15

@chewcharlie32 3 жыл бұрын

Subbed 👍 ....... Happy Hunting 🙌😊🤩

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ukspankedyank 3 жыл бұрын

Starts at 1:58.

@marcelomigueldasilva7444 3 жыл бұрын

A de 10" seria ideal. Tamanho intermediário.

@ygfhwj253 Жыл бұрын

Peace be upon you. I want to buy the original Vanquish 540 Minilab. Is it made in the USA, Malaysia, Taiwan or Australia 💯💯 Thank you, a follower from Morocco. Thank you.

@Bootyhunter1971 3 жыл бұрын

Whats better, a hammer or a screwdriver?? The answer of course depends on the job at hand. Each has its own advantages. Large coils are great for coverage such as large pasture fields or ocean beaches, small coils are great for heavy trash and iron areas such as old house yards, also great in crop fields such as soybean or corn where there is stubble. Again, they are tools in a tool box, and each are good for different jobs. Dont use a hammer when you need a screwdriver, then blame your troubles on the hammer.

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

All true. Thanks for watching. Cheers and Merry Christmas.

@jayson8118 3 жыл бұрын

Well said ; couldn't agree more !

@ohdannyboyjustadiggin 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video . i bought the 540 pro pack and I love the 8" coil defiantly not trying to impress the ladies.. but let that V8 impress me. I use the V12 on the beach and The V8 in parks . I also have the Simplex and the 340 So i got all three Coils For the Vanquish Series ..thinking about getting the 440 just to have all 3 of them..lol

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan. I use my coils the same way - 12” on the beach, 8” everywhere else. I have the 5x8 for my Simplex as well and really like that one too. Cheers.

@bassingwithawesomejohnson3202 3 жыл бұрын

I bet you got a great deal on those 😎👍😉

@ohdannyboyjustadiggin 3 жыл бұрын

@@BigDogChannel The 5x8 is that the sp24 i hear great things on this coil ..?

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

@@ohdannyboyjustadiggin Yes, the sp24. I like it a lot. Hope all is well Dan. Cheers.

@claudiovip98v50 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigDogChannel with the v8 u dont find so mamy trash ?

@sirkyoj1 3 жыл бұрын

Can you review the V10?

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t been able to get my hands on the V10 unfortunately. My feeling is that the V10 may be the sweet spot coil for the Vanquish. The Goldilocks coil - just the right weight/size/depth/separation combo. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

@sirkyoj1 3 жыл бұрын

Big Dog I will rob my 440 tonight and see if I like it better.

@mammydammy Жыл бұрын

Your wristwatch is too close to the coil while testing in the box of dirt.

@ghfish 3 жыл бұрын

Not so sure that big watch helped.

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Well, I have found that it doesn’t hurt. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

@shawndoyle6460 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad it wasn't a v10 with a v6 shooter

@Brando_Magnifico 3 ай бұрын

So in conclusion, mineralization of your soil plus the power lines equals a very inaccurate test

@monsterfishkeeper96 3 жыл бұрын

Make this video again and take your watch off

@jalharley3821 3 жыл бұрын

The v12 is ugly and ridiculously heavy - alright if you like waving around a block of cement and your last name is Schwarzenegger. l hate it. l bought a 540 standard pack [no v8]. l got duped by the questions asked on amazon - some guy said you get a free v8 with it. Obviously, he meant the pro pack as l later discovered AFTER ORDERING. l had to pay an extra £100 pounds for a v8 because minelab won't give us a choice of coils. lt's laughable when they say the v8 is free with the pro pack - it's not free, your paying an extra £100 [there are wireless headphones, though]. So, great video for pointing out the differences in favour of the v8 [imo]. The depth of the v12 [1-2 inches on some things] doesn't make it a viable option.

@BigDogChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed on all counts. Thanks for watching. Cheers.