The VX9 represents the professional's choice in metal detection technology, combining advanced multi-frequency capabilities with sophisticated target identification systems. Built for versatility and precision, this detector excels in all environments from highly mineralized soil to saltwater beaches, making it the ultimate tool for serious treasure hunting, competition, and professional use.
Advanced Detection Technology
Multi-Frequency Capabilities
- Single Frequency Options: 5, 9, 13, 18, and 25 kHz
- Allows precise tuning for specific target types and ground conditions
- Higher frequencies excel at finding small, low-conductivity targets
- Lower frequencies provide superior depth on larger targets
- Multi-Frequency Modes
- Standard Multi-Frequency for general hunting
- Multi-Salt mode specifically optimized for saltwater environments
- Simultaneous frequency operation for comprehensive target analysis
Superior Target Identification
- Three-tiered MD-MF Target ID display system
- Dual ferrous scales for enhanced iron trash identification
- Non-ferrous scale for precise target classification
- Simultaneous display of complex target properties
- Provides detailed target information for informed dig decisions
Specialized Search Modes
- Thin Coins Mode
- Optimized for detecting hammered silver and thin gold coins
- Enhanced sensitivity to low-conductivity targets
- Fast Mode
- Ideal for competition hunting
- Superior performance in trash-heavy areas
- Increased recovery speed
- Reduced iron audio for clearer target signals
- Beach Mode
- Specifically engineered for saltwater environments
- Maintains stability in wet sand and surf
- Full submersibility to 16 feet (5 meters)
- Standard Mode
- Perfect for general treasure hunting
- Balanced performance for relics, jewelry, and international coins
- Optimal for most hunting conditions
- US Coins Mode
- Tailored settings for American coinage
- Optimized discrimination patterns
- Zero Discrimination Mode
- All-metal detection
- Maximum depth and sensitivity
- Custom Mode
- User-programmable settings
- Save preferred configurations
Professional Features
Recovery Speed Control
- Three adjustable levels
- Enhanced target separation in trashy areas
- Faster recovery between targets
- Ideal for competition hunting
Iron Audio System
- Eight volume adjustment levels
- Independent control of ferrous target volume
- Maintains full volume on non-ferrous targets
- Customizable audio feedback for experienced hunters
Ground Balance Technology
- High-resolution automatic ground tracking
- Adapts to challenging soil conditions
- Excellent mineralization handling
- Salt beach compensation
Additional Features
- Built-in Z-Lynk wireless technology
- Compatible with MS-3 Z-Lynk headphones (sold separately)
- Cordless operation capability
- Adjustable Settings
- 8 sensitivity levels
- High-resolution iron discrimination
- Customizable target volume
- Adjustable backlight
- Wireless operation controls
- Weather Resistance
- Fully submersible to 16 feet (5 meters)
- Waterproof housing and connections
- All-weather operation capability
Software and Updates
- Fully upgradeable platform
- USB-C firmware update capability
- Regular software improvements
- Future-proof design
Professional Advantages Over VX7
- Enhanced power output
- Full three-tiered MD-MF Target ID display
- Additional recovery speed controls
- Expanded frequency options
- Multi-Salt technology
- Enhanced search modes
- Superior target separation
- Advanced iron discrimination
The Garrett VX9 represents the pinnacle of metal detection technology, offering professional-grade features in a user-friendly package. Its combination of advanced multi-frequency technology, sophisticated target identification, and versatile search modes makes it the ideal choice for serious detectorists who demand the very best in their equipment.
Note: For optimal performance, we recommend familiarizing yourself with each search mode and practicing in various conditions to maximize your finds.