[size=large]The major difference is going to be the operating frequency of the 2 detectors, the Gold at 25 kHz and the Warrior at 18 kHz. There are some internal differences in the electronics but the ground balance pot and associated circuitry seem to be the same. (GB in all reality is a disc. circuit) With a higher operating freq., the Gold will be more sensitive to mineralization and have less stability while the 18 kHz of the Warrior should handle the soil better. I haven't hunted any red clay as hot as yours in this area with the DeepTechs but the red clay around here doesn't present a problem. I was able to dig 2 Williams Cleaner bullets and a 3 ringer today in ground that was a red clay mix. (plowed over the years), at approximately 8-10" on each with the Gold. The audio was a high, soft sound but I was sure they were deep non-ferrous targets. My experience under the same circumstances is that the Warrior will give an audio response that is louder and more defined. This is solely my experience, and please appreciate the fact that yours could be different.. Richard[/size]