Best radar detector for under $500

SteveSpy · 07-07-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sspyrops

Guys

I want a built-in radar detector and the two options I see are the Escort 8500 and 9500 but there us a huge disparity on price between these two because I am being told that the 9500 has a laser jammer built in.

1) Is that true?
2) Is it worth the significantly higher price than the 8500 for that feature?

Go with the 9500ix. Keep an eye on Amazon, they have had it listed on and off for $379.

Why not the 9500ic? It has a laser jammer.

DieGrüneHölle · 07-07-2014, 10:41 PM

V1

SteveSpy · 07-07-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blipit_

V1

Are you trying to tell me that the V1 has a laser jammer?

DieGrüneHölle · 07-07-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sspyrops

Are you trying to tell me that the V1 has a laser jammer?

You can combine Laser Interceptor with the V1.

SteveSpy · 07-07-2014, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blipit_

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Originally Posted by sspyrops

Are you trying to tell me that the V1 has a laser jammer?

You can combine Laser Interceptor with the V1.

F that I want an all-in-one built in solution I'm going for the Escort 9500ci

DieGrüneHölle · 07-07-2014, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sspyrops

F that I want an all-in-one built in solution I'm going for the Escort 9500ci

All-in-one (Bel STiR Plus and Laser Interceptor)

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showpos...4&postcount=11

XMetal · 07-07-2014, 11:16 PM

I wonder what happens when you guys have these laser jammer/intercepter turned on with an Infiniti that has laser adapter cruise control following you??? I'm willing to bet that his/her front end will kiss your rear end

gtron · 07-08-2014, 03:57 PM

funny i've been using the same escort passport 8500 x50 red display for several years without issue. i've found no reason to upgrade at all. i'm not into jammers because they make me feel like you're asking for trouble.

GrussGott · 07-09-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC

Anyone have any experience with Escort's new Laser Shifter Pro? It is made by Laser Interceptor, who are well known for their quality.

Radar Roy's latest shoot out:

gtron · 07-09-2014, 03:34 PM

i feel like a cop would pull you over out of spite if they kept getting errors like that. i think you would have a bad time after that.

Froze · 07-14-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blipit_

All-in-one (Bel STiR Plus and Laser Interceptor)

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showpos...4&postcount=11

+1. This, or a V1 with Laser Interceptor, is the better route than the 9500ci. The 9500ci has the Escort laser heads which were not good at all based on the research I did a year ago when I was trying to make this decision. The Bel STiR is (arguably) the best radar unit and the Laser Interceptor is (arguably) the best laser jammer. Although the video above might argue Escort has better laser heads now (didn't watch the entire video).

On another note: With respect to the cop getting pissed and pulling you over when you make his laser gun error out...the system has an "off" button you press when you have slowed your speed so the cop can get a real reading so you are less likely to be pulled over because you errored out his laser gun.

Powaup · 09-24-2015, 01:55 PM

Forgot about this thread, in case anyone wants to know: I got the V1 and have yet to get a ticket *knock on wood* it's best to use along with waze from my experience

koreez88 · 09-24-2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Powaup

Forgot about this thread, in case anyone wants to know: I got the V1 and have yet to get a ticket *knock on wood* it's best to use along with waze from my experience

That's the exact combo I use.
V1 is good, yes, chatty, but I've had it for so long that I mostly don't hear anything but Ka bands.

And the fact that it's bland and boring looking helps, I have it hardwired and don't need to hide it since it looks like some sort of dash cam sensor. Less thief attention.

Powaup · 09-24-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

That's the exact combo I use.
V1 is good, yes, chatty, but I've had it for so long that I mostly don't hear anything but Ka bands.

And the fact that it's bland and boring looking helps, I have it hardwired and don't need to hide it since it looks like some sort of dash cam sensor. Less thief attention.

I also turned to traffic mode where it's better a ignoring X and K band but still picks up the strong signals

LS46 · 09-24-2015, 05:06 PM

I currently use the 9500ci its a pretty a amazing unit, I have yet to get a ticket using it. To save on cost I installed it myself in a few hours. (I got an amazing deal on it through work to sweeten the deal but after using it, it is completely worth the price!) The passport max 2 is another unit I enjoy using in my other vehicle, and for the price you cant beat it, plus the V1 looks tacky in my opinion.

toughluck · 09-26-2015, 07:49 AM

Have you tried Waze? Makes detectors obsolete in urban areas...

nick3753 · 09-27-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Powaup

Forgot about this thread, in case anyone wants to know: I got the V1 and have yet to get a ticket *knock on wood* it's best to use along with waze from my experience

Did you get a laser jammer too?

Powaup · 09-28-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by toughluck

Have you tried Waze? Makes detectors obsolete in urban areas...

I use waze and radar detector at the same time, dont use radar detectors in town much since I'm going about the speed limit then

Powaup · 09-28-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nick3753

Did you get a laser jammer too?

nah I'm sure they're good but I'd rather ditch that 2k on some mods or track time lol

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