What’s the best radar detector available for accuracy and value and why?

by on 2012/02/22

Question by f*ck yahoo, i'm doing google: What's the best radar detector available for accuracy and value and why?
Considering a radar detector, and they range from $ 30 on ebay to $ 400 in stores... obviously there are differences, I just don't know them. Any input is muchly appreciated, thanks!

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Answer by Santa C
http://www.speedradars.com

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Tagged as: accuracy, Available, Best, DETECTOR, Radar, Value, What's

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Monica February 22, 2012 at 5:26 PM

a Cobra Radar/Laser Detector b/c it has all these qualities
Type of detection
K band detection Yes
Ka band detection Yes
Ku band detection No
X Band detection Yes
VG-2 stealth detection Yes
Laser – 360° detection Yes
Safety warning bands detection Yes
General features
Digital voice alerts No
Text message display Yes
UPC 028377104787
Manufacturer’s part number XRS7330

RT(R) February 22, 2012 at 5:30 PM

non. they dont work accuratly all the time. and it only takes getting one ticket to ruin the ‘value’ you think you are getting. its better and safer to just NOT speed.

Mario February 22, 2012 at 5:45 PM

There is a New Cobra that was recently released it has a notification for Red Light Cameras. It looks like a remote controller. It is like 400 bucks I dont know the model # sorry. The other Cobra models are ok and they do the job the the range and the siltering of the new 400 dollor model is way better. If you go for a cheaper model, go with the one with the blue highlights in the plastic cover. it has speech warnings and it also is only like 100 bucks or so. If you have the money go for the 400 dollar Cobra. If not then go with a Beltronics. The are bought 100 less than the 400 Cobra and they pretty much do the same stuff besides the Red Light Camera indicator. Its a handy tool to have (if you dont want redlight tickets)

Metallman56 February 22, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Beltronics STI has my vote as best. here are some reviews on a ton of radar dectectors.

http://www.radartest.com/articlecat.asp?articleBody=&articleCategory=Product%20Reviews&Submit=Search

good luck

dasilkman13 February 22, 2012 at 6:50 PM

a “good” detector would be 300+:
BELtronics STi Driver ($ 449), RX-65 Pro ($ 329) & Vector 995 ($ 299)
Escort Passport 8500 X50 ($ 299/$ 339), Escort Passport 9500i ($ 449)
Valentine 1 ($ 399)

robm425 February 22, 2012 at 7:18 PM

To me the best bang for your bunch radar detector is the BEL 955, for $ 179 at RadarBusters.com. The BEL 955 is not the best but it is certainly up there with the top 3 radar detectors [Escort 8500 X50($ 300), BEL RX65 ($ 329.99), and Valentine 1($ 400)] I personally have a BEL Vector 995($ 270) and Valentine 1($ 400) and their is only a slight difference in detection range. I like both detectors equally due to their unique features.

The BEST radar detector is relative to the features you like/need…..There are 5 radar detectors with equal performance in most respects and will save you tickets contrary to what some will tell you. The Top 5 radar detectors are (in no specific order) the:
BEL RX65
BEL STi
Escort 8500 X50
Escort 9500i
Valentine 1

I personally use the Valentine 1 as well as the BEL vector 995 both have saved me huge fines when dealing with police radar. But for dealing with Laser you really needs a laser jammer (illegal in some states) I use a Blinder M20 and Anti-Laser laser jammers on my Volvo along with LaserShield plate cover.

For those that say a radar detector is just a ticket notifier obviously don’t have experience with a top level detector. Ask any of my friends that ride in my car. My detectors both sniff out cops easily and give me plenty of time to slow down when usually going 10-15mph over the limit.

For test results of pretty much all laser jammers and radar detectors….Check out these links:
http://guysoflidar.com/testing.html
To see videos of these stealth measures in action go here
http://www.radardetector.net/viewforum.php?f=20

Radar detectors are only illegal in Virginia and Washington DC.

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