Valentine vs. Solo S2

[whitea4audi]

Hey, I'm new to this forum, and it looks like a great forum.

Up until yesturday I had an Escort Solo S2 for the past 2 years. Unfortunatly it was stolen from my car.

I really like my S2 and would get another one in a heartbeat, but I was also considering getting a Valentine One. I really liked the cordless feature of the S2, but I realize that this decreases performance. I was hoping that you guys could help me out ASAP because I feel I'm driving around naked without a detector right now. Thanks

[sethy]

I would recommend the solo. if you are looking for preformance, I would go with the v1 or the x50. if you def want the cordless option, then the solo is the best cordless detector out there.

Let us know what you decide, have you researched any of the detectors yet? Where do you live at? What is their main band that they use? (K, KA ect) Do you drive mostly on the highway or are you an all around driver?

Answer some of these questions and we can help you better.

Welcome to the board.

[whitea4audi]

I live in Massachusetts, however I do not know what the main type of detection uses in Mass is. I would consider myself an all around driver. I did alot of research before purchasing my Solo 2 years ago, however I have not done any research since. I do not need to cordless feature but feel I might miss it if I purchased a corded detector. I never had a problem with detection with my Solo (once got nailed by laser, luckily he pulled the guy next to me over). Just wanted to know what you guys thought.

[sethy]

If laser is used in your area, I would suggest VEIL, lasershield, and an x50 over the v1. I say this because for 400 bucks, you can have a great detector and laser protection.

[brick]

If laser is used in your area, I would suggest VEIL, lasershield, and an x50 over the v1. I say this because for 400 bucks, you can have a great detector and laser protection.

Except that laser detection on the V1 is more sensitive than the X50, which is especially important if you intend to make the most of passive countermeasures like Veil. Doubly so if you intend to mount the detector high on the windshield.

[sethy]

Having the v1, I have gotten 2 prewarnings. One was about 2 seconds, and the other the officer was shooting the opposite traffic. My own personal experiance, I would take the veil and lasersheild that continously works, over a possible prewarning.

I recommended the x50, veil, and lasershield for the PRICE of a v1.

[brick]

Fair enough. I guess it depends on what one feels like spending. I would never suggest that the X50 is a poor choice.

[SmaartAasSaabr]

Solo S2 is the best cordless RD in the world

having said that I prefer something with a cord just so I don't have the battery worrying issues.

[happya$$]

The X50 is a SOLID choice. I own one along with the V1 and I like them both

[Longsnowsm]

I think I would prefer the better performance of the corded detector. While I own a couple of V1's, I wouldn't rule out the RX65 or the sweet new STi. I think a new STi will be on my shopping list as well.

Longsnowsm