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    Default Need recommendation, Beltronics gt-7 vs escort iX

    I'm looking for a new radar detector and have started to narrow down my search. I thought that the gt-7 was going to be what I went with, but then I saw the new escort iX and I can't make up my mind. I'm looking for the best bang for my buck for my daily 40 mile commute.

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    Default Re: Need recommendation, Beltronics gt-7 vs escort iX

    Nobody has an opinion on this?

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    Default Re: Need recommendation, Beltronics gt-7 vs escort iX

    Quote Originally Posted by BigRenegade View Post
    Nobody has an opinion on this?

    My recommendation would be to try the iX. I've been very pleased with it and if you are commuting, you probably are coming across some K-band falses either from stationery positions of from mobile sources. The AutoLoK feature is a nice touch when driving in areas where there are a lot of K-band door openers. Makes for a much quieter ride.

    In today's hostile RF environments, I haven't considered maximum range (or off-axis detection) to be the most important attributes a detector must possess. Just about all of the top models have plenty sufficient range. I believe it's down to how well the detector works in handling detections when in near vehicles that are emitting K-band FMCW. It's just not about filtering them out so the detector doesn't alert, but if it goes deaf dumb and blind during times of interference. That's the bigger challenge, being able to detect genuine police radar during times of this interference. It's a really tough challenge that the industry is facing now.
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    Default Re: Need recommendation, Beltronics gt-7 vs escort iX

    You might want to consider a Valentine One Radar Detector with a V1 Connection Bluetooth Adapter and the V1C app for Android or iPhone. This combination gives you range and quiets down the K band false alerts.


    I've been driving with NetRadar installed in my one car. Its a custom installed RD. Has a front antenna and a rear antenna. I'm very pleased with K band filtering. It has GPS lockouts and the range is pretty good too. I tested vs a Ka band road sign and saw over 3 mile detection. It's from BestRadarDetectors. Just google that name and you can check for yourself.
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    Default Re: Need recommendation, Beltronics gt-7 vs escort iX

    Welcome! To recommend a non top performer RD is difficult for me. I deal with I/O (instant-on radar) so speed/performance and the alarm connecting to the brain is a must in my case which maybe a different goal than yours. The forums (net, org, escort) and web searches (radar detector comparison test) will help. Then, you have lidar, if in your area. Then, a RD is not a free pass to speed, you may still get caught......

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    Default Re: Need recommendation, Beltronics gt-7 vs escort iX

    Quote Originally Posted by BigRenegade View Post
    I'm looking for a new radar detector and have started to narrow down my search. I thought that the gt-7 was going to be what I went with, but then I saw the new escort iX and I can't make up my mind. I'm looking for the best bang for my buck for my daily 40 mile commute.
    @bigrenegade If you want best bang for your buck. You can pickup a brand new escort max(the original one), with a full warranty from amazon right now for 287$. Price has been floating around 275-300$. It's now discontinued which is why it is so cheap. Just make sure it ships directly from amazon, and not a 3rd party seller, as only amazon is an authorized dealer.

    However, that 287 cost, should have exactly the same, or very similar filtering to the escort IX. It should have similar, or better range than the IX. It doesn't need to be segmented, nor require RDR turned off to increase detection distances.

    If I remember correctly the gt-7 is the same thing as the max as well.

    As it stands right now, if you are even considering the IX. The max is a far better choice. It's almost a 50% discount, on a unit that will perform exactly the same, or better in every aspect. And comparing the max at it's current price, it's probably one of the best possible deals you can get at this time.

    And if you do decide to buy the max instead of the IX. Make sure your max gets updated to the latest firmware. The latest update gives the max it's updated BSM filter, and it's a required update to make the max usable(to me at least)

    And also consider this. The max360, is the exact same thing as the original max. Just with a rear antenna for arrows, and possibly some minor differences. As far as detection, they use the exact same horn. And all testing leads me to believe performance is the exact same........The max360 MSRP's for 650$........The max, 287$ currently, it's an insanely good deal if you can live without a rear antenna and arrows........And trust me, for that discount, you can
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    Default Re: Need recommendation, Beltronics gt-7 vs escort iX

    Quote Originally Posted by Kayrac View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by BigRenegade View Post
    I'm looking for a new radar detector and have started to narrow down my search. I thought that the gt-7 was going to be what I went with, but then I saw the new escort iX and I can't make up my mind. I'm looking for the best bang for my buck for my daily 40 mile commute.
    @bigrenegade If you want best bang for your buck. You can pickup a brand new escort max(the original one), with a full warranty from amazon right now for 287$. Price has been floating around 275-300$. It's now discontinued which is why it is so cheap. Just make sure it ships directly from amazon, and not a 3rd party seller, as only amazon is an authorized dealer.

    However, that 287 cost, should have exactly the same, or very similar filtering to the escort IX. It should have similar, or better range than the IX. It doesn't need to be segmented, nor require RDR turned off to increase detection distances.

    If I remember correctly the gt-7 is the same thing as the max as well.

    As it stands right now, if you are even considering the IX. The max is a far better choice. It's almost a 50% discount, on a unit that will perform exactly the same, or better in every aspect. And comparing the max at it's current price, it's probably one of the best possible deals you can get at this time.

    And if you do decide to buy the max instead of the IX. Make sure your max gets updated to the latest firmware. The latest update gives the max it's updated BSM filter, and it's a required update to make the max usable(to me at least)

    And also consider this. The max360, is the exact same thing as the original max. Just with a rear antenna for arrows, and possibly some minor differences. As far as detection, they use the exact same horn. And all testing leads me to believe performance is the exact same........The max360 MSRP's for 650$........The max, 287$ currently, it's an insanely good deal if you can live without a rear antenna and arrows........And trust me, for that discount, you can
    Good deal absolutely! Keep in mind, though, it's at its EOL. That's why they are being blown out. Any time an Escort or Beltronics unit goes south on pricing like that, that's their tell.

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