9500xi or Redline

[avoidthenoid]

I don't want to keep spending money on 200$ 40 in a 25 tickets. I need a new Radar Detector. My old 936 Bel Express has a figidy power-connector interface and can occasionally reboot on a bumpy road. I mainly will be using it to see if the cops are working their speed trap along a main road in a city sub-burb. I'll also use it on highways in Cleveland OH area. So I was thinking of either the 9500xi or the Redline. If that's not needed I'm up for any other suggestions.

[fire65]

It depends on where and how you drive. Give us some more info.

[avoidthenoid]

Well there is Cedar Point which I drive an hour to on the free-way 5-6 times a year. Other than that I've been hit twice on the way home from work within a months period time. My drive to and from work is suburbia business city area. 25 zones mixed with 35. Not really a big need for 25.

[nox1s]

Well there is Cedar Point which I drive an hour to on the free-way 5-6 times a year. Other than that I've been hit twice on the way home from work within a months period time. My drive to and from work is suburbia business city area. 25 zones mixed with 35. Not really a big need for 25.

Check your ticket. Are you being hit by radar or laser?

[poolmon]

With a lot of city/suburban driving it's very hard to beat a 9500ix. In fact. it's hard to beat a 9500ix period.

If you need speed camera & redlight camera coverage and like a minimum of falses, again the 9500ix. If you do predominantly rural driving where there aren't a lot of falses, then perhaps a redline.

There is always the new Passport MAX which is supposed to be the next generation 9500ix, but in my opinion (I have both), if you want to spend less the 9500ix is still hard to beat.

If you have a lot of laser speed guns in your area you will need shifters as the detectors warn you too late to avoid a ticket.

[Jon_Doh]

There is always the new Passport MAX which is supposed to be the next generation 9500ix, but in my opinion (I have both), if you want to spend less the 9500ix is still hard to beat.

Have both and am getting ready to return the Max. It ain't ready for prime time by a long shot. Although the 9500ix won't have the raw range of a Redline, it's still going to give you plenty of notice. It is a well balanced detector that gives you a quiet ride with a red light/speed camera database and GPS lockouts. I don't trust the Max. It falses WAY too much and in places that can't be locked out. Plus it has missed 34.7 Ka and K band shots, making it too dangerous to rely on.

I could go on about the deficiencies of the Max, but you asked about the Redline and the Max's predecessor, the 9500ix. Go for the 9500. That's what I'll keep using once the Max is returned.

[Olivpinc]

It all matters where you live. Example I live in NYC so the first things people assume is "OMG you must get alot of False alerts". I would say yes if I had K band on and X Band on or didn't set my detector to segmentation mode. I only run 2, 5, 8 RDR OFF since in NYC they only use KA and Laser when I drive out of the city to NJ, I turn on K Band, I keep x Band off (yes Jersey use X Band but usually on the MAIN highway this is something you don't have to worry about). At times I do think that Radar false alerts tend to be overstated by some people. I live in the biggest City in the world and drive to LI NJ and CT all the time and I barely receive false alerts (When X Band is not activated, K Band spits out False once in a blue moon).

Since you will be driving through Ohio which presently still uses X Band and K band you might want to think about purchasing a detector that blocks out false alerts since running X Band will be a pain in the butt. If for some reason you stop driving through Ohio I would say just buy the Redline better detection.

[North Alabama]

Lots depend on the type of driver you are. Some will get the RD based on features on ads, that are not fully true ("this RD can do everything", but they do not tell you everything), not on what the driver needs to prevent a ticket. The RD must be fast and a top performer, period! There are many threads about where the ix users sent the unit back due to it's (slow) weak range on the road, but you may live in Metro areas where your normal route GPS lockouts are needed, trading off speed and distance. Redline with paying Live for lockouts? Google "radar detector compairson test" (but beware of false reports by the sellers) and see how the ix stacked up against others. Eveything has a trade off! Do your homework and beware of all the pros and cons of (all RDs) of the two. You must decide for you are going to pay for the I/O and Lidar tickets that you are going to get, don't ask me for money! LOL.........

[smirnoff]

Redline, Redline, Redline......did I mention Redline? :rolleyes:

[zoomerii]

I would think that any of the top four detectors (V1, Redline, 9500IX, MAX) will do the job as long as you understand and operate within their individual limitations. Each will be improved by the addition of active an or passive countermeasures, let your wallet be your guide. The last ticket I received would not have been prevented by any mix of the equipment available. The LEO was traveling with a pack in the opposite direction, new unmarked chevy, with skillful application of I/O. He only set it off when he was within a couple of hundred feet. I, on the other hand, was a lone wolf not paying attention to my speed. Sometimes you're just going to lose :-)

[1MORLAP]

There is always the new Passport MAX which is supposed to be the next generation 9500ix, but in my opinion (I have both), if you want to spend less the 9500ix is still hard to beat.

Have both and am getting ready to return the Max. It ain't ready for prime time by a long shot. Although the 9500ix won't have the raw range of a Redline, it's still going to give you plenty of notice. It is a well balanced detector that gives you a quiet ride with a red light/speed camera database and GPS lockouts. I don't trust the Max. It falses WAY too much and in places that can't be locked out. Plus it has missed 34.7 Ka and K band shots, making it too dangerous to rely on.

I could go on about the deficiencies of the Max, but you asked about the Redline and the Max's predecessor, the 9500ix. Go for the 9500. That's what I'll keep using once the Max is returned.

Wow, wonder how many get returned. Mine will be on its way back today.

[RadarGeek]

For suburban driving your best bet is an Escort 9500ix. You need a radar detector that will alert you to radar that can target you. You don't want a radar detector that will alert to radar that is originated from 4 blocks over and two miles down that road. The Redline has incredible "off axis" reception that will alert you to many radar signals that are not on your route. Additionally the ramp up of the alert on the Redline is very aggressive, so many alerts will appear closer and more serious than they truly are. You may soon start to ignore many of the alerts, due to your experiences of these alerts that you can't identify the source. The 9500ix does not have as great off axis reception, and will have far less off route (I am not calling them false), alerts. Many members on this and other radar forums are enthusiasts who only want the most sensitive radar detectors. Many radar detector users do not need this. This is why the 9500ix has been Escort's best selling radar detector for years.

[smokinu454]

I'd have to agree on the 9500ix for your type of driving. I run a segmented redline and love it however I drive about 70 miles a day and 62 of those miles are on highway 80 where the only radar sources is from the KSP guys running 34.7. The redline does have a tendancy to drive you crazy in city like areas with lots of automatic doors etc. The ability of the 9500ix to learn false alerts and mute them would be very beneficial in your situation. For the most part I reccomend redline for highways and 9500ix for the city to all of my friends who ask. Also it is nice to have the ability to update software at home and detect redlight/speed cameras. The redline does not do this.

[V-1 3.872]

I would get Max instead a 9500ix to give you a little extra radar sensitivity.

[CodyOebel]

There is always the new Passport MAX which is supposed to be the next generation 9500ix, but in my opinion (I have both), if you want to spend less the 9500ix is still hard to beat.

Have both and am getting ready to return the Max. It ain't ready for prime time by a long shot. Although the 9500ix won't have the raw range of a Redline, it's still going to give you plenty of notice. It is a well balanced detector that gives you a quiet ride with a red light/speed camera database and GPS lockouts. I don't trust the Max. It falses WAY too much and in places that can't be locked out. Plus it has missed 34.7 Ka and K band shots, making it too dangerous to rely on.

I could go on about the deficiencies of the Max, but you asked about the Redline and the Max's predecessor, the 9500ix. Go for the 9500. That's what I'll keep using once the Max is returned.

Man I'm really undecided. Max has proved so many of you wrong to me this morning, but seeing reports like this fills me with doubts. My V1 range experiences are very much the same with Max. I'm having a hard time seeing all the complaints. I'm starting to think people unplug or jack up their MAX during update time or something I dunno, because my RD is performing solid on KA and K ... the I\O shots I got this morning were great. I had bountiful time to be saved. I'm still within trial period, but right now I'm aimed at keeping MAX for the long haul. I'm not at all experiencing the problems I'm seeing people reporting.
I am excited to go leo hunting when 1.5 update comes out.

[V-1 3.872]

Everyone is going to experience something different with their Max,that's just a fact with any R.D. but I do believe there are some problems out there with the Max or there wouldn't be all those bad post but Escort will work it out soon enough.I would just keep your Max and try to forget all the negativity since your experiencing something obviously others are not.:D

[North Alabama]

A smart thing to do is wait and let the improved updates happen to get the bugs out! But it is nice to see folks that like to spend money buy these new products, that way they can be the lab mice for all of us.....Opps, sorry, Redline for the road and the Max in the future- for the city, 9500ix is a thing of the past for it is too slow....

[radarrob]

Redline for the win.

[RedRocket]

Redline for the win.
x2 !

[smirnoff]

Redline for the win.

Plus +3!

[ChattanoogaTN]

I don't want to keep spending money on 200$ 40 in a 25 tickets. I need a new Radar Detector. My old 936 Bel Express has a figidy power-connector interface and can occasionally reboot on a bumpy road. I mainly will be using it to see if the cops are working their speed trap along a main road in a city sub-burb. I'll also use it on highways in Cleveland OH area. So I was thinking of either the 9500xi or the Redline. If that's not needed I'm up for any other suggestions.

I'm very much in the same boat as the OP. After doing some research earlier today, I've pretty much decided to get either the Passport 9500ix or the Redline. The majority of my driving is done on the highway, straight/flat w/long sightlines for the most part. I do a little driving downtown and in the suburbs as well, but for the most part these are areas where radar isn't an issue. Far and away my primary need for a radar detector is on Hwy 27 (roughly 20 miles each way to/from work Mon-Friday). From what I've gathered in the earlier responses to the OP, I'm thinking Redline would be my best bet? Any input would be much appreciated, especially if I'm wrong.

[North Alabama]

.....I'm thinking Redline would be my best bet?....

Running around in the TN mountains, the unfiltered Redline for sure! Many advantages against the TN Trooper I/Os vs the ix... My rabbit got hit with a median sitting I-24 TN Trooper 2 weeks ago just west of the 2 rest areas west of Choo Choo city (the south side rest area is closed)....

[ChattanoogaTN]

Thanks a bunch for your input! Going to go order the Redline now.

One other thing...what does "I/Os" mean? (from your quote " Many advantages against the TN Trooper I/Os vs the ix..."

[ChattanoogaTN]

Nevermind, I remembered that Google is my friend :cool:

[smirnoff]

Great job ordering the Redline - perfect! :cool:

[North Alabama]

...what does "I/Os" mean?.......

I/O is instant-on radar where the Leo (law enforcement officer) selects a certain auto that he/she wants to clock (Lidar or known as laser is also instant-on persay). When you are postioned where he wants to hit you with radar (or lidar), he hits the on pad (or trigger) and will monitor your speed. He wants you in the target display- strongest radar return signal (or in the lidar cross hairs) with a tracking record to make sure your the one speeding. You have some chance in certain conditions but you must understand the limits of his equipment and know what to do with a programmed Redline (do not use factory settings for Leos love slow filtered RDs)....

[ka34.739]

Based on what you have told us i would go with the Escort Passport 9500Ix

[North Alabama]

Based on what you have told us i would go with the Escort Passport 9500Ix

Why the ix? The unfiltered Redline will have about twice the detection range of the ix. The alarm speed of the filtered ix is very very slow which gives the Leo a great tracking record for a ticket. I've read many many threads where folks see the Leo about the time the ix starts to beep, too weak. Please explain? Thanks Ka......

[ka34.739]

Based on what you have told us i would go with the Escort Passport 9500Ix

Why the ix? The unfiltered Redline will have about twice the detection range of the ix. The alarm speed of the filtered ix is very very slow which gives the Leo a great tracking record for a ticket. I've read many many threads where folks see the Leo about the time the ix starts to beep, too weak. Please explain? Thanks Ka......

Because he said he will be traveling in s city suburban area the IX should help reduce false alerts. thing is leos always have the advantage it takes 1 second to get a speed reading and there instant on mode is deadly anyways.