RX55 Experience

**Fl00d_pr0z** · 02-27-2006, 05:11 PM

Okay, I have looked through all the threads and I've seen good and bad posts. I think a poll might help me in the end, for my piece of mind. I would like honest opinions based on radar (not lasar). You can explain how you voted if you'd like too... Thanks again

**glockman30** · 02-27-2006, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Fl00d_pr0z

Okay, I have looked through all the threads and I've seen good and bad posts. I think a poll might help me in the end, for my piece of mind. I would like honest opinions based on radar (not lasar). You can explain how you voted if you'd like too... Thanks again

I bought an rx55 when they first came out instead of the rx65 to save money and I was very disappointed in the false alarms. The 2 months I had it I never got a detection range worth talking about either. I got one of the first ones though and it is possible they have improved since then. I then went to the 8500 and liked it much better. I have had 3 Bel's and I think I am just an Escort and Valentine person.

**ochakib** · 02-27-2006, 09:44 PM

I have had the RX65 for over a year now and it saved many times. The only thing I didn't like is that it falses whenever I am talking on the phone (GSM).... I do have M20 so should just turn it off.

I know I heard so many complaint about laser sensitivity but so it alerted to all laser hits.

**holein1** · 02-28-2006, 09:00 AM

The rx55 is a decent detector, I think it falses less then say a x50 v1 rx65 but thats only because it lacks the range of the big three! If you can afford to spend a little extra for an x50 do it, you won't be sorry.

**Fl00d_pr0z** · 02-28-2006, 12:49 PM

I have an 8500 now and want a detector that is smaller length wise. I didn't spend the extra for the RX65 because I didn't feel it was worth it for the small differences

**Fl00d_pr0z** · 02-28-2006, 12:52 PM

Does anyone know off hand what the latest firmware version is on this unit ?

**Fl00d_pr0z** · 03-01-2006, 02:09 PM

Does 6.2 seem to be the latest version, anyone ?
Just called them, that's the latest.

I just received my RX55 today. I have to say, it's really light compared to my Escort 8500. That kinda worries me, how the quality of the detector is. I believe I saw a post somewhere that said the RX65 is heavier, is that true ?
I'm going to have to test it out some and see how I like it, I'm really thinking about exchanging it for the RX65 already though. When looking at the features I can customize, it took me all of 30 seconds to look at them, there aren't many at all.

**swifty** · 03-02-2006, 02:55 PM

I liked the RX55, but the inability to disable bands X and K [except CityNoX] meant the thing never shut up... reminded me of a uniden stalker I used to have. Having said that, the range on Ka was great, although it falsed more on Ka than my RX65 ever has. I think it's a great detector for the price. The RX65 is definately heavier.

**Fl00d_pr0z** · 03-02-2006, 03:14 PM

I'm not really worried about falsing since I don't live in the city. When I've had to go out during the day I have been trying to go into places cops usually sit and shoot radar, of course when you're looking for a cop you can never find one. :roll:

**Fl00d_pr0z** · 03-06-2006, 02:18 PM

Well, either my RX55 was not working correctly or that's just how poor they all operate. Either way, it was horrible. It wouldn't go off until I was right on top of the cop(s). It was sent back today, I ordered a RX65 and will have that Thursday/Friday. I hope this unit works well. It is the new M4 2.9 version so I'll cross my fingers.