9500i and ix completely the same sensitivity

I've spoken with multiple techs at Escort Radar on more than one occasion, and all of them have said the same.
Anyone that is claiming the ix is any more sensitive than the 9500i is wrong. There is not one piece of hardware or software that improves sensitivity in any way.

So those of you that were considering upgrading with that in mind (I for one have no need for speed cams and wouldnt trust AutoLearn), think again.

Its the placebo affect. If you're getting what you THINK is higher sensitivity in your 9500ix than your previous 9500i, its either your imagination, the conditions of the signal you're receiving, or you had a junk 9500i.

Could easily be manufacturer's variance.

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Originally Posted by djrams80

Could easily be manufacturer's variance.

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agreed that that is a possibility with ANY electronics, but I think they're close enough where its not going to be much of a difference at all (unless you had a bad 9500i unit as I stated).

Just wanted to make sure people didnt jump at the opportunity to drop $90 or more to upgrade their unit because of these claims alone. I know I was excited to hear of an Escort with higher sensitivity for close to the same cost.

After all......if the company that makes the units tells me flat out (several times) that there is absolutely NO DIFFERENCE IN SENSITIVITY on either unit, when they know they could influence me to pay for an upgrade (or talk me into paying even more for a NEW ix), it's evident to me theres no difference whatsoever.

If you want more sensitivity then get the Gx65.

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Originally Posted by focalcivic

If you want more sensitivity then get the Gx65.

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I think the GX65 will end up having the exact same sensitivity as the 9500i(x).

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Originally Posted by focalcivic

If you want more sensitivity then get the Gx65.

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You mean V-1 lol :eek:

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Originally Posted by djrams80

Could easily be manufacturer's variance.

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You couldn't pay me enough to sell mine.
its a monster :D

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Originally Posted by Holla

You mean V-1 lol :eek:

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Uh oh....:w00t:

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Originally Posted by NeonSector

You couldn't pay me enough to sell mine.
its a monster :D

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Does it roar when you get an alert?

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Originally Posted by focalcivic

Does it roar when you get an alert?

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silly wasnt it

You are just jealous because my ix knows kungfu :D

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Originally Posted by NeonSector

You are just jealous because my ix knows kungfu :D

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that must be it.:rolleyes:

Only tests will tell ... it's a "software and hardware" update to convert a 9500i to a 9500ix, so there is clearly something different about them.

I would imagine they are similar in detection capability, but who really knows? They have not been tested extensively yet. I just hope the GX65 does not school the 9500's ... :D

One thing that is different is the ramp up is far smoother on the 9500ix over the older 9500i that I had converted.

Mucho worth it! :)


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Originally Posted by Obsidian

Only tests will tell ... it's a "software and hardware" update to convert a 9500i to a 9500ix, so there is clearly something different about them.

I would imagine they are similar in detection capability, but who really knows? They have not been tested extensively yet. I just hope the GX65 does not school the 9500's ... :D

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According to Escort, the hardware refers to the changeover of the LED to show arrows, whatever is related to use of the GPS database, and new casings. There's no hardware related to detection.

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Originally Posted by statusquo

One thing that is different is the ramp up is far smoother on the 9500ix over the older 9500i that I had converted.

Mucho worth it! :)


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converted? you mean you have a 9500i that you updated to ix and now its a smoother rampup?

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Originally Posted by RadarKid

converted? you mean you have a 9500i that you updated to ix and now its a smoother rampup?

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Yes.

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Originally Posted by statusquo

Yes.

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All though its possible, Escort claims its the exact same ramp up profile as the 9500i. No changes.+

Early models of the 9500i got hammered for lack of linear ramp up.

Something like 1111...777 instead of 1234567. Newly converted doesn't do it nor does newer 9500xi either.

First mod to the 95001 was they interfered with nearby satellite radio receivers. They changed the oscillator frequency. Had that mod done too.


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Originally Posted by statusquo

Early models of the 9500i got hammered for lack of linear ramp up.

Something like 1111...777 instead of 1234567. Newly converted doesn't do it nor does newer 9500xi either.

First mod to the 95001 was they interfered with nearby satellite radio receivers. They changed the oscillator frequency. Had that mod done too.


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Agreed, early 9500i models had that quick ramp to 10, and I still think the current version ramps up quick. Nothing like my original X50. BUT...

They've since released an upgrade that changed that ramp up on 9500i's, so if you either bought your 9500i within the last 5 or 6 months, OR did a software upgrade yourself at home - you should've had the latest and greatest....which is the same as the 9500ix's current ramp up.

Once again - straight from the techs at ESCORT (I can name names if you like) there's no changes to 9500ix from the current 9500i except for the database/arrows, and autolearn.

Just curious, did anyone actually think the ix was more sensitive than the I?
The 9500I/ix have always had the same sensitivity and the differences we see are all variance, even in comparison to the fist ones out. The big change has been ramp up.

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Originally Posted by CJR238

Just curious, did anyone actually think the ix was more sensitive than the I?
The 9500I/ix have always had the same sensitivity and the differences we see are all variance, even in comparison to the fist ones out. The big change has been ramp up.

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the change in ramp up isnt anything different that those of us with 9500i have had for months though right? and to answer your question, YES theres posters claiming the 9500ix thrashes the sensitivity of their 9500i

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Originally Posted by RadarKid

the change in ramp up isnt anything different that those of us with 9500i have had for months though right? and to answer your question, YES theres posters claiming the 9500ix thrashes the sensitivity of their 9500i

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I'd be happy if it simply matched the performance of my 8500 X50 ... I bought it for the GPS and RLC's. Who claims it "thrashes" the 9500i? I don't recall reading such posts ...

If you are bitter that you bought a 9500i before the 9500ix came out (which from reading your many ix bashing posts, you are), just upgrade it already.

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Originally Posted by Obsidian

I'd be happy if it simply matched the performance of my 8500 X50 ... I bought it for the GPS and RLC's. Who claims it "thrashes" the 9500i? I don't recall reading such posts ...

If you are bitter that you bought a 9500i before the 9500ix came out (which from reading your many ix bashing posts, you are), just upgrade it already.

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Not bitter AT ALL man. I don't use TrueLock (so I certainly wouldnt use "AutoLearn") and I have no use for the database. I was going to upgrade (for only $89) when I thought it was an improved detector in ways OTHER than the database and autolearn, but after researching I decided it wasnt worth it.

Search it out, NeonSector has claimed the detection smoked his 9500i's more than once and Im pretty sure others have already.

I hope for all those paying $500 for the 9500ix it is better than the 9500i, because the 9500i I used to own flat out sucked compared to my S7 X50, not even in the same league. Sensitivity like a Cobra....

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Originally Posted by RadarKid

the change in ramp up isnt anything different that those of us with 9500i have had for months though right? and to answer your question, YES theres posters claiming the 9500ix thrashes the sensitivity of their 9500i

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Right. The first 6 months of ramp up was 1-1-1-10-10-10 than around October 07 they changed ramp up dramatically, much more linear but still not perfect (what you and I have now).
My first 2 9500I's had the old ramp up which i loved, my new unit bought the beginning of this year has the new linear ramp up i dislike, but as you know im strange.;)

supposedly there is another update, but i haven't confirmed.

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Originally Posted by CJR238

Right. The first 6 months of ramp up was 1-1-1-10-10-10 than around October 07 they changed ramp up dramatically, much more linear but still not perfect (what you and I have now).
My first 2 9500I's had the old ramp up which i loved, my new unit bought the beginning of this year has the new linear ramp up i dislike, but as you know im strange.;)

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thats definately a personal preference thing.
Some people want a linear ramp up similar to the jaws theme...so they can calculate the distance from the threat (like myself), and some people like an immediate OMG I just shat myself from the sudden full alert (like yourself) and it makes sure you slow down as fast as possible.
Theres times I jack on the brakes now with the linear rampup...I think if it were the old way, I'd have a few rearended accidents as a result.

I never have seen/heard a better ramp up than my old X50 had. If only I didnt have the lockup issues I kept having with it.

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Originally Posted by bigalinwv

I hope for all those paying $500 for the 9500ix it is better than the 9500i, because the 9500i I used to own flat out sucked compared to my S7 X50, not even in the same league. Sensitivity like a Cobra....

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No, the "ix" is no different than the "I" as far as sensitivity (close to V1 detection). You got a bad one or confused the poor ramp up for bad sensitivity.;) My guess is yours was purchased early 07?
Any units purchased after November 07 were much more consistent with there detection range.

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Originally Posted by RadarKid

thats definately a personal preference thing.
Some people want a linear ramp up similar to the jaws theme...so they can calculate the distance from the threat (like myself), and some people like an immediate OMG I just shat myself from the sudden full alert (like yourself) and it makes sure you slow down as fast as possible.
Theres times I jack on the brakes now with the linear rampup...I think if it were the old way, I'd have a few rearended accidents as a result.

I never have seen/heard a better ramp up than my old X50 had. If only I didnt have the lockup issues I kept having with it.

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I took out my old 8500 and boy that thing was a good unit, ramp up was perfect. However my friend that's use to my 9500I asked me what was wrong with it because it was going off constantly. Needless to say my 9500 is back up.:D

I'm not saying that what your saying is incorrect but it could be as simple as the algathoriams that can improve the detection pick up cability. I think you'll love your v1 for sure kid.