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Please, UNBIASED OPINIONS NEEDED!
I asked this in BEL forum, and everyone said to get RX65.
I know both are pretty DAMN close. but if there is one that performs slightly better than the other one, I want to get the better one.
Many mixed reviews of both, so I am very confused.
Which one would you get?
rx65! get it, got it, good!!!!
I love helping people make a choice, as I know it is a daughting task especially rx65 and X50, seriously the tiny differences are so small and each has their own advantage.
Here are some points to consider
1. rx65 seems to have the better Ka range so if your main threat on the highway is Ka, you can make your choice that way.
2. X50 seems to have the better laser detection, but remember, there will be one day that it will alert but it wont be early off axis detection, the cop will have you busted, although laser alert is still valid feature know your playing with fire.
3. X50 has the optional blue display and a fancy (for entertainment) scanning side to side display, check the manual for features (you can download it to review and possibly make your decision.
Dont let someone pick you detector based on their preferences, I realize its a hard choice but thinking that one detector will always performe better than the other in all situations just is NOT so. Make your descision, even based on aesthetics look of the detector. Remember they are both great detectors, but they are not fool proof, you still have to use your head, I guarantee you that no matter which one you buy, you will possible be in a situation and think that the RD did not do a good job, don't be this critical, this is not a cop detector, it is a radar detector, door openers that use the same K 24.150 as cops do, and talk about instant on, that is the reason why ahving a rabbit in front is imperative. They are both great detectors, you will be envyed no matter which you have, make your decision and don't regret about.
Oh and make sure you buy from Roy :D
Each detector has its ups and downs.... As stated dont let anyone pick your detector for you...
The x50 seems to have slightly better K range (in my experiences), and better laser (and the blue display is awsome), the RX65 seems to have a little better Ka range (and seemed a little less false prone)... BUT....
The thing here is YOU CANT GO WRONG EITHER WAY...
I love how people say it like one is "better" then the other ...and then [people start bashing each detector during a mass drone display] so if they get the wrong one they will be subjected to terrible detection and it will ruin their life and they will never be able to live it down...
Either detector will be a 300ish dollars well spent.
(Instead of racking your brain and asking other people.... flip a coin its easier) :lol:
Very well said.Quote:
Originally Posted by amoney
I loveeee my x50, but I won't knock the rx65. But its a toss up. You want pamela anderson or carmon electra. You just can't go wrong :wink:
well thats good to hear. I guess it comes down to my personal flavor now.
As far as RX65, I noticed it is "straight-faced". Unlike X50, screen isn't slightly tilted towards the driver. Would this cause a visibility problem at all? because I want to see what the radar detector is telling me, and I don't want to mount the detector facing not straight.
OH, and one more. Is RX65 "upgradable"? I heard with X50, you can upgrade the module like Valentine 1, so the radar can be upgraded with any upcoming new technology that the radar might not recognize.
I mounted the RX65 (when I used my friends) to the left of the RVM (level with it)...or directly under it and never had a problem with the angle on the visual display could see it fine...With that being said I prefer the angled display on the x50 much moreso, but it shouldnt be your main concern really...not to mention when you get to learn the Audio Tones...(which are distinct on both detectors) you dont even need the visual.Quote:
Originally Posted by bustedandticketed
The RX65 has Rev upgrades like the x50.
X50 by a long shoot. And by the way its a fact of life that the RX65 has had many issues on laser in fact I have even heard that the Rx65 does not even sound off at all when the laser gun is pointed right at it and I can't speak for all the rest of the members but in my opinion this kind of laser range is bad for a highend detector.Quote:
Originally Posted by bustedandticketed
The Rx65's K and Ka range is not always the best atleast from what some have said.
I would save some money and buy a Sti Driver
rx65 seems to have better range, but using an x50 and being the pizza man and driving hundred miles a day + I still have never had a radar ticket. It preforms amazing on K band instant on, and X band instant on is good as well.
Few differences of the x50 vs rx5
x50 - full alerts, rx65 does not
x50 - can report 4x 2k 2ka at the same time (VERY useful), rx65 can only report 1K 1KA and 1X
x50 - Better laser detection, company with veil and you'll have a chance against laser
rx65 - better radar range on KA band by about 300 feet.
rx65 - voice alerts, x50 does not
rx65 - reports radar while in its programing mode, x50 does not.
X50
GET BOTH units! :lol: :lol: like me :wink:
I have both, and MirMoore is correct here.Quote:
Originally Posted by AirMoore
Just remember that Laser detection won't save you from getting a ticket. Unless you have Veil + LaserShield and/or a Laser Jammer, the LEO most likely already has your speed by the time your Laser detection goes off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Radarboy12312
The RX65 full alerts, but it does not use a solid tone like the X50 does for full-alert.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sethy
X50! I hate the bel never went to full alert.....ever.... :(
Get the Valentine One that is the best one.
Yeah I really hate that about my RX-65, I expect a constant tone when I'm at point-blank range, I don't know wht they were thinking when they designed the audio alerts on the RX-65. I'm not too crazy about the "phone ringing" tones it uses either.
We need an RX-65 with better tones, and the scanning dot from the X50 :lol:
[quote="ES13Raven"]Just remember that Laser detection won't save you from getting a ticket. Unless you have Veil + LaserShield and/or a Laser Jammer, the LEO most likely already has your speed by the time your Laser detection goes off.] End Quote
I already knew this but I been saved atleast two times now with just the detector and nothing eles. I do uderstand that this almost always will never be the case but never say never.
:roll:Quote:
Originally Posted by LS2
We need Belscort to create a Hybrid... The 8500 X65 :shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by jimbonzzz
It will have the X50s:
Blue LEDs
Angled Display
Solid Tones
Loud & STD tones
Laser Detection
AutoMute
Scanning Dots
Multi-threat Display
And the RX65s:
USA and INTL Modes
Ka Detection
Voice Alerts
Ku Band
Radar detection in Program mode
I would sell my X50 and RX65 to buy this detector :wink:
the X65 Whoaaaahhhhhhh!!!!! :lol: they should though. thatd be the ultimate detector :DQuote:
Originally Posted by ES13Raven
I want an ESCORT-Beltronics PASSPORT 8500 X65 STi Driver Professional Series!Quote:
Originally Posted by ES13Raven
With V1 tones. I love the V1 tones. Very awesome.
so it'd be a Belscort Pro 8500 X65 STI version-1 (just so you dont copy valentine1)
V-1 it means business and it is very user friendly and simple. Can also be upgraded to further to protect your investment instead of throwing it away after 4 or 5 detectors it all adds up. :shock:
I had bought a new cell phone once, didn't pay any mind to the tone I chose on it, first time it rang and I was in the car, I planted on the brakes thinking it was a Ka alert.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimbonzzz
Nokia 6015's also have a tone that sounds like the K alert on Cobras with voice alert.
Common:Quote:
Originally Posted by LS2
I mean honestly...I am glad that you enjoy your V-1 (it is a great detector, I have used it many times before, but it isnt that good) seriously if you add something to the post (or ask questions which you dont know awnsers to, in the effort to gain knowledge) thats all good...Sometimes you seem to throw it in(to threads) for the sake of throwing it in.
Examples (just a few of many):
Right here on this Post.... with that above comment yes its good and yes people were talking about merging features of all 3... but you just come out and say:
(The)"V1" "it means business" (Both the RX65 and the X50 have the upgradable feature just like the V1 so it wouldnt be an addition)...just like a random plug.
http://radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=7053&start=0
(Last post on the first page)...look at the topic then your post again.
http://radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=7025&start=15
Your like aghast that something has an ability to show more info then the V1...and defend it when the post is RX65 VS X50. (Not V1vsX50vsRX65 display). Its like you asked the question just for the point of being able to argue the V1 was better. Not to mention you contradict yourself in the post.
http://radardetector.net/viewtopic.p...506&highlight=
Last post: "Forget that get the V1" cause I said so. (You went onto say some decent stuff, not saying it isnt a decent idea but common.)
http://radardetector.net/viewtopic.p...r=asc&start=15
Ok I can kind of see those last posts on the 2nd page, but your getting borderline with V1 this V1 that etc etc. (Again I can see your post is somewhat related)
Now those are just the many I remember and just posted them there are probably more....
Dont get me wrong I am not saying you dont add good info into posts just take it easy on the ValentineOneage you throw into posts. :?
I recently purchased an x50 from roy and the ka performance was absolutely miserable.
:roll: :twisted: :evil: :x
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I am saying you dont add good info into posts on the ValentineOneage you throw into posts. :?[/quote]
:roll: :x :twisted: :shock:
User friendly? I disagree. Try programming the V1 while driving. Not the easiest thing to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by LS2
User friendly? I disagree. Try programming the V1 while driving. Not the easiest thing to do. Good detector though, but he is deciding between X50 and RX65.Quote:
Originally Posted by LS2
Yeah...Quote:
Originally Posted by AirMoore
This thread has nothing to do with the V-1 :roll:
I would never program while driving. :shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by aust3333
Belscort X65 STi Pro edition huh?
anyways......
I live in West coast.
WHICH ONE GUYS?????
RX-65...
if you feel lucky try the STi...
again if you feel lucky you could also try an ebay reseller to try and save some money... (but get it in writing that its not a refurb, do your homework, and get the warranty)
if your into the RD for the long haul and want service and support unmatched in the industry, Radar Roy.
:lol: FUZZBUSTER :lol:
Honestly, if you are not worried about full alerts, or a multithreat display- go with the rx65.
We buy radar detectors for the preformance, and the rx65 beat the x50 by almost 300 feet on KA.