Looking to the future

People keep claiming that their RD is the best whether its the BelRX65, Escort X50, or the V1. I've been going to many reviews on sites to determine which one I would invest in. I'm currently in Georgia where RD's are not illegal so the Bel STi wasnt a main concern for me (not worth the extra moolah since performance is about same). Anyway, looking into the future, it is my understanding that the Bel RX65 is the latest released detector out of all the ones mentioned above (besides STi) so usually one would tend to pick that. It also has the Ku band and can be upgraded for later firmware versions. As far as laser, i'm pretty confident that the new AL6.5 will take away a need to detect laser since it will be jamming. This seems to eliminate the V1 since that was the main advantage above all the rest. This would leave either the X50 or the BelRX65. The X50 seems to be a great unit from what I hear and detects laser a little better than RX65 but as before mentioned, not a big concern. The Bel RX65 seems to be the way of the future since it has the new SMS thing and has better detection of radar (which would be the main concern of somebody who doesnt need to worry about radar as much). In other words, before this amazing AL6.5, the X50 seemed to be the way to go since it could detect radar a little better, but now the RX65 seems to be the way of the future since it has better radar band detection from what I've researched. I would also like to see more videos of the RX65. So.... let the comments start flying.

I own an X50, my sister owns an original 8500. Both very happy.

The RX65 has abysmally poor Ku performance. Simply horrid, so it shouldnt even be a factor. Also don't kid yourself with upgrades, Bel/Escort upgrades are for all practical purposes (compared to valentine) nonexistant.

If I was going to do it again? I'd probably get a V1.

I think the V1 needs a few little things and it would be absolutely perfect, though: Stealth like the STi, AutoMute like Bel/Escort. And maybe replace the retro looking display with an auto-dimming, large LCD panel

Its definitely an excellent laser detector but as far as radar goes.... I would think ur X50 or a RX65 would do better. Not to mention the V1 is just downright ugly.

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Originally Posted by Viper

Its definitely an excellent laser detector but as far as radar goes.... I would think ur X50 or a RX65 would do better. Not to mention the V1 is just downright ugly.

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Yeah the V1 is downright ugly. I think the STi is stylish but I dont like those three red buttons on the bottom.

If I was going to go between the X50 and RX65, the Guys of Lidar test shows them pretty close in performance.
Laser: X50 is better.
X and K is virtually identical between the X50 and RX65
Ka (35.5) X50 is better.
Ka (34.7 and 33.8) RX65 is better.

I'd say its a real tossup, but I'd get the X50. The X50 gives stronger alerts, the alerts ramp up much better and max out giving you a good idea of how close you are to a source of radar.

I'm curious where you got those statistics for the different bands. I'm looking for numbers to crunch (so to speak) but cant find any data with radar for bel vs. escort. Only laser seems to be the big deal and i've found plenty of data showing that escort is better. If only I could see something that shows the radar aspect instead of listening to what ppl say from their experiences.

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I'm curious where you got those statistics for the different bands. I'm looking for numbers to crunch (so to speak) but cant find any data with radar for bel vs. escort. Only laser seems to be the big deal and i've found plenty of data showing that escort is better. If only I could see something that shows the radar aspect instead of listening to what ppl say from their experiences.

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http://www.guysoflidar.com/

I see the data now. Just to understand what I'm looking at, there are different "variances" of the same models? For instance on Ka band (red), whats the difference between RX65 USA (ES13Raven) and the (Compu44) one? Its the same thing right but one goes 500 feet more.

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Originally Posted by kai445

The RX65 has abysmally poor Ku performance. Simply horrid, so it shouldnt even be a factor.

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You mean, that particular RX65 had poor Ku performance. If GOL had tested several RX65s and they all performed similar, you could say that.

Mike B tested his RX65 for Ku, and it came out to -94 dBm. Not stellar, but enough to say that the RX65 at GOL which was tested for Ku probably had something wrong with it. :wink:

UGLY :roll: This is no beauty contest here--All about performace my friend

Where do you do most of your driving?

Which band does your city/area use?

RX65 seemed to do the best KA wise. Worst laser wise, but as you mentioned, AL6 will take care of that.

V1 is dominant and detecting laser. However, if you do most of your driving in the city, falses are a common thing (including laser falses).

Highway is a different story. The rear protection of the v1 and the arrows are great to have for the highway driver.

The way I see it is this: All the top detectors are good for radar. Just pick the one you like the best. Check out which one has the features you like the best and buy that one.

I live in Atlanta (downtown) so maybe that would make a huge difference? Also was wondering if AL6 has an alert from inside (like a laser detector only instead of just detecting it also jams or does it just jam without alerting it is doing so? If it does detect, how good is detection?

If you look at the GOL test results, V1 did the best on X band, K band, and 34.7 GHz Ka band. How much K band is used in your area should be a factor in your decision.

GTO_04

I thought V1 falses more than any of the other 2. I just dont want to constantly hear that stuff when it's not for real.

Its really a matter of saying well whats a false, I get K band readings from EVERY CVS and Walgreens on the block, why cause they are K band Door openers, to say you can filter out those is to say you filter out K band!! And like most people here who have encountered K band drones its the same thing you ARE GOING to pick them up, I would say that when people pick up these "Falses" which are infact radar, the V1 picks them up longer because or the Front and Rear detections, BUT heres what VR did to help you decide whiether its a REAL threat or fake!! lets say you gets a reading of 1 bogey K band your in the city and the signal stength is a 3 but the arrows say left right!! you are going to know what its is, the local CVS or whatever, ALSO you have to think about when you actually get your detector, after a while you KNOW where are the common Door openers are so eventually you will tune them out yourself because you know where they are and you will know how the RD reacts everytime!!
If I were you I would say the V1, The detection is better not by much but something that the GOL didnot test is reaction time to instant on, ANY V1 OWNER WILL TELL YOU the V1 picks it up the fastest!!! trust me I have seen a V1 compared to my 985!! yeah my unit is a littler older but the V1 picks up everything so much faster than any other unit!! And you have multithreat and bogey counter and Arrows!! which really if you ask me is what Really sets apart the V1, besides Laser! You know WHERE EXACTLY the source or sources are coming from Because we always are expexting it to be aheaad of us but we all have come across LEOs behind us and they have there units on constant and you cant figure out why the hell its going off cause you cant see him then you see him 2 cars back!! And as far as the looks read this thread it may change you mind about the looks, it really isnt as big and ugly as you think!!
http://www.radardetector.net/The-TV-...s...-8968t.php

its not about the looks

i have had the X50, great detector but i had a craving for arrows

when i have more money and get a nice car... I am getting a V1

on the other hand.... if i had to give my wife a detector... it will be a bel or an escort- its more idiot proof, easier to use

Well there are a few problems. But this is for your to decide

If you want somthing that will go off for mainly cops, the rx65 or the x50 is perfect. RX65 beats all other detectors at detecting 2 of the 3 frequencies of KA, which seems to be the growing trend.

However, you are in atlanta, and I do believe thats where atlanta stealth is used. Both the rx65 nor the x50 detect atlanta stealth where the v1 does; however, if you are buying a jammer, laser detection should not be an issue.