New V1 owner...or Redline?

[JCT1875]

Hi guys n' gals,

I've taken a slow step forward, nothing compared to some of you. From an old Whistler back in the early 90's (saved my azz more than I can count), to the Bel Vector 985 (speaker went out, soldered on a new one), on to the Escort X50 (numerous false Laser alerts due to engine rpm's), and finally, the V1 purchased 1&1/2 weeks ago from Mikey.

V1 - Beautiful RD, love the arrows, "sensitivity", rear detection, numerous programmable features, and perfect ramp up, including city (l, logic) with personal settings...just truly miss the band specs, brightness control, and overall better text display on the Escort. The reason I purchased the V1 is for the sensitivity, a slight "scatterable" chance from Laser, and arrows which definitely help with situational awareness. For the SA, I'm giving up the band specs which I've grown so accustomed to - another SA tool. It's either arrrows or band specs at this point.

To be honest with you, I don't believe the Belscorts have the quality as compared to the V1's. And that comes from personal experience on the Belscorts and years of research on the V1. I'm just itching to try out the Redline during the 30 day trial period. Love seeing (youtube.com) the Redline's sensitivity, especially ka off-axis, and overall "slightly" - within 1 second - better detection on k n' ka bands...just not a fan of the misleading ramp up, lesser rear detection, and lackluster QT.

* Audio alert is meaningless to me...never used it on the 985. As compared to the RL's LCD text display, I still haven't accepted the V1's old LED display (dots n' numbers) with absolutely poor band readout. Love the bogeys, though.

Any recommendations are much appreciated.

Thanks

[CJR238]

If you think the V1 feels of quality, wait till you test drive the RedLine.

I would say why not. Its no V1, but that's what makes it intriguingly different, RedLine is truly different.

[spartcus]

Yeah, like CJR said why not try it at least for the 30 days trial. I have both and I'm like you I like the feature of the Redline and the arrow of the V1 is awesome. I like the feature of the Redline better because that's is what I started out with, I,ve been an escort fan for a lot of years. I just took a trip the Vegas and man the Redline save me from a lot of LEO's and State Police, from Seattle Washington to Cali. and Nevada. The Redline didn't miss a beat when detecting K and Ka bands and the range is out of this world. I would try it and see if you like it or not and if not send it back.

[spartcus]

Oh yeah, Welcome to the forum.

[Hunter]

Welcome to the forum.They are both great detectors.....depending what your needs are.

[JCT1875]

Hey guys, thanks a bunch for your thoughts on these two RD's. I'm glad to be a member as there's some very RD savvy individuals on here...just have to make a quick decision as to what I'm going to do. Will keep you posted.

[Ninja]

It's very nice to know you have had a fair share of different radars. Do you think you could give a good "Escort 8500 X50 vs a Valentine V1" comparison from a personal stand point? Something I've always been curious about, but can never find anything recent on it.

[gtpjonny]

It's very nice to know you have had a fair share of different radars. Do you think you could give a good "Escort 8500 X50 vs a Valentine V1" comparison from a personal stand point? Something I've always been curious about, but can never find anything recent on it.

I had a 8500 x50 was a ok rd I sold it bought a v1, I liked the style light up of the x50. I sold when I was driving fast took to long to go off a ka. I got away.
x50 always went off on pop and laser. nothing around.

I can say v1 has way better range then x50 picks up way quicker.

[milkman]

Welcome to the forum and both of them are EXCELLENT RD'S!

[spartcus]

If POP not been use where you live you can turn that off.