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May 31, 2012 | 06:40 PM

bugn

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Detection Range

I have searched and searched if there is an answer i have missed it.
Trying to decide between the V1 or Passport 8500 X50.
Can anyone tell me if they have about the same detection range?
Thanks for any information.

May 31, 2012 | 06:52 PM

speedlink

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May 31, 2012 | 06:57 PM

bugn

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Huh???

May 31, 2012 | 07:00 PM

MRhine1

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I have the Escort Passport 9500ix and it is great. Have it mounted under my mirror with an "invsi cord" that plugs into back of mirror. I like it. Just my 2 cents lol......

May 31, 2012 | 07:02 PM

MRhine1

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Oh, the range I have had it give me a front detect from about 3 miles and a rear detect from mile and a half.

May 31, 2012 | 07:13 PM

ChevyDave

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v1.......... http://radartest.com/article_2.asp?articleid=100578
8500x50.. http://radartest.com/Escort-8500-X50-review.asp

all reviews.. http://radartest.com/ProductReviewIndex2.asp

May 31, 2012 | 07:15 PM

bugn

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Thanks guys for information and links.

May 31, 2012 | 07:16 PM

Red Rochester

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MRhine1

I have the Escort Passport 9500ix and it is great. Have it mounted under my mirror with an "invsi cord" that plugs into back of mirror. I like it. Just my 2 cents lol......

Same cool setup

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May 31, 2012 | 07:16 PM

bugn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MRhine1

Oh, the range I have had it give me a front detect from about 3 miles and a rear detect from mile and a half.

Very good.

May 31, 2012 | 07:19 PM

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I heard that in New York State the troopers have a non detect system??? Ater I spent my $550 bucks for a detector. Anyone hear about this may call escort.

May 31, 2012 | 11:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MRhine1

I have the Escort Passport 9500ix and it is great. Have it mounted under my mirror with an "invsi cord" that plugs into back of mirror. I like it. Just my 2 cents lol......

Same set up here. Very happy with it. Not sure bout the range or how it compares to Val 1.

Jun 1, 2012 | 01:02 PM

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bugn

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Thanks Chevy Dave for links.
This is a good side by side of Escort and V1.
Scroll down for comparison. Radar Field Tests.

http://radartest.com/article_2.asp?articleid=100578

Last edited by bugn; Jun 1, 2012 at 01:04 PM.

Jun 1, 2012 | 02:07 PM

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After all I read, it appears you can't go wrong with either one. Although I like that Valentine 1 comes with a remote so that the main unit is not lit and can't be seen under the rearview mirror by drafters/police officers.

Jun 1, 2012 | 06:46 PM

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The V1 has much better range than the Escort 8500 X50. The Escort Redline has better range than the V1.

Don't trust the data on radartest.com The guy who owns that site also sells Escort Radar Detectors but not Valentine 1 and is known to favor the products he sells.