What is the difference between the Redline and Blue display radar detectors?
1638609
red line detectors block RDD"s (police will not know you have a radar detector) that's why red line is so expensive. In some states police can confiscate radar units Blue line does not have this feature (less $$ however )
1638610
I am probably not the expert on this subject since I've returned both units. Sorry.
1638611
I think there is no different, it is just ur prefer and i didn't know they make blue displays in redline detector. The redline detector is always red.
1085371
The answer to your question also varies. If the laser or radar can't read your speed, then your detector may not be able to detect it either. I have driven on rural roads, highways, hill country and where I live and drive, mostly Houston is flat. I have had this detector for over a year and it has never failed me so far. You won't be disappointed. I have always been alerted much before I am able to see the cop, giving me ample time to slow down.
980692
You get what you pay for, cheaper models don't perform as well as the Passport Max. The biggest problem with radar detectors is false alarms, if you get to many you'll stop listening to the detector. The Max however does an excellent job of filtering out false alarms. When my Max starts talking 9 times out of 10 there is a cop somewhere. I've had a passport max for six months and its already paid for itself by saving me from getting at least 6 tickets.
2179836
Yes, no problem with detection. I mount on the visor without fear of radar from all sides. This is battery operated so carry a spare set but the detector will warn you of low power.
748975
Not sure what you mean. It is undetectable, but I believe radar detectors are illegal in commercial vehicles.
24861
I would say they weren't using their radar or had it turned off. Some patrol cars don't even have radar. The unit is very sensitive and will definitely pick up a signal. Mine has saved me from 3 tickets in the few months i've had it.
1482976
The Max would be my first choice. It works like a 9500 with much better range. Both are very good detectors.
2008662
The GPS unit and the lifetime AURA subscription. The actual detectors themselves are identical with both being 9965's.Just need to ask yourself if the GPS capability is important to you.
1711572
The X and K bands are mostly detected from electronic doors ,it was never consistant enough to figure out a pattern,My other radar detector works very well and I can develope a pattern of where the noises or bands are coming from(its a beltronics)
50797
Honestly, i only turn the one i bought, on when i'm driving long distances or if it is really late at night, it only works when a cop has his radar on. I like that it can detect in front and behind. that's worth the money. Also the other features are just if you're prone to getting pulled over
2126149
Escort MAX has two features the V1 doesn't: downloadable subscription-based database of traffic speed devices and software filtering of traffic density radar (prevalent in Ohio). V1 has 3 features not on the MAX: an arrow identifying the source of the radar, ability to detect European radar bands, and an amazing range detecting distant radar sources. I sent in my V1 to upgrade it to the latest radar band changes, probably available now automatically.
1482979
I have had both and I would definitely go for the Max if you do a lot of city driving. If you mainly only do highway driving I would look at the Redline. The Max has a MUCH better response time to radar signals than the 9500ix and has many more features you will enjoy. It is the 9500ix on steroids.
784245
Escort is the only detector I will buy cause they can not be pick up by radar detectors
146876
This should help you: http://cobra.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/35145/Radar-Detectors.html
1770723
The Black edition has the same forward lens as the 9500xi, so supposedly it boosts the range an additional 40%. Not to sway you towards a different detector, but I bought a Valentine One about a year ago. I would highly recommend getting that over any of the Escorts. Knowing WHERE the radar is, is way nicer than IF there's radar, and IF it's fake or legit.
1875024
You can download the iRadar (by cobra) app from the App Store. I use it to configure the Radar Detector and gain access to the Aura Database (warnings while driving).
1482975
The Max is a refined combination of the 9500 and the Redline which basically gives it all the features of the 9500 and the advanced/better long distance detection of the Redline. In other words....the best of both detectors in one !