First off, I did a search and didn't find anything relating to this topic within the past few years, so I thought I'd start a new one.

I'm going to get a new radar detector, and had planned on the Valentine One, but after doing a quick internet search, saw that there are a number of newer detectors from Bel, Passport, Escort that seem to be as good or better for an even cheaper price.
So, what do you all recommend?

 

V1, you can't go wrong with the arrows.

 

if you want quiet, passport 9500ix, if you want chatter, get the V1. i have both and both are great. the 9500ix is the quiet unit. i highly recommend the passport.

 

The V1 is an excellent detector, but it never shuts up. I like my 8500 a lot, but would love to upgrade to the gps enabled 9500.

 

What about the Bel Pro RX65?

Also, are all of these units able to be hardwired, or do you have to use the cig. lighter (which is in a horrible location in the S2K if so!)?

 

hardwire is the only way to go.

 

V1

 

9500

 

What is the difference between the 9500i and the 9500iX?

 

Escort Passport 8500 + ZR3 shifter! Would like to upgrade to an 8500 X50 or 9500...