Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector (Red Display)

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Features

  • The Escort 8500 X50 provides 360° detection of police radar and laser methods in any vehicle
  • Frequently hailed as the best detector in the world, the Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector boasts the widest range on the market
  • The Escort 8500 X50 provides advance warning of police K, Ka, X, Laser (Lidar) and POP (instant-on) methods
  • VG-2 "detector detector" invisible
  • The Escort 8500 X50 is equipped with advanced programming to virtually eliminate false alarms
  • Advanced reprogrammable microprocessor accepts updates for new police radar and laser detection methods
  • Ultra-bright matrix display is equipped with dimmer control for discreet night use
  • Clear audio alarm is equipped with full volume control, auto-mute modes and a built-in headphone jack
  • 3 display modes: standard bar graph, ExpertMeter for displaying up to 8 modes simultaneously, and SpecDisplay for showing actual signal frequency
  • The Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector is also available with a blue display color
  • Includes a windshield mount, smart cord 12v charger and travel case
  • Your Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector carries a 1-year warranty

Description

When hoping to dodge a speeding ticket, advance warning can be critical. It's no wonder the Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector's extreme detection range has won the device high praise as the best detector in the world. In fact, you get consistent radar alerts from beyond 2½ miles to the source, giving you plenty of time to slow down.

To protect you from the latest police speed technology, the Escort 8500 X50 provides 360° coverage against all radar and laser detectors. Plus, it's equipped with detection modes for tricky police POP and instant-on radar. And, the Escort 8500 X50's new microprocessor can be reprogrammed with coverage against future detector technology.

In addition to incredible range, The Escort 8500 X50 boasts advanced programming that virtually eliminates false alarms. You also get state-of-the-art easy controls for customizing alert volume, display brightness and more. And, your Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector carries a 1-year warranty.

Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector (Red Display) Customer Reviews

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Posted on 09/08/2009 by Wes G. - 2008 Ford Shelby (Ogden,UT)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

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"This Escort 8500 X50 is great. I picked up a ka signal from more that three and a half miles. This Unit is everything I expected. The Red display works great day and night. I drive a Shelby GT 500. Its worth the money."

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2008 Ford Shelby
I use my vehicle for
FUN and Mustang Club,Activities
 
clint ticknor

Posted on 07/25/2009 by Clint T. - 2009 Toyota Prius (Bakersfield,CA)

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

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"The windshield mounting is not good There should be better installation options"

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2009 Toyota Prius
I use my vehicle for
commute to work
 
Review on radar detector

Posted on 11/28/2008 by Nancy T. (Germantown,TN)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

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"Both of my sons have had this radar detector and they were both stolen out of their cars. I purchased this one for my oldest son's birthday in Nov and probably will purchase another one in Dec for the other one's birthday. And then will probably purchase a third one in March for my youngest son's birthday. Definitely the best with no false readings. Would not leave home without it. Thank you."

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I use my vehicle for
all travel
 
Great detection

Posted on 11/11/2008 by Allyson M. - 2006 BMW M Series (Palm Beach Gardens,FL)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

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"I used the 8500 on a trip from Dallas to West Palm Beach. It worked beautifully and saved my behind on at least 5 occassions. Great early detection was the key and it can detect enough bands that you won't get caught doing what you shouldn't be doing to begin with. A bit pricey but if you have a lead foot like me it will pay itself off in no time. Works great around town as well. Great fuzzbuster !"

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2006 BMW M Series
I use my vehicle for
commuting
 
Escort 8500 X50 - WOW!!!

Posted on 03/13/2008 by Torry D. (Houston,TX)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

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"Lives up to all the reviews! I say this because I really haven't heard any negative feedback. It's easy to use, looks great, and the range is really great too. One thing I was really happy about was the secure mounting of the suction cups while the unit stays level. I ordered my direct wire to give it the clean custom look for it's final touch!"

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Miami to New Orleans

Posted on 09/25/2007 by Remy H. - 1988 Saab 900 (Miami,FL)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

"The trip was approximately 900 miles each way and did not get any tickets. Radar was most pronounced in the Florida panhandle and the Escort did much to eliminate the stress of constantly monitoring the speedometer."

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1988 Saab 900
I use my vehicle for
commuting and family outings with the top down.
 
great

Posted on 07/03/2007 by Tabitha L. (Magnolia,AR)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

"Great detector. Set up easy, performance is awsome."

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great product

Posted on 05/02/2007 by Daniel B. (Ridgewood,NY)

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful.

"I havent extensivlely used it yet, but the Passport 8500 seems to be a very good detector. The Ka band seems to be very popular though and a lot of the warnings in Ka are privately generated. That might cause you to put down your guard and not react fast enough to legitimate warnings - probably not a very easy way around this, since some law enforcement might use Ka as well."

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Outstanding

Posted on 04/09/2007 by Joseph J. - 2005 Ford Mustang (Waikoloa,HI)

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful.

"First day in use I thought it was a bum signal. NOT, picked up well over a mile and guess who popped over the hill.... here's Johnny,,,,, thank you and aloha"

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2005 Ford Mustang
I use my vehicle for
Commuting, touring, eating tuners :)
 
Escort 8500

Posted on 01/10/2007 by Josh W. - 2005 Ford Excursion (The Woodlands,TX)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.

"Used the detector for the first time this weekend, from Houston to our ranch in west Texas. I would have been stopped a minimum of four times for sure, if I did not have the Escort. I never believed in radar detectors, but to sound like an infomercial 'I'm a believer'..... Worth every penny."

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2005 Ford Excursion
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