Cobra XRS-9930?

Question

Does anyone have any experience with this radar detector? I have read a bunch of reviews and 99% of them were bad. The man at the store said he owned this detector and it has been good for him. I would like to get a Whistler but there are none in stock and I am going out of town this weekend (which is why I am purchasing one). The price for this model is $169.99 + tax. Thanks!

Answer 1

Everything that I have read states that it is a very good unit.

The XRS-9930 detects six different radar signals, including the Ku wavelength band that is widely used in Europe and that has been recently approved for use in the United States. In addition, the XRS-9930 is completely invisible to the VG-2 and Spectre radar detector detectors while it alerts you if either the VG-2 or the Spectre is in use in your area.

Answer 2

any is better than none  , still that's a bit pricy for a used  detector  next time i buy one i'll call a few pawn shops for one then jew im down.

Answer 3

Cobra does NOT make a decent radar detector And I suggest you steer clear of any Cobra Radar detector

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To me the best bang for your bunch radar detector is the BEL 955, for $179 at RadarBusters.com. The BEL 955 is not the best but it is certainly up there with the top 3 radar detectors [Escort 8500 X50($300), BEL RX65 ($329.99), and Valentine 1($400)] I personally have a BEL Vector 995($270) and Valentine 1($400) and their is only a slight difference in detection range. I like both detectors equally due to their unique features.

The BEST radar detector is relative to the features you like/need.....There are 5 radar detectors with equal performance in most respects and will save you tickets contrary to what some will tell you. The Top 5 radar detectors are (in no specific order) the:

BEL RX65

BEL STi

Escort 8500 X50

Escort 9500i

Valentine 1

I personally use the Valentine 1 as well as the BEL vector 995 both have saved me huge fines when dealing with police radar. But for dealing with Laser you really needs a laser jammer (illegal in some states) I use a Blinder M20 and Anti-Laser laser jammers on my Volvo along with LaserShield plate cover.

For those that say a radar detector is just a ticket notifier obviously don't have experience with a top level detector. Ask any of my friends that ride in my car. My detectors both sniff out cops easily and give me plenty of time to slow down when usually going 10-15mph over the limit.

For test results of pretty much all laser jammers and radar detectors....Check out these links:

http://guysoflidar.com/testing.html

To see videos of these stealth measures in action go here

http://www.radardetector.net/viewforum.p...

Radar detectors are only illegal in Virginia and Washington DC.