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• 1 Quadros

  I got this detector because it was remote controlled, so I could put in the rear windshield since it has 360 detection; but the remote only has a 4-foot range. I have to reach back and hold it down for a while for it to pick up.

  I like that it is compact and has voice alerts so I can just listen to them.

  I live in Houston and would expect a lot of signals, but I’m not sure if the detector is sensitive enough or it is just filtering stray signals but I hardly get any alerts from it. I passed several patrols on a trip, it does not seem to pick up unless their radar is not on or using an unknown band.

  Now, the alert suddenly goes off at random and doesn’t shut off. This detector does not seem to be very reliable. I would revise my review to 2 stars. I returned this item and would not recommend it.

• 2 Quick

  Great little detector! for the price you can’t beat it. I owned the whistler 220 before the 520. I haven’t gotten a ticket since I’ve owned both of them.

• 3 Reddingius

  Whistler XTR-520 Radar/Laser Detector with LCD and Remote
  Great little unit. With the diffferent settings(city), I get no false alarms. Range of detection has been fantastic. Has detected all bands being used on highway and city.

• 4 Leal

  A great radar detector. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because the controls are a little difficult to understand.

• 5 Varjabedian

  I ordered two of these detectors, one for a friend and one for myself. one failed instantly and Amazon replaced it asap, both my detector and my friends have worked perfectly since. they are small, discreet and more importantly work very well with a minimum of false alerts.

  I highly recommend this detector for someone on a budget.

• 6 Nilson

  Great product. However, will not work on 2002 Mercedes Benz S500 due to built-in infrared deflector on front windshield.

• 7 Almanza

  This unit performed as advertised. Has minimal false alarms as I drive through the city, and has not failed to give reminder 3 warnings as I approached the red light zones.

  As far as a radar detector, NY has so much traffic, potholes, and red lights that its hard to speed even if you tried.

• 8 Lindly

  Detector is as good as pretty much any other unit I’ve had in the past (Cobras, Whistlers). GPS feature is cool…Picked up red light cameras I had no idea about and every one that I did. Installation and usage is pretty straight forward.

  Only downside for me is the battery life. To use the remote at full-display always on, the charge time is about equal to usage time…(8 hours to charge via USB and works in vehicle about the same 8 hours). If this mode is how you prefer to use it (and I do), plan on keeping the car charger (along with the dangling cord) close by.

  All in all, I’m keeping it.

• 9 Mullen

  This is the second Cobra Radar detector I’ve owned, and so far no complains.
  Pros: Sleek design, voice instructions, wireless remote controller, easy to install.

  Cons: Battery of controller dies fast, keeps beeping on signals even after you disable them.

• 10 Izell

  Cobra has set a new standard here in terms on installation, placement, reliability, ease of use, and performance. I strongly recommend this product for anyone who has high highway mileage and is looking for a reliable detector. Unit also detects oncoming (either direction) emergency vehicles of all types and can be easily installed in a very inconspicuous way.

• 11 Peavy

  Easy to install and use. This radar detector is sleek and hides easily. I have had this for 3 months now and has saved me countless times. Also, the emergency vehicle detector is nice to have, since I usually like to have my music turned up, this will give me an extra warning that I need.

  Would recommend to anyone.

• 12 Sinha

  as Ruthabagah our freind on amazon said

  PROS:
  -Easy to install. Took me a whole 15 minutes to run the wire and install the unit.
  -Clean install: No wire on your dash, no device hanging in the middle of your windshield. It’s out of the way on top left of my WS, next to the rearview mirror.
  -Always on: no need to turn it on or off. Just turn the key, the device starts, and will stop when you get out of the car.
  -Discreet: Ok, maybe not that discreet, but it’s not in the middle of your dash. AND you do not need the remote to use the device. Once it’s programmed, except if you have to make settings change, you do not need the remote!

  Cons:

  -Range is very good forme anithnk for everyone, we don’t need more than about 700m to bealerted of radar somewhere in fron ofus

  Notes: Some reviewers mentionned an abysmall range, poor lateral detections, a lot of false alarm: I experienced most of this!
  - very bad with radars which take pictue backward.
  - battery life ivery bad.

  Conclusion: it’s a good device overall, but it’s a bargain at that price! If you are lokking for a RD that will be discreet on your dash, that’s the one to get.

• 13 VanDam

  I read all the reviews I could find on the internet on this product before buying it… Some of them where not that good, but I had some concern about reviewers being sold to one brand vs the other one. I decided to try it out, and has been a great product so far.

  PROS:
  -Easy to install. Took me a whole 15 minutes to run the wire and install the unit.
  -Clean install: No wire on your dash, no device hanging in the middle of your windshield. It’s out of the way on top left of my WS, next to the rearview mirror.
  -Always on: no need to turn it on or off. Just turn the key, the device starts, and will stop when you get out of the car.
  -Discreet: Ok, maybe not that discreet, but it’s not in the middle of your dash. AND you do not need the remote to use the device. Once it’s programmed, except if you have to make settings change, you do not need the remote!

  Cons:

  -Range is less than a more expensive unit, but since I am not a “hyperspeeder” It does not bother me.

  Notes: Some reviewers mentionned an abysmall range, poor lateral detections, a lot of false alarm: I experienced none of this! Now, one thing, I made sure that my unit was pointing right at the front of the car (my windshield is slightly curved), and was perfectly horizontal.

  Conclusion: it’s a good device overall, but it’s a bargain at that price! If you are lokking for a RD that will be discreet on your dash, that’s the one to get.

• 14 Overstreet

  I like the new Cobra XRS R7 because people will not see
  your radar or wiring or the display . I do not turn on the remote, you only need the remote to setup the divise. The sharp voice is better than the old models. Remote will not turn on automaticaly, each time you start the car manually you have to hit the power button. The remote battery is very weak. The whole idea is good but, they need to work on their remote.

• 15 Eichelberger

  This detector has very good range I can pick a rader gun up to 2 miles away ka X K Ku band.Also other futures that makes great for road travel.

• 16 Lookabaugh

  I just upgraded to another BMW and of course bought me another Whistler Pro3450. Having it installed in the same place as the others, the receiver right below the license plate. The indicator will be to the left of the steering column right over the parking brake release. Can’t see it from either door, so just a push of a button and it stays silent in case you need it to be. Other detectors claim 3 – 5 mile detection. Who cares, I want to have good detection within a 1/2 mile on the freeway and a 1/4 mile for city driving, that’s when it’s most important.

  The Whistler is a solid unit that lasts for a long time. I have mine set in City 2 mode and that works best for false alarms. I’m not a speedy driver, but some times you are over the limit and it’s nice to have a detector that will let you know of a spreed trap. This is my 3rd unit and I’m picky what I buy. I do my research and get the best for the money. No suction cups or laying on the dash, this unit is remote which means the receiver is located outside the car and is connected to the indicator inside the car. Clean to the sight, soft chirp or louder if needed, and the light can also be dimmed for night driving. That’s my .02

• 17 Love

  If you want a reliable radar detector that does not sit on your dashboard or stick to your windshield and does not cost an arm and a leg, this is it. You need to be a little bit handy to install it. It is your basic remote detector, but gets the job done. I have used this product as well as other Whistler products for many years with no complaints.

• 18 Roland

  This unit works great if your primary concern is a hidden system.There are other conventional units that outperform it of course. I like the outside temp sensor and am using it to monitor my intake air temp.I also added a second laser detector so I have them front & rear but am disappointed I can’t add a radar antenna to the rear like the old model.

• 19 Tackete

  Excellent product. Ease of operation; outstanding. Plug and play,simple. Drawback: NOT Vista 64 friendly. Cobra promises a patch for Vista 64 within 2 weeks…..

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