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Escort Max 360 Review
The Escort Max 360 is Escort's first windshield-mount radar detector that has the brains to filter out
the collision avoidance sensors coupled with directional arrows for full
360-degree situational awareness.
– Radar Roy 2015
The two biggest challenges facing radar detector users today is trying
to determine if the alert is real and if it is, where is the cop hiding.
Because of this Escort has developed a completely new radar detector, the Escort Max 360.
Escort Max 360 Review Summary
The main benefits of the Escort Max 360 Radar Detector are:
Pros:
- Improved radar and laser detection performance
- Programmed with Escort’s new collision avoidance sensor rejection
digital signal processing algorithm (DSP), enabling it to block most
false alerts caused by vehicle guidance systems
- Dual front and rear feed horns for ultimate 360 degree protection
- Improved FULLY DIGITAL (DSP) Digital Signal Processing enabling the Max 360 to alert to radar quicker and faster then any other radar detector
- Improved responsiveness to short duration I/O police radar.
- High
definition OLED display with colored arrows pointing to the front, rear
and both sides, to pinpoint the exact direction of the threat
- Improved metering display modes
- GPS equipped – Fixed photo enforcement database, speed traps
database, false alert filtering, false alert filtering, auto-sensivity
- Built-in Smart Bluetooth for compatibility with Escort Live!
- NOW Includes Escort's USB Smart Cord power adapter for powering your smartphone ($34.95 value).
- Online firmware and database updates
- Clear digital voice alerts in English and Spanish
Cons:
- Largest windshield-mount radar detector
- Display can be hard to read in bright daylight sun
Conclusion:
- The Escort Max 360 is the world's most sophisticated windshield-mount radar detector
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What is included with the Max 360?
The Max 360 comes complete with a soft-sided travel case, NEW magnet "Sticky Cup" windshield mount feature, NEW 12-volt SmartCord® USB, and quick reference guide. If you would like a more permanent installation for your Max 360, check out the DirectWire SmartCord® or the more basic DirectWire kit for hardwired installations.
What is the Max 360 best price?By becoming a member of our VIP club you’ll be assured that you’re getting the best price for your Escort Max 360 as we have member only discounts and special offers along with our price match guarantee. If you find any authorized dealer selling any of the products we offer on RadarBusters contact us and we will match and even in some cases, beat their price. Does the 360 have band segmenting and an RDR toggle?
The 360 uses was Escort calls UltraDSP which is lightening quick at processing detected signals without the need for band-segmentation.
Can special athermic windshield adversely impact detection performance?
"Athermic" windshields have a metallic coating which will severely impact a radar detector's performance. Most have small areas to mount detectors and GPS nav units. GPS signals will also be blocked by this coating.
What is AUTOLEARN?
Autolearn uses the GPS feature to identify sources of false radar and memorizes location and frequency of each radar signal. Our AutoLearn software then compares signals received over time and eliminates audio alerts for non-police sources. The display will identify that a signal is present but no audio alert will be sounded. If a new source of radar or laser appears in the area you will receive a full audio and visual alert.
Will autolearn block out true police radar?
The 360's sophisticated software will prevent automatically blocking out true police signals.
What is the Defender Database?
Defender is a database of North American red light and fixed speed camera locations that can be updated weekly.
What is the USB Port Used For?
The Max 360 is web ready and the USB port can connect to a PC for software downloads and Defender Database updates.
What is variable speed sensitivity?
The Max 360 is able to increase sensitivity as your traveling speed increases so when you are driving at slower speeds the likelihood of falsing will drop as you do not need fully sensitivity.
Can the 360 be used outside of North America?
Escort does not monitor what frequencies are used overseas, but many customers travel abroad with their Escort
What is Expert Mode?
Expert Mode will show you up to 8 radar signals at the same time and will show relative signal strength and associated Band of each signal.
What is the Warranty Period?
Escort's products ordered from RadarBusters come with a full one-year factory warranty. Extended Service Plans are available on select models that will provide two additional years of warranty for $29.95.
I already have GPS in my car. Why do I need it in my Max 360?
The GPS feature is not used for navigation. The Max 360 allows you to Mark locations of interest, Block false radar and laser alerts, tracks vehicle speed in real-time, and allows sensitivity based on the vehicle speed.
What is the memory capacity of the 360 and can it run out of space?
The Max 360 has more than enough memory to hold all your locations as well as the camera locations used in the US.
Operating Bands
X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz
K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz
Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz
Laser 904nm, 33 MHz Bandwidth
Radar Receiver / Detector Type
Superheterodyne, Varactor-Tuned VCO
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Laser Detection
Quantum Limited Video Receiver
Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes
GPS Receiver
SiRFstar IV
Display Type
Directional Arrows
Graphic Multi-Colored OLED
CruiseAlert
Bar Graph
ExpertMeter
SpecDisplay
5 Levels of Brightness with Full Dark Mode
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Programmable Features
Language English/Spanish
Power-On Indication
Display Color
Speed Display (On/Off)
Cruise Alert
Over Speed
Auto Learn (On/Off)
Auto Mute (On/Off)
Auto Power (On/Off)
Units (English/Metric)
Voice (On/Off)
GPS (On/Off)
Auto Power
Radar/Laser Bands (Selectable)
Markers (Selectable)
Clear Locations
Auto Calibration Circuitry
Mute, AutoMute and SmartMute
Power Requirement
12VDC, Negative Ground
Escort USB SmartCord® Included
Sensitivity Control
Highway, Auto, Auto NoX
Compact Size
1.36" H x 3.6" W x 5.430" L
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