Cobra XRS 9540 High Performance12 Band Radar/Laser Detector

by Cobra

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 1.3 x 2.7 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00126GFB4
• Item model number: XRS-9540
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Product Description

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Amazon.com Product Description The XRS 9540 provides total protection and peace of mind with the Xtreme Range Superheterodyne technology, detecting all 12 radar/laser bands with reliable and proven performance. It comes with the DigiView Data Display, Voice Alert, and much more.

The XRS 9540 provides total protection and peace-of-mind. Click to enlarge.

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The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in environments with high ambient noise levels.

Ultra-bright data display for easy reading.

12-Band Detection
Detects 6 radar, 4 laser and 2 safety signals. Radar signals include X Band, K Band, Ka Superwide, Ku Band, VG-2 and Spectre. Laser signals include LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte, ProLaser and ProLaser III. Safety signals include Safety Alert and Strobe Alert.

DigiView Data Display
The digital alpha-numeric dot matrix text display is easy to read.

Ku Band Detection
Detects Ku Band Radar Gun currently being used in Europe. Be prepared for future introduction in the U.S.

LaserEye
Provides 360-degree detection of laser signals.

Voice Alert
Warns driver with specific voice annunciation of the signal being detected.

VG-2 Alert/ Undetectable
Provides complete immunity and alerts the driver when under surveillance of VG-2 Radar-Dectector-Detectors.

Spectre Alert I/Undetectable
Provides complete immunity and alerts the driver when under surveillance of Spectre I radar detector-detectors.

Strobe Alert
A Cobra exclusive, works with tens of thousands of emergency vehicles currently equipped with traffic light controlling strobe emitters. Provides advance warning of the presence and/or approach of emergency vehicles.

Safety Alert
Warns drivers of the presence and/or approaching emergency vehicles, railroad crossing, and road hazard locations equipped with Cobra's exclusive Safety Alert transmitters.

Auto Mute
Automatically mutes the alert tone for enhanced driver convenience.

IntelliMute
Relative-speed-sensing Auto Mute system that virtually elminates false alerts.

Digital Signal Strength Meter
Provides the driver with relative proximity to the target using 5-level digital signal strength meter.

City/Highway Selector
Allows the user to select operating mode, reducing the frequency of falsing in densely populated urban areas.

Dim Mode
Allows the user to dim the radar detector display enhancing night driving visibility.

Stay Set Electronic Memory
Electronically remembers radar detector settings for an indefinite period of time even with the power removed.

What's in the Box
XRS 9540 Radar Detector Unit, Coiled 12V DC Power Cord, Windshield Mounting Bracket with suction cups, Instruction Manual

Product Description

Cobra Electronics XRS-9540 12 Band Radar Laser Detector. The XRS 9530 provides total protection and peace of mind with the Xtreme Range Superheterodyne technology, detecting all 12 radar/laser bands with reliable and proven performance. It comes with the DigiView Data Display, Voice Alert, and much more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I like this little bastard!, March 28, 2010

By 

Michael G. Stevens - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cobra XRS 9540 High Performance12 Band Radar/Laser Detector (Electronics)

This little demon has already probably saved me 3 speeding tickets. I feel absolutely no guilt using it because I've come to realize what a cash cow speeding tickets are for the local and state governments. Some people don't like radar detectors because they're 'always beeping', but I've found they're usually a dumbass who doesn't have the machine set correctly. It comes ready to detect 6 bands, but I've found in Central Florida that Ka and Laser are mainly what Police and Sheriff use. So if you stick with Highway Mode with only Ka and Laser active, you'll be pleasantly suprised.

Some Major Caveats:
1) I only go 10-20 (usually closer to 10) over at most. If you're going faster than that, you may still get a ticket because the Ka band travels much faster than the old X Band....it may however end up being a lesser fine because you'll be able to slow down a bit.

2) This works best when cops cheat and lock their doppler. It is illegal to do so (but since when have they cared), but in this case, it works in your favor. You can sniff it out quite far in advance.

3) The most dangerous areas when the cop uses the radar gun right as you drive by. When you're within 15 feet of a radar gun is the most difficult time to be able to do anything.

4) The power must be ON for the thing to work. I know that sounds silly, but if the power cord becomes loose (someone or something snags it) from the cigarette lighter for any reason, you're a sitting goose.

A friend of mine who is more of a lead foot than I uses a Valentine One. I'm not willing to put $500 into a radar detector (yet)....but for now, I like this one.

The really cool thing is that sometimes even though a patrol car is sitting by the side of the road, they're not running radar! There have been dozens of times when I'll realize I drove about 20 over past a patrol car, and the detector never went off.....and the cop never came after me! I like knowing when radar is present. When you get used to it, you'll feel quite vulnerable in your car without one.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing radar, January 1, 2012

By 

Davalo - See all my reviews

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The item is in perfect condition, just like seller said. I use this radar a lot and it works perfectly.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value for the price, December 24, 2011

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Bent (Hall of Fame State - OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cobra XRS 9540 High Performance12 Band Radar/Laser Detector (Electronics)

Most law enforcement vehicles actually don't have their radar running, as I have learned. (Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas) However, those that do are readily identified by this unit. I have been stopped twice while using it, both times it alerted me, but it was too late. One officer was in a ditch at the bottom of a small hill and the other got me for going 77 in a 70. Neither one warrants blame on this device, as it went off like it was supposed to...I just flat got nailed.

Disadvantages:
Large size makes it no question the detector is taking up windshield space. Obvious from the outside and blocks view somewhat on the inside.

IMPORTANT: The speaker is very weak on this model and requires the volume to be up to the maximum, especially if you listen to music or audiobooks, as I do. Because of this, the speaker began to fail within about 9 months and crackled and moaned for about a year until it was completely gone. The amber color is very benign, so if there is no audible warning, the lights don't do enough to alert you. I am going to Radio Shack today to get a replacement speaker and we'll see if I can get some life out of this machine yet.

Advantages:
Cobra's customer service is excellent. When one of my suction cups on the mount failed, I called them for a replacement and they sent an entire replacement mount free-of-charge, without even questioning the warranty period. This was a great move and ensures my future business.

The price is right. My first detector was a Passport before it was stolen. I replaced it with this Cobra which additionally has voice alert (did) and emergency vehicle warning and was 1/3 the price of the Passport, yet seems to work just as well.