Whistler XTR-560 Radar Detector

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Pros

  • Clear alert (6)
  • Easy to mount (6)
  • Good sensitivity (6)
  • Durable (5)
  • Neat features or extras (5)
  • Versatile (4)
  • Clear audible alerts (1)
  • Cool blue screen (1)
  • Readable display (1)
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Cons

  • Gives false reads (3)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Lots of vg2 alerts (1)
  • Low volume (1)
  • Very loud audile alerts (1)

Best Uses

  • Highway driving (6)
  • Urban navigation (5)
  • Small cars (2)
  • Larger cars (1)
  • Rural navigation (1)
 
 
 

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The Whistler XTR-560 is a top of the line radar detector, offering all of the features you would expect: voice alerts, text display, multiple city modes, POP mode detection, and even European Ku band detection. Even with all of those great features, the XTR-560 adds more. This is the most customizable radar detector on the market! The XTR-560 has both programmable audio and text alerts, allowing you to fully customize this detector's alerts. In addition, the Whistler XTR560 includes trim rings in metallic blue, black, and pink. This allows you to customize the 560's appearance! The Whistler XTR-560 responds to all types of radar currently in use by police, and provides 360 degree detection of all types of laser guns laser. The Whistler 560 is immune to the VG-2 detector, and provides alerts when VG-2 is in use. The alpha-numeric display allows for full support of SWS alerts, including detailed information messages. The Whistler XTR-560 is the ultimate customizable detector! The XTR-560 will allow you to program the text that is shown on the display during an alert. It will also allow you to record a custom audio message that is played during an alert! X, K, Ka, and Super Wideband Ka Detection 360? Protection against all types of Laser Instant-On (Pulse) Detection Detects POP Mode Safety Warning System? (SWS?) Alert VG-2 Undetectable VG-2 Alert Integrated Real Voice? Programmable Audio Messages Blue Backlit Alpha-numeric Text Display Programmable Text Display Messages Signal Strength Indicator Ku Band Detection Includes Black, Blue, and Pink Trim Rings Selectable Bands 3 City Modes and Highway Mode Auto and Manual Muting Bright/Dim/Dark Display Settings Selectable Vehicle Battery Saver Setting Saver Stay Alert Feature Volume Control Self Test Teach/Tutorial Mode

Specification Description
Model WHIXTR560, XTR-560
UPC 052303403927
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Alerts come through programmable audible and visual messages; Real Voice technology built inInsert a black, pink or metallic blue tri
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin Philippines
Description Header Cruise with color.
Display Catalog Number 55023268
End Product Indicator Yes
Features Stay Alert™ tests your alertness to help you avoid falling asleep at the wheelWorks with the Whistler Intelli-Cord™ (not in
Included in the Box Whistler XTR-560 Laser/Radar Detector3 interchangeable trim rings (black, pink, metallic blue)Power cordWindshield
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number XTR-560
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Model XTR-560
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer Laser/radar detectors are not offered where prohibited by law; use may be regulated by state or local laws. California and Minnesota prohibit drivers
Product Height 1.375
Product Length 5.313
Product Type Radar/laser with POP Alert
Product Weight 0.43
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 3.125
Supported Languages English

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Whistler XTR-560 Radar Detector Review

Good so far but the Jury is still out.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Clear audible alerts
  • Cool blue screen
  • Durable
  • Easy To Mount
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    Cons

  • Bulky
  • Gives False Reads
  • Very loud audile alerts

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Highway Driving
 

"This paticular model of Whistler has a very loud audible alert system, it takes some getting used to. The size of the unit makes difficult to mount in smaller vehicles with smaller windshields. Overall the detection does everything it's supposed to do and then some. I haave been buying Whistler prod …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 9 2008
Black Ice
Novi, MI
I am:
  • Commuter
  • Gearhead
  • Practical
  • Tuner
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Whistler XTR-560 Radar Detector Review

I love this thing.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Gives False Reads

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Highway Driving
 

"I recently drove from L.A. to Sacramento with this detector and couldn't be more pleased. It saved me from at least 3 speeding tickets. It will occasionally give a false reading but I found that it keeps you in check when it does. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 9 2008
Alex the lane hopper
Redlands, CA
I am:
  • Commuter
  • Practical
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Whistler XTR-560 Radar Detector Review

Great product

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Durable
  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Neat Features or Extras
  • More »

    Cons

  • Low Volume

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Highway Driving
  • Small Cars
 

"This product is a great product for anyone needing a radar detector. It has great range. The only thing is that the volume is not as loud as it could be. You can still hear the alerts it gives out fine but it is quiet. [...] "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 3 2007
Nate
Fort Madison, IA
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  • Practical
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Whistler XTR-560 Radar Detector Review

Excellent performane with bells&whistles

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Durable
  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Neat Features or Extras

    Cons

  • Gives False Reads

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Highway Driving
  • Larger Cars
  • Rural Driving
  • Small Cars
 

"Noticed that newer PDs are invisible to this one unlesss they're gear is in use... so watch out in major cities "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 20 2009
Pen
Columbia, SC
I am:
  • Commuter
  • Practical
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Whistler XTR-560 Radar Detector Review

Great product for the price!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Durable
  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Neat Features or Extras
  • More »

    Cons

  • Lots of VG2 Alerts

    Best Uses

  • Highway Driving
 

"Works better then my other Whistler and did the trick constantly although it did seem sensitive to VG2 Alerts. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 19 2007
Robair
Augusta MO
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