AL Priority HiFi Module

[BestRadarDetectors]

We are getting close to releasing the AL Priority HiFi module but AntiLaser will only offer a special upgrade price to Registered Users. If you have not registered your AL Priority system please do so especially if you plan to add the HiFi module in the future. On new systems there will be a price difference with the HiFi Option of around $59.95 (Not Set Yet) and I am trying to get registered users the option to upgrade at the same price.

Problem I am having is that I can only pre-order modules at discount prices for the number of registered users and only around 20% of purchases are registered. If everyone will want the upgrade I will not be able to buy enough upgrades to supply everyone so we will only be able to offer this upgrade price for members that have registered their units.

If you have not registered your unit please go to http://www.alpriority.com and click on product registration at the bottom of the page. I will inform everyone when we have a date for release.

[Holla]

SO will you be able to use this and the BT/APP at the same time--exactly how will this HI-FI be incorporated.

[CommandrKeen]

Canadian customers should contact Alex at KMPH?

[BestRadarDetectors]

Canadian customers should contact Alex at KMPH?

Yes, But in any case you should still make sure you have registered your product.

[NYSpeederPVM]

I just had my first actual hit on Monday and I really dont think I would have heard it if I had had my radio turned up, in for the hifi.

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[BestRadarDetectors]

I just had my first actual hit on Monday and I really dont think I would have heard it if I had had my radio turned up, in for the hifi.

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Why not also utilize the mute wire and have the ALP mute your radio during an alert?

[radargeek]

Not all (factory) radios have a mute input. I know the radio in my car doesn't, at least not that I could find in the service manual.

Good to hear the HiFi module is coming soon. Not everybody wants (or is able) to use the Bluetooth app.

[NYSpeederPVM]

Why not also utilize the mute wire and have the ALP mute your radio during an alert?
I suppose I could though I'm not totally confident in my radio install/modification skills. I like voice alerts too but have 2 droids running already so an idevice isn't really something I want to add.

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[64pvolvo1800]

I'm IN for two modules Tom. Both registered


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[Holla]

Will there be a volume knob or a way to raise/lower the volume? Im in for one too!

[BestRadarDetectors]

Will there be a volume knob or a way to raise/lower the volume? Im in for one too!

The same way you change the volume now on the control module will apply to the HiFi module.

[dukes]

I hope my Canadian dealer can get them when you do, I am pretty excited for them!

[tmcmenam]

Just registered, I would also like to get one.

[dinkydi]

Will there any delay of warning announcements, using the hi-fi module

[BestRadarDetectors]

Will there any delay of warning announcements, using the hi-fi module

No, It will pretty much be the same as the ALP Connect alerts but you do not need your smartphone.

[GA Speed]

All registered with both systems looking for 2 HiFi when they are ready

[Qui-Gon]

I'm in for one, Tom!

[kimberdan]

Tom, I registered way back when, I never got any confirmation of it, I dont know if i was suppose to or not, Is there any way that you can check on that for me? Either way i want one

[BestRadarDetectors]

Tom, I registered way back when, I never got any confirmation of it, I dont know if i was suppose to or not, Is there any way that you can check on that for me? Either way i want one

Did you get an email from AL regarding the new firmware last week? If you are not getting firmware release emails your registration probably did not go through.

[kimberdan]

No sir i did not, Ok i will go do it again


Did you get an email from AL regarding the new firmware last week? If you are not getting firmware release emails your registration probably did not go through.

[tmcmenam]

BRD, do you know how far out the display module is?

[Holla]

When the HI-FI is release will we need a new Firmware update to make it work?

[Won Hunglo]

Please reserve a module for me.:eagerness:

[BestRadarDetectors]

When the HI-FI is release will we need a new Firmware update to make it work?

Yes, Just register your product and keep updating every time you see a new firmware release email.

[ProStreetCamaro]

I am in for one

[Yellowcab]

Will the HiFi unit be SolidState or Tubes?

[Won Hunglo]

Will the HiFi unit be SolidState or Tubes?

Electro mechanical. (Now lets see how many pinheads are here.) :)

[Yellowcab]

Electro mechanical. (Now lets see how many pinheads are here.) :)


Your showing your age.

[radargeek]

Will the HiFi unit be SolidState or Tubes?You can always hook it up to a tube amplifier if you want that warm sound.

Maybe it uses tapes. Does it use one tape for each gun ID or does it have them on one and it fast-forwards to the one to play? Will that affect JTK time? :D Or it could use an 8 track tape, one track per gun (or two if it's in stereo)? :)

[kimberdan]

I know its only been 10 days since the last post but come one already:cower: Im dieing over here.. Me want HiFi LoL:courage:

[BestRadarDetectors]

I know its only been 10 days since the last post but come one already:cower: Im dieing over here.. Me want HiFi LoL:courage:

Its still some time out... We will inform when we are ready to start taking orders.

[kimberdan]

BRD You know im just messing around :playful:

[BestRadarDetectors]

BRD You know im just messing around :playful:

Here is a tease.....

2205

[kimberdan]

Oh Come on now thats not nice :cower: Can i have that one LoL
Here is a tease.....

2205

[Tman]

Can someone has a link explaining how and what does HiFi ?

Will it alert by naming the gun ?

[BestRadarDetectors]

Can someone has a link explaining how and what does HiFi ?

Will it alert by naming the gun ?

HiFi will add Voice Alerts and a larger external speaker pictured above. If you have ALP Connect you will not need the HiFi module because it will only produce the same sounds and voice alerts you already have through ALP Connect.

[awj223]

HiFi will add Voice Alerts and a larger external speaker pictured above. If you have ALP Connect you will not need the HiFi module because it will only produce the same sounds and voice alerts you already have through ALP Connect.

If it makes exactly the same sounds you hear through ALP Connect, how are we supposed to tell the exact radar frequency (e.g. 34704 MHz)? The ALP Connect doesn't announce the frequency verbally, it displays it on the phone screen.

[BestRadarDetectors]

If it makes exactly the same sounds you hear through ALP Connect, how are we supposed to tell the exact radar frequency (e.g. 34704 MHz)? The ALP Connect doesn't announce the frequency verbally, it displays it on the phone screen.

HiFi will not give you verbal frequency of a radar alert... HiFi Module is just to add Voice Alerts and Voice Commands to the ALP Alerts & ALP Menus.
Does any other detector give you verbal frequencies?

[awj223]

HiFi will not give you verbal frequency of a radar alert... HiFi Module is just to add Voice Alerts and Voice Commands to the ALP Alerts & ALP Menus.
Does any other detector give you verbal frequencies?

Verbal, no. But most detectors (okay, most good detectors) let you know the frequency via their displays. But the ALP doesn't have a display. Would at least be nice to know which Ka sub-band I'm picking up.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Verbal, no. But most detectors (okay, most good detectors) let you know the frequency via their displays. But the ALP doesn't have a display. Would at least be nice to know which Ka sub-band I'm picking up.
If a display is that important then you would be better off getting the full Sti-R instead of just the inregrated antenna. You have several options and customers can choose what works best for them.

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[awj223]

If a display is that important then you would be better off getting the full Sti-R instead of just the inregrated antenna. You have several options and customers can choose what works best for them.

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The ALP is going to get a display eventually. Is that going to show exactly what's shown on the phone's display when using ALP connect?

[BestRadarDetectors]

The ALP is going to get a display eventually. Is that going to show exactly what's shown on the phone's display when using ALP connect?
Display is far out in the future and is not even under development. Its sounds though based on what you are wanting you would want the full Sti-R Plus. The ALP is the best laser defense system and AL is not a radar detector company. We offer several modules to give customers options but we cant please everyone.

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[kimberdan]

Hey BRD, This might sound like a stupid question, But do you know if we will be able to run the HiFI and the B/T Module at the same time? I know it sounds like over kill but you cant have to much.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Hey BRD, This might sound like a stupid question, But do you know if we will be able to run the HiFI and the B/T Module at the same time? I know it sounds like over kill but you cant have to much.
No, HiFi runs through the control module. You cant run Bluetooth & Control Module at the same time.

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[CommandrKeen]

Can the Hi-Fi and BT Connect work together? My phone is not all that loud especially when the stereo is on or kids are making a ruckus in the back. I'd like to use the Hi-Fi to "pump up the volume" that my phone can't do natively.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Can the Hi-Fi and BT Connect work together? My phone is not all that loud especially when the stereo is on or kids are making a ruckus in the back. I'd like to use the Hi-Fi to "pump up the volume" that my phone can't do natively.

See the post directly above your post.

[CommandrKeen]

Doh! Thanks. Too bad. Feels like a cpu design issue that all add-on devices have to plug into the same port and can't work together.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Doh! Thanks. Too bad. Feels like a cpu design issue that all add-on devices have to plug into the same port and can't work together.

HiFi module is an extension of the Control Module, Radar & GPS have their own ports, Display Module will have its own port. There are only so many ports you can have on a unit before its too large.

LI for example has 5 Ports (4 Sensors + 1 Serial) - ALP has 10 ports (Remote LED, 5 Sensors, 1 Control Module, 1 Display Module, 1 Add On Module & 1 USB Port) - There is a lot already packed into that unit.

[awj223]

Doh! Thanks. Too bad. Feels like a cpu design issue that all add-on devices have to plug into the same port and can't work together.
Easy workaround: get a LOUD Bluetooth speaker, and connect your phone to the speaker.


HiFi module is an extension of the Control Module, Radar & GPS have their own ports, Display Module will have its own port. There are only so many ports you can have on a unit before its too large.

LI for example has 5 Ports (4 Sensors + 1 Serial) - ALP has 10 ports (Remote LED, 5 Sensors, 1 Control Module, 1 Display Module, 1 Add On Module & 1 USB Port) - There is a lot already packed into that unit.
There's still all of that real estate on the top and bottom of the unit that can be used for more ports :D

[radargeek]

All it needs is 2 control ports, so you can plug in any 2 of: control set, HiFi module, Bluetooth module. Or offer an external "hub" that turns the one control port into multiple. Or have a pass-through port on the bluetooth module. Probably the most important is to be able to run the BT module alongside one of the others, so you have a backup in case the phone app crashes, BT connection drops, phone battery dies or you're on the phone when you're shot and need to JTK somehow. An external switcher works but it's a bit kludgy.

[Yellowcab]

As per Mirage's recommendation, I use the Jabra Freeway Bluetooth speaker with ALP Connect. Works very well and loud.

[Qui-Gon]

Oh Come on now thats not nice :cower: Can i have that one LoL

Looks an awful lot like the Belscort external speaker...loud in its own right!

[kimberdan]

Looks an awful lot like the Belscort external speaker...loud in its own right!
Yea but i wouldnt care if it said :rolf:

As far as using the Jabra B/T speaker, I got one adn tried it, This is an awesome set up, but with the way i have my car set up i can not use it, I run my I phone plugged into the radio and when i do that everything from my phone is directed back into the radio speakers, so it served me no purpose...
I cant wait till the HiFi is released.... I rather have each system running on its own, If i have a failure then its 1 failure and not a total..

[kimberdan]

Just a bump, Wondering if where getting any closer? :popcorn:

[awj223]

Will the standard control still alert with the usual sounds in addition to the Hi Fi Control Set? Or does the Hi Fi Control Set replace the standard control completely?

[Holla]

The HI-FI setup will sound exactly like the BT APP now, so you will not hear a peep out of the controller once speaker is hooked up

[awj223]

The HI-FI setup will sound exactly like the BT APP now, so you will not hear a peep out of the controller once speaker is hooked up

That's unfortunate, if true. Right now, the standard controller tells you that you've properly JTKed by ceasing to produce sound after you hit a button. If the Hi Fi Control Set does exactly the same thing as the BT app (ceases producing sound as soon as you JTK), then that kind of negates the point of having it (ability to tell what you were hit with). With the BT app, you can always see that information on your phone's display, but right now, the ALP has no display module option. And the BT app takes way too long to announce the gun, over 3 seconds.

I hope that instead, there's some option to do something like:
- First button press: JTK, standard control set beeps OR Hi Fi control set gives off a very clear audible signal that denotes JTK, then Hi Fi control set continues announcing the gun
- Second button press: Silence Hi Fi control set
at least until the Display becomes available.

[Holla]

I could be wrong--BRD may jump in and explain....

[BestRadarDetectors]

I could be wrong--BRD may jump in and explain....

You are not wrong... The HiFi is a replacement controller with an external speaker. It will behave just like the Controller only difference is when alerting it will have Voice Alerts instead of the tone alerts. If you mute the unit it will mute just like muting the Control Module.

[awj223]

BRD, I hope the sound of that drum and siren can be reduced to something like 1 second. Otherwise, I would fear that people won't JTK quickly enough if they're trying to hear what they've been hit with. This is especially important with some of the newer guns that can lock onto a target so quickly that anything > 2 seconds starts to look suspicious.

[Holla]

BRD, I hope the sound of that drum and siren can be reduced to something like 1 second. Otherwise, I would fear that people won't JTK quickly enough if they're trying to hear what they've been hit with. This is especially important with some of the newer guns that can lock onto a target so quickly that anything > 2 seconds starts to look suspicious.

You can still Pull the stats later to see what gun it was, its just so much easier to pull stats using the BT method :) I got the BT and love it.

[BestRadarDetectors]

BRD, I hope the sound of that drum and siren can be reduced to something like 1 second. Otherwise, I would fear that people won't JTK quickly enough if they're trying to hear what they've been hit with. This is especially important with some of the newer guns that can lock onto a target so quickly that anything > 2 seconds starts to look suspicious.

Stats will still be recorded no matter what so they can always be reviewed later. Its not finalized and they have not finalized all the system voices yet so there is always room for improvements in the future. Maybe an option to review a list of past alerts directly from the Control Module might be able to be added to the menu's.. Anything is possible.

[awj223]

You can still Pull the stats later to see what gun it was, its just so much easier to pull stats using the BT method :) I got the BT and love it.

Of course, but the HiFi module is being built for people who want to know immediately. If it takes 4 seconds to hear this information...well that's dangerous for our community, IMO. Every time someone using that module gets hit, he has to make a split second decision about whether to kill immediately (and have to pull the stats file, transfer it to a computer, and load it in a browser, which is a pain), or whether to wait until it's announced. Not everyone makes good decisions under stress, and for some close range shots (300' or so) at freeway speeds, 4 seconds might be JTG or nearly so. Sometimes, you might not even know where the cop is shooting you from.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Of course, but the HiFi module is being built for people who want to know immediately. If it takes 4 seconds to hear this information...well that's dangerous for our community, IMO. Every time someone using that module gets hit, he has to make a split second decision about whether to kill immediately (and have to pull the stats file, transfer it to a computer, and load it in a browser, which is a pain), or whether to wait until it's announced. Not everyone makes good decisions under stress, and for some close range shots (300' or so) at freeway speeds, 4 seconds might be JTG or nearly so. Sometimes, you might not even know where the cop is shooting you from.
No matter what if you get a Laser Alert you need to take action no matter what gun you are hit with. False alerts are very rare.

[Holla]

Another Perk of the BT is it says right there on the screen what gun you were hit with, so you can JTK immediately and then just look at alerts when you get a second, you really dont have to pull any stats.

[awj223]

Another Perk of the BT is it says right there on the screen what gun you were hit with, so you can JTK immediately and then just look at alerts when you get a second, you really dont have to pull any stats.

Yeah, I said that earlier. Unfortunately, the Display module is apparently not even being developed yet :(

[Tman]

I agree 100% , why it would not be allowed to do our own voices , on my Li i was able to change each gun by a number ,
the total alert time was 1 sec : siren .5 + number .5 sec

Customization is the trend in every modern product ...

4 = markman or ultralite 20-20...easy to hear and remember.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn1vNBd8cqA&feature=youtu.be


Of course, but the HiFi module is being built for people who want to know immediately. If it takes 4 seconds to hear this information...well that's dangerous for our community, IMO. Every time someone using that module gets hit, he has to make a split second decision about whether to kill immediately (and have to pull the stats file, transfer it to a computer, and load it in a browser, which is a pain), or whether to wait until it's announced. Not everyone makes good decisions under stress, and for some close range shots (300' or so) at freeway speeds, 4 seconds might be JTG or nearly so. Sometimes, you might not even know where the cop is shooting you from.

[max]

I'm in for one, Tom!
Thanks

[kimberdan]

sheesh, i was just wondering where we were with a release date, Didnt mean to bring all this up :)

[hththt]

Can you guys consider adding backlight to the buttons? Like how the STi-R+ control module lights up at night. It makes it much easier to find the button. I found myself struggling to find the button a couple times I got hit at night.

Thanks!

[awj223]

Can you guys consider adding backlight to the buttons? Like how the STi-R+ control module lights up at night. It makes it much easier to find the button. I found myself struggling to find the button a couple times I got hit at night.

Thanks!

There IS a LED on the control module that lights up when it matters (when you're being hit) although I can see this being a problem if you're also running Pro Mode...

[hththt]

There IS a LED on the control module that lights up when it matters (when you're being hit) although I can see this being a problem if you're also running Pro Mode...

Yes I do realize that but I run dark mode and pro mode so if the LEO is not actively targeting my car then the LED stays off. Plus, the LED tells me where the control unit is but not exactly where the buttons are so in stressful situations, I don't want to spend that extra second remembering whether the buttons are on the left or the right of the LED

[CJR238]

What I think it's great about the ALP is during an alert you can hit any button and it doesn't matter which one to kill the jammers.

[Holla]

Tom---

Any update on the HI FI---Its time to produce ;)))

[SadisticPatrons]

For the people who can't wait but use the bluetooth app. Just get a bluetooth speaker to run through your apple product...sounds amazing. ..

[kimberdan]

For the people who can't wait but use the bluetooth app. Just get a bluetooth speaker to run through your apple product...sounds amazing. ..
This does work well, But problem is that the system is then still not an independent system and if your like me that would serve you no purpose, Altho it has worked for many, For me not so much and im awaiting the HiFi as well.....
When i travel im on the road for 14 hours before i break and i have found myself at some points turning the radio down and opening the window, Where at which that point i would only have the visual alert LED to let me know im being painted with lidar, Yes im not worried about jamming but i dont JTG and dont want to draw any attention to myself...
The other thing is that when i plug my Iphone into my car radio it runs everything to the radio so that i would not have the ability use the B/T speaker because it would just bypass the B/T Module..

[BestRadarDetectors]

This does work well, But problem is that the system is then still not an independent system and if your like me that would serve you no purpose, Altho it has worked for many, For me not so much and im awaiting the HiFi as well.....
When i travel im on the road for 14 hours before i break and i have found myself at some points turning the radio down and opening the window, Where at which that point i would only have the visual alert LED to let me know im being painted with lidar, Yes im not worried about jamming but i dont JTG and dont want to draw any attention to myself...
The other thing is that when i plug my Iphone into my car radio it runs everything to the radio so that i would not have the ability use the B/T speaker because it would just bypass the B/T Module..

In all honestly even if you have HiFi but turn the radio up and roll the windows down you will still have a hard time hearing the alert. If you push BT through your radio it would be the best option if you like the crank the radio up or use the mute wire and have it mute the radio when an alert occurs. There is no way to satisfy everyone but all we can do is add various options and leave it to the customer to choose which is best for them.

[awj223]

Honestly if you have issues with the volume, I think the best thing you can do is to mount the standard control set right near your steering wheel and turn the volume all the way up to 5. It is far, far easier to hear alerts from that thing not only because of the volume, but because of the frequencies used. The other alternative, of course, is to use the Hi Fi Control Set, and mount the speaker on the side of the driver's headrest, pointed directly at your ear.

[kimberdan]

In all honestly even if you have HiFi but turn the radio up and roll the windows down you will still have a hard time hearing the alert. If you push BT through your radio it would be the best option if you like the crank the radio up or use the mute wire and have it mute the radio when an alert occurs. There is no way to satisfy everyone but all we can do is add various options and leave it to the customer to choose which is best for them.
I was saying that when i drive on long trips i tend to turn the radio volume down all the way, when i do this i can no longer hear my alerts if i was to get tagged... Yes i know i will still be covered but i dont want to JTG... If i cant hear my alert then thats what i would end up doing...
I do understand no can make everyone happy all the time, Tom I am NOT unhappy with my ALP Purchase, It was and still is the best investment.. My thoughts on the HiFi was so that if i am on a long road trip and i turn my radio down and i get tagged i will still be able to hear the alert, so weather im cranking up the music or just driving quiet down the road i will never have to worry about missing an alert..

[BestRadarDetectors]

I was saying that when i drive on long trips i tend to turn the radio volume down all the way, when i do this i can no longer hear my alerts if i was to get tagged... Yes i know i will still be covered but i dont want to JTG... If i cant hear my alert then thats what i would end up doing...
I do understand no can make everyone happy all the time, Tom I am NOT unhappy with my ALP Purchase, It was and still is the best investment.. My thoughts on the HiFi was so that if i am on a long road trip and i turn my radio down and i get tagged i will still be able to hear the alert, so weather im cranking up the music or just driving quiet down the road i will never have to worry about missing an alert..

It was more of a general statement and not directly geared to you but I was also thinking you were mentioning pumping the music up and not turning it down and the mute would help if you liked to pump it up. The radio muting would get your attention in that case.

[kimberdan]

It was more of a general statement and not directly geared to you but I was also thinking you were mentioning pumping the music up and not turning it down and the mute would help if you liked to pump it up. The radio muting would get your attention in that case.

Haha, Yea if i have the music up and i get hit with laser? Forget it everyone around me will hear it :rofl-1:

[Holla]

So what is the estimate date for this? Gotta be getting very close!!

[BestRadarDetectors]

So what is the estimate date for this? Gotta be getting very close!!
Dont have one yet... When we have one we will post it. Something important came up and you will see a new firmware update in the next week or so.