The Truth about LED bulbs - Don't Buy LED Headlight Bulbs Before Watching This!
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In this video, Chris will be talking about EVERYTHING you need to know to buy the right LED bulbs for your next project! He even breaks it down into four things to look for when choosing your next
With the correct combo of the features discussed in this video, you should have a bulb that performs the best and lasts for a long time!
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Table Of Contents
00:00 - Introduction
03:00 - About LED Chips
06:29 - About Heat Sinks
10:34 - About The Types of Wiring
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Note: This video is for educational purposes only and may show street-use content with products that may not be DOT compliant for use on public roads. The video is not intended to imply vehicle-specific street legality. LED and HID bulbs are street legal in the USA for fog light use and not in low beam or high beam headlights because they are not compliant with DOT / FMVSS108. When looking for on-road-use headlight upgrades we recommend DOT-compliant headlight housings, not bulb replacements. Certain specialty vehicles strictly limited to off-street use and not having DOT registration or license plates may use these products exclusively off-streets. International street legality varies by country. For detailed clarification on-street use, go to www.headlightrevolution.com/s...
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I was all set to be annoyed by some dude pretending to know about bulbs, then this guy taught me stuff, good job man
Thanks for the feed back.
I was annoyed thoroughly, And found it shallow & pedantic. Also do you carry After market horse lights that are led & shaped like nipples? Also instructions on how to mount to horse and how to wire the horse with out getting a error message. Thanks
Well put. I was thinking the same some random dork just talking out side of his face. Then this guy having some very real world knowledge. Real talk
@@bartman8876 It was ok. It was more like a infomercials for his lights though. Even when they sell you the new cooking stuff they give info. So it was basiclly a infomercials & i dont have cable & get off work at 2am so i see plenty of them and i know when i see one.
nothing like coming over the hill to super bright Lazer lights,, is there!
As an electrical engineer I’d say this is as thorough yet easy to understand explanation of a somewhat technical topic as anyone could produce. Thank you thank you. I now feel that I am qualified to upgrade the lamps on my 2 trucks without being disappointed. Best regards!
As a electrical engineer you should already know these things.
Check you local laws first.
@@urntwrthyZ Shouldn't matter if you have a projector lens to cut off glare. LEDs and heat management are indeed pretty basic, in fact gonna be the fatal flaw for many casual enthusiasts.
I agree. I really liked this video.
That's great.
Summary of what to look for:
LED: Thin straight line diode that closely mimics original coil pattern to ensure proper beam pattern.
Cooling: Proper metal heatsink and fan setup. Simply relying on surface area not good enough. Choosing the brightest LED on market exposes you to heat management issues.
Wiring: External driver away from heatsink to avoid premature failure due to heat. Compact enough to fit in housing. Minimize connections to avoid excess failure points.
Do you know of which brand would be the best one to get? 🙂
These new headlights on the road are blinding. I found the safest thing to do for my own sight is close my eyes and drive by feel.
Look to the side of the road and 'feel' safer as you pass.
My new silverado has some of the brightest lights I've ever seen I can't stand everybody flashes me like I'm driving with high beams on
@@adamchenault3277 ,,, Then do something about it. Perhaps an add-on 'horizontal narrow blinds' over the outside lens.
Re aim the driver side a bit lower than the oem
now effim grab your 9 or 12 gage and blast em
Thanks, HR for the great presentation. Where I work, we experimented with building LED headlights about a decade ago. As the temperature rises, the efficiency of the LED light output decreases requiring more current, more heat.... You get the picture. Also, overheating an LED will result in a permanent color shift. Heat is the nemesis of LEDs.
A LED is a current controlled electrical device. The "driver" acts as a current source not a voltage source used for halogen lamps.
sir, you are doing a tremendous job and i want to thank you for all of this amazing research you have done! imagine all the money you have saved people from educating them on this subject
Wow, thank you!
Yes -totally agree that this has likely saved much money from waste and hopefully encouraged some manufacturers to rethink production of garbage products destined for failure
I just watched a 15-minute video on headlights. And it was good. Time used well.
Very informative. I thought i was the only one that goes to these crazy lengths of research on things like this!
I'm a car research nerd consumer reports geekalot of times I've felt this way.
I do this with everything. My wife wanted me to go to therapy.
@@ActuallyCasual 😂
I admire what you did (About the story of the channel), you have my support.
That was one hell of a beer very comprehensive video on a subject that brings so much dazzling attention to all of us, but the subject is mysteriously secretive from a lot of us. Thank you very much for shedding so much light on this elusive topic. I didn't know that the subject itself was so deep until I decided to keep in. Thanks a lot built.
Mostly beer, though. 👍
I thought, another one of these "Don't buy XYZ before watching this" videos. Most that I've seen are just poorly designed advertisements. Finally one with useful, accurate information. Well done! I wish you continued success! I actually wish I had not bought LED bulbs for my wife's car and my RV before watching this!
Great video. I just want to say thank you for bringing all this information to CZcams .. !!
Thanks for doing such a terrific job. Much appreciated !
Wow... There is so much more to lighting. I'm so glad someone took the time to go through it all to share the truth. Thank you for doing the research so we don't get our lights wrong.
We got you! 🧡
@@HeadlightRevolution were can I order led from yo
Thank you for shedding some light (pun intended) on a complicated topic!
Best one of your videos I've watched so far. There needs to be much more education of drivers installing LED lights and how to keep from blinding oncoming traffic. It's a huge issue where I live.
We do have a video on that shows people exactly how to aim their headlights on our channel, We just need those people to watch it! 1 Share = 1 more person who won't blind you on the road! Thank you for watching. -Chris W
No kidding. I actually dialed mine down an extra smidge from factory setting and just slightly more toward fog line. Still great visibility and never got flashed for blinding cause i care about other drivers. Putco Silver Lux Led. Real happy with them so far.
My pet peeves is the new trucks with 4 headlights plus fog lights. Guys are putting LEDs in all 6 spots and the towing a pretty good size trailer. Just like having 6 really bright high beams coming at you.
@@HeadlightRevolution you cannot aim headlights are are this bright and not blind oncoming traffic. The earth is not flat... therefore, every time you go over a bump you have now shined this retina melting light into someones face. Also, how you you compensate for trucks that are higher than passenger cars?
@@HeadlightRevolution Aim them all you want. What you really need is a strong diffuser (LEDs are like lasers) and filter for the 440-450nm blue light. Anything else, you will damage the photoreceptors in your eyes, you will see a higher rate of cancers and degenerative disease, and you will see simple brain damage. This is the point we're at now, and you aren't taking it seriously.
These guys are great, I emailed them and they answered in two days, I will buy the morimoto led headlights, just because I feel they are honest.
I also recommended they review headlights of the worst performing headlights based on consumer reports, I know there are many cars out there and its a looot of work, but they know what they are doing.
I personally tested cheap led headlights and I can confirm many of the claims they made about beam pattern.
Will be buying soon.
Thank you Headlight revolution!
I really appreciate the support, Thank you so much! You really can't go wrong with the Morimoto lights, You'll love them. -Chris W
Another thing to point out for a benefit of diode Dynamics is the fact that you can change the clocking position of the LEDs to ensure that they set horizontal. I have them in my 2015 Chevy Volt and they are the only LEDs that I have found that can come close to hid.
Very good point! However, the SL1 is not the only bulb that is adjustable. The Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0, S-V.4, GTR Ultra 2, GTR CSP Mini, Xenon Depot Xtreme are all adjustable as well!
HID still gives the best light quality, downside is cost, complexity, endurance.
Increibly informative video. Caught suddenly (isn't is always?) with the need to replace a headlamp, I thought I'd explore the LED options. I wasn't prepared to have to get up to speed on a whole new technology and the various options. Your video helped me to avoid the high probablility of making a poor purchase. That said, I'm tempted to just put some original replacement bulbs in my 20 year old vehicle, rather than put the effort into selecting a solid LED option.
Thanks for watching!
Great video guys. I've been a licensed automotive technician for over 45 years,, and you can imagine the things I've seen.. I love SMD or COB, but always concern about temperature, line of sight, and brightness.. absolutely beautiful clarification.. I have replaced every single incandescent bulbs on my boat, bike cars you name it. Especially on my boat and son's jag.. almost zero draw when install a half a dozen in parallel or series..
Thanks for sharing!
The connectors you’ve told us to run away from (with good reason) are actually used on my car. It’s 13 years old and to date has not had a single wiring problem.
I tried some fan cooled LED bulbs but while the emitters looked well placed they still caused dazzle on dip beam. One failed from over heat so I’m back with halogens.
Agreed. Those appear to be "Deutsch" style connectors, used throughout the automotive and marine industry, because they are waterproof, repairable, and rugged. Not to mention, more economical than a moulded style connector.
Very informative video. Yes, everyone should watch before buying. I am a Toyota tech and we are seeing more lighting (and other electrical) complaints that end up being caused by aftermarket installs. The frustration gets compounded when the customer expects the warranty to pay for the diagnostic and fix when it does not.
Have you thought about exploring the effects of heat output and current load over time in different headlight shells using different brand bulbs? For instance, We had a complaint of intermittent headlights (can't remember the model). Of course it worked perfectly in the shop. It needed to be driven about 30 miles for a bulb to go out and then the radio would also go crazy. It turned out it had LED H/L bulbs with a fan. We believe that because the bulb assy was totally enclosed in the shell, heat dissipation was a factor along with, probably, a Chinese bulb (didn't look for a brand).
Another intermittent headlight complaint was an HID install on a car with daytime running lights. Many models run the RT and LT bulbs in series during DRL which means each ballast got only 6 volts. Our guess was it may have worked ok at first but after a few years of the ballast flopping around it just weaker and weaker.
I am concerned that as more sophisticated electronics are used in modern vehicles that they will become even more sensitive to owner mods and causing unintended malfunctions - possibly in other non-related systems.
We have also been seeing a rise in new challenges when it comes to modern vehicles and aftermarket lighting. It’s a big reason why we do as much testing as we do here on this channel, a vast majority of the bulbs that you can buy on Amazon or eBay simply do not work in these modern vehicles. You’ll get flickering, strobing, or warning lights in the dash with many of the options on the market today. Older vehicles aren’t quite as picky! -Chris W
This is my concern. Aftermarket parts and not getting the angle of the beam correct in a DIY. But holy moly...the dealerships charge SO much to do even this simple thing. It can cost you $200 for parts and labor for something you could try at home for under $50.
I do have to say that our 2021 Highlander has the brightest stock LED bulbs i've ever seen before. We are constantly getting high beamed by other drivers.
This dude knows very well what he's saying. Great analysis and the most complete introduction to automotive LED lightning i have ever watched. Cheers mate. Thank you so much for your time 👍👍
I appreciate that!
WoW.... Thank You. Now I know why so many people have head lights that will ABSOLUTELY blind everyone. (Hate that). Appreciate your passion and diligence into the world of LED car lighting. Nick
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Awesome review and love your channel. On the negative side, you doing free research and development for the companies that have any research and development.
Funny but true
Great video!! Lots of useful info!! I’ve been upgrading my non led lights to leds. I’ve found certain ones you can upgrade without any problems but other ones create minor issues like when i upgraded my brake lights. I needed to add a resistor because the led drew so little power my truck thought it was a blown bulb.
That is the case with some bulbs when replacing them to LED, unfortunately some of them do just need resistors as they use less power than halogen bulbs. If you have any questions, please let us know so that we can get you taken care of as soon as possible!
Ah yeah I had the same problem when I replaced my turn signal with LED bulbs: My flasher now flashes much faster. On conventional lighting system, that fast blinking rate is indication that something is wrong with your turn lights.
To fix it I can replace the flasher unit to something that recognizes LED turn signal lights, but the wifey likes the faster rate better so I yielded 😅
I just wanted to say thank you for such an excellent video. When looking for an explanatory video on what to expect when switching from incandescent to LED headlights I was most fortunate to find this extremely informative video. one of the reasons why I found this video to be so informative is because you don't just make claims and expect the viewer to believe you or trust your expertise when we don't even know you. when you make a claim about something you explain how you came to that
Great to hear!
You have so much knowledge, wisdom and speak very well. Worth watching and listening. I am learning a lot from you Sir. Keep up the good works.
Congratulations, the videos are very informative and easy to understand. Keep up the good job and thank you!
Glad you like them!
Ive been buying LED bulbs since 2015. Thank you for all this info. The amount of data you have is insane.
Glad we could help!
Legit good explanation of light diffusion and proper bulb selection. Not just a video that runs like an advertisement.
Glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative!
Glad this was done. I tried several times to get LEDs with terrible results. I finally gave up. Now that I see prices I'll stick with the factory bulb.
Happy it helped.
Could you please talk about radio interference when you install an LED and how to eliminate it?
Also, sometimes some LEDs interfere with each other. I have installed LEDs from different brands, one on the high beam and one on the low beam. Then when I turn on the low beam then the high beam, the low beam it flicker for a second then gets stable.
Thank you for doing this. I appreciate it. 👍🏻
On my 1965 Chevelle I installed Aircraft Landing Lights made by Tungsol in the high beam spot.
A small amount of modification, and a relay to carry rhe current and they were fabulous on the open highway.
Glad that those worked for you! I can't say I have ever heard of that being done, but that is an interesting upgrade!
Anyone who is willing to show their face and their true small business name while calling out Phillips (the crappy connection on LED bulb near the end of the video) has my vote. I'll be calling you guys on Monday for advice as well as giving you my business even though I'm just one guy.
Keep doing what you're doing!
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You are a great channel, among the very few who have analysed beam patterns and reflector issues. I have tested H4 leds powerful ones (3000Lumens) but due due bad beam patterns, they were worse than the 60 watt halogen. Greetings from Tunisia.
Thank you!
@@HeadlightRevolution I have searched and searched for months for the right led headlights and matching fog lights for my 2005 Scion Xb and I still can’t figure out what light is the best! Can you help me Please!!
Glad you did all the research but just tell me which one to get.
Depends on the vehicle!
Reach out to us for suggestions on your vehicle!
218-755-5200
Sales@HeadlightRevolution.com
I didn't even finish the vid before HLR got a thumbs up from me. I subscribe to someone who works this hard to figure out what manufactures do not even care about.
Thank you!
I just bought and installed the SEALIGHT 9005/HB3 High Beam 9006/HB4 on my 2006 RAV4. So far I am loving them. I haven't viewed them as an oncoming driver,, so hopefully they aren't blinding them. However, they aren't too unlike the Diode Dynamics SL1 you showed. Well, the heatsink is different.
Glad those are working well for you! If you need anything else headlight related just let us know! Have a great day!
Do you have one about sealed beams replacements and how do they work when the low voltage sealed beam daytime lights are on
Thanks for the information. Another concern with some LED headlights that have high and low beam in the same unit is that the low beam pattern on the road is about the same place as the original halogen, but the high beam is way up in the trees. If you aim the high beam is straight ahead, low beam only reaches about one car length. OK for a snowmobile or some farm equipment, but not on the road.
On some bulbs that is definitely the case and we have seen a few like that. I always recommend aiming your headlights based on low beam, It's what you'll be using 90% of the time anyways.
@@HeadlightRevolution With Halogens I have my High Beams on medium and was using Osram Rallye 70/65 watt H4s but burned out and can't get them any more . No Halogens are close to those [ don't want higher wattage ] The sweet spot for Halogens is about 70 watts to 75 on high beams at 13.1 BUT the silly 1960's restrictions on Halogens ..etc. The high performance tiny filaments don't last long with speed bumps and potholes ( lol) .
So hoping for a 30 watt fanless LED that works well on low and high beam. Probably dreaming right ?
I see South Florida people with incredibly bright LEDs on trucks ..I only need about 2400 Lumens on high beams with enough Candela for nice throw down road.
OR a halogen rated at 12 volts that actually draws 75 volts at 13.5 alternator voltage. We have pedestrians and bicycles and scooters at night in weird places on road sometimes...(!) No reflectors sometimes = crazy.
best extensive research video on choosing an upgrade from halogens to leds! highly recommended!
Thanks for doing the videos. Just like Project Farm videos, their clear honest and to the point. You don't waste anyone's time! Clears up the snake oil.Thanks!
I appreciate that!
Id like to see an OEM , LED bulb like from Honda or Toyota ...Acura , Lexus ...
Great testing of so many brands of bulbs, you obviously picked the best bulb. Presently I'm using Novsight 14400 lumens 5500k, 80 watts/pair, H4 led bulbs (85 $). I am very satisfied with its beam pattern and light output, beats 55 watt top quality halogen headlights(pulsar220, thunderbird 350) by a huge margin. It would be very helpful if in your future videos you compare it with your top 5 recommended bulbs. Gtr would be brighter surely but would also like to know by how much it beats Novsight and whether it would be worth spending the extra money.
That's a great idea, we'll see what we can do!
You must own a Jeep
Normally I'm not one for lots of gov't regulations, BUT, if you want headlights that can literally throw 2x or more light down the road, compared to a std. halogen (both correctly aimed and patterned) then sensing systems to automatically diminish that light for oncoming drivers should be mandatory. Ditto for that damned bluish light so many throw...
@@SpringIsBACK in Pennsylvania we have an annual State Inspection requirement for every registered PA vehicle that must be checked out and when it passes gets a windshield sticker. Part of that process to pass requires a headlight aim and brightness check. If it doesn't have enough candle powers or lumens or if it has too much candlepower or lumens it fails. If it's a bulb color that's blue tinted or any other color that the factory clear white bulbs, it FAILS inspection or at least it SHOULD FAIL if the certified state inspection mechanic actually checks the headlights like he's supposed to.
Inconsiderate prick. I did not know what a migraine was until these f'ing things came out.
Thank you for sharing this great information. There are so many choices in the market today which makes selecting the right one confusing. Your video will helped me to narrow down my selection.
I commented in a negative manner regarding the color temperature of LED’s, I respectfully disagreed with you in that comment, and you kindly disagreed with me. As a 50 year+ hobby photographer I thought you were dead wrong…
The sun is, on a clear day, 5000-6500 Kelvin.
Thanks to you I have learned a lot about car lighting and modern LED’s.
No, I wasn’t smart enough to replace my H4’s & H7’s with your recommendations, but I was smart enough to listen after replacements were made. (Rest assured, next upgrades will be made with your recommendations in mind!)
Meaning, the knowledge you share in these videos changed my perception, changed what I thought I knew. You changed my opinions because you taught me more than I thought I knew. I salute you for that.
I want to express my apologies for my ignorance as well as my gratitude for you sharing your knowledge.
Thanks!
Great video! You did an excellent job putting out comments about a lot of the bulbs. You didn't specifically go toward just one bulb not did you bag on just any one. You put out facts AND you dumbed it down so anyone can understand the good and bad points of what you need to look for. I really appreciate what you've done and how you presented your research! Great job . I hope others see this not only for research on LED bulbs, but training for HOW to make a video and put out information. Thank you!
Very interesting and educational, thanks for the well presented unbiased info. You put the work in, you deserve the success. Happy Xmas.
Thank You for the information. I decided to keep my stock bulbs.
Thank You for sharing your wisdom. You are the only who answered any and all questions I have. I will be buying my next set of LED's from your website. I am a skeptical dude, and you seem highly trustworthy.
Glad it was helpful!
I use an LED in my vintage vehicle because it only has a 60 watt dynamo. I tried a few different types before people started making them specifically for my type of British Pre Focus headlamp. A 25 watt led is a huge safety improvement over my old 35/35 incandesent bulb that was just a dim orange glimmer that barely reflected in the cats eyes. The early led headlamp bulbs just tried to cram as many cob types as possible onto the boards with no regard to correct focus. The latest leds designed for specific vehicles are a step upwards but still have a way to go, and the unregulated sale of unsuitable bulbs is causing a lot of negative press.
Good info!
I am looking to fit one on my 1969 BSA Lightning, what bulb did you use?
From everything i've seen, the GTR system is one of the best. It shows in the price lol, but sometimes you get what you pay for.
200$ is crazy, but I would think it's worth it for that price.
@@jakehunter3434 I ordered a set, so hopefully, that is the case!
@@gladdy02 a buddy at my work says they are really good.
@@Aznag1980 worry about your own wallet bud
@@jakehunter3434 yes. As soon as I put them in and get a night drive in, I will let you know.
Great job, Sir! Thanks for doing all of that research for your viewers. 😁
Our pleasure!
I was having a terrible time with some fake Osrams I bought blinking off continually. Saw you expose on HID and fakes. You reviewed and recommended several light bulbs with various price points and I was in business. I am so grateful I watched you review on HIDs. Now I am back for another vehicle with terrible lights to see your review on LEDs. I will give a comment on the result when success has been achieved
Let us know!
@@HeadlightRevolution I never went through with it because all the LED Headlight mfgs state "not street legal". Supposedly the DOT does not regulate LED Headlamps. I don't get it because the latest model cars have them. It seems like I can pick out some older cars that have them too. Are people using them anyways?
I want to see some standardisation, some are just bright, too bright, dazzling with no beam, some bright but can't tell how far away any oncoming vehicle is.
That's a good point, We do our best to test as many bulbs as possible on our channel to help you guys out. -Chris W
@MARCUS KOHL wooow...I can just sense your life must be filled with happiness XD
@MARCUS KOHL great point...#sarcasm
the thing is none of these are good enough to meet headlamp requirements (they are only legal in the fog lights); read the description lol
Headlight Revolution What's the best Led for a 2013 dodge durango need a good kit that want Fail me more into a blue blue Led not white can you help
My 99 Ford Ranger still has its original headlights. When I replace I'll stick with the old style.
Bravo! My '87 Ford F-250 does too and I'll be buried in it~!!
@@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys Make sure to wear your seatbelt!
That's fair, However if you ever want to see what you're missing reach out to us! -Chris W
Yeah, those come at a shorter life span because they increased the output... still an easy install over weeding thru hundreds of aftermarket LED manufacturers. I've got 2 halogen h11 bulbs for a buck each straight from China and is working well. If they last a year, I definitely got my money's worth since I got a 4 pack, free shipping!
Yeah, those come at a shorter life span because they increased the output... still an easy install over weeding thru hundreds of aftermarket LED manufacturers. I've got 2 halogen h11 bulbs for a buck each straight from China and is working well. If they last a year, I definitely got my money's worth since I got a 4 pack, free shipping!
I finally learned something about LED headlights (I mean it). I have been contemplating on getting led headlights for my 2000 Honda Insight, but have been warned by an Insight Whisperer, Scott Kulbek, to be very careful about switching to LED lights. Time for some more research... Thank you very much for the informative video.
I watched this video as well as another video on your channel. I was trying to find LED replacements for my 2016 Toyota rav4. Nothing on your website was clear this video that you put out didn't really help and I ended up going to O'Reilly Auto parts here in Maine and buying the Sylvania replacement bulbs for a 9012. It cost me $100 for two bulbs. They're guaranteed for 5 years. They have heat sinks and fans. They're plug-and-play. And it's from a company that has been making light bulbs since time out of mind. The lights work amazingly well. I drive to work in the dark and I drive home from work in the dark now and the difference in lighting is night and the day. The only thing that the internet helped me with was to make me more confused. So instead of going with a bunch of Chinese products on the internet that I've never heard of and probably that are made by companies that won't exist in 2 years I went with a company that has been around over a century and with a warranty that will actually mean something and it cost me half of what it would have online.
Thanks for this! I'll be sticking with halogens until the tech becomes better and less problematic .. probably when I get a car that has LED headlights from the factory.
Great explanation! I worked with lighting systems for nearly 20 years. The light source (regardless of type) and reflector(s) are designed as a system. There isn't much sense in changing one without changing the other. Putting LEDs into a reflector designed for a halogen, is a crapshoot. HR could do a lot of testing to find a suitable LED replacement, but is likely not worth the hassle to do it yourself.
Wrong. There is sense in putting LED bulbs into a housing not mean for LED.
The LED will most likely not reproduce the correct beam pattern intended by the car manufacturer, but it will also most likely achieve the objective set out by the car owner (to simply have a brighter light cast more strongly on the road surface and cast at a greater distance).
Yes, it creates more glare when driving, but not dangerously so (in most cases).
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior wrong.
@@Tommy_Mac Yep, your single worded response against a statement of reality indeed holds a lot of weight in this discussion. Impressive.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior so many words, yet they say nothing.
@@Tommy_Mac Wrong.
Viewed this today, December 29, 2021 and I found it very informative, best I have seen in my quest of the LED bulb replacement saga. Outstanding..Hooah.
Glad you liked the video! Thanks for commenting!
The service here is beyond good. They stuck with me all the way through my silly learning curve.
Glad we could help!
It’s quite simple really. Headlight reflectors and lenses are designed for the original light source.
That is absolutely true. We do as much testing as possible here to find bulbs that imitate that factory bulb placement. -Chris W
And the better quality LED replacements are designed for those headlight reflectors, designed to mimic the original light source when placed with those reflectors, or lenses. It is impossible to mimic them exactly and so there is a tendency for low beam cutoff to be not quite as crisp as the incandescents, and for the high beams to look a little splotchy. Also, with dual filament incandescents, the high beam filament has substantially greater brightness than the low beam, so when you switch from low to high you get not only a different angle, but also a brighter light. LED replacements tend to have the same brightness in high as in low, so while the high beam reaches further down the road, you actually see LESS brightness on the road ahead of you than when you were using the low beams. I find this rather disconcerting, and after some weeks of night driving. I'm not getting used to it. Some people never use their high beams. I think they will be happy with many LED replacements. But such people are foolish people. You need high beams when on roads without oncoming traffic and you need them to be bright to avoid hitting stuff that falls off trucks, animals that cross without first looking both ways, and retreads that peel off of tires and stay on the road..
@@HeadlightRevolution well, I dont find that you do as much testing as possible. You miss big and dont do two of the most important tests. You do not reference FMVSS 108 and measure the output against what is described as legal. Also, you do not attach a thermocouple and report the solder point temperature (and compare it to the max junction temp after a simple calculation from the component thermal resistance... that tells you how long it will last). THESE TWO are the most relevant characteristics of the system to report on (for LED's), but you dont perform these evaluations. Pictures in your book are helpful, but are limited in their usefulness as they do not report how far off from the standard the output is. Ultimately, that's what folks want to know, but you dont achieve that goal. For LEDS, the further solder point test is by far the 2nd most relevant piece of data... and it's not hard to do.
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I once lived with a guy who never used high beams. I tried to convince him that he could either drive at the same speed with greater safety, or could drive faster with equal safety, if he would use them. I guess he just couldn't keep track of whether he was on high or low, and being a very considerate guy, he opted to leave them on low. Only explanation I can think of...
I agree,and keeping in mind that ALL of those conversions from halogen light bulbs to xenon or led are NOT legal in Europe..
Hi, here in Italy we have a seller that is so proud of his product, the Riatec Monoled XHP 70.2... He is saying that in a projector it's the only led that should be used. Could you please test it or at least give your opinion?
Thanks
Maybe at some point!
As a senior consumer who currently needs to replace a LB driver side bulb, I found this to be a thorough explanation, however I kept having to back it up to catch the names of bulbs Chris seemed to approve. Maybe when showing a photo of the bulb, he could also show the name and manufacturer. Things moved too fast for me in this jam packed review.
Good suggestion, thanks Cindy!
Absolutley Brilliant!!!
That was Amazing!!!
Great presentation....
Thank you,
I will share this....and i look forward to learning more from other and future videos.
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LED replacement bulbs for OEM bulbs are outstanding if you choose carefully and install them correctly. Make sure you know what bulb type you have, get the recommended LED replacement, then follow manufacturers instructions on orienting the LED replacement correctly to work with the optics of the system so the light will be distributed correctly. I have had them for a year now and it was a huge upgrade. The only complaint is the electronic module that converts the car's voltage to DC current to drive the LEDs is noisy on the AM radio band. But overall very good upgrade.
Have you tried installing some shielding on your radio/antenna if it's not already there? Or perhaps on the module itself if small enough.
Fantastic video, really educational. I've learned a lot from it and you made me realise that even a seemingly simple thing like replacing the light bulbs for your car can be a very complex puzzle to manage properly.
Yeah, lighting can be a lot more complex than what people realize. I'm glad to hear that we were able to help! Thanks for watching!
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I have multiple LED sets on hand because I like to test those that available for me to purchase. Not only with headlights, but also signal, and reverse portion of the car. But, I can honestly say that my car has no fuss over Phillips or Osram headlight technology and it can pretty much be plug-n-play all the time.
Thanks for the comment Blue!
Gotta admit: I didn't actually expect this to be so informative and make such good sense. Very good video, sincerely. Cheers!
Glad it was helpful!
Well done....now please recommend something with more details!
When you're eyes get old like mine, you'll wish all cars had headlights (brake lights) from the 70's. We did just fine with them and we didn't blind everyone while driving.
I'm with you.
@Jim Barrows You whippersnapper, you'll agree one day. But really, old folks eyes wont adjust to these stupid lights. Sealed Halogens were fine. I added Hella's for when I was on the backroads and switched off when around others. You see how crazy bright some car lights are? Why, your not landing an aircraft on a dirt runway. Same goes with Emergency Vehicles loaded with 100K lumen LED's all around, gah. But I ramble, and it's 4:00 and time for supper then bed.
Also when ya'll whippersnappers understand, ya'll'll wish you had calcumalators and maths too like we did in the 70s. We did just fine without our faces planted in a smartfone, and we didn' get hacked neither. Stop changing stuff dagnabbit. /s
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@@jaxcell Jokes aside you had much higher fatal accident rates in the 70s as well, and dimly lit sealed yellow headlights were a major contributor to night-time crashes and fatigue. If your presbyopia is blinding you at night from newer lamps, get driving glasses. The real kind not what you see on QVC after m*a*s*h is over.
Ok boomer.
Helpful info for those that havent kept up with the designs (my goodness.. look at the time.. its been almost a year since this video came out and its beyond time to replace it with and updated video of the same subject) I will also interject; Connection jacks serve another purpose besides "a failure point".. that is for easier service and Maintenance, and all LEDs do not require Jump-start circuits.
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What a complete and well explained video!
I was lost trying to find the right ones for my car, but you definitely cleared my doubts!
Well done, man, thanks!😊
Glad it helped!
Im a LED user, specifically novsight, like my stock bulb, they both reach same heat intensity and doesn't affect my computer box at all, maybe he should conduct an experiment with concrete evidences before jumping into conclusion with regards to the use of LED, the video is somewhat useful but just a little...
Where can I find a "dummy proof" LED bulb buying guide for my Toyota SUV that list make, model and cost of various bulb locations on my SUV like rear turn single or back up light for example.
This was the most informative, greatest video i have seen by miles and its not 2 hours long! So lucky i stumbled across it. Subscribed 👍🏻👍🏻
Welcome aboard!
Didnt expect to learn anything from this guy...boy was i wrong. i ended up watching the whole video! Very interesting.
Thank you
Thanks brother..
Any time
I’m glad someone is educating the public. And I’m also glad I don’t see that many morons running around with a $20 hid kit blinding people on the road like I did 10 years ago.
when oncoming drivers blind me thats when my my 3/4 silverado starts drifting into their lane.
James Farmer yeah that makes you the better person. Go get’em farmer john lol...
Idiot
@@jamesfarmer2748 You sure showed them
Yeah that really solves the problem
@@jamesfarmer2748 lol.
I made the mistake of letting my local salesman sell me on Sylvania LEDs as drop-in replacements for my halogen bulbs. I had no idea how LEDs worked nor did I have knowledge of special projector lenses or retrofitting. Now I'm out $200 (no returns) on a low beam and high beam set of LEDs which produce terrible output in my 2012 Impala.
Sorry for the frustrated rant. My only regret was not researching before hand and finding this video. At least now I know what my options are to do it correctly going forward.
Thanks for the video
Now, this is a to the point, easy, understanding explanation. Awesome !
Glad you liked it
I rigged a couple of old Lighthouse lights to my car but now find that I'm driving in circles a lot..
...then its obvious that you're a revolutionary person
@@marklauricella2315 But I failed to find my way to the White House recently..
what a ship joke
Hi
What do you recommend for high beam?
I have a Volvo v70 2004.
Thanks for video Micke from 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪
sincerely
A new car maybe !!
I just installed a pair of Sealight X2 (H11/H9/H8) for low beams on my 2014 Equinox (standard headlight-non projector). My main complaint for years has been the terrible factory headlights. Because of COVID my work schedule changed and found myself driving to work at night. I realized how much better I could see with another car next to me! So I finally bit the bullet. The new led meets all the criteria’s in the video, narrow element, thin mounting surface (.040”) that emulates the filament position of the bulb. Has a good heat sink, fan and small external driver with nice wiring and connector.
When I installed them the difference was shocking. I can see!!!! There was a problem in the original reflector/lens design as it has poor cut off and more “spill” than other cars have. This was evident even with the halogen bulb and part of the original problem. Now I was concerned about oncoming traffic so now I aimed the driver side lamp down a bit for extra measure of safety, but I can still see way better than before.
Update They pull 2.4 amps @ 13 volts so that’s 30 Watts per lamp. They have not tripped any lamp warnings or any flickering. They are instant on and have the perfect white color at 6000k with perhaps the tiniest hint of blue.
So glad that they are working for you! Thanks for commenting, if you need anything else just let us know! Have a great day!
Got an update? Are they still working, or did they burn out already?
@@jjayguy23
Still going strong. They are always on when driving. I thought the Sacramento heat last year would kill them if anything would. The projectors conversions are great for fog or heavy rain but the cutoff is so good it’s hard to read a street sign.
@@jjayguy23
Still going strong even with daylight headlight mode. Sacramento heat hasn’t killed them. Installed a projector style so I don’t blind everyone.
@@SkypowerwithKarl Glad they still work! I just installed the Sealight S1 Series headlights, and high beams in my 2017 Civic Sedan. They're not as bright as X2 and don't have a fan, but I hope they last.
thank you so much for a great video ! very informative! I recently upgraded my ‘94 Previa from H4 to morimoto LED bulbs . Everything went pretty smooth and my headlights are super bright and well focussed . About a month after my install the headlights intermittently will not turn off , no matter what I do , I have replaced the factory headlight relay but that made no difference. I remove the relay to prevent the battery from draining. Have you ever experienced something like this? If so was it related to the LED upgrade ? Any help would be greatly appreciated .
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Definitely the the best informative videos I have ever watched for lighting. Thanks for your hard work.
You're welcome!
Apart from the brightness issues how are these lamps more environmentally friendly when you look at the amount of materials involved the extra electronics plus manufacturers time and costs etc etc ?
David H.....kinda like wind mills.
What a top watch.
You guys are saviours, so many to choose from. But a little knowledge goes a very long way in choosing the right led, for the right application.
Cheers from Oz
Our pleasure!
A great explanation. Short, succinct, and easily understood. Thanks for the help. 😷⚒
Glad it was helpful!
great reviews and have subscribed but could you please lower volume of music to same as vocals....have to dive to volume control at end to turn it down :)
Sorry about that, We'll pass that on to our editors! Thank you for watching! -Chris W
Can you test the F3 bulb’s temperature compared to other led bulbs and the stock halogen bulb it could just be cheap paint that makes it gets discolored due to the heat
I used F3 for 6 months, and then X9 for 5 months. Both still work fine. Only issue was the F3 paint discoloration.
Thanks for this excellent explanation of different types of bulbs. As a consumer I couldn't hope to discern all the differences and designs that are available. If I find myself in the market for LED headlights, I will definately look you people up. Great job!
Thank you, glad we could help!
Well presented, and all good information, thank you from Australia
Anytime! Glad you liked the video! 😃
The algorithm and microphone brought me here, my girlfriend just talked bout "LED Headlights" three hours ago
Spooky how that works. All our SMART electronics are 'listening'. Big brother is here. Now imagine in a few years what will happen when you're in your self-driving Tesla and you say something that the algorithms don't like.....it decides to lock the doors and drives you to an awaiting Gestapo to put you in a camp for wrongthink.
@@justpassingthrough3166 Hope it doesn't come to that, but it is in the realm of possibility. I'm sure the technology is there.
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That was a very good introduction to LED.
There is one very important thing you forgot to mention: Converting a headlight from HID or Halogen to LED is illegal in (at least) Virginia.
I just learned that the hard way. It cost me $185 to pass the state inspection. So be careful!
Great, informative video. With these factors in mind, Can someone suggest the best LED replacement for 2013 Altima low beams? I'm looking for easy install through wheel well, like I did with previous halogens. Would like to avoid conversion kits, but will accept if it will deliver the best lighting.
Thank you! I appreciate your time and effort. New subscriber is here.