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ljvsnyder
02-05-2015, 10:21 AM
So i received a set of 75 watt led headlights from an overseas supplier for conducting a review of their product, I only had to pay shipping, so if they aren't any good no real loss.
The shipping packaging was great. Lots of protection from damage.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_135237_zps8qbatfdh.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_135237_zps8qbatfdh.jpg.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_135322_zpsqqlct97r.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_135322_zpsqqlct97r.jpg.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_135342_zpso7oo6w2y.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_135342_zpso7oo6w2y.jpg.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_135429_zpsqiszmera.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_135429_zpsqiszmera.jpg.html)

The lights are very sturdy these did not come with the H13 connector attached so it either needs hard wired or the plug attached. They did provide the plug ends. There are several retailers selling these and most will pre-install the plug. Lifetime is the only one that i am aware of that don't have the plugs attached.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_140506_zpspsyjycdd.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_140506_zpspsyjycdd.jpg.html)

The ribbons on the top and bottom are drl and the middle line the dims and the top and bottom row are the high beam. Install should be done this weekend.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_143634_zpsb0pqrwu0.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150204_143634_zpsb0pqrwu0.jpg.html)

My plan is to get the plugs installed before this weekend and then install on Saturday, I will provide a full review with light output numbers and comparison between the Raxiom H13 drop ins I am running and if I can grab my co-worker Saturday night some comparison shots to stock headlight bulbs.

Snarf77
02-05-2015, 04:36 PM
Well they certainly have a good look to them. I'll be interested to see how they look installed and how they perform compared to stock and compared to the truck-lite, which seems to be their closest priced competitor. Truck-lites will be hard to beat, as they've been doing lights for some time. I'm following this one!

So will these need the same anti-flicker harnesses as other lights?

ljvsnyder
02-05-2015, 07:56 PM
from what I have been told some jk's do some don't. lifetime led offers an inexpensive antiflicker harness.

JeepLab
02-05-2015, 10:42 PM
those are very cool headlights.

what "would" they cost? and where do they come from?

ljvsnyder
02-06-2015, 09:27 AM
They typically retail for $275-$320. They are unfortunately from China. Southern Sucidal lights carry's them and he pre-installs the plug, http://www.southernsuicidallighting.com/LED-Headlights_c_36.html These are also carried by Seward Offroad, Nightsun 4x4, and Lifetime Led. Lifetime does not install the plug. I received them from Guangzhou OPOO Electronics in Hong Kong. They so the reviews I provided on here and other sights on my JGL Cannons and asked if I would like to do a review of these, I figured for the $45.00 in shipping I couldn't get to hurt.

ljvsnyder
02-09-2015, 09:55 AM
Well made some adjustments and believe I have the tuned in. The photos are from a cell phone so not the best quality pictures. Are these equivalent to a JW Speaker or trucklite, can only judge based upon photos, but I would say no they aren't. Are they an improvement over stock headlights, absolutely. When I light everything up on front I now have daylight. My a-pillar lights hit beyond the brights, then the brights then my two 36 Watt light bars flood the sides of the road. The lumens are much greater with these lights. The color is between 5500k and 6000k. You can see the difference when the fogs are lite.
Dims 25 feet away from the building.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150208_200527_zpslxsuzfqi.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150208_200527_zpslxsuzfqi.jpg.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150208_200609_zps3kxqgvex.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150208_200609_zps3kxqgvex.jpg.html)
Brights
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150208_200532_zps4dz01qxl.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150208_200532_zps4dz01qxl.jpg.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150208_200718_zpssst4llbh.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150208_200718_zpssst4llbh.jpg.html)

dims no fogs on city street
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150208_201804_zpskwm1diyd.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150208_201804_zpskwm1diyd.jpg.html)

Would I recommend these lights, yes for someone who's budget would not allow a $400-$850 for the higher end lights, but you need to get them at the right price, $300 for these is the max value of them. At that point save your money and get Peterson or Quadratec lights, as they both can be had for just under $400.00. The nice thing with these you can get them with an H13 plug from most retailers. I have seen no flicker that is common with most LED light systems, they put off sufficient heat that I don't see ice build up being an issue. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

For comparison here are the numbers on my Raxiom led replacement bulbs.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/Db%20with%20headlights_zpskwmv5sfk.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/Db%20with%20headlights_zpskwmv5sfk.jpg.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/Dim%20headlights_zpszjqsrm6d.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/Dim%20headlights_zpszjqsrm6d.jpg.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/Bright%20headlights_zpseuqxvfa5.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/Bright%20headlights_zpseuqxvfa5.jpg.html)
Raxiom headlights 30 feet away with no wall behind
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/20150123_191720_LLS_zpsiyymi5o9.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/20150123_191720_LLS_zpsiyymi5o9.jpg.html)

ljvsnyder
02-09-2015, 10:09 AM
Here is how they look installed. Really thinking of doing the trim rings body color matched. DRL's are not attached at this point, but will connected to the side markers.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150207_155633_zps7xgsnb14.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/20150207_155633_zps7xgsnb14.jpg.html)

ljvsnyder
02-09-2015, 10:11 AM
Before they were adjusted.
Dims plus fog
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/399622f4a27cd7d1222c34876b941480.jpg
Brights
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/f256131d91516db38d42adb8e8083c63.jpg
Dims
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/b8ed0a12f1a2548c4c0495e070f3149b.jpg
Dims fogs
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/e5c315373abb5cea343d62d28845d56e.jpg
Brights
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/166f3b128675f1df91422e1ce4aeea1b.jpg
Brights plus two 6 inch offroad lights
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/8d687b3a13a8bd617b4436a53cafb1c9.jpg[/QUOTE]

Pznivy
02-09-2015, 11:15 AM
Great thread.

What does that light meter cost?

ljvsnyder
02-09-2015, 11:17 AM
Less than 20 dollars on amazon, just takes a month to get to you from china.

ljvsnyder
02-10-2015, 03:19 PM
Some more photos from my ION camera attached to the light bar.
dims with fogs (and a pillar lights)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0012_zpsxwc1mrff.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0012_zpsxwc1mrff.jpg.html)
dims (a pillar lights)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0011_zpshqv4mc13.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0011_zpshqv4mc13.jpg.html)
brights (and a pillar lights)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0010_zpsjoo6kuw3.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0010_zpsjoo6kuw3.jpg.html)
Not certain what caused the Optimus Prime shadow.

after adjustments
dims with fogs
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0006_zpsqmanceyn.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0006_zpsqmanceyn.jpg.html)
dims
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0007_zpsjuphyw91.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0007_zpsjuphyw91.jpg.html)
brights
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q546/ljvsnyder/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0005_zpspvin7szq.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/ljvsnyder/media/Jeep%20Wrangler/IONX0005_zpspvin7szq.jpg.html)

video prior to adjustment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZuCKFU8JkI

ljvsnyder
02-10-2015, 07:53 PM
The pictures with shadow the a pillar lights were on

ljvsnyder
03-05-2015, 01:01 PM
Just an update, the lights have been working well. During the last two weeks we have had snow and ice, these lights heat up enough to clear the snow and ice off, thus far. They do have a noticeable flicker at colder temperature, typically seen below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

FLIPmeOVER
03-05-2015, 07:56 PM
They look very bright.

i dont get the optimus prime thing.

ljvsnyder
03-05-2015, 10:06 PM
When my windshield lights are on the hood latches cast a shadow if you look in the center it kind of looks like a transformer shadow.