The Truth about LED bulbs - Don't Buy LED Headlight Bulbs Before Watching This!

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @jeffryan7439
    @jeffryan7439 3 года назад +742

    I was all set to be annoyed by some dude pretending to know about bulbs, then this guy taught me stuff, good job man

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  3 года назад +37

      Thanks for the feed back.

    • @jrock5995
      @jrock5995 3 года назад +10

      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

    • @bartman8876
      @bartman8876 3 года назад +9

      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

    • @jrock5995
      @jrock5995 3 года назад +2

      @@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.

    • @americanjoe5486
      @americanjoe5486 3 года назад +1

      nothing like coming over the hill to super bright Lazer lights,, is there!

  • @thundergod6173
    @thundergod6173 4 года назад +879

    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.

    • @delmusingle2338
      @delmusingle2338 4 года назад +48

      Look to the side of the road and 'feel' safer as you pass.

    • @adamchenault3277
      @adamchenault3277 4 года назад +33

      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

    • @delmusingle2338
      @delmusingle2338 4 года назад +24

      @@adamchenault3277 ,,, Then do something about it. Perhaps an add-on 'horizontal narrow blinds' over the outside lens.

    • @ricebike
      @ricebike 4 года назад +27

      Re aim the driver side a bit lower than the oem

    • @tkfcon37
      @tkfcon37 4 года назад +11

      Yeah the ole close your eyes clutch your ass and pray approach 😱😈😱😈

  • @Rustipipes
    @Rustipipes 2 года назад +325

    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!

    • @user-pq6mr6op3p
      @user-pq6mr6op3p 2 года назад +19

      As a electrical engineer you should already know these things.

    • @urntwrthyZ
      @urntwrthyZ 2 года назад +3

      Check you local laws first.

    • @lerodman
      @lerodman 2 года назад +4

      @@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.

    • @CommentsAllowed
      @CommentsAllowed 2 года назад +1

      I agree. I really liked this video.

    • @popnowlights
      @popnowlights 2 года назад

      That's great.

  • @k.a.8494
    @k.a.8494 3 года назад +9

    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!

  • @isaaclaughter
    @isaaclaughter 10 месяцев назад +5

    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.

  • @tn15_
    @tn15_ 4 года назад +105

    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.

    • @edgarduran8291
      @edgarduran8291 2 года назад +4

      Do you know of which brand would be the best one to get? 🙂

  • @gmiles119
    @gmiles119 2 года назад +2

    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!

  • @lsandk3
    @lsandk3 4 года назад +86

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад +12

      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

    • @Randy-qq8lr
      @Randy-qq8lr 4 года назад +8

      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.

    • @lsandk3
      @lsandk3 4 года назад +12

      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.

    • @timpindell8178
      @timpindell8178 4 года назад +9

      @@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?

    • @Acetyl53
      @Acetyl53 4 года назад +7

      @@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.

  • @BorisEkner
    @BorisEkner 2 года назад +1

    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!

  • @mountainmanws
    @mountainmanws 4 года назад +25

    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.

  • @stanleyroberts6669
    @stanleyroberts6669 7 месяцев назад +4

    I have changed my original bulbs to LED's in my 02 firebird. I notice that my Original bulbs have #'s to go by, like the 194's , 4157, 3147 & so on. LED' s come in the #'s & you can match them with the size an #'s with the bulbs in your car. nuff-said 😂

  • @caseyhartsock2750
    @caseyhartsock2750 3 года назад +15

    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.

  • @Brandovibe
    @Brandovibe 4 года назад +74

    Very informative. I thought i was the only one that goes to these crazy lengths of research on things like this!

    • @hollykonkoli8511
      @hollykonkoli8511 3 года назад

      I'm a car research nerd consumer reports geekalot of times I've felt this way.

    • @ActuallyCasual
      @ActuallyCasual 3 года назад

      I do this with everything. My wife wanted me to go to therapy.

    • @Brandovibe
      @Brandovibe 3 года назад

      @@ActuallyCasual 😂

  • @fideauone3416
    @fideauone3416 3 года назад +45

    Glad you did all the research but just tell me which one to get.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  3 года назад

      Depends on the vehicle!
      Reach out to us for suggestions on your vehicle!
      218-755-5200
      Sales@HeadlightRevolution.com

  • @jonathanteraji5864
    @jonathanteraji5864 4 года назад +7

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад +2

      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

    • @cindyj5522
      @cindyj5522 10 месяцев назад

      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.

    • @mattcoughlin2356
      @mattcoughlin2356 9 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @GizmoFromPizmo
    @GizmoFromPizmo 3 года назад +21

    Durability is a major issue with LED headlights. Before LED headlights, I hardly ever blew out a headlight. Since LED, I have had to replace a headlight almost every year. On my current car I just stopped replacing the Right side headlight because it just keeps blowing out. Bring back the sealed beam headlight. These were made of glass, were durable and they didn't turn cloudy like the plastic crap we have today.

    • @jlilly8144
      @jlilly8144 Год назад +4

      Totally agree. Bought some Lasfit LEDS for our van two years ago and already one is dead. They weren't cheap either...now, the main factor I'm looking at in these isn't so much the brightness but how long do they last and how much do they cost. I'm not spending $100 every two years on freaking bulbs.

    • @wolfeadventures
      @wolfeadventures Год назад

      @@jlilly8144don’t those have 3 year warranty?

  • @glenbarnier
    @glenbarnier 4 года назад +27

    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

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  2 года назад +1

      Wow, thank you!

    • @jeffreyschmidt3997
      @jeffreyschmidt3997 Год назад +1

      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

  • @peterdurnien9084
    @peterdurnien9084 4 года назад +73

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад +4

      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

    • @petermoller6230
      @petermoller6230 4 года назад +6

      @MARCUS KOHL wooow...I can just sense your life must be filled with happiness XD

    • @ryankuehm6228
      @ryankuehm6228 4 года назад

      ​@MARCUS KOHL great point...#sarcasm

    • @poiiihy
      @poiiihy 4 года назад

      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

    • @shaquillemulligan2768
      @shaquillemulligan2768 4 года назад

      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

  • @derekwhyle1884
    @derekwhyle1884 4 года назад +122

    It’s quite simple really. Headlight reflectors and lenses are designed for the original light source.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад +30

      That is absolutely true. We do as much testing as possible here to find bulbs that imitate that factory bulb placement. -Chris W

    • @soilmanted
      @soilmanted 4 года назад +16

      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..

    • @markdixon392
      @markdixon392 4 года назад +15

      @@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.

    • @markmarkw1919
      @markmarkw1919 4 года назад +3

      @@soilmanted
      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...

    • @kajbyman3006
      @kajbyman3006 4 года назад +1

      I agree,and keeping in mind that ALL of those conversions from halogen light bulbs to xenon or led are NOT legal in Europe..

  • @mycofairbanks3321
    @mycofairbanks3321 2 года назад

    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

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  Год назад

      Let us know!

    • @mycofairbanks3321
      @mycofairbanks3321 Год назад

      @@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?

  • @willmoore7582
    @willmoore7582 3 года назад +40

    I rigged a couple of old Lighthouse lights to my car but now find that I'm driving in circles a lot..

    • @marklauricella2315
      @marklauricella2315 3 года назад +9

      ...then its obvious that you're a revolutionary person

    • @willmoore7582
      @willmoore7582 3 года назад

      @@marklauricella2315 But I failed to find my way to the White House recently..

    • @djfunkychicken
      @djfunkychicken Год назад

      what a ship joke

  • @Adi-S
    @Adi-S Год назад +3

    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!

  • @michaelfrench3396
    @michaelfrench3396 11 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @leocatz
    @leocatz 2 года назад +4

    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.

  • @thra5herxb12s
    @thra5herxb12s 2 года назад +7

    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.

  • @williamj515
    @williamj515 3 года назад +2

    At 2:49 when he comparing the incandescent to the LED, note the tip of the incandescent. It is blackened to prevent direct glare from the filament. Most aftermarket bulbs, especially those marked "off road use only" don't have it. Which causes, along with poor aiming, the glare to oncoming drivers.

  • @jaxcell
    @jaxcell 4 года назад +175

    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.

    • @OldTimerGarden
      @OldTimerGarden 4 года назад +5

      I'm with you.

    • @jaxcell
      @jaxcell 4 года назад +23

      @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.

    • @stackflow343
      @stackflow343 4 года назад +11

      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
      lol

    • @stackflow343
      @stackflow343 4 года назад +11

      @@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.

    • @alexandersheppard1997
      @alexandersheppard1997 4 года назад +6

      Ok boomer.

  • @christianj252
    @christianj252 3 года назад +3

    I just watched a 15-minute video on headlights. And it was good. Time used well.

  • @cindyj5522
    @cindyj5522 10 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @Tommy_Mac
    @Tommy_Mac 2 года назад +9

    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.

    • @angrysocialjusticewarrior
      @angrysocialjusticewarrior 2 года назад

      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).

    • @Tommy_Mac
      @Tommy_Mac 2 года назад

      @@angrysocialjusticewarrior wrong.

    • @angrysocialjusticewarrior
      @angrysocialjusticewarrior 2 года назад

      @@Tommy_Mac Yep, your single worded response against a statement of reality indeed holds a lot of weight in this discussion. Impressive.

    • @Tommy_Mac
      @Tommy_Mac 2 года назад

      @@angrysocialjusticewarrior so many words, yet they say nothing.

    • @angrysocialjusticewarrior
      @angrysocialjusticewarrior 2 года назад

      @@Tommy_Mac Wrong.

  • @kevinolesik1500
    @kevinolesik1500 3 года назад +13

    Id like to see an OEM , LED bulb like from Honda or Toyota ...Acura , Lexus ...

  • @jsmcguireIII
    @jsmcguireIII 24 дня назад

    Always interesting to see the range of designs when a new technology first arrives. After a few years the systems will refine and narrow down based on performance, regulations and costs. Also, because these bulbs are retrofits, the reflectors are designed for traditional bulbs and not optimized for an LED emitter. Thanks for the break down Chris.

  • @stss9552
    @stss9552 4 года назад +110

    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.

    • @jamesfarmer2748
      @jamesfarmer2748 4 года назад +20

      when oncoming drivers blind me thats when my my 3/4 silverado starts drifting into their lane.

    • @DAhonda247
      @DAhonda247 4 года назад +53

      James Farmer yeah that makes you the better person. Go get’em farmer john lol...
      Idiot

    • @victoreous626
      @victoreous626 4 года назад +17

      @@jamesfarmer2748 You sure showed them

    • @dementiaseven9579
      @dementiaseven9579 4 года назад +6

      Yeah that really solves the problem

    • @bignoseharry6561
      @bignoseharry6561 4 года назад +1

      @@jamesfarmer2748 lol.

  • @dipankardas1760
    @dipankardas1760 4 года назад +17

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад +1

      That's a great idea, we'll see what we can do!

    • @joejanitor8410
      @joejanitor8410 2 года назад

      You must own a Jeep

    • @SpringIsBACK
      @SpringIsBACK Год назад +7

      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...

    • @roberts5118
      @roberts5118 Год назад +2

      @@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.

    • @markclipsham9199
      @markclipsham9199 Год назад

      Inconsiderate prick. I did not know what a migraine was until these f'ing things came out.

  • @ozzarks
    @ozzarks 3 года назад +1

    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

  • @Mooreman50
    @Mooreman50 3 года назад +4

    Ive been buying LED bulbs since 2015. Thank you for all this info. The amount of data you have is insane.

  • @thelovertunisia
    @thelovertunisia 2 года назад +5

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  2 года назад +1

      Thank you!

    • @godz4gottenson189
      @godz4gottenson189 2 года назад

      @@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!!

  • @MariaRivera-xc3hu
    @MariaRivera-xc3hu 5 месяцев назад +1

    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!😊

  • @Dave5843-d9m
    @Dave5843-d9m 4 года назад +7

    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.

    • @aperson8948
      @aperson8948 2 года назад +1

      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.

  • @deangray1823
    @deangray1823 4 года назад +28

    My 99 Ford Ranger still has its original headlights. When I replace I'll stick with the old style.

    • @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys
      @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys 4 года назад

      Bravo! My '87 Ford F-250 does too and I'll be buried in it~!!

    • @scarea2691
      @scarea2691 4 года назад +2

      @@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys Make sure to wear your seatbelt!

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад +1

      That's fair, However if you ever want to see what you're missing reach out to us! -Chris W

    • @ricebike
      @ricebike 4 года назад

      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!

    • @ricebike
      @ricebike 4 года назад

      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!

  • @nomad-1776
    @nomad-1776 Год назад

    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

  • @MiguelSilva-ov6hy
    @MiguelSilva-ov6hy 3 года назад +8

    Congratulations, the videos are very informative and easy to understand. Keep up the good job and thank you!

  • @repairvehicle
    @repairvehicle 4 года назад +9

    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.

  • @mikebavoso26
    @mikebavoso26 Год назад

    Very impressive. Being an engineering student from Penn State and having a PhD.... I don't believe I've ever seen a presentation so completely done, easy to understand, plus being well presented by the speaker.
    Congratulations

  • @johncarloyamson7156
    @johncarloyamson7156 4 года назад +4

    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...

  • @Charlesincharge42
    @Charlesincharge42 4 года назад +14

    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.

  • @fat3swarning
    @fat3swarning Год назад

    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

  • @gladdy02
    @gladdy02 4 года назад +31

    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.

    • @jakehunter3434
      @jakehunter3434 4 года назад

      200$ is crazy, but I would think it's worth it for that price.

    • @gladdy02
      @gladdy02 4 года назад +1

      @@jakehunter3434 I ordered a set, so hopefully, that is the case!

    • @jakehunter3434
      @jakehunter3434 4 года назад +1

      @@gladdy02 a buddy at my work says they are really good.

    • @gladdy02
      @gladdy02 4 года назад

      @@OleM-0891 worry about your own wallet bud

    • @gladdy02
      @gladdy02 4 года назад +1

      @@jakehunter3434 yes. As soon as I put them in and get a night drive in, I will let you know.

  • @lordrichard8184
    @lordrichard8184 4 года назад +39

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад +9

      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!

    • @PanduPoluan
      @PanduPoluan 10 месяцев назад +2

      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 😅

  • @jamesberdine8574
    @jamesberdine8574 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the information. Great to get the straight scoop. I was going to convert to led’s. Not going to now. Don’t do much night driving seems more trouble than it is worth. Thanks again.

  • @ahmedshaalan7972
    @ahmedshaalan7972 3 года назад +10

    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.

  • @5prayerfaust
    @5prayerfaust 4 года назад +33

    What is all the whining about LED headlights in the comments about? Is it because people install LEDs into cars that were not designed with LEDs in mind, and then their beams are too high and blind other drivers?

    • @ejayone8184
      @ejayone8184 4 года назад +5

      Yes. Idiots put led in wrong housing. Just like idiots used to do with hid. Buy bulbs according to the housing you are running. Problems solved

    • @ricebike
      @ricebike 4 года назад +3

      His first half of the video was try to get those aftermarket LED one with the same light source placement as the original halogen bulb. That way, the original headlight housings will not have to be adjusted & no worries about bad beam patterns

    • @davgpol
      @davgpol 4 года назад +4

      sprayerfaust LEDs as standard also present hazards. When the LED vehicle comes round a downhill corner and someone is coming uphill the other way the non LED vehicle driver will get dazzled by the LED vehicle. There are other instances too where this happens

    • @stevelane6919
      @stevelane6919 3 года назад

      New Ford 150's are too bright! The low beams are brighter than my brights. If they want lights that bright fine but make a "city" setting.

  • @NRPAUL-pr9he
    @NRPAUL-pr9he 2 года назад

    YOUR KNOWLEDGE, TALKING STYLE, VOICE ALL ARE EXCELLENT.

  • @ComputermanAM13
    @ComputermanAM13 4 года назад +22

    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

  • @MrCygnusx72
    @MrCygnusx72 4 года назад +6

    How about motorcycles?? I have actually been trying to find a good LED for my Victory Vision motorcycle. Which is why I watched your video, to learn more about the LEDs. I liked what I saw and will continue to research.

    • @mikeramsey9747
      @mikeramsey9747 4 года назад

      For motorcycle applications look at what Rigid Industries has developed.

    • @holmes1956O
      @holmes1956O 4 года назад

      Cygnusx72 for your motorcycle put a quartz halogen driving light on it and only use it when no other traffic is around. Or get a bulb that is 55watt low beam and 100watt higg beam. Thats what I run in my bikes and I wire them through a relay to take the pressure off the headlight wiring

    • @timpindell8178
      @timpindell8178 4 года назад +2

      For motorcycles, overpowering lights can cause issues with judging distance in cars. This is coming from someone who rides a motorcycle. Be seen, but don't be seen like a Tokyo light show.

    • @holmes1956O
      @holmes1956O 4 года назад

      Tim Pindell well just to qualify my statement I am 63yrs old have been riding racing and wrenching on motorcycles for 50yrs. Automobile drivers always have and are getting worse every day for watching properly for motorcycles. The power of the headlight being to bright for someone to judge your distance is a cop out for being unatentive. Also hid and led headlights are so close to color of the sun they disapear if you are coming from a direction that puts the sun to your rear. I have been running 100 watt high beams in my biles for many years with no problems.

    • @MrCygnusx72
      @MrCygnusx72 4 года назад

      @@timpindell8178 not sure I agree completely. I ride with a bunch of other riders all of which have Clearwater Darla/Sevinas which are insanely bright. I'll probably add some too. But my Victory Vision requires hours to take apart the fairing to get access to the head light bulbs. It requires H4 bulbs times 2. Properly aimed they should not be a problem for traffic. When I add my Clearwater driving lights, those will be for pissing off cars that are not paying attention

  • @swappybg
    @swappybg 3 года назад +1

    One good advertisement! About waterprovement , all manufacturers use silicone rings for sealing electrical connections.

  • @Freddie_Dunning-Kruger_Jr.
    @Freddie_Dunning-Kruger_Jr. 3 года назад +10

    The algorithm and microphone brought me here, my girlfriend just talked bout "LED Headlights" three hours ago

    • @justpassingthrough3166
      @justpassingthrough3166 3 года назад +3

      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.

    • @badgermoon9229
      @badgermoon9229 3 года назад

      @@justpassingthrough3166 Hope it doesn't come to that, but it is in the realm of possibility. I'm sure the technology is there.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  3 года назад

      👽

  • @smokeywoodstover
    @smokeywoodstover 4 года назад +6

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад

      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.

    • @robertkoascorpio
      @robertkoascorpio 2 года назад +1

      @@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.

  • @kennykluge9912
    @kennykluge9912 6 месяцев назад

    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 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @JasmineJu
    @JasmineJu 4 года назад +19

    _For LED headlights you need special non conductive headlight fluid otherwise you'll damage the electronics._

    • @imacrazyguy5831
      @imacrazyguy5831 3 года назад +1

      Can I substitute this with blinker fluid or the gen 2 blinker gel?

    • @angrysocialjusticewarrior
      @angrysocialjusticewarrior 2 года назад

      @@imacrazyguy5831 Wait? They come in gel form now? Can't believe the guy at Autozone never told me about this!

  • @khellendrose360
    @khellendrose360 4 года назад +5

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад +6

      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!

    • @BigEightiesNewWave
      @BigEightiesNewWave Год назад

      HID still gives the best light quality, downside is cost, complexity, endurance.

  • @ut1004bp
    @ut1004bp 4 года назад

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад

      Thanks for commenting, we appreciate the support! There are pros and cons to everything for sure!

  • @jonjohnson102
    @jonjohnson102 4 года назад +17

    I have considered just mounting a led lightbar to my truck and use it to blind people who drive with led high-beams

    • @dAmaGedgOoDs666
      @dAmaGedgOoDs666 4 года назад +2

      That’s actually illegal unlike using D.O.T approved lights...

  • @TomsManShed
    @TomsManShed 4 года назад +10

    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 :)

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад +1

      Sorry about that, We'll pass that on to our editors! Thank you for watching! -Chris W

  • @wilsonrawlin8547
    @wilsonrawlin8547 4 месяца назад

    I've uses Oxilam and Auxito LEDs and had great performance from them with pattern and spread. Incredible difference in how well I can see the road now.

  • @harsha999s
    @harsha999s 3 года назад +3

    My car (Camry 2010) is rated for 55 W halogen low beam headlights, Could I use a 60 W LED low beam headlights? Would that cause a fire or blow out the fuse or lights?

    • @koyotekola6916
      @koyotekola6916 3 года назад

      It's hard to say, but you have two choices. Either the bulb actually uses 55W, i.e. 55/14 = 3.9 amps, or the LED wattage rating is what's equivalent in the HID world. Since LEDs are more efficient that a glowing element, I suspect it uses less current and thus won't blow your fuse. Keep in mind that the purpose of a fuse is to protect the wiring, not the load.

  • @yvesboutin5604
    @yvesboutin5604 3 года назад +15

    Thank you for shedding some light (pun intended) on a complicated topic!

  • @jonmanilenio
    @jonmanilenio Год назад

    I just recently bought Hb3 LED bulbs that checks all the boxes in this video:
    1. has a fan that isn't too big nor too small in relation to the brightness of the LED
    2. has an external driver that is smaller than the LED bulb itself
    3. the LED itself is only as high as the halogen filament

  • @ivanashley7875
    @ivanashley7875 4 года назад +34

    Very interesting and educational, thanks for the well presented unbiased info. You put the work in, you deserve the success. Happy Xmas.

  • @davidiand7
    @davidiand7 4 года назад +4

    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 ?

    • @denverdanoreno
      @denverdanoreno 4 года назад +1

      David H.....kinda like wind mills.

  • @elmultimediaschoolofartscu3924
    @elmultimediaschoolofartscu3924 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @FolkPhotographerATruthSoldier
    @FolkPhotographerATruthSoldier 3 года назад +8

    Do you have one about sealed beams replacements and how do they work when the low voltage sealed beam daytime lights are on

  • @ederm2111
    @ederm2111 4 года назад +10

    I admire what you did (About the story of the channel), you have my support.

  • @SkypowerwithKarl
    @SkypowerwithKarl 4 года назад +2

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад

      So glad that they are working for you! Thanks for commenting, if you need anything else just let us know! Have a great day!

    • @jjayguy23
      @jjayguy23 Год назад

      Got an update? Are they still working, or did they burn out already?

    • @SkypowerwithKarl
      @SkypowerwithKarl Год назад

      @@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.

    • @SkypowerwithKarl
      @SkypowerwithKarl Год назад

      @@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.

    • @jjayguy23
      @jjayguy23 Год назад +1

      @@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.

  • @C-M-E
    @C-M-E 4 года назад +12

    The amount of research you have on that table is impressive! I'm the same way where anything I'm developing I will test to death endlessly before I'm even ready to tell anyone about it, sometimes on the order of 18 months. It's more difficult when you're really passionate about a particular project that you know will have revolutionary effects, but at the same time, if you value your name and reputation, I believe it's your Duty to do your due diligence.
    On to headlight effectiveness, the one caveat I would add about improving on the factory design/beam pattern, etc., is that manufacturers have gotten a bit lazy on effective headlights over the last decade or so. I'd go back to at least the mid 2000s when I began to notice that automotive headlighting started getting subpar from the factory and I had to make changes on the factory systems to at least get something effective to drive down the road Safely without resorting to using the high beams all the flipping time.
    TLDR version: mimicking the factory effect with an upgrade comes with drawbacks right off the cuff, making the upgrade path it's own significant challenge itself.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад +3

      Thank you for commenting, and for your support! It is true, those OEM Headlights have been going down hill for a while now. It is hard to get bulbs that will fit every OEM housing, but we do our best to find bulb replacements that will function as good or better than the OEM headlight bulbs! If you ever have any questions, we are here to help so just let us know! Thank you and have a great day!

  • @petehalasz7547
    @petehalasz7547 Год назад

    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..

  • @lappieslabuschagne2428
    @lappieslabuschagne2428 4 года назад +38

    Thanks for doing such a terrific job. Much appreciated !

  • @MrReadandlearn
    @MrReadandlearn 3 года назад +1

    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.

  • @WeatherManToBe
    @WeatherManToBe 4 года назад +16

    I would love to get LED's but I need the head from halogens to burn off the snow accumulation while driving :(

    • @chrisbowpiloto
      @chrisbowpiloto 4 года назад

      good led headlights actually create a lot of heat. Most actually have fans, heatsinks or both to try to get rid of the heat.

    • @WeatherManToBe
      @WeatherManToBe 4 года назад +4

      @@chrisbowpiloto that's heat on the inside of the assembly, halogens put out IR to melt the snow

    • @attackeagle
      @attackeagle 4 года назад +4

      WeatherManToBe Ir is heat, heat is ir.

    • @billheinz5257
      @billheinz5257 4 года назад +1

      My led melts the snow

  • @markuzick
    @markuzick 3 года назад +33

    You convinced me: I'll stick with regular headlights!

    • @jeepsblackpowderandlights4305
      @jeepsblackpowderandlights4305 3 года назад +2

      so what did he exactly convince you not to buy leds ? LED lights today are cheap $50 or so.. not much more than incandescent or halogen bulbs lol.

    • @jeepsblackpowderandlights4305
      @jeepsblackpowderandlights4305 3 года назад

      @Robert Slackware I have a 98 grand Cherokee, i just ordered some head light leds for $45 man from sealight 9004 style. So i dunno why yours are that much ?

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  3 года назад

      Thanks for the feedback.

    • @seesea-sv3xw
      @seesea-sv3xw 3 года назад +2

      Thank you, other drivers who won't be blinded by the horrible color rendition and excessively bright polluting LED lights shining in their eyes blinding them from seeing where they're going THANK YOU TOO.

  • @prashanth105
    @prashanth105 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @MrChaz0409
    @MrChaz0409 4 года назад +6

    Great video. I just want to say thank you for bringing all this information to RUclips .. !!

  • @Kaiser187
    @Kaiser187 4 года назад +4

    Definitely the the best informative videos I have ever watched for lighting. Thanks for your hard work.

  • @papastryfe17
    @papastryfe17 3 года назад +1

    Legit good explanation of light diffusion and proper bulb selection. Not just a video that runs like an advertisement.

  • @louieatienza8762
    @louieatienza8762 3 года назад +3

    You don't necessarily need a driver for an LED. Most usually come as 3V, 6V, or 12V, and with different power ratings. The drivers likely give a constant current to the LEDs, but some LEDs are more tolerant of varying current than others.

  • @AC2237
    @AC2237 3 года назад +3

    Well done....now please recommend something with more details!

  • @knightshift268
    @knightshift268 3 года назад +2

    Real experience/advice work with what ya gotz! (This seems be the "modern trends".) Anyways make sure they fit snug (check they don't melt the mount especially with time) just make sure take your time and "aim them right" and y'all should be good! Keep old bulbs (in the ride) just in case bulb/led go out for any reason, good luck and God speed y'all!

  • @juliebarnett9812
    @juliebarnett9812 3 года назад +5

    The LED manufacturers are negligent in not caring that they are blinding oncoming drivers.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  3 года назад +1

      It is true that the cheaper companies are not concerned with this at all.

  • @giuseppegandola8762
    @giuseppegandola8762 3 года назад +3

    How about LED dashboard loosing intensity over time? I can't hardly see my dials anymore,14 years Mazda.

  • @fiyahwayne495
    @fiyahwayne495 3 года назад +2

    Didnt expect to learn anything from this guy...boy was i wrong. i ended up watching the whole video! Very interesting.

  • @pappy1432
    @pappy1432 4 года назад +20

    what is wrong with the one,s the factory installed , if it ain't broke__________

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад

      This is what's wrong: betterautomotivelighting.com/2019/08/22/theres-a-reason-your-new-headlights-suck/

    • @robheathcote8561
      @robheathcote8561 4 года назад +2

      i agree, the bulbs on my car are brilliant, reach a long way, are stupid bright (yes, they point to the correct place) and are a good colour for driving at night

    • @DAhonda247
      @DAhonda247 4 года назад +1

      rob heathcote exactly. It’s already been proven that the slight yellow/amber/whatever color factory halogen bulbs come in, is the best for all around lighting situations.
      When you get lights that are a pure white or slightly blue, you’re lighting up the shadows that help give depth perception.

    • @robheathcote8561
      @robheathcote8561 4 года назад

      @@DAhonda247 well put, ive had LED bulbs in a tractor and ended up replacing them cause after driving all day, ya get to about midnight and they become painful to drive with

  • @TheLeon1032
    @TheLeon1032 4 года назад +4

    i wonder how many people saw the thumbnail n thought 'i wonder if he'll talk about the panic of oncoming traffic blaring in your eyes' the comment section confirms im not the only one

  • @johnbecich9540
    @johnbecich9540 10 месяцев назад +1

    I will add that LEDs have always been current-driven loads, not voltage driven. (There's a difference!) So a good so-called "driver" is a well-designed CURRENT SOURCE. Current sources sport high-impedances, unlike voltage sources that have low source impedances. This doesn't really change anything the excellent moderator has taught, but might give a little insight into some DIYer that tried to improvise, and experienced frustration with strings of LEDs; i.e., putting numerous LEDs in series.

  • @OliverFonda
    @OliverFonda 4 года назад +3

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад

      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!

    • @gregorypokracki7152
      @gregorypokracki7152 3 года назад

      @@HeadlightRevolution k

    • @Angellee627
      @Angellee627 Год назад

      Hi

  • @markscott9602
    @markscott9602 3 года назад +3

    Thanks brother..

  • @LincolnSP150
    @LincolnSP150 4 года назад

    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.

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад

      Glad that those worked for you! I can't say I have ever heard of that being done, but that is an interesting upgrade!

  • @Born_Stellar
    @Born_Stellar 4 года назад +119

    I wish you people wouldn't blind me at night.

    • @NikoBellaKhouf
      @NikoBellaKhouf 4 года назад +5

      Same here

    • @bestamerica
      @bestamerica 4 года назад +5

      hi N...
      '
      a blind person cannot allowed to drive the vehicle

    • @HeadlightRevolution
      @HeadlightRevolution  4 года назад +19

      The best possible way to avoid this is to properly aim the headlights on your vehicle. We have a couple videos covering this. A lot of those guys you see on the highway have their headlights aimed too high! -Chris W

    • @mikez4132
      @mikez4132 4 года назад +6

      He mentions in the video a blinding headlight is improper and dangerous. Adjust it for beam pattern and aim. People who dont know what they are doing drop bulbs in and drive because they are uninformed. A brighter crisp light is much safer for driving. I get annoyed by the crooked bulbs shining in my face also but I am not that guy.

    • @MrImpossiblyBlack
      @MrImpossiblyBlack 4 года назад +5

      Blind them before they blind you!

  • @jimmynichols5576
    @jimmynichols5576 4 года назад +14

    Thank you for doing this. I appreciate it. 👍🏻

  • @syllinx1
    @syllinx1 2 года назад

    I bought LED bulbs with a 'leaf' design. If you make sure the leaf is facing down it should reduce the chance of blinding people but you still need to adjust your headlights.

  • @andrewn327
    @andrewn327 4 года назад +16

    Nice, a remake of the original.