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Halogen lights vs hid4/9/2024 The diodes of the LED will always be out of focus when installed into a halogen housing. In the end, there's nothing that you can do to try and fix the light output of the LED bulb, because physically, they are completely different. Here is how an LED looks like in a reflector headlight. Very similar to how our eyeballs work and how people can have nearsightedness or farsightedness. The focal point at where the light is focused inside a projector is moved. The same thing happens in a projector housings as well. Just slightly altering the angle at which light comes out of the headlight can translate to a few feet of light being casted somewhere where it is useless to a driver. This is critical in a headlight as they are designed to focus light in certain areas and at certain intensity. The large heatsink and the way the LEDs work, create a massive dark area that light would never reach. How does this affect light output? Here is an LED bulb when it is turned on. On the other hand, the halogen can emit light from all direction (omnidirectional) and does not require a heatsink. There is also a large heatsink to draw away the heat that the LEDs emit. However, there is one big flaw, the LEDs can only emit light in one direction, that is perpendicular to the surface that it is mounted on. If we compare the two bulbs above, we can notice how the LED tries to mimic the halogen as best as it can. The enhancement with halogen lamps is that the filament is enclosed in a quartz capsule filled with halogen gas. Halogen bulbs work just like with incandescent light bulbs, the electrical current enters the socket and travels up to the tungsten filament, heating up the filament to incandescence. They do both emit light, but the way that they do it are different.Īn LED bulb produces light by passing the electric current through a semiconducting material-the diode-which then emits photons (light) through the principle of electroluminescence. LED bulbs are a completely different technology when compared to halogen bulbs. Each bulb has a different measurement and design with no set standard, unlike the halogen. People are also getting a mixed bag on quality as shown in the video. I do not endorse their product but they explain why LED bulbs would never match the performance of a halogen bulb inside a housing made for halogen bulbs. Why Focus Matters for LED Headlight Bulbs LED bulbs are very much different than halogen bulbs. If I'm not mistaken, LED bulbs are not always the best option.įinally, anyone have HID lighting? Is it possible to get those Xenon bulbs for the CRV? I am willing to spend extra $ to upgrade to these, if they'll make a difference with nighttime visibility!Īny product suggestions would be helpful! Can someone clarify if LED bulbs make sense for the design type of CRV headlights. However, most of the reviews point life expectancy of about 12 months which makes them pricey at $50 a pair!įor LED, there seem to be a huge selection available on Amazon. Seems like these are the best available option for halogen bulbs. I am looking to upgrade my headlights to output good amount of light (as long as its road legal, and I'm not blinding oncoming traffic).įor halogen, I was looking at Sylvania SilverStar ULTRA. I am diagnosed with an eye condition that makes it challenging in low light conditions. Subreddits you may also enjoy: /r/HondaMarket /r/HondaPrelude /r/AskCarSales /r/Autos /r/Cars /r/Motorsports /r/UserCars /r/KSeries /r/Bseries /r/CarHacking /r/Acuraįor the design type of stock headlight housing, what is the best type of bulbs available? You can edit your subreddit flair above this sidebar and below Honda by clicking the edit link next to your username. Use message the mods if your submission gets removed or marked as spam. (If anyone knows of a subreddit for auto tech support let me know! We just have /r/CarHacking)ĭo Not DM individual moderators for moderation requests. Your headlight fluid does not need to be changed. This subreddit is unofficial, and you may get responses from anyone. If you have a support request use the tag. Anything on tracks is fine.įor Honda technical help, and may be your most valuable resources. Original content is welcome.ĭo no post content glorifying street racing. They should be on relevant subreddits (see: /r/HondaMarket). Content We Love: Honda related reviews, news, and tech articles.
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