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      11-04-2013, 08:59 PM   #89
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While this is true for authentic Cree, with so many sellers nowadays selling these lights, it's really hard to find authentic Cree instead of just any seller claiming they're the "brightest most up to date 5,000W Cree LEDs."

Just saying.
The type of LED really isnt as important as the Electronics that are used. There are a number of LED manufactures that produce LED's they are comparable to Cree, and it would be next to impossible to tell them apart. The most important thing is how the electronics handle the car's electrical system to compensate for it. The car only drives the lights at 90% normally, and Much less when the headlights are on. Cheaply designed power supplies dont compensate for this and will dim.
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      11-15-2013, 12:22 PM   #90
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Nick, you're absolutely correct. The higher the temperature (blue) the lower the lumens. LED's look brighter because of the white light, but they actually throw off less light. No way Lux or any of these Ebay bulbs (and I have a pair of these) are brighter.
I ended up returning the "bluerampin" LEDs and have gone back to stock halogen for the extra light
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