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Different colour temperature for a start, the light output in Lumens is 'better' - but not by that much, the change in colour temperature means the perceived visibility is improved.
 
I've just put some osram night breakers in the bus and some osram "cool intense" bulbs in the awful Volvo v50 lights. The Volvo bulbs have a 5k output and have a very clear bright effect with no flashing from oncoming traffic 👍
 
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n°1? Hmmmm... Airflow🤔
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n°2? Maybe too close to the headlights?
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N°3? Better for airflow and no interference with the main beams....
 
Ii don't understand the obsession on 'cold white' tinging on blue.. it just makes things harder to see which means you have to turn the brightness up even more, it's just an awful driving experience compared to the more 3-4K colour temperatures
 
kermit_rr said:
Ii don't understand the obsession on 'cold white' tinging on blue.. it just makes things harder to see which means you have to turn the brightness up even more, it's just an awful driving experience compared to the more 3-4K colour temperatures
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I suppose it's a multitude of things. preferences, environment,
Socks🤷
 
kermit_rr said:
I prefer to be able to see without straining lol
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Understood completely, the old headlamps in the Volvo were terrible and I suppose after nearly 20yr they would be.. The new headlamps were, Errr well better but not great compared to the 38's dipped beams but they definitely better with the latest bulbs. It's actually more tiring I found driving with insufficient lighting 😩
 
Mark Piercy said:
Understood completely, the old headlamps in the Volvo were terrible and I suppose after nearly 20yr they would be.. The new headlamps were, Errr well better but not great compared to the 38's dipped beams but they definitely better with the latest bulbs. It's actually more tiring I found driving with insufficient lighting 😩
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Also one of the joys of getting older.. takes slightly longer to change focus, eyes aren't so good in low light etc.. happens to us all 😩
 
Human eyes are 'tuned' to a certain range of colour temperature (5000 - 6500°K), barring sight impairments that is the range you can see most detail in, the old tungsten lamps are in the 2700°K range, tungsten-halogen are in the 2800 - 3400°K range, so to get the same level of visibility (with a shift in colour rendition) you'd have to put more power into the light source to get the same level of visible detail as with the higher colour temperature lighting. Its not really a fashion, just 'science' helping out.
BTW, in low light conditions, you can see more detail using peripheral vision than looking directly at something, that's because there are more cone receptors around the edges of your retina and more rods in the centre.
 
a good read on the different colour temps
suparee.com

Best LED Headlight Color Temperature for Night Driving: 4300K vs. 5800K vs. 6500K

When it comes to upgrading your vehicle's headlights, LED technology has revolutionized the market, offering superior illumination, energy efficiency, and longevity compared to traditional halogen bulbs. However, with the various color temperature options available, such as 4300K, 5800K, and...
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Graculus said:
Human eyes are 'tuned' to a certain range of colour temperature (5000 - 6500°K), barring sight impairments that is the range you can see most detail in, the old tungsten lamps are in the 2700°K range, tungsten-halogen are in the 2800 - 3400°K range, so to get the same level of visibility (with a shift in colour rendition) you'd have to put more power into the light source to get the same level of visible detail as with the higher colour temperature lighting. Its not really a fashion, just 'science' helping out.
BTW, in low light conditions, you can see more detail using peripheral vision than looking directly at something, that's because there are more cone receptors around the edges of your retina and more rods in the centre.
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But us blokes can't find stuff in a cupboard 🤷😜
 
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