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Philip's now offers D2RCV HID's that suggest improvement.
Philips provides:
"CrystalVision Ultra Upgrade your Xenon HIDs with Philips CrystalVision ultra! While standard HID lamps typically feature a color temperature of up to 4350K, Xenon CrystalVision ultra HIDs feature a color temperature of up to 4700K. It is designed to deliver intense light output for vehicles while producing a stunning, brighter and whiter light on the road...."
Phillip's is a known brand so after 20 years, perhaps something to their claims.
Has anyone installed these on their LS400, and if so, how would you rate them.
Higher color temperatures do not necessarily perform as well in rain, fog, snow, rural areas.
I have them, I like them. That's is exactly what they do they are a brighter and whiter light. On a related subject to lighting, photographers like to use daylight balanced bulbs. I use a couple of 6500K for photography bulbs as I use them to sell things online, I need true colors to show through as say if I use standard home bulbs they are not bright white and will distort the colors especially the blues and green and red spectrums but it effects all colors really doesn't clarify the colors as well. Basically they are called "daylight bulbs" as they are closer to emulating the true colors out that sunshine brings during the daytime, so its bringing you closer to that spectrum of true color using these CrystalVision bulbs it's a brighter white. So you will get closer to true colors at nighttime illumination using them, that's another benefit. Not sure if that is important to you but it is another factor in what they help provide.
I like the 4800-5000k Color temperature the best for lighting. Seems to provide the best light output in this video comparing 4 different Phillips HID bulbs. The only question is where to buy to ensure you're getting authentic ones?
The origina 21 year old "made in Germany" Phillips HID (Xenon) D2R bulbs displayed diminished light output...a good run though, and without failure.
Estimates for D2R from big box auto parts is $125 each and the dealer slightly higher.
Acquired D2R C1's from Rock Auto for about $35 each.
Philips D2RCV HID's with 4700K color temperature vs. D2R C1 4350K offer benefits, but at a $100 premium for each D2RCV (from Rock Auto)..
It is unclear whether a cost premium to manufacture, but for 4X the price, passed.
The D2RCV employs a universal indexing ring, so can be used in numerous applications suggests economy of scale..therefore would anticipate a price decrease... A close-up shot of the glass envelope of original Phillips bulb lacks the clairity of the new bulb. Seal - Certificate of Authenticity is important to validate an original part and avoid knock off parts. Know your supply chain.
I have them, I like them. That's is exactly what they do they are a brighter and whiter light. On a related subject to lighting, photographers like to use daylight balanced bulbs. I use a couple of 6500K for photography bulbs as I use them to sell things online, I need true colors to show through as say if I use standard home bulbs they are not bright white and will distort the colors especially the blues and green and red spectrums but it effects all colors really doesn't clarify the colors as well. Basically they are called "daylight bulbs" as they are closer to emulating the true colors out that sunshine brings during the daytime, so its bringing you closer to that spectrum of true color using these CrystalVision bulbs it's a brighter white. So you will get closer to true colors at nighttime illumination using them, that's another benefit. Not sure if that is important to you but it is another factor in what they help provide.
Philips (OEM) D2R C1 are 4300K - 4350K The D2RCV are 4700K. It appears they employ a white correcting blue tinted glass to achieve whiter light.(?). When D2RCV are offered comparably priced to D2R C1, will substitute. (Residential LED lightbulbs offered in color temperatures ranging 2700K to 5000K - same price)
I'm thinking of getting these as they are pretty affordable. How would you rank them compared to the original bulbs you replaced?
Used OEM replacement bulbs - noticeable difference over 22 year old originals.
Newer bulbs available with higher color temperature that may offer advantages, unless fog, rain or snow... but did not like price points...especially for a universal fit bulb.