![]() ….and given that designs will differ (HID or halogen), it’s really not a “black & white” issue IMO/IME. There are drawbacks to either lighting solution as well as advantages. I guess my point is that with some of the advantages that HID’s provide, they are not without fault. ![]() ![]() ….HID applications can also suffer from backdazzle in inclement weather, increased glare from wet roads, etc. It can also be argued that the increase in foreground light from your typical HID application can actually hinder distance, nighttime vision (making your pupils contract). On another note (in bwbike’s defense) I would like to point out that not all OEM HID’s perform similarly and individual perception also varies (some are simply more sensitive to the glare/dazzle/intensity observed in certain applications). They perform better (they’re brighter), the glass on the Osram is clear (not tinted) and the quality/difference in manufacturing is noticeable by comparison in the examples I have seen (solder connections, etc.). If anything, I would suggest choosing Osram Siverstars (European version) over the ones sold under the Sylvania name here in the US. While high efficacy halogen bulbs will have a shorter lifespan than your typical OEM bulb, products like Philips XTreme +80’s and Osram Night Breaker +90’s are still a better option IMO/IME. While YMMV, I agree (based on my limited experience testing those bulbs and reading feedback over the years).
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