white4d96 Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Let's say I had two kits in my hands for the same lights, a new 8000k and an old 12000k. Let's assume that both kits are of cheaper quality, and the 12000k has faded. Would the 12000k now be brighter than the 8000 because of the change in color, or would it still be less bright? Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.p Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Quote DCAUDIO BALLS DEEP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassahaulic Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 The 8,000k's would be brighter as they are closer in color to true daylight then the 12,000k's are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted April 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Haha totally saw the 'cool story bro' coming. =P Well, the thing is, the 12,000k's I mentioned are hella faded, to the point that they are actually whiter than the 8,000k's now. So would they still be about as bright as they were when they had more color? Or would they be brighter? Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coobies5 Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 the higher the kelvin rating does not mean its brighter the ballasts are what makes a bulb brighter 35w or 55w Quote (2) 12" Xcon's/ 18" btl/saz3000d /pioneer deh-p5100ub/RF T1652-s/sax 125.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gremlin Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 put one on each side and do a side by side comparison but i think the 8000k would be brighter cause as color faded on 12k id assume so did some of the light output Quote current set-up: headunit: kenwood excelon kdc-x891 mids: front: mb quart reference 6.5s rear: pioneer TSA941 6x9 mid and high amp: performance technique ICBM-773 sub amp: kicker 08zx2500.1 subs: (2) 08s15l7d2 4.25 cubic foot sealed box big 3 all in hooker 1/0 wiring Sacrifice your car to the Audio Gods and DBs will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigg Boy Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Time for a new kit? When a bulb loses it color thats a sign of poor quality and a short life span. If you need a new pair of bulbs pm me I have a tone of new ones in stock Quote Dodge Magnum with custom 300c front end, laid out on air bags *4) 12" Cadence Daytona walled *1) AudioQue 20k *270a DC Power Alt (Dual coming soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Performer Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 the higher the kelvin rating does not mean its brighter the ballasts are what makes a bulb brighter 35w or 55w Wrong, and right. Yes, the higher the wattage, the brighter. However, kelvin does also contribute to how much usable light is made. The brightest kelvin is usually the closest to white you can get. Once you start adding in color you sacrifice brightness for color. Quote CERTIFIED BITCHES!!! Not being new at something doesn't mean anything. Just because a prostitute isn't new at what she does, doesn't change the fact that she still 'sucks' Click to see my build! Proud DC owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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