why are some led lights SOOO expensive?

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Toallhisdoom, Sep 13, 2012.

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  1. FaceOfDeceit

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  3. bhazard

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    There may be less control, but I also noted that a $50 ($70 for cloud/thunder) typhon board can be used for control. You dont need a full wirelessly controlled Apex.

    I never said the Radion is a bad light. I think its great. I just find the price quite a bit high for what you are getting. At least with the Vortech, the performance and features are unmatched.
     
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    Mainly because DIY parts aren't readily available. One of EcoTechs main selling points is wireless control, which you would need the Apex or equivalent to match performance. The typhon doesn't compare equally.
     
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    I think he just sold a car, LOL, you're good! Want to work for us? :p Anyways, the radion is a great light, you just have to pay a premium for it. I do hope that they include some 420nm violets as well, but the exact color combo is not yet revealed. Like I said before, the choice is up to you, personally I would just build something myself, but others would do the opposite. If they can sell a $1000 fixture, good for them!
     
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    Not yet. ;)
     
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    Based on how you said you like fast cars and asked about scion.....I'm gonna guess the frs? Or whatever it is, I'm more familiar with the subaru version...brz.

    Anyway, back to the topic.
     
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    Never said it was fast....said he liked fast cars and asked about scion so I assume he is asking about the frs and not the xb ...... the frs is rwd and would still be a blast to drive with the boxer engine.
     
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    You are off a good deal on your BRZ/FRS specs... And corolla is 7.4 sec to 60...


    FRS SPECS
    ACCELERATION TO MPH
    0-30 2.2 sec
    0-40 3.2
    0-50 4.6
    0-60 6.2
    0-70 8.2
    0-80 10.4
    0-90 13.5
    0-100 16.8
    PASSING, 45-65 MPH 3.3
    QUARTER MILE 14.8 sec @ 94.3 mph
    BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 118 ft
    LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.93 g (avg)
    MT FIGURE EIGHT 25.9 sec @ 0.67 g (avg)
    1.8-MI ROAD COURSE LAP 91.15 sec
    TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 2650 rpm
    CONSUMER INFO
    BASE PRICE $24,930
    PRICE AS TESTED $24,930


    BRZ SPECS
    ACCELERATION TO MPH
    0-30 2.3 sec
    0-40 3.4
    0-50 4.8
    0-60 6.4
    0-70 8.4
    0-80 10.5
    0-90 13.2
    0-100 16.4
    PASSING, 45-65 MPH 3.3
    QUARTER MILE 14.9 sec @ 95.5 mph
    BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 120 ft
    LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.90 g (avg)
    MT FIGURE EIGHT 26.2 sec @ 0.68 g (avg)
    TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 2650 rpm

    This is according to motor trends official reports.
     
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    My buddy just built this from 100% rapid parts, looks pretty sweet to me;)
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