Trippyness
Well-Known Member
Hello all.
Serious LED DIY question.
I see tons of COB builds which obviously work well.
I also see alot of hate on single diodes, mainly non Cree.
From my research and perspective the best single diode is the Cree XP-G2 80CRI.
Strictly speaking 3500k.
For comparison lets say we have 3 panels all at 600w from the wall running at 700mA;
Light 1 - CXA 3070
Light 2 - CXB 3590
Light 3 - XP-G2
What would be your reason for choosing COB over thru XP-G2 5w SMD and vice versa.
I am well aware the price differences on all 3 as well as the CXB being alot more expensive than the CXA.
Would love to understand why COBS over high end CREE SMD when they are more affordable, high PAR and PPFD and 80CRI. In addition, it seems coverage and stable PAR can be achieved with CREE smd more affordably than COBS.
Would love to hear from @Greengenes707 and @Growmau5 @SupraSPL @REALSTYLES on the subject due to the far superior understanding on electrical and LED.
Seems Area 51 is also using the XP-G2 , but I also see Advanced using the older XTE making claims as if thru fixtures as the newest BIN....
So I hope this can clear up some confusion on my end and others who may be asking similar questions regarding high end COBS and SMD diodes.
Good vibes , Trippy
Serious LED DIY question.
I see tons of COB builds which obviously work well.
I also see alot of hate on single diodes, mainly non Cree.
From my research and perspective the best single diode is the Cree XP-G2 80CRI.
Strictly speaking 3500k.
For comparison lets say we have 3 panels all at 600w from the wall running at 700mA;
Light 1 - CXA 3070
Light 2 - CXB 3590
Light 3 - XP-G2
What would be your reason for choosing COB over thru XP-G2 5w SMD and vice versa.
I am well aware the price differences on all 3 as well as the CXB being alot more expensive than the CXA.
Would love to understand why COBS over high end CREE SMD when they are more affordable, high PAR and PPFD and 80CRI. In addition, it seems coverage and stable PAR can be achieved with CREE smd more affordably than COBS.
Would love to hear from @Greengenes707 and @Growmau5 @SupraSPL @REALSTYLES on the subject due to the far superior understanding on electrical and LED.
Seems Area 51 is also using the XP-G2 , but I also see Advanced using the older XTE making claims as if thru fixtures as the newest BIN....
So I hope this can clear up some confusion on my end and others who may be asking similar questions regarding high end COBS and SMD diodes.
Good vibes , Trippy