Derf Werfler
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I still have a lot to learn but come tax time, I'm getting that 750.
@NamekianKush You still have plenty of time to read and compare specs on different models and brands. For the $1200 bucks you want to spend at tax time, I would certainly continue looking. After checking out the K5 750 you described, I went spec hunting on it. A couple alarms went off: 1-it took me 4 different websites before I could find how many spectrums are covered by their "full spectrum" light, so they are not exactly bragging about what they cover. 2-they do not state anywhere what kind of chips they use (mega important to me.) 3-does not state where it is made, so China is my guess. 4-they do brag up about their remote control and some other fluff not pertaining to their actual quality vs. a USA brand.
My personal history has moved up when budget allows. I started with a couple cheapo UFO lights. Then moved up to one of the many Mars knockoffs available on ebay land. In my tents now (2 smalls) I run Cali lightworks, and in the other I have 2 small Advancedled units, 1 Diamond Series and the other is XTE series. Kinda experimenting small to see what I like for whenever I expand in the future. I am currently very impressed with the Advancedled!! American made with CREE, Bridgelux and Osram chips. 3 year warranty.
When I upsize to my next tent I will choose between Advancedled or Illumitex as also indicated by @indicabush. One other option I am kicking around playing with would be the new CMH or LEC 315's.
Warning! If you go to ebay etc, and type in Advanced Led, you will see a buttload of cheap knockoffs (like anything starting with "P") like P650, P450. Not the same animal at all!
Advancedled website: http://advancedledlights.com/
Thanks for allowing me to chime in, I just think you can get a much better bang for your buck than Kind. We all have our opinions.
@indicabush Nice to know you are happy with your older units! Pretty good to know you use them. These newer units just look and spec out Awesome!
Peace and Good Vibes!
Derf