MTEC Vs. SilverStar
MTEC Vs. SilverStar
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this post is based on the post "stock vs. mtec super white BULBS," by g33s0n6656.
he's actually comparing MTEC vs. his stock SI's bulbs.
now, based on the pics on his post, seems like it's all depends on ur camera...and the environment condition when u took the pictures of YOUR bulbs...
however, judging from the quality that he uploaded, i'd rather dissapointed with it..
but WAIT, MTEC's 4350K...while silverstar is 4000K
now, LEMME tell you this....Sylvania Silverstar, EVEN THOUGH it's only 4000K (less blueish), however, there are less blue tint on the bulb..
now, the MTEC....granted, it's 4350K...a bit more blueish kinda like...HOWEVER...it might not have the same brightness/range as silverstar...cos' it has more blue tint on it....
SO, WHADDYA think?
anyway, i bough the "crappy but super cheap and OK" APC bulbs....ONE PAIR for $15 out-of-the-store they are 4000K and has the same blue tint as SilverStar (4000K), however...when i turned em on......they are proven to be even more yellowish than silverstar...and LESS range/brightness....
HENCE i can say...silverstar got a good white color (no blueish) and also a very wide range/brightness....
another thing, the HIGH BEAM on silverstar is freakingly much more brighter and wider and longer than APC.....and maybe any other bulbs ...
hope this helps for people who's still deciding right now...
ANYWAY, i'm actually really curious about MTEC...IS THERE anybody here who got both MTEC and Sylvania Silverstar? can you review both bulbs?
THANX.
this post is based on the post "stock vs. mtec super white BULBS," by g33s0n6656.
he's actually comparing MTEC vs. his stock SI's bulbs.
now, based on the pics on his post, seems like it's all depends on ur camera...and the environment condition when u took the pictures of YOUR bulbs...
however, judging from the quality that he uploaded, i'd rather dissapointed with it..
but WAIT, MTEC's 4350K...while silverstar is 4000K
now, LEMME tell you this....Sylvania Silverstar, EVEN THOUGH it's only 4000K (less blueish), however, there are less blue tint on the bulb..
now, the MTEC....granted, it's 4350K...a bit more blueish kinda like...HOWEVER...it might not have the same brightness/range as silverstar...cos' it has more blue tint on it....
SO, WHADDYA think?
anyway, i bough the "crappy but super cheap and OK" APC bulbs....ONE PAIR for $15 out-of-the-store they are 4000K and has the same blue tint as SilverStar (4000K), however...when i turned em on......they are proven to be even more yellowish than silverstar...and LESS range/brightness....
HENCE i can say...silverstar got a good white color (no blueish) and also a very wide range/brightness....
another thing, the HIGH BEAM on silverstar is freakingly much more brighter and wider and longer than APC.....and maybe any other bulbs ...
hope this helps for people who's still deciding right now...
ANYWAY, i'm actually really curious about MTEC...IS THERE anybody here who got both MTEC and Sylvania Silverstar? can you review both bulbs?
THANX.
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from what I have HEARD... silverstars are crappy... and from what i have HEARD mtecs are better... lol
Personally when I had my oem headlights, All i ever used were Mtecs. I thought they were the best bang for the buck (18-25$ on ebay)
Personally when I had my oem headlights, All i ever used were Mtecs. I thought they were the best bang for the buck (18-25$ on ebay)
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I've had MTEC's and Silverstars (although I now use IPF)
MTEC's are better IMO. Silverstars are somewhat brighter. Depends on what you prefer, whether you like the bluish tint or simply white.
MTEC's are better IMO. Silverstars are somewhat brighter. Depends on what you prefer, whether you like the bluish tint or simply white.
nah, forget about PIAA...they are 3x more expensive...and not worthed..
HM! Really??! you have both???
how bout the range? and the high beam? which one brighter?
mtec whiter? a lil' but blueish?
cmon man....be equal on ur judgement....
i need ur opinion....hehehehe
IMO, silverstar's high beam and low might be brighter...
cos' it got less blue tint......
HM...but it's too plain white.....just like ordinary..
actually, not really though... i drove my old car....they are using stock, there i realize the difference..
HM! Really??! you have both???
how bout the range? and the high beam? which one brighter?
mtec whiter? a lil' but blueish?
cmon man....be equal on ur judgement....
i need ur opinion....hehehehe
IMO, silverstar's high beam and low might be brighter...
cos' it got less blue tint......
HM...but it's too plain white.....just like ordinary..
actually, not really though... i drove my old car....they are using stock, there i realize the difference..
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Rep Power: 295 The MTEC to me disperses light a bit. The low beam is fairly bright, but the high beam scatters a bit, but it is still bright. Of course, the beam wouldn't scatter too much if you had projector lights.
The Sliverstars are relatively plain, kind of like a typical halogen bulb with color difference. They are brighter though, but I'm not sure if it is because of the glass tint or the make.
I prefer the MTEC's because I like the bluish look to it. To me, the Silverstars were too plain to me. To me, the range is hardly noticable, and I opted for the bluish tinge to the look.
The Sliverstars are relatively plain, kind of like a typical halogen bulb with color difference. They are brighter though, but I'm not sure if it is because of the glass tint or the make.
I prefer the MTEC's because I like the bluish look to it. To me, the Silverstars were too plain to me. To me, the range is hardly noticable, and I opted for the bluish tinge to the look.
Originally posted by CdnSilverStreak
[B]The MTEC to me disperses light a bit. The low beam is fairly bright, but the high beam scatters a bit, but it is still bright. Of course, the beam wouldn't scatter too much if you had projector lights.
[B]The MTEC to me disperses light a bit. The low beam is fairly bright, but the high beam scatters a bit, but it is still bright. Of course, the beam wouldn't scatter too much if you had projector lights.
disperse, eh? he....is is the same as siverstar?
The Sliverstars are relatively plain, kind of like a typical halogen bulb with color difference. They are brighter though, but I'm not sure if it is because of the glass tint or the make
since you already know, the silverstar somehow manage to be really2 bright....however, no blue tint to it's light......which makes it so plain...
im also wondering.....i think it's probably the make......the blue tint on the glass are relatively the same as normal 4000k bulb......IMO for example, APC (crap) got the same blue tint.....i compare it side by side....
however, when i turn it on.......same 4000K, same blue tint...but but very different range and the apc bit more yellowish...the high beam of apc sucks too....
i think silverstar's high beam is the bomb.....it's freakin bright..u can bright up the whole block with it...
I prefer the MTEC's because I like the bluish look to it. To me, the Silverstars were too plain to me. To me, the range is hardly noticable, and I opted for the bluish tinge to the look.
this makes me wonder...to be honest, i enjoyed the blue tint color on high class HID soooo much.... i love looking at those lexus....bmw.....etc etc....soo cool...
hm, i think im gonna mtec for my next pair when my silverstar burnt out.....hopefully not now...hahahah, i just bought it like one month ago..
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Rep Power: 295 ^^ Yeah, the Silverstar high beam is bright, but to me, it's hardly noticable.
APC claims a lot in their lighting products, but like you said, I found them to be sub-par. Their bulbs are garbage.
I use IPF J-specs which are fairly blue/white. They run at 5000K, and the high beam is just stupid bright.
MTEC is pretty good, but look at Polarg and/or IPF too! They should be relatively easy to find as well, and the prices may be comparable too!
APC claims a lot in their lighting products, but like you said, I found them to be sub-par. Their bulbs are garbage.
I use IPF J-specs which are fairly blue/white. They run at 5000K, and the high beam is just stupid bright.
MTEC is pretty good, but look at Polarg and/or IPF too! They should be relatively easy to find as well, and the prices may be comparable too!
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Rep Power: 0 Both my Silverstars burned out after 4 months. It's very bright and very noticeable over stock but unless you like replacing a $50 set of lights every 4 months ($150/yr), go with another brand.
I didn't have much cash on me and I desperately needed 2 headlights before nightfall so I got me some APCs. So far so good and I'll definitely post if they outlast the Silverstars.
I didn't have much cash on me and I desperately needed 2 headlights before nightfall so I got me some APCs. So far so good and I'll definitely post if they outlast the Silverstars.
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Rep Power: 811 Strange how people are saying silverstars don't last long. I have cool blues from the same company and they lasted almost 2 yrs. I'm sticking with those.
I bought Silverstars for stock headlights and they were less yellow than oem h4, for about the same output.
I had Mtec in my halo projectors and they were crisp white, but projectors do not light up the road as much OEM headlights.
I had Mtec in my halo projectors and they were crisp white, but projectors do not light up the road as much OEM headlights.
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Rep Power: 811 My bro got silverstar for his rsx and they're whiter than stock for sure. Almost look like my HID, but not quite. And they still have good light output.
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My bro got silverstar for his rsx and they're whiter than stock for sure. Almost look like my HID, but not quite. And they still have good light output.
thanx for your opinion, gear!
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Rep Power: 480 I'd actually like to get my hands on a set of Polarg or Raybrig H4s. I've been looking around for a set, but can't find any. Maybe it's just me being stupid. 
I have MTEC 9006 bulbs, they don't seem much brighter than stock. However, there is a noticable difference when you look at it from the outside. I only see a bluish tint once i turn them on. Once the bulb gets hot, it's gets yellowish :\
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