Product Review: Philips Crystal Vision Halogen headlamps - Page 9 - Team-BHP

venkatrx · 26th April 2006, 10:55

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Originally Posted by karthik247

A Small Review on 'Diamond Vision' bulbs..
Well, i got the bulbs fitted day b4 y'day, and took the car out at night only today. The beam is good, and spreads nicely. It dosen't feel all that blue in colour, but a slight tinge is there tho'. One advantage is it feels more better than the yellow ones, and does help in seeing roadsigns better. After using this, and driving the car with the fogs(normal yellow) on, it feels kinda weird n sick. These Philips bulbs are really good, trust me.

Now that you have used 'VisionPlus' and 'DiamondVision' which one do you find better [keeping asthetics aside]

and whats the cost of each of them.

karthik247 · 26th April 2006, 12:32

Diamond Vision costed me Rs.1050 i think, and the Vision Plus costed me Rs.550. Well, the Vision Plus did have a better beam, but once u use the Diamond/Crystal vision or xenons, its difficult to adjust using the yellow ones. These bulbs not only look hot, but do provide better visibility.

venkatrx · 26th April 2006, 13:25

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Diamond Vision costed me Rs.1050 i think, and the Vision Plus costed me Rs.550. Well, the Vision Plus did have a better beam, but once u use the Diamond/Crystal vision or xenons, its difficult to adjust using the yellow ones. These bulbs not only look hot, but do provide better visibility.

hey you confused me.....

so if my main aim is to get better visibility at night are you recommending me 'diamondvision'?

Boom Shiva · 26th April 2006, 13:42

Vision Plus is meant for better visibility with the normal yellow light.

Diamond Vision is more for the look than for visibility, as it has a blueish light, which gets easily absorbed by black (night, tar roads etc).

If you want better visibility (than the stock bulb), and a white light, then go for Philips Crystal Vision 55/65w.

venkatrx · 26th April 2006, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Boom Shiva

Vision Plus is meant for better visibility with the normal yellow light.

Diamond Vision is more for the look than for visibility, as it has a blueish light, which gets easily absorbed by black (night, tar roads etc).

If you want better visibility (than the stock bulb), and a white light, then go for Philips Crystal Vision 55/65w.

so one more competitor....'crystal vision'

Boom you say that 'crystal vision' has better visibility than 'vision plus' ??

More confusion has been caused by this chart....

Boom Shiva · 26th April 2006, 14:40

Vision Plus - 55/65 watts. Normal yellow light. Better than stock yellow bulbs. Costs less than Crystal and Diamond Vision (400 bucks I think)

Crystal Vision - 55/65 watts. White light. Better than stock yellow. Don't think they're better than Vision Plus in terms of visibility, but the look is definitely nicer (white vs. yellow). Costs more than Vision Plus (1000 bucks approx)

Diamond Vision - 55/65 watts. Looks nice (blueish tinge), but visibility is not as good as the above two. More for "show".

All 3 types of bulbs are made by Philips.

Don't look at any charts if they confuse you. Just go to the shop in the late evening and try all three bulbs on your car. You'll know for yourself then.

karthik247 · 26th April 2006, 14:46

Diamond Vision bulbs are 5000k. So its more than the Crystal Vision or the Vision Plus. I'll take a pic n post tonite, it could help maybe

venkatrx · 26th April 2006, 14:50

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Diamond Vision bulbs are 5000k. So its more than the Crystal Vision or the Vision Plus. I'll take a pic n post tonite, it could help maybe

Dude, it would be great if you can post photos of 'visionPlus' as well as 'Diamond Vision'.

Boom Shiva · 26th April 2006, 14:54

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Originally Posted by Boom Shiva

Vision Plus - 55/65 watts. Normal yellow light. Better than stock yellow bulbs. Costs less than Crystal and Diamond Vision (400 bucks I think)

Crystal Vision - 55/65 watts. White light. Better than stock yellow. Don't think they're better than Vision Plus in terms of visibility, but the look is definitely nicer (white vs. yellow). Costs more than Vision Plus (1000 bucks approx)

Diamond Vision - 55/65 watts. Looks nice (blueish tinge), but visibility is not as good as the above two. More for "show".

All 3 types of bulbs are made by Philips.

Don't look at any charts if they confuse you. Just go to the shop in the late evening and try all three bulbs on your car. You'll know for yourself then.

Oh yeah, I forgot to add, if better visibility is your main criteria, then just get 90/100 Philips Rallyeye with a Bosch relay and thick guage wires. Way better than Crystal, Diamond and Vision Plus.

karthik247 · 26th April 2006, 14:58

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Originally Posted by venkatrx

Dude, it would be great if you can post photos of 'visionPlus' as well as 'Diamond Vision'.

Thing is, I removed the Vision Plus bulbs and replaced them with Diamond Vision. So don't think will be able to post pix of both.

And..
Crystal Vision - 4300k
Blue Vision - 4000k
Diamond Vision - 5000k

venkatrx · 26th April 2006, 15:00

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Originally Posted by Boom Shiva

Oh yeah, I forgot to add, if better visibility is your main criteria, then just get 90/100 Philips Rallyeye with a Bosch relay and thick guage wires. Way better than Crystal, Diamond and Vision Plus.

Boom I was about get 100/90 fixed, but my maruti dealer refused to do it and told me that my warranty would get void if i get it done.

He told possible risk
+ head dome melting
+ some crazy 'micro processor' costing 25k going dead

so i thought of trying the best 60/55 before making my next move.

Zappo · 26th April 2006, 16:42

The only reason I am also dithering on this issue... I have seen so many of those dark looking (blackened) headlamps due to the overwattage that I am not entirely sure whether I should go in for the 100/90w. Thats why the Philips VisionPlus sounds so attractive.

yogi1771 · 26th April 2006, 17:56

so guys which is the best 60/55 bulbs for highway driving

tsk1979 · 26th April 2006, 20:24

For India dont do diamond vision or crystal. The best is Vision Plus because the beam has longer reach and is wider too. A wide beam is crucial in catching that last minute buffalo who wants to jump over the moon

venkatrx · 27th April 2006, 10:51

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

For India dont do diamond vision or crystal. The best is Vision Plus because the beam has longer reach and is wider too. A wide beam is crucial in catching that last minute buffalo who wants to jump over the moon

ROTF

Dude you rock...

26th April 2006, 12:32	#122 (permalink)
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TVM Posts: 2,293 View My Garage	Diamond Vision costed me Rs.1050 i think, and the Vision Plus costed me Rs.550. Well, the Vision Plus did have a better beam, but once u use the Diamond/Crystal vision or xenons, its difficult to adjust using the yellow ones. These bulbs not only look hot, but do provide better visibility. __________________ Slow and steady wins the race... But there is nothing like a 300kmph dash to the line!!

26th April 2006, 14:46	#127 (permalink)
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TVM Posts: 2,293 View My Garage	Diamond Vision bulbs are 5000k. So its more than the Crystal Vision or the Vision Plus. I'll take a pic n post tonite, it could help maybe __________________ Slow and steady wins the race... But there is nothing like a 300kmph dash to the line!!

26th April 2006, 16:42	#132 (permalink)
Zappo Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,083	The only reason I am also dithering on this issue... I have seen so many of those dark looking (blackened) headlamps due to the overwattage that I am not entirely sure whether I should go in for the 100/90w. Thats why the Philips VisionPlus sounds so attractive. __________________ Announcements are important. Read the Advertising Announcement here. Classifieds section has its rules. Read here.

26th April 2006, 20:24	#134 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Noida, New Delhi Posts: 8,524 View My Garage	For India dont do diamond vision or crystal. The best is Vision Plus because the beam has longer reach and is wider too. A wide beam is crucial in catching that last minute buffalo who wants to jump over the moon __________________ Reclaiming.....!

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26th April 2006, 13:42	#124 (permalink)
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,062	Vision Plus is meant for better visibility with the normal yellow light. Diamond Vision is more for the look than for visibility, as it has a blueish light, which gets easily absorbed by black (night, tar roads etc). If you want better visibility (than the stock bulb), and a white light, then go for Philips Crystal Vision 55/65w.

26th April 2006, 14:40	#126 (permalink)
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,062	Vision Plus - 55/65 watts. Normal yellow light. Better than stock yellow bulbs. Costs less than Crystal and Diamond Vision (400 bucks I think) Crystal Vision - 55/65 watts. White light. Better than stock yellow. Don't think they're better than Vision Plus in terms of visibility, but the look is definitely nicer (white vs. yellow). Costs more than Vision Plus (1000 bucks approx) Diamond Vision - 55/65 watts. Looks nice (blueish tinge), but visibility is not as good as the above two. More for "show". All 3 types of bulbs are made by Philips. Don't look at any charts if they confuse you. Just go to the shop in the late evening and try all three bulbs on your car. You'll know for yourself then.

26th April 2006, 17:56	#133 (permalink)
yogi1771 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 444	so guys which is the best 60/55 bulbs for highway driving