I'm getting 1000-watt HID performance from an Apache Tech AT600, with tons less heat and way more longevity...I'm happy. And I think your top 10 must be questionable if neither Area 51 or Apache Tech is in it. IMHO.
You can certainly question my ability with the tech and even my opinions however I can post over 100 strains I have finished with LED's the last 6 years using many brands, so I am certainly up for some show and tell if you'd like to play.
Can you please post the pics you had with your 1000HID, and some of these results you have now and show the comparison please? You stated that you are getting the same performance so it shouldn't be too much trouble I would imagine.
Also, will you please state whether or not you have made it past the warranty period, and if so how long has said light been working past's it's warranty period? You mentioned and I quote "Way more longevity" but at this point my guess is you think you will get it but have yet to see it.
I understand what LEDs say on paper, but do you have proven results? Also, if it's not too much trouble can you list the other brands of lights you have owned and operated to be able to say "after tons and tons of research, I say that "Area 51" and "Apache Tech" are the two best LED grow light companies, period."
I'm just curious if this is based on what you have read or what you have seen and done. Big difference here. I guess what I am asking is define research.
I mean, honestly. Not in an insulting fashion. To say that neither of those manufacturers are in the top 10 is just wrong.
Says whom? It is my opinion based on a lil bit of experience with the tech. No insults taken, and I certainly hope I have not insulted you as well. I tend to speak in fact, and very little will I ever sugar coat.
I can understand your possible disagreement with some of their claims, etc. But come on bro. To say that neither is top 10 is outrageous. It sounds like you have a personal vendetta against them or something.
I don't have a vendetta against anyone. If they can charge a price like that, sleep at night and people are willing to invest that much money in to their lights, more power to them.
They say a fool is born every day.
If the thread title had been, who has the best LED bang for the buck, we wouldn't even be having this discussion.
I'm glad you love your light, and I hope it performs great for ya. I love my lights and paid about 1/6th the cost and cover 8 times the space.
To each their own.