4x4 Australia reviews FYRLYT NEMESIS 9000 driving lights
One of the few mainstream media pieces you will see about FYRLYT driving lights. (more on that below)
Mark Allen's review surprised many people and presumably upset a few brands and resellers of LED and HID driving lights. His thoughts were and continue to be at odds with what the majority and the media presume why FYRLYT chooses halogen as its preferred light source. Mark comments about brightness, and how he had to reassess his beliefs about colour and effective brightness when it comes to driving light performance and what he could actually see. This revelation and discovery is reflected by many of our customers on our FYRLYT CUSTOMER FEEDBACK PAGE.
Where is FYRLYT in mainstream media?
You may be puzzled at FYRLYT's absence. FYRLYT chooses not to pay for exposure in offroad publications where you will find most driving light brands. There is not anything wrong with this traditional marketing model but be aware of its inevitable advertising revenue bias in content and recommendations. We suggest being sceptical when endorsements are given in the mode of entertainment be it a well known media channel or 'influencer'. Note depending on who is supporting them at that moment is always 'best' and yet when that financial relationship finishes they hop onto the next freebie or monetary gain. How often do you see any mention of commercial disclosure?
Driving light tests & reviews. Buyer beware.
Comparison articles seemingly roll out once a year and it is disappointing to see they continue to leave out so much relevant information. They often misrepresent or worse fail to understand the specifics of CRI, kelvin, lux and lumens. Some will still insist 'like daylight' etc is the best and recently it seems even a mid 80 CRI LED is ideal. You'd be forgiven to think they just use Ai to regurgitate a generic test format and plug in some new numbers, photos and the brand's marketing claims as facts.
Until FYRLYT bought CRI to the markets attention no LED brand or media ever mentioned it. The focus was always about 1 LUX claims at laboratory extrapolated distances or questionable lumens claims. 70 CRI is currently promoted as ideal with a few now boasting mid 80 as somehow being magical. However it is not. FYRLYT was the lone voice re discussing the importance of CRI and why with accepted evidence for a decade.
The #01 mistake when choosing driving lights
Best light quality is more complex than just perceived brightness. This is the #01 mistake people make and typical marketing amplifies upon this easy selling point. Bright LED driving lights have never been more available or cheaper. This is due to the availability and OEM rebadging suppliers from China. However, unless you know the SPD (spectral power distribution) of the light source, in this case the LED chip, these claims presented as facts is marketing hype. They will not mention the wavelength of light and its true properties in different conditions and especially the phase of dark adaptation when you dip your driving lights.
Mid 80 CRI is not on par to FYRLYT's 100 CRI
A well known Youtube influencer recently presented their expert opinion on choosing driving lights however proceeded to distort many facts to suit the LED market and the brand that supports them. When questioned by a consumer online about FYRLYT's 100 CRI they claimed their LED's were on par at mid 80 CRI. This is disappointing. No opinion can alter the fact a mid 80 CRI light with its blue wavelength bias spike is not equal to the FYRLYT 100 CRI and the benefits it delivers in comparison.
The 4X4 Australia NEMESIS 9000 Review
Article is here> 4X4 Australia FYRLYT NEMESIS 9000 review. The only discrepancy in the article is FYRLYT wiring harnesses are available for all our lights.