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    D3S - OSRAM Cool Blue Advance 66340CBA 6000K on Amazing Low Price only for AZ members

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    We have a special deal on one of the latest releases from OSRAM; Osram Cool Blue Advance (CBA) D3S model# 66340CBA featuring up to 6,000K color that is probably the whitest color. Not only the color is beautiful clean white color but also a bit brighter than stock OEM 4300K.
    When compared against Osram Cool Blue Boost (CBB), the color is slightly even whiter than and appears to be geared up with developed technology being applied, which is latter model after CBB introduction.
    The bulbs come with 7-digit TRUST verification code that you can go to osram.com/TRUST.
    It's currently priced at $189.99 but you can get additional 25% discount, total $142.49 shipped within the US and Canada.
    Use coupon code: AZ-CBA25 during checkout.

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    Senior Member Three Rings Kriskrk's Avatar
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    How far are them CBA's from CBI's?
    Light output, colour and performance wise?

    I have CBI's installed for about 3 years now and noticed decreased performance and light output from them. As for light colour, one of the bulbs started to go yellow-ish and another stayed at the same level it was, I think.
    Is that normal?

    What guarantee OSRAM have?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kriskrk View Post
    How far are them CBA's from CBI's?
    Light output, colour and performance wise?

    I have CBI's installed for about 3 years now and noticed decreased performance and light output from them. As for light colour, one of the bulbs started to go yellow-ish and another stayed at the same level it was, I think.
    Is that normal?

    What guarantee OSRAM have?

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    * CBI is labeled as 'up to 6000K' with up to 20% more brightness.
    -> True fact is that CBI starts at around 5000K color with about 5-10% actual increase in output.
    * CBA is labeled as 'up to 6000K' with no mention about more brightness.
    -> True fact is that CBA actually starts at 6000K range with more than 20-40% more of actual increase in output and not sure why they did not mentioned more brightness given from CBA.

    Generally speaking, when bulbs are used for years long, it should discolor to become even whiter/bluer, not the other way around.
    For color and brightness, CBI's are not even comparison to CBA's.

    There is no warranty from manufacturer (Osram) but we offer 1 year warranty from us.

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    Thanx Mike for the indepth explanation.
    Really appreciate it.

    Now, might be a tough one.
    Out of three:

    Osram CBA's which claim to be starting at 6000k and give 20-40% more light,
    Osram Night Breaker Laser Xernac which claim to be up to 20% whiter light, reach up to 250meter beam and be 200% brighter
    or
    Philips Xtreme Vision gen.2 which claim to deliver "longer beam", up to 150% more light but up to 4800k

    is the best in it's performance/light output/colour ratio?

    Taking in to consideration, they were all tested in the same lamp, lens, with the same ballast and compared to standard oem bulb.

    From what's on the paper, you will always have to compromise on one factor.

    Don't want to butt in here and ruin the thread but I've spent fair amount on the CBI's to get about 3 years of good light.
    Will need to justify every cent, if it comes to it, as don't see the point, over standard bulbs.
    Can have one or two sets standard bulbs for the price of them performance ones but will need to compromise on ALL the important performance factors and the whole circle closes again.

    I just want a good bulbs and for them to last longer than 2-3 years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kriskrk View Post
    Thanx Mike for the indepth explanation.
    Really appreciate it.

    Now, might be a tough one.
    Out of three:

    Osram CBA's which claim to be starting at 6000k and give 20-40% more light,
    Osram Night Breaker Laser Xernac which claim to be up to 20% whiter light, reach up to 250meter beam and be 200% brighter
    or
    Philips Xtreme Vision gen.2 which claim to deliver "longer beam", up to 150% more light but up to 4800k

    is the best in it's performance/light output/colour ratio?

    Taking in to consideration, they were all tested in the same lamp, lens, with the same ballast and compared to standard oem bulb.

    From what's on the paper, you will always have to compromise on one factor.

    Don't want to butt in here and ruin the thread but I've spent fair amount on the CBI's to get about 3 years of good light.
    Will need to justify every cent, if it comes to it, as don't see the point, over standard bulbs.
    Can have one or two sets standard bulbs for the price of them performance ones but will need to compromise on ALL the important performance factors and the whole circle closes again.

    I just want a good bulbs and for them to last longer than 2-3 years.

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    Not really a tough one but it can be very tricky since it's not a direct apple to apple comparison.
    Osram CBA is no different from CBB for its performance and color combo.
    With that being said, you can check out our comparison chart to find what would be the best fit for your needs.

    Basically, there is no one best bulb that justifies best color and best performance but instead they have different mixed ratio of color and performance.
    The key is to find what would meet close to your expectation and needs.
    Click here to view our bulb comparison chart.

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    If it's 6000k, it's not white light, it's blue. And it does not give you "better visibility" than a 4000-5000k bulb. Because science. What a load of marketing bullshit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Capt. Obvious View Post
    If it's 6000k, it's not white light, it's blue. And it does not give you "better visibility" than a 4000-5000k bulb. Because science. What a load of marketing bullshit.
    Back in the days, what you are saying is true and with that in mind, this could be BS.
    With newer technologies being used with newer series bulbs, having more brightness even with higher kelvin, actually is true.
    Check out tons of videos showing Osram CBB vs stock 4300K OEM bulb on youtube and you will see with your eyes that it is not BS.

    As far as color goes, 6000K may seem blueish but they are more of white with tiny bit of blue hue, not BLUE BLUE.

    If you still think it's BS, you should simply not buy. :D

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    Quote Originally Posted by Capt. Obvious View Post
    If it's 6000k, it's not white light, it's blue. And it does not give you "better visibility" than a 4000-5000k bulb. Because science. What a load of marketing bullshit.
    I replaced my oem bulbs with these new 6000k and they are definitely brighter and a whiter light. Matches the audi factory LED lights in my c7

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    Quote Originally Posted by mike@hidconcept View Post
    Not really a tough one but it can be very tricky since it's not a direct apple to apple comparison.
    Osram CBA is no different from CBB for its performance and color combo.
    With that being said, you can check out our comparison chart to find what would be the best fit for your needs.

    Basically, there is no one best bulb that justifies best color and best performance but instead they have different mixed ratio of color and performance.
    The key is to find what would meet close to your expectation and needs.
    Click here to view our bulb comparison chart.
    Ok, Mike.
    All tips taken into consideration.
    It's like with cars. You can't say which one is the best, although everyone knows it's AUDI. Lol

    What is the amazing price for us members on them CBA's?

    Btw, do you ship to London, UK?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kriskrk View Post
    Ok, Mike.
    All tips taken into consideration.
    It's like with cars. You can't say which one is the best, although everyone knows it's AUDI. Lol

    What is the amazing price for us members on them CBA's?

    Btw, do you ship to London, UK?

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    Exactly, what you said is correct.
    What could be best varies depends on what each individual prioritizes to be most important.
    In other words, if there was one bulb that was BEST that satisfies everyone, there is no reason for us to carry so many different series of bulbs.

    We currently offer these bulbs at $142 and change with free shipping within the US and Canada.
    Yes, we do ship to London but shipping cost is additional.

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