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Bright vs Safe—Why Most LED Bulbs Get Beam Pattern WRONG! | Diode Dynamics

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  1. Dec 11, 2024 at 7:29 AM
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    Diode Dynamics

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    In this video, we show why beam pattern matters more than getting the brightest possible output. Your car's headlights are built to focus light where you need it most. If the bulb is out of focus, it won’t matter how bright it is—it’ll cause glare and light up the foreground instead of the road ahead. That’s where the SL2 Pro LED comes in. It’s designed to match your original beam pattern for better focus and visibility while delivering more output.

    Some LED bulbs over-focus, creating streaks and harsh cutoffs, but the SL2 Pro strikes the perfect balance—focused, bright, and smooth.

    Both the SL2 and SL2 Pro LED Replacement Bulbs are backed by an industry-leading limited LIFETIME warranty.



    APPLICATION NOTICE: LED bulbs are legal in the USA for Fog Light use only. Not compliant with DOT / FMVSS108 and not street legal in the USA for Headlights. Legal for off-road use in ATV, snowmobile, and off-road racing use. International legality varies by country.
    Note: This usage regulation is not unique to Diode Dynamics bulbs. All LED bulbs from all brands, regardless of marketing claims, are prohibited from street use in halogen headlights in the USA. Click here to learn more.

    Questions/Concerns. Please go ahead and give us a call at 314-205-3033, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST, or shoot us an email at contact@diodedynamics.com, and our in-house US service team would be happy to help you with that.

    Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. CDT
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    John C.
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    Diode Dynamics
     
  2. Dec 11, 2024 at 7:34 AM
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    Did send a direct message via the DD website for a Black Friday purchase. Still waitin’ on a reply. :notsure:
     
  3. Dec 11, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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    Hi there!

    Thanks for reaching out. Our team strives to respond to all emails daily, though a high volume of inquiries during this busy season may cause slight delays.

    Could you provide more details, such as the email address used or the subject of your message? This will help us follow up with the team and check for any outstanding messages.

    In the meantime, we recommend checking your spam or junk mail folder, as responses sometimes get filtered there.

    Looking forward to assisting you further!
     
  4. Dec 11, 2024 at 11:03 AM
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