Ecotech Radion G5 Speculation

[Water Dog]

What is that fixture? Is it all one unit?

I believe that’s a Giesemann Spectra SE MH / T5 combo flanked by a couple of LED strip lights.

 

[Camaro Show Corals]

Man G4 has been out for a while, I guess it’s hard to beat the best

 

[hyprc]

Man G4 has been out for a while, I guess it’s hard to beat the best

They've given interviews stating they've pretty much reached the limit of potential with their current design and any foreseeable development will have to do with user experience and ease of use (Mobius for one). They're satisfied with the performance and color (frankly, I am too, just hate the price tag). I have to think they're working on a new design but we're not talking an evolution of the current Radion, but a new light entirely most likely. They have no incentive to release said new light until a better/cheaper option comes along though...

 

[2Wheelsonly]

I’d had to think design focus should shift with the expectation that materials to make will become cheaper and they can work on density/shadowing issues. More lights and different form factors.

 

[madweazl]

What is that fixture? Is it all one unit?

Geisemann Infinity?

 

[Water Dog]

Geisemann Infinity?

Pretty sure it’s a Giesemann Spectra as the MH bulbs are single ended. The Infinity uses double ended MH bulbs.

 

[biecacka]

Maybe a panel style light from them.....


corey

 

[Chris155hp]

Maybe a panel style light from them.....

I think you might be on to something....Seems the trend as of late. Helps eliminate dead spots/shadowing from the cluster. Especially with their “bubble wrap” lenses. Say maybe 4 clusters that are spread out over the entire area of the fixture. Well see

 

[Hausser]

I hear Radion gen 5 will be either released or announced on the 17th.

 

[leepink23]

What is that fixture? Is it all one unit?

Giesemann Spectra with attached Reefbrite leds

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

I have the spectra as well. Best light for corals by a long shot. The big question..do I post the picture i have of the gen 5 radion?

 

[xabo]

I have the spectra as well. Best light for corals by a long shot. The big question..do I post the picture i have of the gen 5 radion?

Sure..............................why not?

 

[D_Reep1106]

I hear Radion gen 5 will be either released or announced on the 17th.

What’s significant about the 17th??

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

Why?

 

[Kjgaeta]

Why?

To get hands on with it. Currently running G4 Pro’s. Would like to see in person.

 

[hyprc]

Gonna be real disappointed if the fixture doesn't at least get better spread or significantly cheaper (doubtful with more LEDs).

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

Fair enough. I was kind of thinking that it is not that super exciting.. I mean there hasn't been some huge leap in LED technology or anything has there?

I do envy their marketing and fan base though. People are ravenous about their ecotech stuff. Anyways, that is what it will look like.

 

[Hausser]

I have also heard the cost will be less than new Radion gen 4 pro’s. I also hear there will be two different versions.

 

[RayDRoot]

Maybe it's time to update my Radion gen 2s w/ Gen 5s. I'll wait to see specs, and reviews.

 

[absoluteNANOreef]

How reliable do you all think this release coming soon is? Was just about to buy some lights this week for my frag tank build but I will wait for gen5 if not too far out.