kessil vs. radion gen 1

[rayn]

Debating on lights for over a 120 soon to be sps tank. Currently have one kessil, but really not sure that is the way I want to go. I have the chance to buy 2 radion gen 1. Are these still a viable choice? What about with the upgrade from ecoctech?

 

[JOKER]

If the radion are at a good price can be upgraded pretty reasonable.

 

[rayn]

Thanks joker. Any thoughts on a good price for them? Apparently only used for 6 months.

 

[geckoejon]

i have a gen 1 over one of my nem cubes, and i'm about ready to replace it. i bought a different cube, and it came as part of the deal. personally, i like lights with built in controllers.

i measured par on this gen 1 and it was right at what the spec sheets state. they are nice lights if you like the wireless part. the upgrade would probably rock even more....

 

[JOKER]

I would say 3-400 but im not sure what they would go for. Would probably be able to get the kessil cheaper but it is really according to what you plan to accomplish with light. Kessil is only white and blue the radion covers several colors in there light. Lot more adjustment in the radion especially if upgrade it to pro but then you will have more money in it.

 

[Terry4505]

I picked up a pair of Gen 1 Radions extremely cheap locally ($200 each) and upgraded them to Gen 3 through Ecotech. I simply could not be happier. For the price of one Gen 3! I got a pair.

 

[JOKER]

That sounds like a really good deal.

 

[Terry4505]

I lucked out