Great conversation everyone, LED lighting is getting better and better, i have been doing extensive work on finding quality lights on 3 levels GOOD, BETTER & BEST, the 20W Shiney has are the good lights for under $200 a pair, i have found, tested and ordered some 40W LED spot lights that will fall into the better lights catagory for under $300 a pair, i am yet to find lights that i am confident fall into the best section, as i have not found the performance i am looking for
With all my hunting around i look for the following:
Lux/Lumens/Watts
Build Quality
Depth of reflectors
Type of chip
Mounting Bracket
Waterproof
Shock Proof
Dust Proof
Has to have an IP68 rating
Has a reputable company suppling me with decent warrentys
The main advice i can give on LED is do your research, a high watt/lumen light does not mean performance, they can have all that then the actual light is built on the cheap with small reflectors and you will get no distance or spread.
What I have learnt in the last 4 months researching LED lighting has totally changed my view on what is good and bad in the marketplace
Cheers
Streak