to those who are going off into CRI theory, I think youre missing the point
I prefer the High CRI LEDs I actually have, to the Low CRI LEDs I actually have…
this is not theoretical
I KNOW I like my High CRI LEDs better than the Low CRI ones. I believe that is because my High CRI LEDs are better at showing Reds. This is not theoretical, it is my experience, and I have posted photos to demonstrate and explain. The photos were not doctored, I did not alter the image in post production in any way.
my point is, to those who choose to disagree with my opinion, post some real photos of real LEDs and demonstrate your opinion that it is not the High CRI that is making me happy. If you think it is just the tint or CCT, show pics to support your opinion.
Either way, whether the reason I prefer High CRI is due to R9, Tint, CCT, or hot spot size… there is no denying that for me, the sw45k is better than a NW Low CRI XM-L2, even when the CCT is the same…
anyway, enjoy whatever floats your boat
for those trying to wrap their head around Tint, aka DUV, aka above or below BBL… here is a visual (image thanks to maukka):
the BBL is the 0 DUV line
look how all the 219c have tint above the BBL
look at the sw45k, see that it is below the BBL, aka, has negative DUV
I do have my own color temperature preferences, but no matter what CCT, I will always choose the High CRI option with the highest R9 and the least green tint…
all the variables matter… it is not a One Variable is Most important, type of situation. But still High CRI is an absolute requirement for me. I will not trade it for CCT nor Tint. I want it all… the CCT I like, the Tint I like, AND High CRI…