Just ordered a S6 for EDC and was wondering if anyone has used an XPL-HI in one yet. Unsure if I should go with a domed XPL or use the HI for a little more throw out of the small reflector. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
My opinion? You can never have enough throw from a tube light.
I have an XPL HI in my BLF A6, compared to stock, it has a tighter beam. How much more throw? No idea, but for me it is as close to ideal for a non-floody tube light beam as I can imagine…
I tried a XPL HI in a Thorfire TG06, a AA sized tube light as well. It did not have as much relative improvement as the BLF A6 sized reflector did. I went back to a regular XPL in that one.
I think the XPL HI in the 20mm reflector works good enough that it is worth it for the price to get more throw. It will not turn it into a C8, but it is an improvement…
Thanks for the response. I think I am going to try it to see if I like it. I do have an off brand c8 that I can try it in if the s6 is not to my liking. That would then leave my s6 open for a triple :bigsmile:
Is there a place where I can buy the a6 with a xpl Hi?
I carried an S2+ with a XP-L and S2+ with an XP-L HI side by side and the trade-off was exactly what I expected — two very useful beam profiles. Which of course didn’t make the choice easier. A triple S6 along side an XP-L HI in a C8 is a great combination. As a new C8 convert, I’d vote for that.
I believe you can find the exact driver and firmware from RMM at Mountain Electronics. Put that driver, an XP-L HI and a Convoy “S series” host (check the “Build and Test” box) in your cart and RMM will build it for you.
It will cost a little bit more than a stock A6, but the Convoy host is reportedly better than the A6 and you will have RMM standing behind the product — which is a good thing. Overall a better A6 than the A6, with your choice of emitter.
I have tried an XP-L HI in a S8 (same reflector as a S6). With a OP reflector, throw was decently improved…but nothing to write home about. However with a SMO relflector…huge improvement. Nice smooth beam profile too with a defined hot spot. FYI I got the SMO from Simon when I ordered the host.
thats pretty cool. i didnt know rmm has a build it for you option now… nice and thanks!
He might not. I thought he did. I’ve just learned that he’s overwhelmed with other things right now. Drat! Sorry.
How are you with a soldering iron?
Hi, is this the smo reflector you are talking about? 2.55€ |1 stück Aluminium Glatt Reflektor für XM L XP G XP E Strahler SMO Reflektor|aluminum plastic|aluminum hatchaluminum business card holder - AliExpress
I am looking for smo reflector for my convoy s2 with 5mm opening to the emitter. What is the diameter of the reflector opening you got from simon?
Yes that’s the one. Yes it has the smaller 5mm opening.