Germantown, WI May 1, 2012 – J.W. Speaker officially unveiled the latest addition to its extensive line of LED headlamps*today. Dubbed the “8700 Evolution,” this 7” round LED headlamp builds upon the successes of their best-selling Model*8700 to suit an even wider range of vehicles. “The 8700 Evolution is the culmination of years of optical [...]An “Evolution” in LED Headlamp Solutions is a post from: RockCrawler 4x4 and Offroad Magazine
Germantown, WI May 1, 2012 – J.W. Speaker officially unveiled the latest addition to its extensive line of LED headlamps*today. Dubbed the “8700 Evolution,” this 7” round LED headlamp builds upon the successes of their best-selling Model*8700 to suit an even wider range of vehicles. “The 8700 Evolution is the culmination of years of optical engineering and*thermal management research, enabling J.W. Speaker to produce a LED headlamp that offers superior performance,*durability and longevity – all in a smaller package,” says Dragan Popovich, Director of R&D at J.W. Speaker Corporation.*The 8700 Evolution replaces the Model 8700 and possesses several key advantages compared to other LED headlamps*available on the market today:
Compliant with Global On-Road Safety Standards
Rather than relying on antiquated optical design concepts such as parabolic reflectors, the 8700 Evolution has been*designed to leverage the very latest in advanced optical design. These optics enable the 8700 Evolution to produce a beam*pattern that not only surpasses DOT requirements, but also exceeds ECE standards (which are more stringent and used*throughout Europe and other parts of the world). J.W. Speaker is currently the only major lighting manufacturer producing*LED headlamps for the aftermarket which exceed both DOT and ECE requirements.
Engineered Output for Superior Visibility
The 8700 Evolution combines a full array of LEDs with high-tech optics to maximize the amount of useful light (effective*Lumens) emitted. The optical engineers at J.W. Speaker have designed the beam pattern of the 8700 Evolution to minimize*glare for oncoming traffic, while at the same time placing an even spread of light where drivers need it the most. In contrast,*the beam patterns of inferior LED headlamps (those utilizing low-tech optics or parabolic reflectors) typically exhibit streaks,*hotspots, and errant light that ultimately result in sub-optimal illumination and glare.
New Form Factor, Same Extreme Durability
“The 8700 Evolution’s new, more compact form factor is a product of customer feedback,” remarked Ryan Mayrand,*Product Marketing for J.W. Speaker. “Our Jeep customers were finding that our original 7” round headlamp required some*modifications to the inside of the bucket in order to get a good fit, so we’ve designed the housing on the 8700 Evolution to*be a direct drop-in replacement – no modifications necessary.” The 8700 Evolution, like its predecessor, features a heavy-*duty die-cast housing and now offers two different inner bezel styles to choose from: “bold” black and “muscle” chrome. And*to back it all up, J.W. Speaker corporation even offers a best-in-class 4 year limited warranty on the product.
If you would like additional information on the 8700 Evolution LED headlamp, please visit J.W. Speaker’s website: http://www.jwspeaker.com/other/8700evolution
An “Evolution” in LED Headlamp Solutions is a post from: RockCrawler 4x4 and Offroad Magazine
Link
Germantown, WI May 1, 2012 – J.W. Speaker officially unveiled the latest addition to its extensive line of LED headlamps*today. Dubbed the “8700 Evolution,” this 7” round LED headlamp builds upon the successes of their best-selling Model*8700 to suit an even wider range of vehicles. “The 8700 Evolution is the culmination of years of optical engineering and*thermal management research, enabling J.W. Speaker to produce a LED headlamp that offers superior performance,*durability and longevity – all in a smaller package,” says Dragan Popovich, Director of R&D at J.W. Speaker Corporation.*The 8700 Evolution replaces the Model 8700 and possesses several key advantages compared to other LED headlamps*available on the market today:Compliant with Global On-Road Safety Standards
Rather than relying on antiquated optical design concepts such as parabolic reflectors, the 8700 Evolution has been*designed to leverage the very latest in advanced optical design. These optics enable the 8700 Evolution to produce a beam*pattern that not only surpasses DOT requirements, but also exceeds ECE standards (which are more stringent and used*throughout Europe and other parts of the world). J.W. Speaker is currently the only major lighting manufacturer producing*LED headlamps for the aftermarket which exceed both DOT and ECE requirements.
Engineered Output for Superior Visibility
The 8700 Evolution combines a full array of LEDs with high-tech optics to maximize the amount of useful light (effective*Lumens) emitted. The optical engineers at J.W. Speaker have designed the beam pattern of the 8700 Evolution to minimize*glare for oncoming traffic, while at the same time placing an even spread of light where drivers need it the most. In contrast,*the beam patterns of inferior LED headlamps (those utilizing low-tech optics or parabolic reflectors) typically exhibit streaks,*hotspots, and errant light that ultimately result in sub-optimal illumination and glare.
New Form Factor, Same Extreme Durability
“The 8700 Evolution’s new, more compact form factor is a product of customer feedback,” remarked Ryan Mayrand,*Product Marketing for J.W. Speaker. “Our Jeep customers were finding that our original 7” round headlamp required some*modifications to the inside of the bucket in order to get a good fit, so we’ve designed the housing on the 8700 Evolution to*be a direct drop-in replacement – no modifications necessary.” The 8700 Evolution, like its predecessor, features a heavy-*duty die-cast housing and now offers two different inner bezel styles to choose from: “bold” black and “muscle” chrome. And*to back it all up, J.W. Speaker corporation even offers a best-in-class 4 year limited warranty on the product.
If you would like additional information on the 8700 Evolution LED headlamp, please visit J.W. Speaker’s website: http://www.jwspeaker.com/other/8700evolution
An “Evolution” in LED Headlamp Solutions is a post from: RockCrawler 4x4 and Offroad Magazine
Link