Philips H7 CrystalVision ultra Upgrade Headlight Bulb (Pack of 2)

UPDATE: While I'm pleased with the light output of Philips H7 Crystalvision bulbs, after 11 months, both bulbs blew. I was vacationing in Maine at the time, so I picked up a pair of standard halogens ($15 each bulb with my "Massachusetts discount") and installed them, so I'd have something other than my fog and running lights for night driving, but the standard halogens appear dim to me. I ordered a replacement pack of the Philips Crystalvisions and will install them as soon as they arrive in the mail. I cheaped out on the build of my Porsche Cayenne and didn't spring an additional $1850 for Bi-Xenon headlights, something I regret as I've had HID headlights installed on other vehicles and, although oncoming vehicles may not appreciate the blinding white light they throw, I feel more secure driving at night with them as roadway visibility is greatly improved. After trying Sylvania Silverstar, which are roghly the same cost as the Philips Crystalvision, to find they didn't offer more illumination than the factory halogens, I considered an aftermarket HID conversion kit, but read that some conversion kits can cause damage to the wiring harness. With that, I decided to skip the conversion kit and give the Philips CrystalVision Ultra bulbs a try. Installation is the same as with any bulb with the fit being an exact duplicate of the OEM. The light produced by the Philips Crystalvision bulbs is notably whiter (with a slight tint of blue) and brighter than the Sylvania Silverstar, which were an improvement over the factory halogen bulbs, closely resembling HID. The cost of a pair of Crystalvision bulbs is less than even the cheapest HID conversion kit being sold on flea-Bay, but they are a direct replacement of the factory bulbs and won't cause damage to your wiring harness. I've been riding around with these bulbs installed for about a month and I'm extremely pleased with their performance. So much so that I'm planning to purchase a pair to replace the factory installed halogens in my high-beams, and eventually the factory installed H11 halogen bulbs in my vehicle's fog lamps. Highly recommended.

I replaced the stock headlights on my 2005 BMW X3 with the Philips H7 CrystalVision Ultra headlights. The OEM headlights had decent lighting, but I did not like the yellowish tint. The CrystalVision Ultra is brighter and whiter compared to OEM bubls. There is a slight blue tint. This light upgrade alone makes the X3 feel like a 2nd generation car rather than a 1st gen. I just have to see how long these lights will last, but if it goes 1-3 years, I'll be happy.

Purchased these 11 months ago to replace my 2006 Mazda 5 OEM bulbs (also by Philips) where one died after 6 years. These provide more light coverage than the OEM. They make the road signs more visible at night as others have commented. It's like putting on a new pair of eye glasses; hence "Crystal Vision". The blue tint on the bulb gives the light a white appearance, not completely white. I commute to work with this car and only turn on the lights under dark conditions. I'm disappointed that one burned out a few days ago, and it happened to be on the driver side, just like when the original went out. Because of this, I'm hesitant to order these again for replacement. For now, I'm using one of the OEM bulb and the CrystalVision which are still good as a test for longevity of these bulbs and to isolate if the driver side unit is faulty or not. Overall, I like these bulbs because of their light coverage and simi-white look but would like to see them last at least 24 months. This is the reason for the average rating. Oh also, these comes in a hard plastic housing packaged by the manufacture. So less chance of damage during shipment to you. Hopefully these last longer in your car if you decide to buy them. Good luck and Peace be with you. 11/8/2013 Update - The last bulb of the CrystalVision Ultra set burned out last night. Now I'm in the market for a new set of headlight bulbs. 12/29/2014 Update - I decided to buy the Philips H7 VisionPlus Headlight Bulb, Pack of 2 back in 11/9/2013. One burned out earlier this evening on the driver side. So the VisionPlus did not do any better than the CrystalVision Ultra.