Do you prefer the new LED lights?

mhguy77 · December 12, 2016, 03:20:55 PM

We were commenting on how bright the new leds were this year, not so noticible on the buildings but on the parade and trees. I have always really enjoyed the blue trees but this year could not stand to look at them, flickering and way too bright. I was wondering if it was just us. It seems like a less friendly look than it was with the old cheap lights.
Opionions?

Swoosh · December 12, 2016, 06:56:33 PM

lol #firstworldprobs

shavethewhales · December 12, 2016, 07:37:45 PM

I like them. In some particular circumstances they might be a little "colder", but I love the fact that they are so efficient and last longer. This was the first year I had a house to decorate so I bought only LED lights and it's been great. They look really sharp in Fireman's Landing.

Coaster · December 12, 2016, 09:14:54 PM

I love them. Not all change is bad.

mhguy77 · December 12, 2016, 10:02:47 PM

QuoteI love them. Not all change is bad.

I only note negatives when they are used in large tight numbers. Maybe I am sensitive to them.
I look forward to next year's addition and hope they learn from results this year. I would guess they actually bought controllers and frames not the actual strands of lights. I look forward to seeing it. There will be have to be some changes and shuffling to accommodate this Osborn addition, if it's done right.

Swoosh · December 12, 2016, 11:07:46 PM

It sounds like they are building facades to put up on the buildings of Midtown to hold the actual lights.

mhguy77 · December 13, 2016, 07:38:59 AM

QuoteIt sounds like they are building facades to put up on the buildings of Midtown to hold the actual lights.

Again I look forward too it. Just instal a dimmer

Pudgy Jones · December 13, 2016, 09:37:08 AM

Personally, I love the LED lights. I was at the city a couple of weeks ago, and it was foggy toward the end of the night. The lights looked fantastic in the fog. I use LED's at home, but only on the outside of my house. I still use the softer traditional lights on my tree inside.

Gilligan · December 13, 2016, 01:21:03 PM

Pudgy, I agree they look beautiful in the fog, but I miss the warmth of the old lights. I'm not fan of the new cold lights, but they are beautiful - just not as warm and glowing as the traditional ones.

HumphreyHawk · December 13, 2016, 11:08:11 PM

Quote from: Swoosh on December 12, 2016, 06:56:33 PM
lol #firstworldprobs

This whole board is full of first world problems..lol

Swoosh · December 14, 2016, 10:31:29 PM

Quote from: HumphreyHawk on December 13, 2016, 11:08:11 PM
Quote from: Swoosh on December 12, 2016, 06:56:33 PM
lol #firstworldprobs

This whole board is full of first world problems..lol

You're not wrong

Alys67 · December 16, 2016, 09:58:30 AM

I didn't know about the new LED lights, and didn't notice any difference from last year's lights. Everything looked just as magical as last year.

sanddunerider · December 20, 2016, 10:22:34 AM

I am liking the LED's... the mix with them and the old, I like.. Interested to see next years new addition

palallin · February 10, 2017, 04:11:01 PM

*sigh* I guess I have to be contrary. . . .

I loathe LED lights for Christmas. They are cold and garish.