PIAA Xtreme White vs Super Plasma

[zaven]

Has anyone tried both of these bulbs? I am impressed with the Xtreme White, which does indeed produce a very high temp white, and quite bright, as advertised (4150K). However, the Super Plasma is rated at 5000K, which is the highest non-HID bulb I have ever seen claimed. I am suspicious.

I had a pair of 9006 Super Plasma's from japan about a year ago, but wasn't too impressed. They produced a cool-looking light, with tinges of purplish-blue, and they *appeared* bright when they were coming at you, but somehow didn't light the road well. The Super Plasmas I am looking at now are the H3 version and are now sold in America.

 

[zaven]

Well I found a local shop that has both in display models, so I'm going to run down and see what the difference looks like visually. But please post if you have any comments.