Lolvo
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Hello all,
Instead of cluttering other threads with my searches and questions, I thought it best to organize it all into one. I have been out of the game a while, but am looking to pick up a couple new toys - it seems there have been some changes while I was gone (bye, Joker301) and some new tech to the market - so I have been attempting to read through what's new and coming up. Questions, questions... So here's what I am in search of:
First and foremost, my priority is visibility. That wow factor. Brightness, color saturation, beam quality, etc. I am looking for the best possible human visibility for the buck. As I mentioned in another thread, I'd gladly take a lower raw power output if it meant a brighter or better light. Second to that is host appearance. I loved my old Lazerer Rifle, that was one of the best looking hosts I've seen, in my opinion. I like the look of the SX4 host too. Of course, I can overlook host design for the right laser...it would just be an added plus to be able to get turned on when the laser is turned off
I have owned both 445s and 532s previously, when I first got into the hobby. Loved those and the color. I can say that I am looking for those wavelengths again, but I am open to other wavelengths in that color spectrum if you can convince me why I would choose 450 over 445 or 520 over 532, etc. The reason I state these wavelengths is that the more unique wavelengths are much more expensive for less wow factor. I am open to buying an assembled laser, having one of the reputable members here do a build for me, or even assembling a build myself with the right guidance if it saves a good chunk of change. I have had good luck here at LPF both with manufactured purchases and member builds. I'm not looking to spend a ridiculous amount of money, but not cheaping out necessarily. Let's say up to $400.
I have been looking around at various builds, but can't narrow down exactly what's best for what I'm looking for. Heard a lot about the NUBM44 and the outrageous power it makes, which sounds like it's gorgeous and extremely visible, but also have been told that the divergence you get with that power makes the visibility less spectacular than you would think (when I refer to visibility, I mean brightness, color, saturation, beam quality, etc.). I am not all that knowledgeable when it comes to DPSS vs standard or what's the best to go with.
I am a month or two away from making a purchase, but I wanted to go ahead and narrow down exactly what I want, and also see what the community is like these days. Hopefully if there are still users on these boards that do high quality builds, they will speak up. Gotta keep it in the family
If you have anything you're looking to sell, are interested in doing a build for me, or have any advice/input, I welcome you to throw it out there for me - it never hurts.
Instead of cluttering other threads with my searches and questions, I thought it best to organize it all into one. I have been out of the game a while, but am looking to pick up a couple new toys - it seems there have been some changes while I was gone (bye, Joker301) and some new tech to the market - so I have been attempting to read through what's new and coming up. Questions, questions... So here's what I am in search of:
First and foremost, my priority is visibility. That wow factor. Brightness, color saturation, beam quality, etc. I am looking for the best possible human visibility for the buck. As I mentioned in another thread, I'd gladly take a lower raw power output if it meant a brighter or better light. Second to that is host appearance. I loved my old Lazerer Rifle, that was one of the best looking hosts I've seen, in my opinion. I like the look of the SX4 host too. Of course, I can overlook host design for the right laser...it would just be an added plus to be able to get turned on when the laser is turned off
I have owned both 445s and 532s previously, when I first got into the hobby. Loved those and the color. I can say that I am looking for those wavelengths again, but I am open to other wavelengths in that color spectrum if you can convince me why I would choose 450 over 445 or 520 over 532, etc. The reason I state these wavelengths is that the more unique wavelengths are much more expensive for less wow factor. I am open to buying an assembled laser, having one of the reputable members here do a build for me, or even assembling a build myself with the right guidance if it saves a good chunk of change. I have had good luck here at LPF both with manufactured purchases and member builds. I'm not looking to spend a ridiculous amount of money, but not cheaping out necessarily. Let's say up to $400.
I have been looking around at various builds, but can't narrow down exactly what's best for what I'm looking for. Heard a lot about the NUBM44 and the outrageous power it makes, which sounds like it's gorgeous and extremely visible, but also have been told that the divergence you get with that power makes the visibility less spectacular than you would think (when I refer to visibility, I mean brightness, color, saturation, beam quality, etc.). I am not all that knowledgeable when it comes to DPSS vs standard or what's the best to go with.
I am a month or two away from making a purchase, but I wanted to go ahead and narrow down exactly what I want, and also see what the community is like these days. Hopefully if there are still users on these boards that do high quality builds, they will speak up. Gotta keep it in the family
If you have anything you're looking to sell, are interested in doing a build for me, or have any advice/input, I welcome you to throw it out there for me - it never hurts.
Which is sad because, well, frickin' lasers.