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Old 02-28-2012, 02:59 AM
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At almost 2 SOL and controller for the same as 1 Radion it was a no brainer for me. The Sol controller is easy to use, don't need a computer etc. and bottom line once either is set all the fancy gadgets are forgotten.
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Ya I guess the SOL have a bit higher par. At almost 2 SOL and controller for the same as 1 Radion it was a no brainer for me. The Sol controller is easy to use, don't need a computer etc. and bottom line once either is set all the fancy gadgets are forgotten.
The fancy gadgets are only forgotten IF your product doesn't have them I love the programming and future potential of my fancy gadgets and they won't be forgotten.
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Old 02-28-2012, 03:06 AM
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At almost 2 SOL and controller for the same as 1 Radion it was a no brainer for me. The Sol controller is easy to use, don't need a computer etc. and bottom line once either is set all the fancy gadgets are forgotten.
*sigh*.......start another thread and I will shoot this comment down
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Old 02-28-2012, 03:11 AM
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At almost 2 SOL and controller for the same as 1 Radion it was a no brainer for me. The Sol controller is easy to use, don't need a computer etc. and bottom line once either is set all the fancy gadgets are forgotten.
I don't think it would be a fair assessment. The Radion offers you a full colour spectrum. If you were to upgrade yor lights similar to that of the Radions how much would it cost you and would your controller work with the upgrade or would you have to get another one? To me, comparing the Radions to the SOLs is like comparing the European and Japanese cars (Radion) to that of the American made cars (SOL)...
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Old 02-28-2012, 03:45 AM
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I don't think it would be a fair assessment. The Radion offers you a full colour spectrum. If you were to upgrade yor lights similar to that of the Radions how much would it cost you and would your controller work with the upgrade or would you have to get another one? To me, comparing the Radions to the SOLs is like comparing the European and Japanese cars (Radion) to that of the American made cars (SOL)...
Fair enough, not really looking for a debate. Maybe just a view of how I see it. I only used a few variables when I decided..

1. Neither will ever be run at 100 percent power ( I could be wrong) so I called this one even.

2. Neither one has a coverage benefit over the other, even.

3. I had no on hands experience with the controling systems.. But have read Radion is giving people more issues, maybe due to learning curve or system its self. But I didn't want to find out first hand the issues with Radion. Advantage AI

4. Price... AI

I'm happy with the two Sol I bought. Going any further in comparision wasn't really needed for my needs
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Old 02-28-2012, 05:17 AM
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Fair enough, not really looking for a debate. Maybe just a view of how I see it. I only used a few variables when I decided..

1. Neither will ever be run at 100 percent power ( I could be wrong) so I called this one even.

2. Neither one has a coverage benefit over the other, even.

3. I had no on hands experience with the controling systems.. But have read Radion is giving people more issues, maybe due to learning curve or system its self. But I didn't want to find out first hand the issues with Radion. Advantage AI

4. Price... AI

I'm happy with the two Sol I bought. Going any further in comparision wasn't really needed for my needs

The Radion coverage is better than the AI -ADVANTAGE RADION

Radion has way better colour and controllability- AVANTAGE RADION

1 Radion is cheaper to buy(for me anyhow) than 2 AI's - ADVANTAGE RADION


Is it just a coincidence why now there is so many used AI's up for sale???
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The Radion coverage is better than the AI -ADVANTAGE RADION

Radion has way better colour and controllability- AVANTAGE RADION

1 Radion is cheaper to buy(for me anyhow) than 2 AI's - ADVANTAGE RADION


Is it just a coincidence why now there is so many used AI's up for sale???
Missed that part about starting a new thread, huh?
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Isn't this thread about Radions?
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