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New KC HiLiTES Gravity LED Headlights

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#1 ·
Yes, 2 new products in the headlight wars. Being in the Gravity series, these likely won't be cheap, but they very well could perform at the top of the charts, especially the Gravity Pro version which includes their patented Gravity Projector Orb (GPO) optic.

Finally a real competitor to the JW Speakers performance?

I don't do the cheap Chinese knockoffs with crappy beam patterns, so these are really interesting to me.

KC HILITES | Gravity LED 7" Headlight Pair Pack System

KC HILITES | Gravity LED Pro 7" Jeep JK Headlight Pair Pack System – DOT Compliant

Gravity:



Gravity Pro:

 
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#4 ·
I agree, not a huge fan of that spider look but could overlook it for the advantage. The first pic almost looks like a stock headlight which I like while the second reminds me of a daisy, but probably performs better.
Hope the LED wars are just getting started and better options will become available.
 
#6 ·
I also think the first one looks a little better... But I'll typically take function over form in most cases. And never have the spider eye lights performed better than a quality headlight. And the cheap Chinese knockoffs spray light all over the place. A quick look at the pictures posted here on WF will tell you they aren't any good.
 
#11 ·
I second this!!!
 
#9 ·
I looked into these a bit back, and here is what I found out. The 2 models are identical as far as light output. The Pro is made specifically for the JK. It is obvious it's projector appearance is geared toward the JK owners that like that look (read "JW Speaker crowd"). The non-pro is made for all 7 inch applications, it will be around $575, the Pro around $650. Both available the end of March.
 
#10 ·
Very cool. I saw the pro version in a magazine. Don't remember which one? And could not find any info on it. But had not seen the other one. I actually like that one even more. Can't wait till its available.
 
#12 ·
Certainly interested in seeing these installed and light output.
Don't know how I feel about the PRO. I agree it looks like a daisy. Hopefully some of that is less apparent when installed. If light output is equal I'd go with the first version hands down, but how could there not be differences with the vastly different patterns?
 
#14 ·
I might of bought these if they where available and they compared well with the competition.
 
#17 ·
I have finally decided to upgrade the lighting on my wife's JKUR. These may just be the ticket. They say a March 2016 release on both models.....

I find it odd that they have a 23 year warranty. I mean once you get into the multi decade time increments wouldn't you go for "20" or "25". How do they arrive at the "23" mark?
 
#24 ·
Wonder how well they work.
Intrigued.
 
#25 ·
I kinda like the Pro, btw. Looks like it's awake and paying attention...
 
#31 ·
I pinged Michael DeHaas and requested a set to test. I got a reply back from a CSR saying that they'd look into it...
Then an autobot email asking me to evaluate their CSR.

I hope they're confident enough in their product to send me a set. I'd like to test them and really hope they've designed something that works.
The last thing we need in the Jeep world is another set of bling headlights.
 
#40 ·
I pinged Michael DeHaas and requested a set to test. I got a reply back from a CSR saying that they'd look into it...
Then an autobot email asking me to evaluate their CSR.

I hope they're confident enough in their product to send me a set. I'd like to test them and really hope they've designed something that works.
The last thing we need in the Jeep world is another set of bling headlights.

Any luck getting a set? These look pretty good. I'm watching these closely. I don't care for the looks of the JW Speakers, so I'd love to see something that performs as well with a more conventional look.

I contacted their sales team and got a pretty quick reply: The new Pro 7 Headlight is set to retail around 699.00, The design is done and we just received sample pieces to get the specs. We have a couple of Jeeps running around now with the lights installed. We estimate some feedback early next week. Feel free to check back with us for an update. The actual delivery of stock product will be later this month. You should be able to pick the product up at any local shop in the area.
 
#32 ·
Here is what I found out talking to KC today:
Will be released soon as they are waiting on shipment to arrive next week. Watch their website.
The LED gravity priced ~$575 and fits most 7" round headlights for many vehicles.
Led pro (projector) priced ~$690 For only JK and uses projector technology. If you think it's better...?
Both work with DRLs and both plug and play.
Rep said both are great lights, patterns, and comes down to your style of look and if you are a projector fan or not. No significant diff of light, pattern... I am sure we will find out soon enough.

I don't have enough knowledge on lights but know I like the traditional looks of the LED gravity over the pro.

$100 less I will probably go with them vs pro vs JWs. Not really digging the halo on the JWs.

If anyone has more info or reco I would love to learn more on this since I will be dropping some decent coin.
 
#33 ·
They both look like a great choice, and from what @Daxt was saying the price is about right and in line with everyone else...

I do have a concern about the first set, if you look at the middle of the page just above where it says "details" it gives a parts list (quoted below)

Parts Included in every pair pack system:
- Two Gravity® LED 7" Headlights
- Plug and play connectors (Universal/Jeep TJ – H4, Jeep JK/JKU – H13)
- Capacitor harness
- 30 Amp Illuminated Switch w/ Switch Panel
- Mounting hardware


Why would they include a switch, switch panel and mounting hardware if these are designed to be plug and play into the stock housings and using the stock wiring/ switches on our Jeeps?

I could see if they were marketing these to the dune buggy crowd or something similar, but the link above references various Jeeps...

am I reading too much into this?

Exco
 
#34 ·
really considering replacing my Truck Lites - was going to just go to the heated versions - but I think I might wait to hear what Hilldweller etc have to say about these once they drop.....

I really like the PRO ones (outside of the price, but you've got to pay to play these days)
 
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