Lighting anyone try Odyssea?

Usually in this hobby you get what you pay for. That doesn't mean you can't get good deals but you have to be very careful. In the case of this particular brand historically the above rule is true. Their bulbs have been junk and past models have literally caught fire on several occasions. Doesn't mean they aren't better quality these days, but still follow the rule in general. I have owned one but for a VERY short time.

 

Like Joel, I've not heard anything good about the brand. That being said, maybe they have improved. Keep in mind that recent reviews are just that...recent. They are not from owners who have had the fixtures for 1 year+ that can give good reliability info on the fixtures. I would proceed very cautiously with looking into fixtures from them.

--AJ

 

yes i have a odyessa double end halide with 2 t-5s and moon leds fs 70 dollars it is 1 month of use with a looks like 10 k bulb works ok the first one i ordered had broken bulbs but was warrantied

 

I had one several years ago and the ballast started on fire......I happened to be home and was able to stop things before our house burned down. Even if they've improved, I will never go near another Odyssea light again because of that experience with them. Spend a few more bucks and get something with a flawless track record.

 

hey kyle,
i have been doing a lot of research on these lights and from what i can tell they have made some improvements.  the reason that the ballast caught on fire was because they where using magnetic drivers.  they have now changed to electronic drivers which has resolved the problem. (they still run rather hot, but no reported fires)  The ballasts are somewhat underpowered but can be fixed with a simple mod or you can replace it with phoenix ballast.
i would also replace the mh bulbs with phoenix brand ASAP....
other than these two problems i would say it sounds like a good light.
i will be ordering the  [class="productnamecolorLARGE colors_productname"]48" 716W Metal Halide System Advance Plus[/class] this month... and i will be posting about its performance
good luck
patrick