Kessil A360 vs. Radion XR15w: Which is Quieter?

evan38109 · 07/12/2015, 04:48 PM

The last bit I need for my 24" x 24" x 12" setup is the light. Since it's rimless and in the middle of the house, quiet is a priority.

I'm primarily interested in LPS and softies.

Besides the Kessil and Baby Radion, are there any other super quiet lights I should look into?

Thanks!

rimless75g · 07/13/2015, 10:01 PM

I would go with Radion XR15w.

EllisJuan · 07/13/2015, 11:20 PM

I am looking at doing a tank the same dimensions in the near future. I recently started thinking about lighting. I have been thinking about the two mentioned and also the Hydra 26. Please post up what you decide to go with and some pictures when you get it running.

toky916 · 07/14/2015, 02:57 AM

All are quite ! But Kessil is more super single light source will be more shadowing than useing the xr15 or hydra 26 both silent. The prime makes more noise with a buzzing sound !

evan38109 · 07/25/2015, 06:18 PM

Update: I went with the Radion XR15w based on recommendations. From what I can tell, the fan only turns on when it's needed. For me, that's somewhere around 80%. I figure I should pretty easily be able to keep it below that threshold during Prime Moving Watching Time.

When it does kick on, the fan is reasonably quiet, though not silent.

I'm happy with it!

spectrascott · 07/27/2015, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evan38109

Update: I went with the Radion XR15w based on recommendations. From what I can tell, the fan only turns on when it's needed. For me, that's somewhere around 80%. I figure I should pretty easily be able to keep it below that threshold during Prime Moving Watching Time.

When it does kick on, the fan is reasonably quiet, though not silent.

I'm happy with it!

What mount did you go with?

Have any pics of it over the tank?

sixpackgarage · 07/27/2015, 11:34 PM

My Kessils are silent. The only way to hear the fans is to put your ears right on the fixture.

07/12/2015, 04:48 PM	#1
evan38109 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 39	Kessil A360 vs. Radion XR15w: Which is Quieter? The last bit I need for my 24" x 24" x 12" setup is the light. Since it's rimless and in the middle of the house, quiet is a priority. I'm primarily interested in LPS and softies. Besides the Kessil and Baby Radion, are there any other super quiet lights I should look into? Thanks!

07/13/2015, 11:20 PM	#3
EllisJuan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1,366	I am looking at doing a tank the same dimensions in the near future. I recently started thinking about lighting. I have been thinking about the two mentioned and also the Hydra 26. Please post up what you decide to go with and some pictures when you get it running. __________________ 24x24x12 Rimless RR * Apex * Reeflink * Radion Pro G2 * MP10wQD * JNS CO-1 Skimmer * Advance Acrylics Custom Sump * Jebao DC2000

07/27/2015, 11:34 PM	#7
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	My Kessils are silent. The only way to hear the fans is to put your ears right on the fixture. __________________ my build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2512689 my fuge thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2523500 Current Tank Info: DSA NEO 65G reef powered by Kessil

07/13/2015, 10:01 PM	#2
rimless75g Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 64	I would go with Radion XR15w.

07/14/2015, 02:57 AM	#4
toky916 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,794	All are quite ! But Kessil is more super single light source will be more shadowing than useing the xr15 or hydra 26 both silent. The prime makes more noise with a buzzing sound !

07/25/2015, 06:18 PM	#5
evan38109 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 39	Update: I went with the Radion XR15w based on recommendations. From what I can tell, the fan only turns on when it's needed. For me, that's somewhere around 80%. I figure I should pretty easily be able to keep it below that threshold during Prime Moving Watching Time. When it does kick on, the fan is reasonably quiet, though not silent. I'm happy with it!