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    06 Feb 2014

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    SONAR Lighting enhances driving at night by projecting light over a wider area, resulting in an increased field of vision and increased safety.


    Until recently, cars were fitted with what are known as reflector headlights. A reflector headlight is just what it sounds like - the actual light comes from a bulb in the centre of the headlight housing and reflects off the sides of the housing.

    Projector headlights should not be confused with HID headlights - while all HIDs come in a type of projector housing, not all projector headlight housings use HID bulbs
    This allows the light being emitted from the bulb to be spread out or scattered on the road in front. While this allows the driver to see the road clearly at night, it also presents a hazard for oncoming vehicles. For years, engineers have attempted to design a headlight that would illuminate the road while not blinding oncoming drivers.

    About a decade ago, a different type of headlight housing started to appear - called the projector headlight. Projector headlights also do exactly what they sound like - they project the light rather than reflect it. This type of housing calls for a different type of light bulb to accommodate it.

    Projector headlights also control the trajectory of the light beams as they are emitted from the housing, providing for a more controlled lighting environment.

    SONAR is a well-known and reputable company that specialises in automotive lighting

    SONAR

    Established since 1964, SONAR has long been one of the most popular brands of aftermarket custom lighting due to their large selection, striking designs, and affordability.

    With extensive experience in this field, SONAR's top mission is to meet its customers' full satisfaction with the ultimate design and the best quality. To achieve the goal, SONAR's R&D department is devoted to developing the most delicate design that leads the market.

    In order to assure its customers of the unique quality, every step throughout the wholemanufacturing process is overseen with the strictest standard by SONAR's quality control panel.

    SONAR is proudly recognised as an ISO-9001 certified manufacturer and most of its products are E-mark and SAE certified. Continuous improvement and customer orientation will always be rooted in SONAR's culture.



    SONAR Lighting and its advantages


    All of SONAR's products are developed for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) fitment
    SONAR projector headlights plug directly into the headlight wiring harness feeding the current headlights. Thus, this setup makes for a simple and straightforward installation.

    With SONAR Lighting installed, there is accurate light dispersal thanks to the elliptical reflectors in the housing design that ensures a focused beam, cutting down on 'scatter loss' on the road.

    As compared to standard OEM lighting, SONAR Lighting lends a stylish and elegant look to the vehicle, enhancing its overall appearance.

    As the traditional parabolic reflector style of headlight began to give ground to newer lighting technologies, projector headlight design became part of the set of headlight options that make use of lens positioning to provide great setups for night driving.

    SONAR Lighting is safer and brighter than regular headlights - ideal for replacing old and dull headlights, which also makes a vehicle look unsightly
    There is a wide variety of lighting products in SONAR's lineup. All SONAR headlights, taillights, third brake lights, bumper and corner lights are specifically designed for all vehicle makes and models so consumers can rest assured that there is a suitable product for every vehicle.

    More importantly, there are ongoing promotions for SONAR lighting, from 10 percent to 30 percent off selected items only. There is also warranty coverage against manufacturing defects for up to 12 months.

    In Singapore, McWell Ventures is the official retailer for SONAR lighting. McWell Ventures has been in the market for more than 10 years and has worked with numerous brands from all over the world. From the U.S.A and the U.K. to Japan and Taiwan, McWell Ventures has done extensive research and testing on these products before bringing them into Singapore.

    McWell Ventures is located at 51 Ubi Avenue 1 #01-05 Paya Ubi Industrial Park Singapore 408933. For more information, please visit their website or call 68444640.
    Regan Ong
    Text by Regan Ong
    Writing may be my thing, but cars, well, that's just pure passion that I simply cannot get rid off.
    Photos by McWell Ventures
    24.4k

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    SONAR Lighting enhances driving at night by projecting light over a wider area, resulting in an increased field of vision and increased safety.


    Until recently, cars were fitted with what are known as reflector headlights. A reflector headlight is just what it sounds like - the actual light comes from a bulb in the centre of the headlight housing and reflects off the sides of the housing.

    Projector headlights should not be confused with HID headlights - while all HIDs come in a type of projector housing, not all projector headlight housings use HID bulbs
    This allows the light being emitted from the bulb to be spread out or scattered on the road in front. While this allows the driver to see the road clearly at night, it also presents a hazard for oncoming vehicles. For years, engineers have attempted to design a headlight that would illuminate the road while not blinding oncoming drivers.

    About a decade ago, a different type of headlight housing started to appear - called the projector headlight. Projector headlights also do exactly what they sound like - they project the light rather than reflect it. This type of housing calls for a different type of light bulb to accommodate it.

    Projector headlights also control the trajectory of the light beams as they are emitted from the housing, providing for a more controlled lighting environment.

    SONAR is a well-known and reputable company that specialises in automotive lighting

    SONAR

    Established since 1964, SONAR has long been one of the most popular brands of aftermarket custom lighting due to their large selection, striking designs, and affordability.

    With extensive experience in this field, SONAR's top mission is to meet its customers' full satisfaction with the ultimate design and the best quality. To achieve the goal, SONAR's R&D department is devoted to developing the most delicate design that leads the market.

    In order to assure its customers of the unique quality, every step throughout the wholemanufacturing process is overseen with the strictest standard by SONAR's quality control panel.

    SONAR is proudly recognised as an ISO-9001 certified manufacturer and most of its products are E-mark and SAE certified. Continuous improvement and customer orientation will always be rooted in SONAR's culture.



    SONAR Lighting and its advantages


    All of SONAR's products are developed for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) fitment
    SONAR projector headlights plug directly into the headlight wiring harness feeding the current headlights. Thus, this setup makes for a simple and straightforward installation.

    With SONAR Lighting installed, there is accurate light dispersal thanks to the elliptical reflectors in the housing design that ensures a focused beam, cutting down on 'scatter loss' on the road.

    As compared to standard OEM lighting, SONAR Lighting lends a stylish and elegant look to the vehicle, enhancing its overall appearance.

    As the traditional parabolic reflector style of headlight began to give ground to newer lighting technologies, projector headlight design became part of the set of headlight options that make use of lens positioning to provide great setups for night driving.

    SONAR Lighting is safer and brighter than regular headlights - ideal for replacing old and dull headlights, which also makes a vehicle look unsightly
    There is a wide variety of lighting products in SONAR's lineup. All SONAR headlights, taillights, third brake lights, bumper and corner lights are specifically designed for all vehicle makes and models so consumers can rest assured that there is a suitable product for every vehicle.

    More importantly, there are ongoing promotions for SONAR lighting, from 10 percent to 30 percent off selected items only. There is also warranty coverage against manufacturing defects for up to 12 months.

    In Singapore, McWell Ventures is the official retailer for SONAR lighting. McWell Ventures has been in the market for more than 10 years and has worked with numerous brands from all over the world. From the U.S.A and the U.K. to Japan and Taiwan, McWell Ventures has done extensive research and testing on these products before bringing them into Singapore.

    McWell Ventures is located at 51 Ubi Avenue 1 #01-05 Paya Ubi Industrial Park Singapore 408933. For more information, please visit their website or call 68444640.
    Regan Ong
    Text by Regan Ong
    Writing may be my thing, but cars, well, that's just pure passion that I simply cannot get rid off.
    Photos by McWell Ventures
    24.4k

    Tags

    sonar lighting sonar lighting singapore,car headlight car headlamp project headlamp project headlight sonar projector headlight sonar projector headlamp

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