6 D terralux tle-6ex vs tiablo A9

[Dorkwheeler]

Does the Tiablo have a lot better throw? Anyone have beamshots comparing the too?

 

[qip]

i would assume the tiablo would have better throw as it is being pushed harder than the 6ex, remember 6 batteries in 6ex doesnt add more power since its regulated and best at 4 cells , 6 is just for much added runtime

 

[Steve Curtis]

The A9 will be better if used with a smooth reflector.
I have both and have also installed my Mag with an aspheric lens but its still quite a way behind the A9 .

 

[Gunner12]

I think the Tiablo A9 and Dereelight DBS both out throw the Malkoffdevices drop-in, which is even brighter then the Terralux TLE-6EX so yes the Tiablo will out throw the drop-in.

 

[Patriot]

Even my MRV Q2 out throws the ex, and against the MRV Q5 it's no comparison. Both the Tiablo and DBS out throw the MRV.

 

[NA8]

Yes, but is the Mag easier to upgrade ? You might be able to use the Maglite a lot longer. R bins are out now, next year, who knows ?

 

[bondr006]

I have the 4D TLE-6EX and the A9S Q5, and the Tiablo wins hands down. While the MAG is good for about 100 yards, I can illuminate things up to 800 feet away with the Tiablo.

 

[thiswayup]

Yes, but is the Mag easier to upgrade ? You might be able to use the Maglite a lot longer. R bins are out now, next year, who knows ?

You also get to keep the zoom lens with many Mag conversions, I believe. Though it's a ring beam unless you add a stippled reflector.

Otoh, the Maglite body doesn't cost much, so is the saving worthwhile?

 

[lightfire]

I have the Malkoff / mag setup and the A9. Like them both, but the A9 has the better throw.
AS far as easy, the dropin was installed in less than 3 minutes.

 

[daveman]

The mag is definitely sexier though...

 

[NotRegulated]

plus you get a "sleeper" mag out of the Malkoff dropin