Xeno cube XML t6 .... Very heavy, very bright!

[philsyson]

Hi All
I'm fairly new to flashlight collecting. Torches I have bought so far:
Luma power dvx ultra
Lummi wee ss
Lummi raw ns
Lummi raw ss
Lummi raw ss Cree XML
Jetbeam rrt-0 s2
Jetbeam rrt-2
Quark 123
Sunwayman v10r ti

And most recently the xeno cube XML t6. It's a really intriguing light. Very bright .... I would say about 400-500 lumens using my 14500 AW. very heavy as IRS made from solid steel and I can only assume that sheer weight is part of the intended design. UI is a reverse clicky that feels very scratchy when de-pressed. Not the most successful aspect of this torch. It's def a case of form over function. BUT it does look and feel great! Clearly very well made aside from the clicky
Button. And now have just received one in a black Matt finish which looks even better than the sandblasted steel finish. I'm a bit obsessed with this light and would love to hear from anyone else who owns one.

 

[Napalm]

UI is a reverse clicky that feels very scratchy when de-pressed.

After some rather light use mine doesn't feel scratchy anymore.

Where did you find a black version?

Nap.

 

[john-paul]

After some rather light use mine doesn't feel scratchy anymore.

Where did you find a black version?

Nap.

E Bay has them up now, from a shipper in China. I was tempted, but refrained.

 

[philsyson]

That's good news!

A guy called Harrison Lin is selling them on eBay. Looks like he is based in New Jersey and just acts as the middle man by forwarding the order on direct to Xeno. They also now have a shiny SS finish which I haven't yet bought.

I find the sandblast finish to be a bit prone to what appear like smudges/smears that after a few unsuccessful attempts at wiping off seem set to remain.... maybe grease marks?

The black finish is really nice. They describe it as 'black ti' finish..,, not clear in what this means specifically

 

[Napalm]

OMG. This would be my third cube... :sweat:

lovecpf



nap.

 

[Napalm]

They also now have a shiny SS finish

Oh geez.

I will refrain from ordering any more cubes.

I will refrain.

I will refrain.

I will...

mhhh... say that's a nice finish ain't it?

Nap.

 

[philsyson]

Yes I know it's an addiction .... Cubaholic?

It's just such a gorgeous light for comparatively little money

 

[philsyson]

Just taken some photos of the black cube. Can't be arsed to post them but happy to email to anyone curious

 

[john-paul]

Where is the New Jersey guy on Ebay? All I see is Hong Kong shipper for Polished and Black. I've been watching Ebay for a few weeks now. Ever since I saw the first black one show up, waiting for a US shipper.

 

[Napalm]

Cubomania! :devil:

So far I have a neutral white one as my nightstand light and a cool white one on my desk (doubles as a nice paperweight lol).

Now I have to find more places that could justify the purchase of more cubes. 😗

Nap.

 

[philsyson]

Should be down as gigainternational on eBay. Name is Harrison. Good guy. I had loads if questions and he always replied promptly. I live in UK and received the torch within 1 week if ordering via DHL Express. 3 days ordering processing by Xeno and 3 days transit from HK.

 

[john-paul]

Yes I have seen his auctions, but as of yet all I have seen are the bead blasted Cubes. No polished or blacks, I'll send him a message and see if he has any. Thanks.

 

[philsyson]

Mmm just checked eBay and he isn't listing them anymore. Price was the same as the one currently on sale from the Hong Kong based supplier. I did originally ask them if they would DHL and they weren't keen unless I paid quite a bit extra.... Hence why I chose Harrison. I'll email and ask if he can supply anymore if you're interested?

 

[john-paul]

Thanks, but I just sent him a message through Ebay. Shouldn't be too long and I'll have my answer. Thanks again

 

[philsyson]

Ok great. Good luck. IMHO the black is a better looking finish as it doesn't seem anywhere near as prone to all the smudging that the sandblasted version is..... well the one I have anyway.

Have emailed Harrison because I want to find out what they mean by black-ti finish...., black titanium?!

 

[Napalm]

Have emailed Harrison because I want to find out what they mean by black-ti finish...., black titanium?!

Please let us know of your findings, I'm curious too of what that black finish actually is.

Nap.

 

[philsyson]

Will do!

I actually bought 4 of the black ones and am going to sell 1 on eBay as will def be the only UK seller!

 

[gigainternational]

Hello everyone!
As a long time flashlight collectors, dealers-distributors, it's an awsome piece of device to me when looking at the new cubes( in sand blast/Ti-black/Polished).
Our NJ stock all gone (only some R5 cube) and will refill some from China within a week or so.
Welcome to email us if interested in any Xeno lights: [email protected]
Maybe I will post some more photos/details soon!
Following is the spec sheet from Xeno:

SPEC. of XENO® High-Power LED StainlessFlashlight​

CUBE: E11 V7 XM-L with XENO DE2h Engine​

XENO Co.(China) No.:X110510FS0511E Date:May.10th’2011​

Brand: XENO®

Name: CUBE

Model No.: E11 XM-L

Version: V7

1. Features:

1/.Emitter:

CREE XM-L series LED-Max Output(OTF):430lms(CW);

3-Color Temperature optional: Cool White, Neutral White, Warm White.

The story of ColorTemperature:

Cool White:to get max output & fits for warm, hot area & season.

Neutral White(Outdoor White): for better color rendering; feels comfort,natural.
Warm White:has the best color rendering. the No.1choice for the dark-night of Winter.



2/.LED Driver:built in XENO DE2 Engine

linear LED driver, Not PWM mode

Non-Flickering& Absolutely Noiseless even atUltra-Low level

with Ultra-Low output, more than 20 hrs burning time

XENO unique Quiet RSLTM technology

XENO GFC(Gamble Free Concept) Impact-Resistant System

Built-inbattery inverted-load protection

RatedInput of LED Driver: DC0.8~3.7V

3/.Battery:Use any AAsize battery-a dry cell,Alkaline,Ni-Cd,Ni-MH,14500 Li-ion,LiFePO4.

4/.Output(by DE2h):

3-StageVariable Output: Low, Ultra Low, High.

The Low output is always the start mode after 3 seconds power-off.

MaxOutput: 430lms,Max Burning Time:20 hours.

5/.Finished& Color optional: Sand Blasting, Polished, Ti-Black is optional.

6/.Reflector: Al-Alloy, micro-OP,special for XM-L series LED.

7/.Window(Lens):

High quality toughened mineral-glass lens, precision polish the edge forImpact Resistant.

8/.Waterproof:5 meters dunk-resistance.

9/.Weight-reducing: Only 6 oz(170g)as to XENO unique design of Weight-Reducing.



10/.XENO CUBE:the 1st quadrate flashlight on the blue Earth.

machining by CNC with 303 stainless steel solid cylinder.

11/.XENO unique design of weight-reducing

12/.XENO originate: Double Thread--Fast screw and unscrew


Thanks
Harrison
GigaInternational / Dealer for Fenix / Jetbeam / Xeno , etc

 

[philsyson]

Hi All
Please see the response from Xeno re the black finish:

'The surface of Ti-black CUBE with Ti-electroplating finish, color: black'

Phil