Customer Reviews

Sylvania 9005SU SilverStar Ultra High Performance Headlight Bulbs (High-Beam), Pack of 2

5 star:		(56)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(15)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(12)

 

 

I replaced my high beam bulbs with the Ultras a few days ago. Much better light pattern now, can see the signs at night much better. The light is much whiter with a blue tint. Would recommend to everyone that drives at night.
Some other reviews say that the Sylvania bulbs burn out too soon. Being a technician mechanic most of my life, the main thing you must do when handling these bulbs for install is wear gloves.
The oil from your hands will create "hot spots" on the bulbs and they will burn out prematurely. So buy some latex gloves and put them on from the second you open the package, to when you are done. Then they will last longer than a year. My 9004 Silver Stars in my Jetta are going on three years now.

My daughter was complaining that she was having a difficult time seeing any distance while driving at night. She goes away to college, and the school is located in a very rural area. Many of the roads she drives on have no street lighting. I installed the Sylvania Silverstar Ultras in her car, and she was amazed at how much farther down the road she can now see. In fact I was so impressed that I went out and purchased a pair of Sylvania Silverstar sealed beam headlights for my work van. What a difference bright white lighting makes when it comes to driving at night. This product is awesome.

For several years I was having a problem with the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs burning out every 6 to 12 months. I loved the light so much that I tolerated it and replaced them with the same bulb.

I was using the practice of letting the Camry turn the lights on automatically with a turn of the ignition key. The process was (1) key turned to ignition (2)lights turn on (3) engine starts. I could see the lights flutter a little during the starting process.

I then experimented by manually turning on the lights AFTER the car was started. It has now been 2 years with NO BULB BURNOUTS. I believe turning the ignition with the lights already in auto on creates extra wear and tear resulting in more frequent burn-outs.

These are seriously the best headlights ever, clear just like they say and they WILL last, but you MUST(I can't emphasize how important that is!!!) and I mean MUST WEAR LATEX GLOVES when you install them. You cannot touch halogen bulbs bare handed because the oil from your hands will make them burn out prematurely. Once installed correctly, mine have been going for 3 years with no dimming whatsoever. Absolutely makes night driving safer.

Very disappointed; 1 of pair lasted 4 months, the 2nd 5 months. Based on Sylvania claims (and price), I thought I was purchasing a superior product. If you read their package materials, Sylvania is very careful not to make any claims for the life of the bulbs...they must know they have a short life.
I spoke to local AutoZone; they told me they have had alot of complaints about early failures with Sylvania Silverstars.
I compared Silverstar with standard headlight side to side while driving since I changed burnt out bulb in store parking lot so I wouldn't get stopped for a dead headlight. The Silverstar is only slightly better; not better enough to justify the expense of what could be continual replacement.

I replaced my stock high-beams with these Sylvania Silverstar Ultra. There is a clear difference when using my hi-beams now, with my stock high-beams which I thought worked well. Were really Dull or like having a hazy sheet of darkness compared to the Silverstar Ultra's which was like having your own daylight in the direction of your vehicle. I highly recommend this product for your safety and everyone else who is on the road.

-Mark Ortega

I installed these replace my brights on my 07 Camry. I do a lot of night driving in rural PA deer country. I saw a slight improvement but not what Sylvania claims. My brights were pretty good to begin with - only minimal improvement. Nice white light but light really doesnt project further than my old bulbs. I don't think it is worth the money for later- model cars When installing use gloves and don't touch the bulb. I have had no problem with longevity.

I like the color temperature of these bulbs, it is a nice white light without being an annoyance to other drivers like some bulbs are.

However, as others have stated, they do not last very long. I've gone through 3 sets, and not one set has lasted more than 6 months. I've always grabbed the light by the plastic base and not the bulb itself, but that doesn't make a difference, the filament just goes.

Oddly, I've never kept the receipt to take advantage of Sylvania's lifespan warranty, but this time... this time I mean it.... I will keep the receipt.

These lights are great! They're much brighter than the standard headlights, and they have very "white" light. They also look good when they're on as the daytime running lights.

Bought the silverstar headlights for the same reason as others. Paid $40 for a pair. One of them went out at 10 months. Luckily kept the packaging and receipt. The packaging states "satisfaction guarantee for 12 months". I emailed Sylvania and they said they are willing to send me a new bulb. But they also stated that since the bulb burns brighter than most bulbs the product life is decreased.
Will most likely not buy these types of bulbs again. Kind of ridiculous to pay $40 a year for headlights when cheaper (and just as good) ones last much longer.