How old are the 175's and what are they? Maybe they're old, or maybe this is what happens with old ballasts? I dunno what suggest; it's always hard comparing different styles of bulbs (ie DE vs SE) since the reflectors are different, and the DE is smaller so probably appears more intense. Generally speaking I thought they were pretty intensely bright, but the light is concentrated in a smaller cast, could that be affecting the perception at all?
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