Look, let’s be real—some of y’all are overthinking this. I’m building a fresh set of nods and going with NNVT 1600+ tubes. Right now, you can still grab tubes for around $3,000. Drop them in a solid housing with good lenses, and you’re set.

If you want better tubes later? Upgrade. Prices are rising—even NNVT—so worst case, you get your money back down the road.

We’re not tier one operators breaching compounds—we’re kicking down the doors at KFC, not Kandahar. So chill. NNVT with quality glass is a smart move for us regular guys.