Well, I went for a drive after reading the post you are referring too.. I live in a small town and back roads are very close. The light output in my opinion is much better. I drive to work very early in the mornings (2hr drive) and I am very happy with these.
I did aim them a teeny bit higher than the factory lights and the drivers side is farther to the left than factory. I don't think that the factory lights were aimed properly (I had them re-spray the bumper and install new lights before I bought it and think they may not have been put back in correctly).

Anyway, take what you read with a grain of salt, I am happy with them and like the way they look and that's what counts.