Starting new grow!! Need suggestions on an awesome light source (150-200 watts)!

Hey all,

I am starting a new grow in the next few days. I haven't grown since last year so I will be buying a new setup (most of my old equipment got lost in a move). Will be growing in a 3x3 area.

Anyway. I'm in that age old debate CFL vs. HPS

I am wondering about the power consumption of HPS lights. I have heard that 150 watts of HPS light is not equal to 150 watts of CFL light in power usage because the balast adds extra power consumption to HPS bulbs. Is this true? If so is it significant?

I want to get a decent 150 watt hps if I can find one that has a good power factor.

Apparently the sun systems 150 watt actually uses closer to 400 because its magnetic

Can anyone recommend an efficient light>?

What I have realized is that the fact is shitty Hps lamps just use more power than well designed ones... especially in regard to lower end lower watt models..

Can anyone recommend me a 150 or 200 watt HID system that doesn't have this excess power consumption issue?