A Classic LED Headlight — Now with Halo
If you own a Jeep, Harley-Davidson motorcycle, or Hummer H1/H2, you already know the JW Speaker 8700 7-inch round LED headlight.
For years, enthusiasts have trusted it for durability and beam quality. However, until recently, you couldn’t get it with a built-in halo.
Now you can.
Builders have started modifying the 8700 to include COB LED halo rings — often called “angel eyes.” As a result, you get the same proven optics with added style.
What Makes This Mod Different?
Instead of replacing the headlight entirely, custom shops integrate a COB halo ring directly into the housing.
That means:
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You keep the original beam pattern
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You keep OEM-level durability
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You add a modern halo accent
COB (Chip-On-Board) halo rings create a smooth, continuous light circle. Unlike older LED ring styles, they don’t show individual diode hot spots. Therefore, the finished look appears clean and refined.
Performance Still Comes First
The JW Speaker 8700 already delivers excellent output and a sharp cutoff. More importantly, it meets DOT requirements in its standard form.
When builders add halos correctly, they preserve the core lighting performance. So you gain style without sacrificing visibility.
That balance matters — especially on vehicles that see real road or trail use.
Where to Find Them
You might see modified sets pop up on eBay from time to time. However, quality varies widely.
If you want a properly built set, contact a reputable lighting specialist. For example, companies like Headlight Revolution have helped pioneer this style of modification.
Because this is a custom job, make sure the builder seals the housing correctly. Otherwise, moisture intrusion could ruin the headlight.
Final Thoughts
The JW Speaker 8700 already stands as one of the most respected 7-inch LED headlights on the market.
Now, with integrated halo rings, it delivers both performance and presence.
If you want modern styling without giving up proven optics, this custom setup checks both boxes.
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John Tobias, Headlight Junkie and Industry Veteran
Before managing pricing and product categories for the DLG brands, John worked directly with customers in customer service and tech support, then spent several years in marketing creating content like this and the videos published online. Today he takes more than ten years of aftermarket automotive lighting experience to events all over the USA, meeting customers and talking to real people about what they care about. He is focused on understanding the market, the trends, the big players, and what matters to lighting enthusiasts. John has tested thousands of lights, works directly with lighting engineers to evaluate the technical performance behind every recommendation, and is one of the foremost experts on everything happening in the world of aftermarket automotive lighting. LinkedIn
