I've experienced good quality bud with LED, but just on the smaller side. can't say anything about the HID, i've never used them but atleast you know that you'll get a true 250 out of HID VS 1xx out of a 240
I wouldnt mind chopping just the top, problem is my grow room is alsp my dry room, i wouldnt really have anywhere to dry :(
Ill post some pics up later today