what method would you choose if limited to 16 plants for maximum yield?

might be moving to colorado in the near future so i can finally grow again. my cousin is already a resident there so i can grow with him until i obtain residency. the discussion i'd like to have is on how you guys would maximize yield/cost efficiency with a 16 plant limit. i'm thinking scrogging some monsters would be best. but lets get down to specifics.

would you push past the standard of 50 watts/sq. ft.?
what type of hydro system would you use, or would you go soil?

looking forward to the discussion.

its a pretty easy question if you can answer how large your grow space will be

Ide stick with soil, I am not a hydro fan for quality. Im sure there are good local companies in colorado with good soil formulated for cannabis.

50 watts is pretty standard, depends on how room is set up but its a great guideline.

I'd recommend two 4x8 grow tents. Grow 8 in each. That way you could veg 8 and flower 8. Run 4 x 1000 watt HPS. 2 per tent.