If you donā??t have money, build a DWC or go soil. That would be the cheapest. I have no experience with LED but there is a log going on now with LED and he is on point. khyberkitsune thread is nice.

You are only looking at a 2x4 or 4x4 area for growth with either choice. But you still can grow great weed in that area.

Your growing weed so no matter what system you use it will take time out of your day period. Plus this is a passion, and you can't please a time on passion. I tell my girl this all of the time when I'm watching TV.

Your electric bill will be cheap either way you look at it. 4 bulb t5 is about 200 something watts.

As far as hydro vs. soil I would just look at it this way.

Better smoke, less yield = Soil. (IMO)
Faster growth & finish, more yield = Hydro. (IMO)

Grow Light Operating Cost - Greentrees Hydroponics