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    High CRI MR16s that won't break the bank

    Yes, I'm using an app on my Note 4. It nails the temperature of halogen MR16s at 3k, and also a couple of phillips GU10 LEDs in another room that it also reads as 3k. There's no way I could live with the appearance of those Soraas. I was instantly unhappy with the look. I'm thinking it was...
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    High CRI MR16s that won't break the bank

    I guess - but I don't want to be a prick. I bought Brilliant, so that's my issue. And the 830 in the part number matches up with 3K Brilliant. What I'm puzzled by is the fact that these things measure just over 4k. That's my area of concern. Any ideas? Thanks, Jason
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    High CRI MR16s that won't break the bank

    If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. I installed all 13 of the lamps this weekend and was very underwhelmed with the look. Harsh and stark. The Colour Temp Meter reads a consistent 4100-4300K on all of them. Just to be sure I re-calibrated the app with a halogen MR16 in another...
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    High CRI MR16s that won't break the bank

    The seller had five more lamps for $39, so I bought those too. I need 13, so this means I'll have two spares. I'm comfortable spending around $150 including shipping for this exercise, as I am somewhat skeptical about whether I'll like this light as much as halogens. I do like the yellow...
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    High CRI MR16s that won't break the bank

    Vivid according to the listing!
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    High CRI MR16s that won't break the bank

    I downloaded colour temp meter app to my android phone and measured my halogens. At full blast they're dead on 3000k, so that's what I'll get. Found a seller who has a lot of 10 x 3k/36degree/7.5w for $75, some without boxes. That's exactly what I need, so I took a chance. Thanks for the...
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    High CRI MR16s that won't break the bank

    That's fantastic! This works for me. One question though: these are 65w equivalent, will I still be able to dim these down low? Thanks again Jason Edit: these are 25 degree spots, which are probably too narrow for my 8' ceiling and 4' between lights. I'm using them in a living room. Edit...
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    High CRI MR16s that won't break the bank

    Hi all, I just installed 18 low voltage retrofit pot lights that take MR16 bulbs. For now I've got cheap halogens in them, as I wanted to get the cans installed first and then try various different bulb options before committing to replacing them all. Now, I understand that Soraa is the gold...
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    Group buy for the Utorch UT01 (XPL) & Utorch UT02 (XHP-35 HI )

    UT01 ordered! Thanks!
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    group buy for the Imalent DN35 (XHP35 Hi) awesome deal!

    Can I get the code please! Thanks Jason
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    Group buy for the Utorch UT01 (XPL) & Utorch UT02 (XHP-35 HI )

    Code please! Thanks in advance Jason
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    Group buy for the Imalent DN11, awesome light for awesome price!

    Code please!
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    Pot/Ceiling Lights - LED vs Halogen

    Interesting. So if I'm going to move ahead with an install, I guess it makes sense to use low voltage cans and decide on bulbs at my leisure. I'll probably just move ahead with halogens and then buy a sampling of LEDs to try out. Thanks! Jason.
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    Pot/Ceiling Lights - LED vs Halogen

    This Is all great info. Thanks. I like both aspects of halogen, but can live without the extra dimming warmth. One question - is there any need to go with MR16 vs transformer-less GU10? This question relates to both halogen and LED. Thanks again Jason
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    Pot/Ceiling Lights - LED vs Halogen

    To clarify... I'm cutting round holes in a sheetrock ceiling and fishing wire through to put in 10 new pot/downlights in my living/dining room. I was only referenced the retrofits on another floor to mention the colour. Sorry for the confusion.
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