HALO LED Recessed Lighting
Halo lighting has some recessed LED lighting available. It’s good stuff, and I wouldn’t hesitate to install it (in fact, I have installed it my own home). Right now, I do like the CREE product better, but part of that is personal preference. Some quick observations:
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The HALO product is available in a 3000K temperature with a CRI in the low 80s. The light isn’t quite as “warm” looking at the CREEs (the 2700K product), and the color rendition doesn’t seem quite as good to my eye. And, personal preference, I prefer the warmer look in a residential setting.
- The HALO LED isn’t quite instant on. I experience a slight delay after flipping the switch before the light turns on. It’s not a big deal, but again, the CREE product holds on advantage.
- One important HALO advantage: it is currently available with a “wet location” rating that you’d need in shower enclosures, for example. CREE does not yet have product for this application.
- The HALO products does offer a broader range of trim options than CREE. If you need a particular style, HALO may be the way you need to go.
- The HALO product–with trim purchased separately–was much more expensive the the CREE at local suppliers, as much as $60-90 more than the LR6.
My bottom line: I like the CREE product better, and would chose it in most instances. However, I wouldn’t hesitate to use the HALO–and it’s got to be HALO in wet locations right now. I like either of them better than similar compact flourescent products.
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