[Jeff Hail]

I installed cans in every room I my house 10 years ago. Some 40 Halo cans ranging from 4 inch in the bedrooms, 6 inch in the kitchen, hall, bathrooms, 3 inches above the bath and showers. A year after that I went from incandescent and cfl to all LED retrofit bulbs in the cans. (the retrofit saucer type). My outdoor lights I changed 4 years ago to LED and they are bright as hell with less fixtures (spot and flood)

I found Phillips and GE LEDs were the best quality. 2200-2600k is great for down lighting, not overly bright. Most newer LEDS will work with dimmers.

Feit LEDs are better priced but do not last nearly as long.

In 9 years I have only replaced 3 units that hit service life expectancy. All were in the kitchen and those get used more than any other. The initial cost was greater but these days a single retrofit LED in Phillips or GE are going for cheap. Less if you order by the case. My monthly electric bill went down significantly. The LED retrofits are in the 7-15 watt range each. Output is greater than incandescent.

5000 Kelvins? Yes you will see stars and dark spots for 15 seconds after you look away. I have those in the yard and over the driveway.