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Quantifying quality: on measuring good light after the CRI

 Quantifying quality: on measuring good light after the CRI

LEDs are forcing an update to the CRI and a new standard is being considered that broadens the palette of test colors and adds a dimension to quality measurement. We think it's better.

Buyer beware: the rise and rise of integrated LED products

Buyer beware: the rise and rise of integrated LED products

Integrated LED products are relatively new to the marketplace, appear to be the future, and may or may not be a good idea. We’ll evaluate three major lighting applications that are seeing an influx of integrated options—track lighting, downlights, and troffers—for what they cost, what the products mean for users, and where we recommend using LED lamps versus integrated LED fixtures.