Last year Cree began selling a dimmable LED version of common recessed ceiling fixtures.

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Device display must be dimmable (in one-percent increments, from zero to 100%) to prevent blinding operators during night time and NVG operations.

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The LightSpeaker, which comes complete with a dimmable LED bulb and full-range speaker, fits 5- and 6-inch recessed light fixtures with a standard Edison socket.

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Plus, unlike LEDS and CFLs, ESL bulbs are dimmable.

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