Here is what I learned about LEDs from the Supra thread, simplified.
Cree makes several COBs of interest, the 3070 and 3590.
The 3070 seems to be more efficient than the 3590.
The 3070 comes in several colors such as 2700, 3000, 4000 and 5000K.
The 3000K seems to be the current rage for DIYers...