I use a sunmaster with uva/uvb for the last 10 days. The hps would pack more weight on so its a sacrifice for quality over quantity. I think it makes a noticable difference but that could just be the UV making it look better.
I use 10k CMH finish bulbs last 10-14 days when I run CMH.
I find it makes bigger thicker trichs. Good for making hash and concentrates.
Necessary? Nope.
Fun to experiment? Sure.
i've posted a video of a grow in vegas that uses heliospectra leds and they run them on pure blue for the last 10 days i think the dude said. i think there is definitely something to the high blue finish but i've never tried it