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I think for domestic application there is little reason to go for a low CRI solution.
In the >80lm/W category, you can't beat metal halide as far as lumens/$ initial cost
>60 CRI of metal halide is good enough for industrial and commercial lighting (and by good enough, I mean it's widely used without complaint from those working under it). And it lights up my living room just fine. Sure, you might be able to tell the difference with a specialized set of color cards, but that's almost nitpicking at that point