LED brand discussion

[daplatapus]

Ok, so I'm again getting close to pulling the trigger on my build. I'm really liking the heat sink from MakersLED. But every time I almost decide on an LED manufacturer I pause. Cree, Bridgelux, someone else? Talk to me about:
1) differences in power consumption, light quality, reliability etc.
2) Differences in drivers - inventronics, Meanwell
3) Minimum colors - RB, NW - or is CW, WW better. UV or no UV, true Violet?I've seen the difference adding green's and red's made in grizz's build and I like it. What ratio would you recommend.
I've read tons in build threads and can no longer keep anything straight in my head