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Are dimmable LEDs the least noisy dimmable type lighting for a music room

I have the opportunity to completely rewire my music room (sheetrock is gone).  Considering putting in 7 or 8 LED high hats in the ceiling and several LED sconces along the walls, all dimmable of course.  I know that florescent lighting ballasts can cause noise. Dimmers can cause noise as well.  Does anyone have experience, good or bad, with dimmable LED lighting in an audio only room or a home theater?  Thank you.
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To reduce the possibility of noise (or increase the possibility of no noise):
1. Only buy compatible products -- dimmer switch, driver and lights from one manufacturer;
2. Place the the dimmer circuit on it’s own circuit. If you cannot, next best is to tap into a circuit with no motors, kitchen appliances or outlets feeding computers, modems, tv’s etc.

I have the old fashioned incandescent dimmers in my listening room and they are on their own circuit, which is the reason I kept them. Dead quiet.
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