I prefer the term frugal. I dont want to break the bank either. LED wise about the only ones I have seen that are somewhat brite are the northern tool ones guys have used. They run in the $40 range. I personally have just a couple of LED H3 replacement bulbs in mine right now. I can tell you they are not very bright, my halogens were better light wise. Dont know if the CREE jobs will fit in the housing either, but dont think so.