SHEHDSLED Stage Par Lights LED 18X18W DJ Stage Lights RGBWA+UV 6in1 Wash/Strobe Effect DMX512 Control Sound Activated Aluminum Alloy Shell Uplighting Lights for Concerts Family Party-1 Pack

I just want to start off by saying that this is not an incentivized review. I haven't been asked to leave positive comments.With that out of the way, I don't usually write reviews on the products I buy unless I have unusually strong feelings towards them. That's the case here.I am a technical director for a mobile performing arts/community theatre group. We had been long overdue to replace our existing halogen Par64 stage lights and dimmer packs. I started looking at the big players in the game (Elation, Chauvet, ect) and comparing specs. I knew from the start that prosumer level LED fixtures weren't going to be quite as bright as the halogen version, but I spent a bunch of time looking at the wattage and lumen rating of different fixtures to try to find the closest match to what I need, keeping in mind that the numbers were probably inflated.Through this whole search, SHEHDS advertisements flooded my Facebook. Out of curiosity I started browsing through their products, and came across the 18x18w. It ticked all the boxes, but it came in at a fraction of the price of the reputable companies. My curiosity got the best of me and I ordered 8 fixtures. If they sucked, it wasn't a huge investment and I could just go order a set from Chauvet, and maybe use these as spares.When they first arrived, I was surprised at how heavy and solid these fixtures were. The lights are built with a metal frame that doubles as a heat sink. It seems like they could take a tumble, but I'm not going to test that theory.I was worried that I was going to end up with a dud or two, but all of the lights powered right up in DMX mode. I addressed them in my software, turned on the white channel, and WOW! I was not expecting the brightness that these things put out. The beam angle is a little wider than I'm used to, but it works extremely well as a front fill. The colors were accurate compared to my Chauvet fixtures and the fans were next to silent.DMX addressing was also a breeze. The menu is structured just like any other of your big name fixture. The PowerCon connections were also a nice touch compared to the regular IEC connections. That said, the power cables that came with the light were a little flimsy compared to the construction of the light itself.So these lights seem too good to be true- what's the catch?1. Quality Control - Two of the 8 fixtures came with their rear plate (LED display, connections, fan) mounted 90 degrees from how it's supposed to be. No big deal, take out 4 screws and adjusted yourself. It takes like 10 seconds. Or leave it, it's not hurting anything aside from my OCD. But it raises the question- What else was overlooked that will become an issue in the future? Hopefully nothing, but it's not confidence inspiring.2. When fading colors slowly, there is a noticeable 'stepping' that you can definitely notice. It isn't noticeable when the fades are medium or fast, but this might bother some people.3. This is a little nit-picky, but I don't like the hanger brackets. They come with little rubber washers that are supposed to keep the light from moving when the wing nuts are tight, but it just doesn't seem to fit all that well. It's almost like the inner bracket is a little too wide.4. I haven't experienced this first hand, but I understand that support isn't the greatest when something goes wrong.If you can deal with those issues (and for the price I certainly can,) You won't be disappointed with these fixtures. It's got all the punch of your big names with a price tag that makes them practically disposable.

Very well built. The case is aluminum, not plastic like cheap versions. The fan works well and is not excessively loud, but in a silent room it can be heard. The connections are powercon. They are very bright and all functions work great. I highly recommend these lights. I have bought 24 of them, use them on festival music stages, and run DMX. None have failed. But cautious ... this version is not waterproof. They do sell rhe same light that is waterproof.

Incredible light for the price. The white you can create is really good.

Very happy with the Shehds 18x18 PAR light in our small performance space. It is unclear whether the beam angle is 40° (or 45°, as was indicated on a web page), or if that is the field angle. In any case, it is brighter and broader than typical DJ lights we have tried. It works well in the six-channel DMX mode that we need and we will likely buy a few more to expand our lighting setup.

A good quality product that lights up your party, definitely worth it buying it.

These lights worked well for us. We used them in our church for stage lighting. They were fairly easy to set up.

Exactly what I needed!

Paid $109 for a piece of plastic garbage. Took a gamble on buying 2 used and 4 new lights. The new ones look great and function well so far (though I haven't been able to fully use them in a production). The used one I received is ridiculous, I don't know if this is a sad attempt at trying to scam me or what. The photos attached below are of the new one (metal) and the used one (plastic) that is supposedly the same light. I have to laugh. I'm still waiting to receive the other used fixture in the mail today, but if it's anything like what I got already it's an immediate return and full refund.