DJ Moving Heads Compared: Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 110, 60 ILS, 260X, 360X and Beam 360X, ADJ Pocket Pro and Focus Spot 4Z

Pick the Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 110 or ADJ Pocket Pro for a light first pair of moving heads. Pick the Intimidator Spot 60 ILS if you already run Chauvet ILS lights, or the Spot 260X for brighter, sharper gobos with motorized focus. Pick the Intimidator Spot 360X for two prisms and the Beam 360X for tight 2-degree mid-air beams at bigger events, and the ADJ Focus Spot 4Z when you want a 200 W spot with motorized zoom for larger shows.

Spots, beams and what they do

A moving head is a light that pans and tilts on its own, so patterns sweep the room and the dance floor. Spot fixtures project gobos (shapes) and colors with focus, and prisms split the beam into several. Beam fixtures throw a very tight shaft of light that shows best in haze.

Every light here is on our listings. We are an authorized Chauvet DJ dealer, and Joe can run a pair on the floor so you see the difference before you buy.

Side by side

This table is built only from our own product listings. Where a listing does not state a spec, the cell says so instead of guessing.

LED wattage is a rough guide to brightness, but the beam angle matters too: a tight beam looks brighter at the same wattage.

DJ moving head lights compared, from our product listings. "Not in our listing" means our product page does not state that spec, so ask us before you count on it.

ModelLight sourceBeam / zoomColorsGobosPrismControlWeight
Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 11010 W cool white LED13-degree beamColor wheelGobo wheelNot in our listingSound-active, auto, DMX (6 or 12 channels)About 5 lb
ADJ Pocket Pro25 W white LEDManual focus7 plus white7 plus spot, 4 extra includedNot in our listingSound-active, 4 shows, DMX (11 or 13 channels)7.3 lb
Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 60 ILS70 W cool white LEDManual zoom 15 to 17 degrees8 plus open7 rotating3-facetILS, D-Fi USB wireless DMX, Totem modeNot in our listing
Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 260X75 W cool white LEDManual zoom 12 to 17 degrees, motorized focus8 plus white, split colors7 rotating interchangeable plus open3-facet staticDMX (8 or 14 channels)12.2 lb
Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 360XNot in our listingManual zoom, motorized focus8 plus white7 rotating (6 metal, 1 glass)5-facet linear and 3-facet roundTotem modeNot in our listing
Chauvet DJ Intimidator Beam 360X110 W cool white LED2-degree beam, motorized focus14 plus white18 metal16-facet roundBuilt-in RF receiver for optional remotes, Totem modeNot in our listing
ADJ Focus Spot 4Z200 W LEDMotorized zoom 11 to 22 degrees, motorized focus8 plus white6 removable rotating5-facet linear and 6-facet circularNot in our listingNot in our listing

First pair: Intimidator Spot 110 and ADJ Pocket Pro

The Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 110 is the light one at about 5 lb, with a 10 W LED, separate gobo and color wheels, a strobe effect and a 13-degree beam. It runs from sound-activated or automatic programs, or over DMX.

The ADJ Pocket Pro uses a 25 W LED with 7 colors plus white and 7 replaceable gobos plus a kit of 4 extra gobos, 540-degree pan and 230-degree tilt, gobo shake and scroll effects, sound-active mode and 4 built-in shows, at 7.3 lb.

Brighter spots: Spot 60 ILS, 260X and 360X

The Intimidator Spot 60 ILS has a 70 W LED, 8 colors plus open, 7 rotating gobos, a 3-facet prism and manual zoom from 15 to 17 degrees. ILS compatibility runs synced shows with other ILS lights, D-Fi USB support adds wireless DMX, and Totem mode keeps beams on the dance floor.

The Intimidator Spot 260X has a 75 W LED, motorized focus, manual zoom from 12 to 17 degrees, 540-degree pan and 234-degree tilt, and its listing puts it at 17,458 lux at 2 m at its tightest angle. The Spot 360X adds a 5-facet linear prism alongside a 3-facet round prism, 7 gobos with rotation, and powerCON-compatible connections with a 1/4-turn bracket for faster setup.

Beams and bigger shows: Beam 360X and Focus Spot 4Z

The Intimidator Beam 360X throws a tight 2-degree beam from a 110 W LED, with 14 colors plus white, 18 metal gobos and a 16-facet round prism for mid-air effects. A built-in RF receiver works with optional remotes. Run haze with it, or the beams mostly disappear.

The ADJ Focus Spot 4Z is a 200 W spot with motorized focus and motorized zoom from 11 to 22 degrees, 6 removable rotating gobos and two rotating prisms. It suits production companies and larger DJ shows.

Controlling them

Most moving heads run fine on their own in sound-active or auto mode. When you want scenes, our listings include the Chauvet DJ Obey 40, a DMX controller for up to 12 fixtures that stores 30 banks of 8 scenes, and the Chauvet DJ ILS Command, made for ILS lights, with a built-in D-Fi transmitter (most lights need a D-Fi USB receiver) and a follow spot mode for grand entrances. The ADJ myDMX GO runs lights from a tablet app over Wi-Fi or USB.

For haze to show the beams, see our fog vs haze comparison.

How to choose, and how to get one

Start with the room size and how you control lights now. A pair of moving heads on stands or a T-bar changes a room more than one big fixture. Joe can show them side by side on the floor.

Everything is bought and picked up at the shop at 8696 Atlantic Ave in South Gate, and you can ask about our Payment Plan. We sell lighting; we do not rent it. Stock moves, so call (323) 944-7844 or text (213) 674-9042 to confirm the model is on the floor before you drive over.

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Questions on DJ Moving Heads Compared: Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 110, 60 ILS, 260X, 360X and Beam 360X, ADJ Pocket Pro and Focus Spot 4Z

What is a good first moving head for a mobile DJ?

The Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 110 is about 5 lb with a 10 W LED and runs on sound-active or auto programs. The ADJ Pocket Pro has a 25 W LED, 7 colors plus white and 7 gobos plus 4 extras, at 7.3 lb.

What is the difference between a spot and a beam moving head?

A spot projects gobos and colors with focus and zoom. A beam throws a very tight shaft of light; the Chauvet DJ Intimidator Beam 360X has a 2-degree beam from a 110 W LED and shows best in haze.

Do I need a DMX controller?

No, most run on sound-active or auto mode. For scenes, the Chauvet DJ Obey 40 controls up to 12 fixtures, the ILS Command runs Chauvet ILS lights, and the ADJ myDMX GO runs lights from a tablet app.

Which Chauvet moving head works with ILS?

The Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 60 ILS. It runs synced shows with other ILS lights and supports wireless DMX through D-Fi USB.

Can I rent moving heads for an event?

No. We sell lighting; we do not rent it. Call or text to confirm the model is on the floor, then buy and pick up at the shop in South Gate. A Payment Plan is available.

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