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HTPC cannot function as mixer, can’t do reverb and echo and there is audio lag. I got the HTPC line out connected to the mixer Aux input and mic to the mixer. The AVR will be the amplifier while the HTPC play YouTube and karaoke work great.
 

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I done some reading.. but not sure how to approach this.

Basically is it possible to do the following?

If I wish to have,

1) Popsical (normal)
2) Shure wireless mic
3) feed both popsical and mic audio into Sonos Beam soundbar

I think will need an amplifier as a medium for both popsical/mic audio right?


Or is it actually more sensible to just use

1) Popsical remix (with the default wireless Mics)
2) RCA to optical output to Sonos Beam soundbar

Hi there. I am thinking of getting the Popsical remix and using my Sonos Beam sound bar as well. May I know if you have done that and how was it?
 

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Hi experts.

Need some advice. How many watts koraoke speakers should I get for my livingroom that has and area size of 12 foot by 11 foot?
 

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Anyone using Android TV box for Karaoke?

The problem seems to be with the microphone support. Different apps seem to support different microphones. USB microphone tends to lag as well. Some apps (eg: WeSing 全民K歌) support the mobile phone as a microphone input but again it seems to lag.

So in the end a mixer/sound system is still needed.

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any recommended apps? i see acryan moment they have 3 options: popsical, android box and the touch screen console.

For Android TV boxes, you can use apps like WeSing (全民K歌), Angel Sing (天籁K歌), 唱吧, etc, for Chinese/Cantonese/Hokkien songs. Smule seems to be popular for English songs.

天籁K歌 Angel Sing
VIP for 12 months : RMB 198, or RMB 30 for a month.

全民K歌 WeSing
VIP for 12 months : RMB 240, or RMB 60 for 3 months, RMB 20 for 1 month.

唱吧 Changba
VIP for 12 month RMB 150, or RMB 20 per month.

多唱 DuoChang
VIP for 12 month RMB99, or RMB 20 for one month

For all the above apps, you need to pay for the mobile phone app VIP separately.
 
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QQ Music TV version can turn on/off 原唱, so it can be used as an Karaoke app as well if you have the right sound system (mixer, microphone, amplifier/speaker or soundbar).

VIP on the phone is usable on the TV as well. Now the price is RMB88 per year for 付费音乐包 (good enough) or RMB168 per year for 绿钻豪华版 VIP.

I paid RMB180 for two years of 绿钻豪华版 VIP last year with the buy one get one offer.

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Screenshot for various apps

WeSing 全民K歌


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Changba 唱吧


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AngelSing 天籁K歌


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DuoChang 多唱


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Get the basic bestkara system from teo heng. Connect with popsical monthly subscription 10 buck. Save all the hassle of mtv, cableing, connection etc. 1k plus have already. Sound effect pretty decent.
 

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my experience from being a popsical subscriber + android tv + my own amp($200) + cheap wireless mic (foc with amp purchase) + sm58 ($100? cant rembr):

pros
1. easy to use
2. app support
3. local support
4. songs db are relatively up-to-date
5. cloud access means u don't have to constantly update a local song database
6. songs currently not available can be requested, tho no promises that it will always be made available but at least there is an avenue for song requests

cons:
1. quality of songs is hit-and-miss. some are professionally edited to remove vocals, some are just some muffled background noises which are not even in-sync with the lyrics. these can be few-and-far in between, depending on what song genre u usually sing
2. some features can be improved, like a personalised / fav song list or smth. maybe there already is, but i just cant seem to find it

for $9.9/mth i think its not too bad, but i'm always exploring to see what better options are available. hope this helps those who are on the fence.

i see alot people who are posting here asking for help on how to setup and wire up your systems. everyone has your own unique k and amp systems, those who need help with wiring your systems, do take the initiative to post more pics(ie. the back connector panel), share details like amp model number or link to website with the specifications, and see how the community here can help. where i have the time aside from caretaking my 2 kids, perhaps i can help out here too.
 

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It is much easier to use Karaoke apps on the mobile phone.

I bought a wired Ugreen microphone cum mixer at RMB199 and it works with apps like WeSing very well.

It has 3.5mm input connection to phone and 3.5mm output to monitor headphone.

https://m.tb.cn/h.VDG9Bio?sm=c9e0a0
【绿联麦克风手机迷你小型收音话筒电容麦声卡户外家用网红直播专用设备录音唱歌降噪适用于苹果安卓全民k歌APP】

It can be used with TV box as well but then the microphone can not be recognized, so only acts like a mixer, not so useful.

TV box audio out -- Ugreen phone input

Ugreen headphone output -- speaker with built-in amplifier.
 
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https://m.tb.cn/h.VD3ndRo?sm=31a0b8
【奇声智能语音家庭KTV音响套装全套家用网络点歌机一体机点唱机卡拉ok点歌台K歌盒子设备视易多唱系统K米评分】

This one seems to be a cheap all in one solution from QiSheng.

Karaoke machine点歌机 H6 with built-in Duochang app (多唱), looks like an Android TV box. Using K米 mobile app to control. RMB 399 or S$80 standalone.

Microphone x2

Speaker x2 with different versions.

Full set up from RMB1098 (S$220) to RMB1598 (S$320).

I have paid for VIP of Duochang TV version and it is pretty good, with lots of Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien songs.

Those machines from EVideo 星网视易 (Duochang app and Karaoke machine vendor) seem to be much more expensive as they have HDD support and seem to have life time subscription to Duochang.
https://m.tb.cn/h.VxNQj9Q?sm=3fb06d
【视易D66点歌机K73家用KTV点唱系统酒吧D82商用手机点歌智能设备】
 
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Karaoke Source
Popsical remix ($499)

Speaker choices (connect via 3.5mm or Bluetooth)
Korg Konnect ($479) <- center cancel
JBL partybox ($459) <- one free mic, inbuilt battery
Bose S1 Pro ($799) <- inbuilt battery, multi position

Mics
Cheap AliExpress Fifine wireless mic ($30-40)

Simple setup with sound quality that will blow away most all in one bundles.
 

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Karaoke Source
Popsical remix ($499)

Speaker choices (connect via 3.5mm or Bluetooth)
Korg Konnect ($479) <- center cancel
JBL partybox ($459) <- one free mic, inbuilt battery
Bose S1 Pro ($799) <- inbuilt battery, multi position

Mics
Cheap AliExpress Fifine wireless mic ($30-40)

Simple setup with sound quality that will blow away most all in one bundles.

JBL Partybox 100 (S$459) seems to be a convenient solution (they also have more powerful Partybox 200 and 300). New models like the Partybox On The Go and Partybox 310 have just come out.

Which FiFine Wireless Mic are you using? K036 seems to be the model for Karaoke.
https://fifinemicrophone.com/collections/wireless-systems

Or FiFine FW350 at RMB179?
https://m.tb.cn/h.VDzvXWl?sm=63c8c4
【FIFINE FW350麦克风 电视K歌无线话筒家用家庭影院会议演讲动圈麦】
 
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JBL Partybox 100 (S$459) seems to be a convenient solution (they also have more powerful Partybox 200 and 300). New models like the Partybox On The Go and Partybox 310 have just come out.

Which FiFine Wireless Mic are you using? K036 seems to be the model for Karaoke.
https://fifinemicrophone.com/collections/wireless-systems

Or FiFine FW350 at RMB179?
https://m.tb.cn/h.VDzvXWl?sm=63c8c4
【FIFINE FW350麦克风 电视K歌无线话筒家用家庭影院会议演讲动圈麦】

The partybox 100 is really good value for money. The LED light show alone is worth the price :) From youtube reviews the 100 is even better in some ways to the 300. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxj71FCSg5Y

Bose, if u are particular about vocals -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDlfoE8tOxI

I bought the basic Fifine K025 for testing out -
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/4496094?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000002.2.6459344fC0l2Of
Verdict: Good build and sound quality for the price, and does not look tacky.

The additional karaoke mixer from K036 is not as essential, because any of the speaker choices above have build in mixer and reverb control (echo).
 

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Any new product?
JBL KTV 350 (Karaoke Soundbar with Subwoofer and two Microphones) seems to be pretty new. But looks like only available in China.


https://m.tb.cn/h.VD74U2C?sm=1b062e
【JBL KTV350家庭影院回音壁ktv音响套装家用客厅卡拉ok小型麦克风】
RMB 4799 or S$960 from official JBL China Taobao/Tmall shop.

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技术规格:Technical Spec

供电 Power Supply input: AC220V~,~ 50Hz

输出功率Output Power:50W x 2+120W

高音喇叭:38.1mm(1.5”) x 2

中音喇叭:50.8mm(2.0”) x 4
阻抗:8Ω

低音喇叭:165.1mm(6.5”) x 1
阻抗:3Ω

频率响应:40Hz~20KHz

尺寸(宽x高x深):980x90x65(mm)/38.6”x3.5”x2.6”(条形音箱) 150x311x412(mm)/5.9”x12.2”x16.2”(低音炮)

重量:Weight
2.2kg/4.84lb(条形音箱)
5.6kg/12.3lb(低音炮)
 
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