The most important part of any sound system is the speakers, and that is true for a good karaoke system as well. Don’t neglect careful research and consideration of the speakers you will use for your karaoke system.
Most speakers are not specifically designed for karaoke, and there are some really good reasons to look for professionally designed karaoke speakers. The primary reason you would purchase karaoke speakers for your system rather than using speakers from your home theater or hi fi is for the vocal clarity.
Speakers made specifically for karaoke are designed for the higher frequencies of vocals rather than the bass that make most movie soundtracks really rock. Some higher end speakers for karaoke actually have two tweeters to better capture those higher frequency voices. The vocal clarity on most speakers made for home theater is not as distinct, so the sound from vocals often comes through sounding “muddy” or unclear. The voices may get distorted or be suppressed if the vocalist is really belting it out. Karaoke specific speakers are made to handle those human voice variances, and offer great clarity at any volume or frequency.
We all know feedback is a serious problem, especially when dealing with non-professional singers — the definition of karaoke singers. The companies that manufacture karaoke speakers recognize this problem and have installed feedback reducers or eliminators, especially in their high-end models.
This prevents damage to the speakers and saves you money in the long run, always an important consideration. Other considerations to think about before purchasing your speakers include the size of the venue and the length of time the system is in use each time you bring it out. The size of the venue will determine the size, or output ability, that you will need for your speakers. Many speakers pack a very powerful punch in a small outer shell and vice versa, so you will need to know the power rating and determine what is needed for the size of room you are attempting to fill.
Many speakers will state in the descriptive material the size of room they are capable of filling, so it can be relatively simple to make the determination of whether or not the speakers will be adequate for the venue. Speakers will generate different kinds of sounds; some excel in the midrange, and some offer excellent clarity and brightness at the higher frequencies. Most karaoke speakers, of course, do not focus on the bass range.
Impedance is the feature you want to examine to determine how long the speakers can run before causing damage. For example, a 7 OHM impedance will allow long hours of continuous singing. So if you are constructing a karaoke system, especially a professional or club quality system, pay attention to the speakers. Buying separate, professional karaoke speakers will give you the best sound quality and voice clarity and allow the vocals to fill your location for the best karaoke experience for your vocalists and the audience.
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