I spent years traveling the karaoke-crazed Philippines, and one big takeaway was how much I actually loved singing. I never realized! When I returned to the States, I started searching for a larger karaoke unit with great, big sound. In the end, I chose the JYX Bluetooth Party Speaker…and in the following review, I’ll explain exactly why.
Sound Quality
I spent years as an audio engineer, and I can confidently say that at this price range, you cannot get better sound than this model. Two 8-inch woofers produce punchy, balanced bass, while a 3-inch tweeter provides crisp, clean highs. This allows for larger than life sound – music you not only hear, but feel. For me, this is a crucial part of the karaoke experience.
This is actually a perfect little PA system as well. I imagine it would be well suited for contests, company retreats, and family gatherings.
500 Watts Peak Power, and Solid Battery Life
Impressively, the JYX Speaker retains excellent sound – even at the highest volume range. I set it up outdoors under the stars in Death Valley. We were a large group that had a blast singing at full volume…for hours. In fact, the 5200mAh rechargeable battery lasts up to 4 hours in such conditions.
The JYX Speaker Has Great Lighting Modes
I used to find rainbow “karaoke lighting” rather cheesy, but now I’ve come to embrace it as part of the whole festive experience. Haha. There are a few solid color options to choose from, and also no lighting at all (which is what I choose when I use the unit as a bluetooth speaker for Spotify.)
The light “dances” and pulses along with the music, which is a pretty cool effect.
An Assortment of Mic Inputs / Options
The included wireless microphones work flawlessly. There are even 2 more inputs for wired mics. The bluetooth range and functionality has always impressed me. This means it’s easy to connect the speaker to your phone, tablet, or computer. However, there is also the option of inserting a TF (SD) card, which I assume you can play audio files from.
I have not had any luck getting this to work, so I’m not sure if I’m using this as intended. Same goes with the USB input. To be fair, I misplaced my instructions, and the info is probably in there.
Supposedly you can even record yourself on the SD cards & usb sticks! I’m sure I’ll use this at some point.
USB Charging
Speaking of which, there’s also a USB output, which is super convenient for keeping your devices charged while you sing.
Stereo Pairing Capability
This is such a cool feature. I only have 1 unit at the moment, but apparently you can connect 2 of them in tandem for true stereo sound!
More JYX T9 Pros:
- Portable – pull out handle, with convenient wheels for easy transport
- Decent size + large sound, yet somehow minimal weight
- Great battery life
- Remote works with my Macbook (assuming I’m using a youtube playlist for vids)
- Quite affordable
Cons:
- Mic cutoff to save battery (soft voices may have to sing louder to let sound through)
- Mic levels cannot be adjusted separate from each other
- Mic volume / Echo strength buttons are labeled backward, confusing for U.S. users
My Conclusion
Honestly, this is one of the best purchases I have ever made. It is simply unheard of to find all of these options, with superb sound quality…and at a price point like this. I have used it every week for 16 months straight. It still works just as it did the day I bought it. Since it’s lightweight and easy to move around, I’ve taken it many places with me.
So. Much. Fun.
Where to Buy
The unit is available on Amazon HERE. As of this writing, I have had no communication with this company, and I purchased this model myself. Do keep in mind, though, using my Amazon links does help me provide this kind of content.
Sing on!
Nathan
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