Top Picks by Category

Microphone · Best Overall
TONOR TW-820

Dual wireless UHF mics, solid range (up to 30m), great battery life (8-10 hours). Doesn't sound like a tin can. If it feels heavy in your hand, that's usually a good sign. License-free 900MHz band—legal in Canada.

⚡ Why it's #1: Best value-to-performance ratio. Dual mics, rechargeable, zero setup hassle. Works with any speaker.
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Microphone · Budget Pick
Phenyx Pro PTU-71

Solid budget option if the TONOR is sold out or you need a backup. Dual UHF, 100m range, metal body. Good signal stability, works with most Bluetooth speakers. Decent backup for parties.

⚡ Best for: Beginners, backup kits, or if you're on a tight budget. Good for 100-150W speakers.
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Speaker · Party King
JBL PartyBox 310

240W RMS, built-in light show, wheels and handle (this thing is heavy). Handles 50+ people without distortion. Two mic inputs with dedicated echo/volume controls. You want to shake the walls? This is your move. Neighbours will hate you.

⚡ Pro tip: 240W RMS (not peak). Enough for medium-large rooms. 6-8h battery life.
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Speaker · Outdoor Beast
JBL PartyBox 710

800W peak (real ~300-400W RMS). This is for serious parties, backyards, or if you hate your neighbours. 7" woofer + 3 tweeters, 2 mic inputs, guitar input, full light show. Overkill for most homes, perfect if you have space.

⚡ 40% more power than 310. If you want to feel the bass in your chest—this is it.
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Speaker · Portable Mid
Soundcore Rave Neo 2

200W peak, built-in lights, 12h battery, IPX4 splashproof. Two wireless mics included. Perfect for apartments, small parties, or if you need something you can actually carry with one hand. Solid mid-range option.

⚡ Best all-in-one kit: Includes mics, lights, speaker. Just plug and sing.
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Mobile Apps · Free Start
Smule / KaraFun / StarMaker

Not ready to invest in hardware? Start here. Smule has massive library with duet features. KaraFun has pro sound and offline mode. Both have millions of songs. Connect to any Bluetooth speaker and go.

⚡ Smule: 10M+ songs, duet with strangers. KaraFun: Best sound quality, offline mode.
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Accessories · Don't Forget
Cables, Stands & More

If you go wired: get 20ft XLR cables (AmazonBasics or Monoprice). Mic stands: OnStage or Pyle. Pop filters if you're recording. Don't cheap out on cables—bad cables = buzzing sound.

⚡ Wireless? Check battery life. Always have spares (AA or rechargeable packs).
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Quick Guide
Wattage by Room Size

Small room (<200 sq ft): 100-150W RMS
Medium (200-400 sq ft): 200-400W RMS
Large (400+ sq ft): 400W+ with subs

Don't trust "peak" numbers—look for RMS. Distorted 100W sounds worse than clean 200W.

⚡ Mike's rule: Double your estimated need. You always want headroom.
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