Originally Posted by
mitchiemasha
It's the SPL you need to look at for how loud it is... not RMS. Although, cheaper designs lie and will sound rubbish at similar stated SPLS.
An efficient speaker will be louder at the same RMS value of an inefficient speaker. Another factor to consider is how long they can drive hard before the sound goes to mush, How well the driver handles heat, a quick audition won't reveal this.
The best improvement you can make with Karaoke is learning how to set a compressor and use it on the open MIC (I don't recommend system compression). Using a compressor on the MIC will enable you to be set closer to max with out it clipping the system when they sing (shout) into the mic. You'll be able to turn the MIC up loud meaning even the quietest singers/parts can be heard with out reducing the music. All professional live performances and record singers have heavy compression applied. Don't Ride it too much though as you'll be more prone to feedback.
A 2db sidechain ducking to the music track can also be huge in achieving that extra edge but, now we're getting a little technical.
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