This review dives deep into the EYTSE LK30 Karaoke Party Speaker, a budget-friendly portable option packed with features. We'll explore its design, highlighting the retractable handle, integrated phone holder, and eye-catching LED lights. We'll then analyze the sound quality, examining the advertised specifications against real-world performance, and assessing the bass response, clarity, and overall listening experience. The review also covers the included microphones, their functionality, and the ease of use of the control panel. Finally, we'll consider the speaker's portability and overall value proposition, weighing its strengths and weaknesses to determine whether it's a worthwhile purchase for the average consumer.Our comprehensive assessment covers everything from initial unboxing and visual inspection to in-depth sound quality analysis and microphone testing. We'll discuss the speaker's strengths, such as its impressive feature set for the price, including multiple microphone inputs and convenient controls. However, we also address its limitations, such as the somewhat misleading specifications and the mediocre sound quality which may disappoint audiophiles. Ultimately, this review aims to provide a balanced perspective, helping you decide if the EYTSE LK30 is the right karaoke party speaker for your needs and budget.
Pros And Cons
- Includes two wireless microphones with rechargeable batteries via USB-C.
- Has lights around the woofer and tweeter, and a disco light on top.
- Features independent volume controls for treble, bass, echo, mic, and guitar.
- Includes a remote control with EQ options.
- Has a small display showing battery level and other information.
- Small wheels for easier movement.
- Multi-purpose: can be used for karaoke, guitar, and general music playback.
- Misleading product description regarding the number of tweeters.
- Very loud startup sound that cannot be adjusted.
- Volume does not sync with the connected device.
- Uses a proprietary charging cable.
- Toggle switches for light and other controls are considered cheap.
- Narrow sound stage.
- Lacks deep bass capability.
- Murky or dirty sound quality; lacks clarity and separation.
- Significant background static noise from microphones.
- Awkward to carry; no proper handle despite having wheels and a telescopic handle.
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Unboxing and Initial Impressions
The EYTSE LK30 arrived well-packaged. The speaker itself is compact yet surprisingly feature-rich. It boasts a retractable telescopic handle, a phone/tablet holder, and built-in LED lights.
The control panel is easy to access and understand, with knobs for volume, bass, treble, and microphone/guitar input. Initial visual inspection shows quality construction better than many similarly priced competitors.
Two wireless microphone holders are built into the sides of the speaker, showing a commitment to its karaoke-centric design. Overall, this speaker looks promising, far exceeding initial expectations.
Speaker Specifications and Discrepancies
Advertised as a 50W RMS speaker with an 8-inch woofer and a 3-inch tweeter, the specifications are slightly misleading. Some descriptions mention dual tweeters.
However, a closer look reveals only one functional tweeter; the other appears to be purely cosmetic. This inconsistency in advertising is disappointing.
Despite this discrepancy, the speaker promises up to 8 hours of battery life (with lights off), which is a significant selling point for portable use.
Sound Quality and Performance
The startup sound is unnecessarily loud, regardless of the volume setting. This could be improved with a user-adjustable startup volume option. The speaker's volume doesn't sync with the connected device.
The sound quality is, unfortunately, mediocre. Bass is lacking depth, despite the 8-inch woofer. The overall sound is described as ‘murky’ or ‘dirty,’ lacking clarity and separation.
The sound stage is narrow, especially for a speaker of this size. While usable for casual listening and karaoke, it's not ideal for critical listening or a large gathering.
Microphone and Controls
The included microphones are surprisingly good for their price point, featuring an aluminum construction and rechargeable batteries via USB-C. However, they do suffer from some background static.
The speaker has independent volume controls for treble, bass, echo, microphone, and guitar inputs. These controls, however, are all located on the back of the device and there is no method to adjust lighting.
A small LED display on the back shows the current settings. Overall, the microphone quality and control options are acceptable, considering the target audience.
Additional Features and Overall Assessment
The speaker features small wheels for easier mobility, but the lack of a proper carrying handle makes it awkward to transport. It’s rear-ported, affecting bass response.
The multi-colored LED lights provide a fun ambiance, cycling through various modes automatically. There doesn't appear to be a way to manually select light modes.
The EYTSE LK30 offers decent features and functionality given its price, especially for karaoke, casual listening, and small gatherings. However, its sound quality is a weak point and holds it back.
Conclusion and Recommendation
The EYTSE LK30 is a budget-friendly portable karaoke speaker with a fun design and some useful features like multiple microphone inputs and a retractable handle.
While the sound quality isn't exceptional, lacking in bass and clarity, it suffices for casual use or small gatherings. The microphone performance is acceptable except for some background static.
Overall, it's a ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ type of device. It’s recommended only if you primarily need a portable karaoke solution and are willing to compromise on audio fidelity. Look for sales to enhance value.