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    Best Karaoke Machines to Sing Your Faves by Beyoncé, Hozier, and T-Swift

    We tested four systems to find out which could help even our pitchy and tone-deaf singers sound decent. Plus, the one that made a true singer’s voice soar.

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    Leigh-Ann Jackson, her daughter, and her husband singing with three different karaoke machines
    My family of three had a lot of fun quality time together testing karaoke machines at home singing songs from "KPop Demon Hunters" and "Alexander Hamilton," and songs by Whitney Houston, Taylor Swift, Hozier, Beyoncé, and many other artists.
    Photos: Leigh-Ann Jackson

    For karaoke lovers looking to skip the bar scene in favor of some living room limelight, a karaoke machine can be the perfect addition to an in-home entertainment system. No drink minimums, no long lines waiting for your turn on stage, plus you can emulate your favorite star in the comfort of your PJs.

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    We put four models to the test, singing ballads, bops, and show tunes. Our testers included a tone-deaf rocker, a pitchy R&B fan, and a soprano with serious vocal chops. We evaluated each for ease of use, song options, portability, and most importantly, audio quality (see our full methodology at the end of this article). One machine helped us create showstopping moments and another delivered fun that was flawed, while the others left us wanting to use the other two again. Unfortunately, the most expensive model was our winner, but the JYX that delivered the best vocal sounds was $100 less. Read on to get the pros and cons of each.

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    Leigh-Ann Jackson

    Leigh-Ann Jackson is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles who has covered arts and entertainment, style, consumer goods, and pop culture for 25 years. Her work has appeared in print and online at publications such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Buy Side, Texas Monthly, Bon Appétit, the Hollywood Reporter, and the Austin American-Statesman.