Hi DavidO - thanks for the data!
I'm torn between the 12" Pyle system referenced above and the equipment you have in your other suggestion (see below) that comes to about the same cost (the Pyle is about $40 more). This is for simple home family use and small parties, etc. I'd be using my existing stereo for the music, so the speaker is purely for vocals. I'm kind of leaning to the Pyle as it is all in one package versus the Rockville/Fifine combo below. It's also 12" ve 10" on the Rockville so I'm assume that is "better". Is there much else between them??
$67 - Fifine UHF Dual Channel Wireless Handheld Microphone, Easy-to-use Karaoke Wireless Microphone System-K036
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6448Q4
$160 - Rockville RPG10BT V2 10" Powered 600W DJ PA Speaker Bluetooth/Wireless/Remote/EQ, 10”
https://smile.amazon.com/Rockville-RPG10BT-V2-Bluetooth-Wireless/dp/B088ZH5CGH
You don't absolutely need a mixer. Your Rybozen wireless mics also has a simple mixer with it. You just have to connect it to powered speakers using the Audio Out jack on the back.
A powered speaker I recommend
https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-RPG15BT-V2-Bluetooth-Additional/dp/B088ZH5CGH
cable to connect Rybozen to speaker
https://www.amazon.com/FosPower-Plated-Stereo-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00LBK389I?th=1
The mixer is a good choice.
The cable will work from your laptop to the mixer if your laptop has a 3.5mm output
Connecting the laptop to the TV via HDMI allows you to have a separate screen on the laptop to operate Karafun while projecting just the words to the TV
There are many wired mics out there that will work fine for home use. But I recommend the Shure SM48 with a on/off switch
https://www.amazon.com/Shure-SM48-LC-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002GZF5W
There are many powered speaker(s) that will work well for home use. I recommend this one for a low cost speaker that I personally own. I like the 10" woofer version because it's not too hard to move around.
https://smile.amazon.com/Rockville-RPG10BT-V2-Bluetooth-Wireless/dp/B088ZH5CGH
if you want something a little more substantial you might consider this
https://smile.amazon.com/Mackie-Thump12A-1300W-Powered-Loudspeaker/dp/B073V7MKQZ
You cannot use the TV output.
A single powered speaker is all you would need. This is something I own that would work for your setup.
Hello! The short answer is there is no one home karaoke system I'd recommend. Just like buying a car there are many factors that go into picking out something that's right for you. The more info you give us about your specific needs the better we'll be able to help you.
Asking for a recommendation is a common question. I suggest you read at some of the other posts. There is a wealth of information here that can help you figure out what's best for you.
In general you need a TV, a device to play the karaoke music and words, some mics, a mixer, and speakers.
I recommend using the streaming karaoke service Karafun. It costs $7 for two days and $10 for an entire month. They have 47,000 songs in their catalog. Their software runs on many different devices. It's easy to use and has some great features.
Karafun outputs to your TV and your AV speakers. Your home AV speakers are fine for the karaoke music but they're not designed to handle the peaks generated when singing. You could damage the speakers. But this setup gives your half of a decent karaoke system.
So for the other half you typically need mics, a mixer, and powered speaker(s) to sing through. You could also route the music through this half of the system but it's not absolutely necessary.
Here are my posts for two low cost solutions
https://www.reddit.com/r/karaoke/comments/pjqnrd/my_recommendation_for_a_low_cost_home_karaoke/
https://www.reddit.com/r/karaoke/comments/smqble/my_2nd_recommendation_for_low_cost_home_karaoke/
But if you wanted something a little better
For mics I like these
https://www.amazon.com/innopow-80-Channel-Microphone-Continuous-WM-333/dp/B0749L15PF
For a mixer I like one of these. They're easy to use and have good echo/reverb vocal effects.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MG06X--yamaha-mg06x-6-channel-mixer-with-effects
https://smile.amazon.com/Mackie-ProFX-Mixer-Unpowered-6-channel/dp/B07XC3BHTL?th=1
For a powered speaker(s) there are a lot of options and the right solution depends on your needs.
Speakers
If you want an excellent small profile speaker and are willing to give up having a separate mixer then this speaker with mics is all you need. I've used this speaker and was blown away how good it sounded for karaoke
https://smile.amazon.com/Bose-Bluetooth-Speaker-System-Battery/dp/B078RT7VRZ?th=1
If you're looking for a single speaker, I don't have hands-on experience with it but this speaker has all the features I'd recommend and its's well reviewed.
https://smile.amazon.com/Mackie-Thump12A-1300W-Powered-Loudspeaker/dp/B073V7MKQZ
If you want to use two speakers in your setup I recommend Rockville. I have them and they work well. For home use I'd probably recommend the 10" because it's a little more manageable size but I like the 12" version as well.
https://smile.amazon.com/Rockville-RPG15BT-V2-Bluetooth-Additional/dp/B088ZH5CGH
Here is another style of Rockville that uses similar electronics.
https://smile.amazon.com/Rockville-BPA10-Professional-Powered-Bluetooth/dp/B01C564PZ2?th=1
If the receiver has RCA inputs then you would need a dual mono to RCA cable to connect the mixer to the receiver
https://smile.amazon.com/Hosa-CPR-202-Stereo-Interconnect-Meters/dp/B000068O17?th=1
The low cost speakers I usually recommend is the 10" Rockville
https://smile.amazon.com/Rockville-RPG8BT-V2-Bluetooth-Wireless/dp/B088ZH5CGH
That's an interesting question. Being able to spend more money opens up more options. Based on my hands-on experience and what I've read from others, here are my recommendations.
Mics - I've had these for two years and I still love them.
https://smile.amazon.com/innopow-80-Channel-Microphone-Continuous-WM-333/dp/B0749L15PF
Mixer - I don't have these but they have the features I recommend. I like using a separate mixer because you can locate the controls in a more convenient location.
https://smile.amazon.com/Yamaha-MG06X-6-Input-Compact-Effects/dp/B00I2J4V5G
https://smile.amazon.com/Mackie-ProFX-Mixer-Unpowered-6-channel/dp/B07XC3BHTL?th=1
Speakers
If you want an excellent small profile speaker and are willing to give up having a separate mixer then this speaker with mics is all you need. I've used this speaker and was blown away how good it sounded for karaoke
https://smile.amazon.com/Bose-Bluetooth-Speaker-System-Battery/dp/B078RT7VRZ?th=1
If you're looking for a single speaker, I don't have hands-on experience with it but this speaker has all the features I'd recommend and its's well reviewed.
https://smile.amazon.com/Mackie-Thump12A-1300W-Powered-Loudspeaker/dp/B073V7MKQZ
If you want to use two speakers in your setup I recommend Rockville. I have them and they work well. For home use I'd probably recommend the 10" because it's a little more manageable size but I like the 12" version as well.
https://smile.amazon.com/Rockville-RPG15BT-V2-Bluetooth-Additional/dp/B088ZH5CGH
Here is another style of Rockville that uses similar electronics.
https://smile.amazon.com/Rockville-BPA10-Professional-Powered-Bluetooth/dp/B01C564PZ2?th=1
I don't have experience with the mixer but I've used the speaker and it works well
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-ALPOWL-Interface-Bluetooth-Streaming/dp/B08F9X3LZ6?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-RPG10BT-V2-Bluetooth-Wireless/dp/B088ZH5CGH