TOP 13 best music centers according to customer reviews

My rating contains various mini, midi and micro systems - classic wired and with wireless support. With instant control through mobile gadgets and from the classic remote control, with karaoke and a set of professional DJ programs. The rating contains the TOP-13 of the best music centers in 2020, according to customer reviews and the opinion of experts.

TOP 4 Midisystems

Ginzzu GM-207

The rating is opened by a budget portable music system with Bluetooth, karaoke, FM radio, an audio player, an equalizer for popular settings, with spectacular dynamic lighting. Price - .

Pros:

1. Dynamic pulsating bright RGB backlight.
2. 5 equalizer presets.
3. Microphone with connection for karaoke.
4. Built-in chip for reading flash memory. You can display images, videos on the TV screen.
5. Connect to any source via Bluetooth or LINE IN.
6. Convenient handle on the case for transportation.

Minuses:

1. Sound without bass.
2. Does not correspond to the declared power: at the maximum - 15–20 W, no more.
3. Poor quality Conder without low esr.

Inexpensive midisystem for home karaoke, parties. Easy to transport. The power is small, slightly less than in the LG OK 65. There is no DVD-R support, as in the Sony MHC-V 21D, but there is a flesh reading function.

LG OK65

Music center for any party with Multi-Color Lighting woofer, deafening beat, DJ Sharing function, Star karaoke. Unlike the previous model in the rating, the LG OK65 will have to pay four times as much - .

Pros:

1. Multi-colored lighting, changing to the rhythm of the music using Multi-Color Lighting woofers.
2. Pro DJ function for creating sound effects, including scratching or repeating a track.
3. Mixing and playing back audio tracks from two different USB drives, the DJ Sharing function transfers the mixes to the mobile device.
4. Karaoke Star - muffling vocals in any audio track or song, changing the key of the track to match the timbre and voice.
5. 18 voice effects.
6. Support Bluetooth, connect to compatible LG TV with remote control.
7. The total number of tuner presets, as in the LG OM7550K, is 50.
8. LG audio system compatibility, combining two similar functions of Wireless Party Link.
9. Multi Jukebox - allows you to connect up to 3 people to the system to create a play list without a break in the party.

Minuses:

1. You cannot scroll through videos like in the Sony MHC-V 21D.
2. There is not enough optical input.

Great sound, the ability to mix tracks during a party or listening to music, a large volume margin, good bass, high-quality assembly. Karaoke is CD only, not DVD like in LG OM7550K.

Sony MHC-V21D

Audio system with tilting speakers, NFC and Bluetooth streaming, with two microphone inputs, control from a smartphone via a proprietary application. Price - .

Pros:

1. NFC One-touch with instant Bluetooth connectivity and streaming.
2. Sloping tweeters provide wide sound dispersion.
3. The system can be used for karaoke and as a three-mode guitar amplifier.
4. Party Chain function with the ability to connect up to 50 compatible speakers.
5. Control music, sound, lighting color, DJ effects from your smartphone in the dedicated Sony Music Center app for iOS or Android.
6. You can share the status from each party on social networks in the Fiestable app.
7. Football match mode.
8. Built-in DVD player.
9. HDMI-out like in LG OM7550K.
10. The set - 2 speakers and a subwoofer, as in the LG OK65.
11. Built-in carrying handle, like the Ginzzu GM-207.
12. Simultaneous connection via wireless Bluetooth protocol at once 3 mobile devices, as in the LG OK65.

Minuses:

1. Weak bass.
2. Heavy to carry.

Verdict. Excellent clear sound, football match mode, smartphone control like in LG OK65, simultaneous connection of 2-3 mobile devices, online mixing, broadcasting. The presence of HDMI will not always make it possible to use a midisystem for a home theater, you need to look for compatible brands. Supports more formats than LG OM7550K.

LG OM7550K

Powerful 1000 W midisystem with 2 thousand songs karaoke disc. There is a microphone and a songbook. Price - .

Pros:

1. Portable heavy duty system.
2. Large information base for karaoke.
3. As in Sony MHC-V21D, you can control from your smartphone, transfer music to the speakers.
4. DJ turntables in design.
5. Excellent sync with LG TV via Bluetooth.
6. Programmable playback, memory.
7. Slow and fast forward.
8. Karaoke with echo cancellation.
9. Like LG OK65, removing vocals from disc.

Minuses:

1. Mono sound.
2. There is no 3.5 mini-jack for headphones.

Verdict. Powerful midisystem with voluminous bass, smartphone control, many common parameters with LG OK65. Large library of songs.

TOP-4 mini-systems

Hyundai H-MC180

A budget mini system from a Korean manufacturer for parties or listening to music at home with spectacular lighting, a pair of speakers, FM radio and SD support. Price - .

Pros:

1. Bluetooth connection for transferring music to the system from media.
2. MP3 support like Sony MHC-V50D.
3. FM radio.
4. MMC card support.

Minuses:

1. Little bass.
2. Different speakers.

Verdict. Inexpensive model for karaoke. The volume is high, and the LG CM2460 has better tone reproduction. Beautiful design, original lighting, Bluetooth, USB, easy to transport.

Sony MHC-V50D

Model with proprietary LDAC codec, diffusing lens, DVD, touch control, HDMI output. Price - .

Pros:

1. High quality NFC wireless streaming, Bluetooth with up to 3 times more data formatted than conventional technology.
2. Wide light pattern due to the diffusing lens.
3. Backlit touch panel similar to Sony MHC-V21D.
4. Four DJ effects: flanger, wah-wah, isolator, PAN.
5. Smartphone control via Sony Music Center app.
6. Built-in function to "erase" the singer's voice from the CD.
7. Monoblock design.
8. Built-in DVD player.
9. Dedicated guitar input.
10. Reads information from USB drives.
11. A set of speaker systems with a subwoofer.

Minuses:

1. No sound. According to the user's feedback, the store included the Sony MHC-V50D and, for comparison, the YAMAHA PianoCraft MCR-N670. In the second, the sound conveyed all the subtleties of the composition.
2. Very inconvenient volume control.

Verdict. A compact system with a decent volume, power reserve. Fast connection via Bluetooth, USB. The speaker does not wheeze at maximum. DVD drive allows you to view old recordings In terms of saturation and bass, "none", YAMAHA PianoCraft MCR-N670 at times better conveys juiciness, treble and bass.

YAMAHA PianoCraft MCR-N670

The model of compatible devices, used together or separately, is controlled via the app, with an AV receiver and Hi-Fi components. Price - .

Pros:

1. Music Cast system with high-fidelity wireless content streaming from devices and smartphones.
2. CD player with network player function, runs from internet streaming services to NAS servers.
3. VTuner - Easy access to Classic FM.
4. Supports audio formats WAV, FLAC, AIFF 192 kHz / 24 bit.
5. AirPlay connection, USB port.
6. Two-block.
7. Optical CD drive like LG CK99.
8. Favorite button on the remote control to memorize the broadcast.
9. Special design of the Yamaha brand: variable speed buffer to stabilize the rotational speed of the disk, vibration and mechanical noise suppression function.
10. A-670 digital amplifier based on the Natural PWM algorithm.

Minuses:

1. Price.
2. There are no Russian symbols.
3. Doesn't play DVD like Sony MHC-V50D.

Verdict. System with proprietary CD playback technology. With a luxuriously simple Yamaha Hi-Fi design, brushed aluminum bezel. Digital modulation gives a natural uncolored melody, good reproduction of high definition formats, powerful bass, conveys all the shades of music. Sounds better than the Sony MHC-V50D (according to reviewers).

LG CK99

Powerful 5000W system with new Real Lighting Show backlighting, LG Audio Bluetooth App control and rhythm crossfader. Price - .

Pros:

1. Wireless Party Link, just like the LG OM7550K.
2. Fast synchronization of sound with TV.
3. Two types of backlighting, multi-colored to the rhythm of the music and background for painting with bright colors.
4. Pro DJ function like in LG OM7550K.
5. Professional crossfader.
6. DJ Sharing function for mixing from two USB drives.
7. 18 voice effects.
8. Synchronization of sound with TV, as in YAMAHA PianoCraft MCR-N670.

Minuses:

1. Price.
2. For a large room only, very powerful sound.
3. Too much bass.

Verdict. LG compatible system with powerful sound, bright lighting. Excellent connection with TV, "mass" of professional add-ons for DJs. In terms of purity and richness of sound, it is inferior to YAMAHA PianoCraft MCR-N670.

TOP-5 microsystems

Hyundai H-MS260

Classic music system: main unit and two separate speakers with connection to TV, music playback from CD / DVD discs, USB stick and SD-card. Price - .

Pros:

1. AVI support.
2. TV connection.
3. Russian-language application interface.
4. Karaoke, FM radio for 30 presets, like in Sony CMT-SBT100.
5. Memory Stick support.

Minuses:

1. No Bluetooth like the Panasonic SC-PM250.
2. Doesn't accept MKV format.
3. When you remove the flash drive, the drive comes out.

Verdict. Classic system with front panel main inputs. For home use only: enough power for one room 20-25 m²... According to reviews, it does not cope with dubstep, unlike LG CM2460 or Panasonic SC-PM250.

Panasonic SC-PM250

Micro system with wireless music streaming, crisp, bass-rich sound and low power consumption. Price - .

Pros:

1. Low power consumption - 0.2W (standby). Automatic shutdown.
2. Plays music from USB sticks like Sony CMT-SBT100.
3. Internal vibration suppression function. Enhanced bass and bass quality.
4. Bluetooth Re-Master function improves the quality of wireless audio transmission.
5. 5 equalizer presets is more than LG CM2460.

Minuses:

1. There are no numbers on the remote.
2. Weak receiver.
3. No AUX.
4. Doesn't support ETHERNET interface like Pioneer X-CM66D-B.

Verdict. An excellent solution for a low price for a small room, for example, a nursery. High sound quality, unlike Hyundai H-MS260, transmits volumetric bass. Quickly connects to mobile phones. Simple instant control from the app.

LG CM2460

A system with high output power, support for Bluetooth, CD, USB, FM radio, with the simultaneous ability to connect 2–3 smartphones at the same time and with wireless sound synchronization with TV. Price - .

Pros:

1. Activation and control from the phone.
2. Tuned Bass Blast sound matrix for powerful, rich bass.
3. Direct transmission of sound from TV. Wireless synchronization using Sound Sync Wireless technology.
4. Support for FLAC files.
5. 2 DSP modes.
6. There are more presets than the Panasonic SC-PM250. (50/45).

Minuses:

1. With a large library, you cannot select a topic folder.
2. You cannot select a song by number in the list.

Verdict. Reliable, easy to operate, with a useful option to remember the last played file. Outputs powerful bass, clear sound like the Panasonic SC-PM250.

Sony CMT-SBT100

Hi-Fi system with Bluetooth NFC, CD-player, with support for AAC, atp-X codecs, instant music playback from touch. Price - .

Pros:

1. Higher standard for Bluetooth transmission due to the support of AAC, atp-X codecs.
2. NFC technology - One-touch music listening: just touch your compatible device.
3. Bass Boost function.

Minuses:

1. Non-standard connection of speakers to the device.
2. There is no mute button on the remote.

Verdict. A system with good sound, great soft bass. When brought to maximum volume, there are no wheezing. Excellent wireless connection. Holds the radio wave clearly.Slightly worse than the LG CM2460, it transmits sound from the iPhone.

Pioneer X-CM66D-B

A beautiful system with wood-like speakers, with an illuminated information screen, an equalizer preset for bass and treble, with auto-connect and auto-off Bluetooth. Price - .

Pros:

1. Remote control or buttons.
2. Digital Radio DAB, FM, Tuneln.
3. Connect to Spotify.
4. FM tuner with RDS and memory at 30 stations.
5. DAB + tuner with memory for 10 stations.
6. P.BASS bass amplifier, as in Sony CMT-SBT100.
7. Class D Digital Amplifier

Minuses:

1. Fewer equalizer presets than Panasonic SC-PM250.
2. Doesn't support FLAC like LG CM2460.

Verdict. According to reviews, a very high-quality sound for the device of the mid-price segment. Nice view, quick connection with gadgets, Internet access, control from a smartphone or tablet, as in Sony CMT-SBT100.