Saregama Carvaan Karaoke Review

If you're looking for a fun-to-use versatile music playing machine, that seems to do everything, then Saregama’s Carvaan might just be the right gadget for you.  Not only does it pack in tons of pre-loaded songs, it even streams podcasts, news and plays music via Bluetooth connectivity.

But, the folks at Saregama thought this package could be made even better, so that’s why they’ve now introduced this—the Saregama Carvaan Karaoke.

Now at first glance, this new device looks like a simple face-lift on the Carvaan 2.0, and gets a lot of the same features as well. There's still 5,000 pre-loaded evergreen Hindi classics, with over 280 Wi-Fi based audio stations. Bluetooth, USB and Aux connectivity is present as well, as is FM/AM radio.

On the outside, there's a new metallic red colour, contrasted with piano black inserts. The convenient handle is present, as is the signature knob for changing the track and radio stations.

However, what's really new is the Karaoke button, 2 wireless mics and large 9-inch screen that rises from the body of the Carvaan.

The Karaoke function lets users sing along to 1,000 pre-loaded hit songs, that are categorised by artistes, actors, eras and moods too! The mics use standard AA batteries to run, and automatically connect to the Carvaan once it's been put in Karaoke mode. Lyrics run on the screen as the song plays, and in case a song is meant to be performed as a duet, there's colour coding at hand.

But in case you feel the screen isn't large enough, or you're performing at a party, you can hook up the Carvaan to a television using an HDMI cable!

When in Karaoke mode, users can use the mics to control the interface, but there's also a regular remote on offer that provides the same functions.

Similar to the Carvaan 2.0, this model can be used with the partner Saregama Carvaan App, and users can subscribe to Saregama's library on their smartphones.

So for ₹19,990 and a 1-year warranty, the Saregama Carvaan Karaoke offers all the familiarity and features of the previous models, along with a bonus feature that promises to be a regular party piece!