I am happy with the karaoke machine. The volume of the sound is good but at times the mic volume breaks in and out (sometimes you have the hold the mic very close to your mouth to maintain the consistency). The ipod connection works very well. The screen on the unit itself is ok (grey in colour) but I wish that it was in colour.The songs that come with the unit are very old, not current and have never been used. You have to purchase cdg's that you like before using it.My 6 year old daughter does love it! It was the perfect Christmas gift for her.