Supreme x Singing Machine
The original behind the Supreme x Singing Machine is the Singing Machine Singing Machine Classic SML385 — $90 retail vs Supreme's $298.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Singing Machine Company was founded in 1982 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is the largest dedicated karaoke manufacturer and distributor in North America. The SML385 is a top-loading CD+G karaoke deck that plays standard music CDs, CD+G lyric discs, and MP3s, with two microphone jacks for duets, RCA audio and video output for feeding lyrics to a television, echo and balance controls, and 54 built-in LED disco lights with a dimmer. The cabinet measures 13.1 by 8.7 by 8.5 inches and weighs 6.5 pounds. The SS23 Supreme version is a standard SML385 finished in red with a Supreme wordmark on the front housing and two wired microphones in the box; released May 11, 2023 at $298.
About Singing Machine
Singing Machine is an American consumer karaoke equipment maker founded in 1982 in California, focused on home karaoke systems after launching consumer-targeted units in 1988. It was the first company to bring home karaoke products to the United States. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, trades on Nasdaq under the ticker MICS, and produces standalone karaoke machines, Bluetooth-enabled units, and CD+G systems sold through Walmart, Target, and Amazon. A 2001 licensing deal with MTV expanded the catalog into branded units. Singing Machine is the largest karaoke equipment brand in North America. Supreme has collaborated with Singing Machine on a co-branded karaoke unit.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $298 |
|---|---|
| Singing Machine retail | $90 |
| Hype tax | +231% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Singing Machine just the regular Singing Machine Classic SML385?
The Supreme x Singing Machine, released in Spring/Summer 2023, is based on the Singing Machine Classic SML385. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Singing Machine Classic SML385 is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Singing Machine Classic SML385 than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $298 for the Supreme x Singing Machine; the Singing Machine Classic SML385 retails for $90. That's a 231% markup — buying the original saves you $208, or 70% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Singing Machine Classic SML385?
You can buy the Singing Machine Classic SML385 direct from Singing Machine. Retail price is $90. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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