1
Write one demanding script
Use the same short passage for every candidate. Include a name, a number, a question and a sentence with an emotional shift. This exposes pronunciation, clarity and pacing differences that a simple greeting may hide.
2
Listen in context
Play samples at a similar volume, then place them against the music or visuals you intend to use. Record where you hear awkward pauses, misplaced emphasis or words that require another take.
3
Count the fixes
Compare how much script rewriting and audio editing each candidate needs. A slightly less striking voice may be the better choice if it delivers the whole passage consistently and fits the project’s usage terms.