External speakers for Sx900

[MarkF_48]

As far as I know, SX900 isn't internally balanced line out.

That is correct, thus the reason 1/4" TS cables would be used.

[rikkisbears]

Thanks Mark.
Mine actually arrived today. They sound brilliant. So glad I didn't go larger than the 5inch. I would have been blown out of my little room. ( only kidding) . They are more than powerful enough, and have a really nice sound.

[mikf]

Great it has worked out. Knew they would be a big improvement on the internal keyboard system. Truth is, even the 4 inch would have been, and more than enough for your small room, but the 5 inch are a little better.
Mike

[overover]

... Mine actually arrived today. They sound brilliant. So glad I didn't go larger than the 5inch. I would have been blown out of my little room. ( only kidding) . They are more than powerful enough, and have a really nice sound.

I'm happy with you, Rikki!

By the way, don''t forget to go to the SX900's Master EQ and  Master Compressor (CMP) settings:

Good speakers should already sound very good with Master EQ "Flat" and the standard Master CMP Setting "Natural". In any case, I recommend starting with these settings. Then only make slight corrections to adjust the sound to suit your taste, if necessary.

The switches "Boundary EQ" (to lower the deepest frequencies in two steps) and "HF Trim" (to cut or boost of the high frequencies by a value of -/+ 2db) on the back of the "JBL 305P MKII" would I also leave both in the neutral position "0dB" first.

To turn off the SX900's internal speakers (which you should definitely do when using external studio monitor speakers), go to "Menu > Utility > Speaker/Connectivity" and set the "Speaker" parameter there to OFF.


Best regards,
Chris

[rikkisbears]

Great it has worked out. Knew they would be a big improvement on the internal keyboard system. Truth is, even the 4 inch would have been, and more than enough for your small room, but the 5 inch are a little better.
Mike

Hi Mike,
Thank you. I think you're right, 4 inch would have done the job, but I got such a great price on these, 2 for just over the price of 1, couldn't resist.

[rikkisbears]

Thanks Chris, I'll do those settings tomorrow. Much appreciated.

[jomb]

Congratulations on the purchase of the JBL monitor speakers from me too, Rikki!

By the way, please note: The inputs of the JBL (XLR and 6.3 mm jack) are balanced, but the outputs of the SX900 (like all Yamaha arranger keyboards) are unbalanced. Therefore unbalanced cables must be used (normal 6.3 mm mono TS plugs on both ends). In other words: NO balanced cables (TRS plugs) should be used, because the RING contact of the output jacks on the keyboard is not connected.


Best regards,
Chris

Is it possible to use an EV Everse 8 powered speaker as my SX900 woofer. I plan to use the onboard speakers, in conjucntion with the sub. Thanks. Jim

[BogdanH]

hi Jim,

Is it possible to use an EV Everse 8 powered speaker as my SX900 woofer. ...

You mean, as a subwoofer?
I ask because Everse 8 is a full range speaker, which covers the same frequency range as SX900 onboard speakers. In short: The only difference is, Everse 8 is louder.
Everse 8 is a stage speaker, meant for large rooms or for outdoor events. If that's what for you plan to use it, then of course you can attach it on SX900.
Without going into details, keep in mind that stage speakers are not suited for small or mid sized (home) room!

Bogdan

[Lefty]

Hi ,
Finally bought my monitors, went for a pair  of JBL LSR305P MKII, (hopefully ok) Got a great price on them

Hi Rikki,


I'm really glad you found and chose the JBL's.  These are great speakers, and are well regarded by folks who are VERY picky about sound reproduction.  Well done!


This is a very technical review of your speakers.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/jbl-lsr305p-mkii-and-control-1-pro-monitors-review.10811/


Best Regards,
  Craig

[overover]

Is it possible to use an EV Everse 8 powered speaker as my SX900 woofer. I plan to use the onboard speakers, in conjucntion with the sub. Thanks. Jim

Hi Jim,

As already mentioned by Bogdan, the EV Everse 8 is a full-range speaker. To use it as a subwoofer in conjunction with the internal SX900 speakers, I would proceed as follows:

Connect the SX900's Main Output L/L+R jack to Everse's Input #1 using an unbalanced cable (6.3 mm TS plugs on both ends).

Use the Everse's internal EQ to completely reduce treble and mid frequencies (-12 dB) and increase the bass frequencies significantly (+6 ... +12 dB).

Use Everse's Channel Volume and Master Volume controls to adjust the SUB volume to match the volume of the internal SX900 speakers.

As far as I know, the Everse even has an additional Master EQ, which can be switched between Graphic EQ (GEQ) and Parametric EQ (PEQ). This would allow you, for example, to significantly reduce all frequencies above 150 - 200 Hz and, if desired, increase the sub frequencies (below 150 - 200 Hz).

Seting the EQ directly on the Everse is a bit complicated as there are very few physical controls. I think it's easier if you use the associated smartphone app "EV QuickSmart".


Hope this helps!

Best regards,
Chris

[BogdanH]

hi Chris,
I assume that you didn't check frequency diagram (see p.3) of Everse 8 and so I'm afraid that your suggestion can't work: Everse 8 is simply not capable to play anything below 50Hz range (which is sub-range).
By forcing it to play below 50Hz could only produce distorting "moom". But by looking at diagram, I think this speaker has (about 50Hz) high-pass filter built-in (to protect the woofer) and so increasing sub frequencies will probably have no impact at all.
Everse 8 might be great for outdoor performance (where loudness matters), but that's pretty much all.

Just my opinion,
Bogdan

[pcaetanus]

I'm wondering if the "Yamaha Stagepas 400BT" worths (just for home use)?

I had a Tyros 1 untill 2022 and bought the Yamaha PSR-SX900 last year (2023).

The sound that I'm used to ear from Tyros 1, with its own speakers, were pretty much better than this PSR (in my opinion, of course).

Of course, this recent keyboard has another features that Tyros 1 haven't, and with plugged phones on it, sounds really good.

The possibility that we have to record audio files (waves and mp3), also turns us to another level and sounds really good.

However, this PSR-SX900 just with the included speakers (and I have a Yamaha subwoofer plugged), are not comparable with the Tyros 1.

I am thinking to buy a PA System to increase the sound loosing least possible the quality that come from the instrument.

I've not seen comments to this system ("Yamaha Stagepas") and I'm in doubt relatively to mentioned various studio speakers that appears on this board.

Any tips would be appreciated.


Thank you in advance.

[pjd]

I'm wondering if the "Yamaha Stagepas 400BT" worths (just for home use)?

Speaking of Stagepas, I play through a Yamaha Stagepas 100BTR every day. It gives a good, clean sound. It won't make your ears or hair flap in the wind, but then again, you'll save your hearing. Small, light and battery-powered. Might get a second one for stereo.

All the best -- pj