Solved! Earphones for digital piano

[GinaBis]

Why is it that every kind of earphone I try with my digital piano makes the sound very tinny except for a cheap pair I picked up on a flight? I'm trying to replace these I know they won't last forever and I definitely don't want big headphones, so how do these things work that they could possibly distort the sound like that?

 

[hang-the-9]

What piano and what headphones have you used with it? Are you sure you are using the correct output for the headphones? The piano may have a few, you may not be using the one specifically for headphones.

 

[GinaBis]

There's only one jack that is especially for headphones or earphones and some of the ones I have work just fine it's just the ones with microphones that seem to have a problem. I have never used headphones and I don't want to I like the little ear phones. Piano is a Casio.

 

[hang-the-9]

There's only one jack that is especially for headphones or earphones and some of the ones I have work just fine it's just the ones with microphones that seem to have a problem. I have never used headphones and I don't want to I like the little ear phones. Piano is a Casio.

Headphones with a mic in them use a 4 pole connector vs a 3 pole one that headphones without a mic use, seems like the piano has issues with the jack when using those. It can happen, could be a small connection issue internally with it. If you tested a few without a mic and they all work OK, just use those. I doubt you want to take apart the thing to replace the jack in it to see if that fixes the issue.

 

[GinaBis]

I guess I have no choice, but the ones without mic are harder to find.

 

[hang-the-9]

I guess I have no choice, but the ones without mic are harder to find.

Easy on Amazon, and normal stores also carry some https://www.amazon.com/ZSN-Pro-Deta...t=&hvlocphy=9001809&hvtargid=pla-760239088269

Amazon.com

The over ear stuff is actually a bit better normally, it gives a more open and directional sound than in ear buds. Equipment for musicians tends to be setup to use full size headphones.
These are vey comfortable and a good price for the quality, they are actually on sale now for a great price https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

[pdally]

Is it like a 1/4 inch jack or the smaller 3.5mm inputs?