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Update #3: I've tried Superlux headphones suggested by Jokeyman (HD681), and they indeed have better sound on PX-160 than my M40X. Treble notes sound just amazing, especially if you set +1 or +2 brilliance in settings. Bass is more or less the same as in M40X, maybe a bit less detailed, but overall sound is much more alive and pleasant, so now I'm completely satisfied. I gave up on trying to understand what's the deal here, I'm just gland things have worked out for me.

P. S. I'm still using line outs on the back though, not headphone jacks, it's still noticeable that line outs have better sound quality.

Alright, read it... That's really strange behavior indeed, maybe Casio engineers somehow messed up with their audio output schematics and only specific headphones can provide good sound...

Update #2: Out of sheer curiosity I've bought cheap Y-cable (L/R 6.3 mm jack -> stereo mini-jack) and connected rear line-outs of my Privia with FiiO A3 headphone amp... And I couldn't believe the result! FINALLY I'm hearing sound that's very close to those YouTube recordings. Though some details are still lacking it's a huge improvement over previous setup (headphone amp connected to front headphone output). Now it sounds like completely different instrument! I have no idea what's the culprit here (maybe my headphone jacks are defected or something, though I doubt that), but I'm really glad that the sound problem finally solved. Hope this info will help someone with similar issue!

Update: So I've went and bought decent monitor headphones (ATH-M40X) and small amplifier (FiiO A3) and sound became much better. It's still different from YouTube reviews sound, but at least now I can finally hear all range of notes properly. Sound is extremely clean and accurate now, just what is needed for practice sessions.

3 hours ago, mike71 said:

 

By the way, have you tried to pan lef and right the sound? Because a missing ground connection on the phone jack will make the sound weird and hollow

No, how do I do that? I need specific equipment?

EDIT: Sound from line-outs on the back seems very good, so it indeed seems like a headphone problem

Gonna try that in a while, thanks!

Thank you for the reply!

Unfortunately, I don't have access to this audio equipment, though I tried to plug in small media center and guitar processor (sic!) to act as an amplifier. It didn't do much aside from insignificant increase in volume. Guess I either need a good amp or headphones that will match with the piano specs perfectly. If I'll find the solution, I'll post it here!

Hello!

I've bought a new Casio Privia PX-160 some months ago and I am wondering why it doesn't sound as good in my headphones as in I hear on various YouTube reviews (I used the same headphones on piano and on my PC to listen and compare). Sound isn't bad, it's just way less clear, especially the bass notes. I also checked some other headphones I have at home with different impedance and sound coming from jacks on the front is more or less the same.

Can anyone please tell me what's the deal here? I noticed that in reviews they always capturing piano sound from line out jacks on the back - is this the reason why the sound is better? Or they are using PA system to enhance sound quality? Is there any way to make my headphones plugged in piano sound better? Headphone amp maybe?

P. S. Headphones I'm using with the piano are Invotone HD2000.

P. S. S. Yes, I did reset piano settings a few times, it didn't help.