Can a bluetooth speaker be connected to the keyboard

[Cyn]

Hi everyone!

I was wondering if it is possible to connect a bluetooth speaker to the Privia Px3100?  I find that the keyboard sounds really great with headphones but without I feel that I am losing some of the quality of sound.  Do you know if a bluetooth speaker can be connected?  If so, how?  I am looking for better quality sound for home use so what do you all suggest for speakers?  Can external speakers be used?

Thanks!

Cynthia

[Brad Saucier]

External speakers can be used with the piano, however Bluetooth is not recommended since they produce a delayed sound.  Pressing a key on the piano would result in hearing the note a moment later, not good for a musician.  For this reason, you won't find a keyboard with Bluetooth output to external speakers.  What you can use is the LINE out left and right with a cable to some external monitors.  Choice of monitors will depend on budget and your needs.  Personally I really like home studio monitors.  Some good budget options are out there for that.  

[Jokeyman123]

Brad is correct about bluetooth connectivity-there is a noticeable delay in sound transmission using bluetooth for playing live, you won't like it at all! I purchased up a pair of Insignia powered monitors-that have either bluetooth connectivity-or-the way I use these with my keyboards-RCA stereo line inputs. These also have a volume, treble and bass controls built into the system. I created a portable bracket system to position these at close to ear level-a bit lower which helps the bass response. for piano sounds in particular, a good set of stereo powered monitors do make for a more realistic playing experience IMO. You might even opt for 3-way systems-2 bookshelf size speakers and a separate sub-woofer-these subwoofers are usually not too large unlike those that might be part of a large stereo speaker system.

 

I would stick with name brands, such as Mackie, Presonus, JBL (expensive but probably the best) M-audio and Yamaha. I used a pair of Yamaha 8" for awhile and the sound was impressive especially for bass but then of course the larger the speaker the better the bass generally speaking. Rockville also makes some nice looking systems. You can spend several hundred dollars for a 2-speaker system but I don't think that's necessary as the improvement in sound quality does not always match the price! My Insignias were less than 100 dollars US and sound like a much larger speaker system and are built very solidly. I just found a pair of my Insignias on e**** (you know who you are!) for 89.00.  I use these all the time with several different digital pianos including the PX-560 and adding these does make a big difference in producing a more realistic piano and other sounds playing experience. I would not recommend smaller computer style stereo speaker systems, as these are generally pretty limited in frequency response-meaning poor bass and not much better mid-range, important for  acoustic piano sound reproduction. Hope this helps.
 

Edited April 8 by Jokeyman123

[Cyn]

On 4/7/2025 at 5:25 PM, Brad Saucier said:

External speakers can be used with the piano, however Bluetooth is not recommended since they produce a delayed sound.  Pressing a key on the piano would result in hearing the note a moment later, not good for a musician.  For this reason, you won't find a keyboard with Bluetooth output to external speakers.  What you can use is the LINE out left and right with a cable to some external monitors.  Choice of monitors will depend on budget and your needs.  Personally I really like home studio monitors.  Some good budget options are out there for that.  

I will definitely look Ito the Insignia speakers - sounds like a good option!  Very good to know that computer speaker won't have enough sound range.  Thanks for taking the time to help!

 

Edited Tuesday at 10:29 PM by Cyn