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Hooking up studio monitors to a YDP-160 #1290583 10/20/09 02:09 PM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 53 T The_Linux_Crew OP Full Member
OP The_Linux_Crew Full Member T Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 53	I just ordered a pair of powered studio monitors with a locking XLR/TRS combo jack input. I am wondering what is the best way to hook them up to my YDP-160. The first thought is to use the headphone out to plug it directly into the speaker. Will this work? Is it the best option? I have some 1/4" to XLR cables.

Re: Hooking up studio monitors to a YDP-160 The_Linux_Crew #1292919 10/24/09 12:57 PM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 53 T The_Linux_Crew OP Full Member
OP The_Linux_Crew Full Member T Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 53	So nobody has any advice on the best way to use these?

Re: Hooking up studio monitors to a YDP-160 The_Linux_Crew #1292990 10/24/09 04:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 211 Portland, Oregon, USA Alden Full Member
Alden Full Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 211 Portland, Oregon, USA	Hi Linux, SInce the YDP160's only option for audio out is the headphone jack, you're going to need to split the L and R signals from the stereo headphone output. Sounds like a trip to RadioShack is in order. Which monitors did you order? Alden Skinner DP Technical Advisor, PianoBuyer Magazine \| VSL Imperial \| Pianoteq Pro \| Logic Pro \|

Re: Hooking up studio monitors to a YDP-160 Alden #1298237 11/02/09 01:07 PM
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OP The_Linux_Crew Full Member T Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 53	Thanks for the reply. I got a pair of Fostex PM-1 MKII 6.5" Active Nearfield Studio Monitors. I may end up using them with my Korg portable keyboard which has L and R outputs. Do you know how much they will improve the sound on the Yamaha? I am in the process of renovations, so I haven't had a chance to unbox them yet.