tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post1080898666838900392..comments2024-03-16T11:57:52.247-07:00Comments on AZ PIANO REVIEWS: REVIEW - Yamaha P155 & Kawai EP3 Digital Pianos Rajnish Shuklahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487246203009869882noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-83523488915761531852013-12-22T11:33:27.763-07:002013-12-22T11:33:27.763-07:00The short answer would be "Yes." With th...The short answer would be "Yes." With the exception of the internal speaker system, the new Kawai ES100 is significantly upgraded in piano sound realism as well as key action over the much older model Yamaha P155. If you want more details as well as knowing lowest price you should be able to purchase these pianos for, please contact me by email.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831013491936339468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-14621027337469517612013-12-21T23:11:15.420-07:002013-12-21T23:11:15.420-07:00Thank you for the review!
Would you recommend Kaw...Thank you for the review!<br /><br />Would you recommend Kawai ES100 over Yamaha P155?<br />I am interested in a digital piano that comes<br />very close to a real acoustic piano but doesn't cost a fortune.<br />I also don't care much about speakers because <br />I will be using headphones.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Iris K.<br />Boston, MA<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-27239877363797703712013-01-10T16:51:35.766-07:002013-01-10T16:51:35.766-07:00Thank you for the comparison between the Kawai EP3...Thank you for the comparison between the Kawai EP3 and Yamaha P155. I had been trying to decide between the P155 and Korg LP350, and was leaning toward the LP350 because I prefer a darker tone to a brighter tone.<br /><br />I happened to stumble across your site through a link someone posted at pianoworld.com, and did a search for the P155. I'm glad the review you have for it compares it to the EP3, because the thing I've noticed in all the sound clips and youtube videos on all the digital pianos I've researched is that the Rhodes and B3's sound awful. Naturally the Yamaha's have the DX7 electric piano down, but that's about it as far as anything besides the grand piano goes.<br /><br />The quality of the Rhodes, pipe organ, harpsichord and B3's in your sound clips has easily made up my mind. I've been researching for over a month, and now I know the EP3 is what I'm looking for.<br /><br />Thank you for the review and great site. I've added your site to my favorites menu.<br /><br />Kevin McGuire<br />Hamilton, OHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-33384836408382130632012-10-09T15:08:56.676-07:002012-10-09T15:08:56.676-07:00I bought a Kawai EP3 in July, and have been enjoyi...I bought a Kawai EP3 in July, and have been enjoying it very much. I've been playing for around 3 1/2 years mainly for eye/hand coordination. I have a balance and coordination issue, so I taught myself how to play by watching YouTube instructional videos. I'll never get really good at it, but all the same, I love playing piano.<br /><br />When I hear the demo's of the EP3 it sounds so rich and full. My playing sounds best If I overlay the strings to fill in my playing, since I can't play fast. I have the effects and reverb buttons on which seems to help somewhat. <br /><br />I also have the left button of the touch/transpose on. Without this button on the sound is softer even with the volumn turned all the way up, and more mellow, which I like. However, when this button is on, the sound is much louder and crisper, which I guess is OK.<br /><br />My question is this.<br /><br />I was thinking of maybe hooking up an external speaker e.g. a subwoofer. Would this help?<br /><br />Could you give me any advice on this? Would this make a difference in the sound quality?<br /><br />Are there any other recomendations you could make?<br /><br />Thanks for your time.<br /><br />DennisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-569991884091508192012-07-02T21:14:57.190-07:002012-07-02T21:14:57.190-07:00I just put $100 down on a Korg SP350. After seein...I just put $100 down on a Korg SP350. After seeing your report on the Kawai EP3, I'll have to go back to the store and change my order to a Kawai SP3. What a big difference! I hope I catch the dealer in time.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16250379150320815001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-53043787423714970182012-06-26T23:33:55.046-07:002012-06-26T23:33:55.046-07:00Good morning. Just I want to inform you that I am ...Good morning. Just I want to inform you that I am very glad to read your comparison between Yamaha and Kawai, indeed, I have to take a decision within 24 hours to buy digital piano for me (I love to play piano as a hoppy not a profession ) so I am confused between Yamaha CLP 340 & Kawai CL35, thanks to you in case you have something to me as advice <br />NawarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-83580903900743164022012-05-06T19:41:19.636-07:002012-05-06T19:41:19.636-07:00I give my opinions based on my experience with the...I give my opinions based on my experience with the pianos no matter what they are. There are always going to be better products than others in various price ranges. In my opinion, overall, Yamaha is best with their CVP series over $5000 and AvantGrands, Kawai is best with portable piano stage pianos and regular cabinet models over $1900, Casio offers the best overall pianos under the $1500 range, and Roland has various products that are quite good and others not as good in various price ranges. Beyond those brands there are a few other brands that have one or two models that are good with rest not recommended. And then there are other brands that have nothing I would recommend at all. To be unbiased is to suggest that all pianos are of equal quality and achievement and are good for everyone at all times and therefore I should have no favorites. Favorite brands and/or models suggest bias and that would be true. I will always be biased based on what I like and don't like based on my music experience. Whatever piano someone wants, I will tell them how to get it for less money which I have done for almost every model in every brand. I wish you musical success.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831013491936339468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-71247936614249480262012-05-06T06:22:54.418-07:002012-05-06T06:22:54.418-07:00I think full disclosure would help clear up any pe...I think full disclosure would help clear up any perceived bias too. As I've read through your blog posts, you seem to recommend everything Casio and everything Kawai.<br /><br />Is Arizona Piano Wholesale a Kawai and Casio dealer? And are you also a Roland and Yamaha dealer? Outlining the products that you do and don't sell would clear up any appearance that these are really advertisements, rather than unbiased product reviews.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302422658639558808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-70349448872562478892012-03-13T14:02:02.095-07:002012-03-13T14:02:02.095-07:00No, it cannot. Standard USB drive MIDI input on di...No, it cannot. Standard USB drive MIDI input on digital pianos will not play audio filesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831013491936339468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-10860426372826703972012-03-12T23:59:47.999-07:002012-03-12T23:59:47.999-07:00Great review. Just one point. You mention that the...Great review. Just one point. You mention that the EP3 has a line in jack to connect CD players etc. to listen to music and play along. Can the Yamaha not do this thru it's USB drive?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-55186342793662762452011-12-05T16:04:16.267-07:002011-12-05T16:04:16.267-07:00Greetings and thank you from New Jersey, Mr Praski...Greetings and thank you from New Jersey, Mr Praskins. Your comparison of the Kawai EP3 was very helpful. I bought one for my 15 year old daughter (to replace an old Roland eP7. My apology for not getting price from you. However, I am interested educational software that might help her learn how to play. She is proficient at guitar (fingerpicking). She has taught herself songs on piano viewing finger movements on You Tube/by ear. Any suggestions or products that you can offer? Thanks again. Cheers! Tknoth@verizon.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-18641720606231311512011-11-08T19:30:22.510-07:002011-11-08T19:30:22.510-07:00Thank you for sharing your shopping & buying e...Thank you for sharing your shopping & buying experience, Larry. I am glad I could help you with your decision as well as getting you the Kawai EP3 at a very low price. I wish you much musical success.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831013491936339468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-45598884194255791242011-11-08T18:23:18.817-07:002011-11-08T18:23:18.817-07:00I am so glad I stumbled across your blog....I had ...I am so glad I stumbled across your blog....I had decided on the Yamaha P155 as the most "Bang for the buck" for what I had to spend. I have played only Korg pianos for the last 15 years and was making my decision based on what I had researched on the internet.<br /> I just received my Kawai P-3....and could not be happier with my decision! The action is awesome! Very fluid and responsive. The additional voices...particularly the strings and acoustic guitar are extremely musical....for both live and recording situations. Because of your insightful review....I really feel like I purchased the most musical instrument that could be purchased for the amount of money that I had to spend. The buying experience was simple and hassle free. Thank you. Larry M. WrightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-25598278418834011162011-06-29T14:50:07.285-07:002011-06-29T14:50:07.285-07:00A "bias" is always natural and normal in...A "bias" is always natural and normal in life except when two things are completely equal in every possible way, then there can be no bias. When they are not totally equal, a person will normally prefer one over the other. And when one thing is simply designed and made better overall, (in this case the Kawai EP3), then my opinion IS biased towards the EP3 because it is better. I do like the Yamaha very much, but next to the Kawai, it comes in second.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831013491936339468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-21524773706681033772011-06-27T13:48:18.095-07:002011-06-27T13:48:18.095-07:00This comparison sounds very biased but thank you f...This comparison sounds very biased but thank you for the bit about the speakers and the pedals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com