YAMAHA P-225 Piano Review | Better Music

[@bunnyhollowcrafts]

Nice review! And agree! Picked it up and use it with an X stand so it's more "portable". I lug it to the back patio and practice so the dog can play outside. I usually play a Steinway CG and I was stunned at how this little keyboard feels under my fingers. It sounds beautiful! Our dog is happy too.

[@clockent]

Respectfully, get a "table" stand. I'm using a K&M. More space for your legs, and you don't worry that it'll fold.

[@applemanuk]

Excellent review. VRM technology was the game changer for me. I had a Yamaha P-60 that I just sold and now I own a P-225. Couldn't be happier with the sound and playability.

[@JitinMisra]

I tried the p225 the speakers sound soo thin no ? How do you deal with that ? Or does it have to be against the wall ?

[@Down-n-Out]

Wonderful simple and honest review that helped secure a decision. Thank you.

[@jorisbosman5685]

I’m excited to test this piano

[@ChrisP3000x]

Nice sales demonstration. Thanks!

[@vinnyb3211]

what

[@ChrisP3000x]

@@vinnyb3211 what

[@cornemuse61]

You're the first reviewer to talk about the sound vents I saw..... as a P125 owner, I found those front speakers to be a turn off for me vs P125 speaker placement as a hobbyist player...... could be a game changer for an eventual upgrade...to get the GFX sound engine....

[@desmondmiles1066]

You're just saying that because you got the old model. P225 has better key action and functions. Front vents only made the P225 a better choice.

[@watcher9987]

I would gladly trade my brand new just purchased p225 for your p125. I prefer 125 speakers

[@Xonatron]

Just bought one today!

[@cyberlaurent2101]

Congratulations !

[@Xonatron]

@ Thanks so much!

[@JitinMisra]

@@Xonatronare you an advanced player ? How do you like the action ?

[@raphaell.9849]

For those concerned about speakers , believe , p225 sounds terrific, fp10 and pxs 1100 are like toys compared to p225 speakers. Iam not talking about tone and quality of signal sounds each one has its qualities, but the speakers hands down. I tryed them yesterday

[@BestTrader-hp2sd]

Does it sound muffled?

[@raphaell.9849]

@BestTrader-hp2sd I think the 1100 and fp10 sound more muffled. P225 is very decent. If you can try them in person, but for me p225 is clearly better on speakers.

[@BestTrader-hp2sd]

@@raphaell.9849 sadly I can not try them in person, so your comment is very helpful, I find that some people don't use the correct words but you were very clear on your comment.

[@positivegradient]

Loved your Debussy! Thanks for the great review

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JoeLinux2000]

This instrument really sounds nice. I wonder if it is a better choice than the DGX-670 which is a complicated beast.

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

Se supone que es mejor el DGX670 por tener más funciones

[@Zoco101]

For which application? The P-121/125a/P-225 are simple pianos with very limited features, which is all that many players need of course.

[@Mikeknive]

Id like to know as wel would be nice comparison video

[@markpaulson1225]

The DGX weighs 47 pounds. The p225 weighs 25 pounds. That’s a game changer for me. I’m probably going to buy the p225 as an extra keyboard for gigs. I want to keep my better Roland at home for my own personal use.

[@Zoco101]

@@markpaulson1225 I don't think of the DGX series as portable pianos. At 11+kg the P-225 weighs a tiny bit less than the P-125a. And bit more than the P-121, which is just 10kg. The Studio Logic Numa X 73 piano is 10kg too. The big issue is which action and sound do you prefer? I'm not sure that I'd prefer the new GHC over GHS, or CFX over CFiiiS, but I'm willing to be persuaded. I kind of doubt that the P-225 has a chip which will do the CFX justice.

[@Tube2097]

I might have considered this due to the form factor, but I bought a Casio Privia in March and feel happy with how incredible it is for the price. I expect this will be a cosy success.

[@Zoco101]

Casios have come on tremendously. Sometimes, I like their sounds best. There are some good samples of Steinways and Bechsteins, depending on the model. Those tinkling upper notes particularly impress me. And curiously, a model which hadn't impressed me much in the shop turned out to be very effective at a jam session when I sat in on it. This reminds me that practising alone and gigging put very different demands on an instrument.

[@Tube2097]

@@Zoco101 Did you ever try the newer range, either the PX-S6000 or 7000? The 6000 looks good with the dials. I have the 3100, which has those too, but I am just a beginner.

[@Zoco101]

@@Tube2097 Sadly, I haven't though I would like to. But like many pianists, I'm a bit suspicious of "compact" digital piano actions.

[@Tube2097]

@@Zoco101 Give the new range a try if you can find a good store to try them in. There are some excellent Pianists who have played them and don't have any issue with the action on them, so I would imagine they are pretty excellent considering the shorter pivot length. Would be interesting to hear your opinion on them.

[@ChristianKoehler77]

This is not the first "p series" with resonance modeling. It's been in the p515 for years. P515 also has the CFX sound. P515 is much more expensive, though.

[@Fretless1]

Correct....I have a P-515....had it since December 2022 took me a while to "warm up" to it but now, after some adjusting, (piano room) love it Action is solid as a rock

[@actie-reactie]

​@@Fretless1thats true, but also a very heavy action.

[@jazzy4011]

True but that price is just too high. Rather spend a few hundred more and get the CP88 which is levels above

[@cornemuse61]

@@jazzy4011 Man the CP88 is more than 3 times the P225 price... can't compare...

[@bassyey]

@@cornemuse61That's not what he's saying. He's comparing it to P515. He'd rather have CP88 over P515.

[@SamanthaLily1]

Why does the P125 have a different E. piano on the website? Do those voices also exist in the P225 model?

[@Jason.Brayshaw]

It looks and sounds stunning. Question: Can you 'layer' two sounds together eg; E-Piano and Vibraphone?

[@AlejandroNitsch]

Yes.

[@tlazohtlalia]

The speaker placement reminds me of the P-255

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

Y al P155 y P140

[@Zoco101]

Me too, but there the comparison ends. It's a shame that the P-225 isn't more like the P-255. As a gigging musician, the forward facing speakers on the P-255 are its least appealing feature to me. Sometimes they are worse than useless and must be switched off, depending on the band set up and the acoustics. But they do at least have 15W per side, so there is a chance of hearing enough reflected sound. They work on solo/duo gigs with a modest powered speaker or two added. Yes, in many ways, the P-255 is a great hands-on instrument, apt for gigging, but without excessive weight - a model now completely missing from Yamaha's catalogue. Well, I'm glad I bought mine. The other great P model by Yamaha is the P-121, due to its incredible portability. But right now there are some killer deals on the P-125a.

[@Zoco101]

Update: The P-125a and P-121 are becoming scarce now, and the price of the P-225 is more reasonable than before, even in Europe. Without a good try of this instrument, I can't say much more, but so far, I think the FP-30X is what I would recommend.

[@eldeylin]

Why move the speaker to the back, as if there's no room at the top? I remember disassembling my Clavinova years ago. It was very empty, yet they put the speakers at the bottom!

[@Xonatron]

I think it’s for resonance in your room.

[@jordynvibert9319]

Do you guys think the dgx 670 is better

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

Por funciones tal vez si, ya que en lo demás si predomina más gustos

[@Salty_Red]

Just stopped by Guitar Center and tried both of them. The DGX 670 has fantastic sound with those massive speakers, but I did not like the feel of the keys quite as much as the P-225.

[@simonbmaster]

I'm a learner, what is intermediate level, what's the next to it?

[@winti-piano]

haa... i guess on 7:42 he suppressed laughing as he seems having realized this white thing hanging on his Headphones 😄

[@pedalera2]

😂😂😂

[@TigansUp]

How many acoustic piano variations does it has?

[@Zoco101]

Few. It's not got many voices at all, not for the price.

[@Xonatron]

Four.

[@tjepting1]

Do you have to have the console stand to use the pedals? Or could I just purchase an X stand and use the pedals with it that way?

[@winti-piano]

There is a free standing tripple pedal available newly introduced which you can use with an x stand... Check it out online

[@martyjp100]

How much $ is it compared to the p125 and p515?

[@Zoco101]

In Europe the P-225 is overpriced and currently much more expensive than the P-125a which replaced the P-125. In fact, the P-125a has gone down in price. Buy a P-125a quickly is my advice to anyone considering these models. I have the shorter version, the P-121. It's great for travelling and light gigging.

[@duquem0421]

I bought it new at the yamaha ginza store in japan for 484 usd

[@Ranger1216]

Depends where you live….Amazon, Guitar Center, Sam Ash sell these. This model is very nice as entry level for a quality brand. In Europe prices are different….

[@Antonio-nn2kq]

Does it have the same feature as the YDP 145 and only changes the structure?

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

Los YDP tiene creo solo 10 sonidos y no tienen muchos botones.

[@planetag310]

Does it have 2-way audio where you can access sample libraries and play different sounds from them on the keyboard?

[@Zoco101]

The audio over USB should be bi-directional. It is on my P-121. Am not sure whether this answers your question.

[@milonmitra]

Pedal LP-1 or FC35 is better?

[@stacerogers4008]

Do the rear facing speakers work ok when placed against a wall?

[@Tube2097]

I'd expect so. They look similar to my Casio, with the front key slits for more 3 dimensional sound effect.

[@Zoco101]

Usually yes, though it might depend on your wall. Less good at gigs though.

[@Tube2097]

@@Zoco101 Generally if you want to gig you would use more powerful independent speakers. But I don't see why as far as speaker position is concerned these would fair worse for gigs when they are pointing towards the audience.

[@Zoco101]

@@Tube2097 they are much too weak even to begin to function as main amplification. Their only possible use on a gig is as monitors. For this purpose they must point straight at the pianist, particularly the tweeters. And, pianists do not always face the audience square on anyway, meaning that if the speakers can be heard at all, they might well only serve to confuse the stage monitoring or upset another musician who is standing right in front of them and hearing the pianist better than he can hear himself. It might not matter much in say a duo or trio with plenty of space and reflected sound, but on a crowded stage, the direction of monitors is important. I have two gigging digital pianos (one of each type of speaker configuration) so I know what I'm talking about.

[@Tube2097]

@@Zoco101 I already emphasised for gigs the same thing, but with regards to playing in a room with an audience, them pointing outwards helps project sound to you audience and you can still hear what you're playing. Anyways, this is entirely irrelevant if you're picturing a large hall where you speak of a proper gig where people will simply get external speakers.

[@MrFreddBoy]

Is it possible to tune this down a half step?

[@amiyrlewis153]

yes & up half step too

[@MrFreddBoy]

@@amiyrlewis153 thank you!

[@StudentDad-mc3pu]

I own one of these and have another that my choir uses for rehearsals - why pay more? They are excellent pianos.

[@schooloflessons9797]

can you download different tones to it, or are you limited to what is pre-loaded from factory??

[@StudentDad-mc3pu]

@schooloflessons9797 It's just the sounds it comes with.

[@jamesmadigan4379]

New to piano / advice … I’m Seeking an e-piano but I don’t want/ need all the other sound samples/ fix et etc… just quality piano sound plus possibly ability add strings, and possibly reverb … thoughts appreciated if you know of something like this or you stock…?

[@MARTIN201199]

P125 is for you then

[@TheGameDealer]

what would you recommend ? this one or the kawai es120 ?

[@Persun_McPersonson]

The P-225 replaced the previous model's action, the P-125's GHS action, with an action that cares more about being compact than having the best functionality for the price. The ES-120 has a much better action which has not been compromised, so I heavily recommend it. Another good option is the P-125-A, which keeps the original P-125's GHS action. Between the P-125-A and ES-120, the ES-120 has a slightly better action but some of the sounds aren't as good, and and thus some of the P-125-A's sounds are better but with a slightly-worse action, but overall both have very good actions compared to the other competition on the market and most of their sounds are very similar in quality with few exceptions. So you should go watch a video and see if you care more about a slightly better action or some of the sounds being slightly better.

[@BestTrader-hp2sd]

​@@Persun_McPersonson is it advisable to purchase the p125 at this age? (not the p125a) It's been six years since it's release. Can I stream KZbin to the piano speakers using a android phone via cable? (usb audio) and play along with it. Are intermediate players using the p125?

[@Persun_McPersonson]

@@BestTrader-hp2sd I would get the ES-120 instead, but if you would prefer the P-125 then it's not a bad choice as long as you check to make sure the one you're getting is in good condition; and it does have USB audio. The P-125 is one of the better low-end DPs you'll come across, so if that's your budget then go for it. The ES-120 is even better and I've read about professionals even liking it, but if you can't afford it then the P-125 is not a bad alternative.

[@BestTrader-hp2sd]

@@Persun_McPersonson "Dp's" I don't know what you mean by that and I don't even know how to check for quality. Yes that is the budget but I don't know so I need guidance. Thank you. I just don't want to out grow it before when I become an intermediate player. I watched reviews from Thepianoforever channel I like the grand sound in the Roland fp30x but the guy says it's key action is slow, saw the es110 review but I kinda don't like the grand piano sound idk, I was never trained on how to purchase digital pianos Hhmmm...."Dp's" lol any ways they can get very expensive very quickly. What about longevity? How long would the p125 last?

[@Persun_McPersonson]

@@BestTrader-hp2sd DP is just short for "digital piano". Between the Yamaha and the Roland, get the Yamaha. The Roland is sluggish and will ultimately fight with you as you get better; Thepianoforever knows what they're talking about, as they're an early-advanced player, from what I can tell, and have lots of experience with both digital and acoustic pianos. The Kawai is the best option, but if you don't like its sound then it would be better to get the Yamaha, as it still has a pretty good action for the price. The P-125 would last you many years, but how many exactly is kind of up to how you treat it. You may, at some point, need to do a little maintenence on the keys, especially if you're buying a used one, but other than that you should be fine for a wihle.

[@jamespass7713]

First time buyer; I'm really impressed. Can the P225 be plugged into an external amplifier, and if so, how? Thanx for any reply. JP

[@kennethschweighardt4920]

Can you combine tones such as Organ & Electric Piano? Piano & Strings? Are there any flutes, or harps? Is there more than 1 electric piano sounds? Is there an Oboe?

[@DRT813]

I don't have the piano, but from watching other videos, there's a Fender Rhodes e-piano sound and a Wurlitzer 200 e-piano sound. No oboe. You can combine piano and strings. Didn't see someone combine organ and electric piano, so I can't say much about that - but I would assume that you could if piano and strings is possible??

[@kennethschweighardt4920]

@@DRT813 Thank you!

[@jonathanalfred9847]

How many actual piano sounds does it have ?

[@devinmendoza8081]

I believe 3

[@wisdumb25-u8z]

I heard P125 had some issues on midi velocity when it works as midi controller. Can you check how the velocity reaction is like on this model? Also, can you recommend any digital piano with a great velocity for delicate piano playing? Thank you so much!

[@Persun_McPersonson]

I doubt the MIDI has been improved, seeing as these new models mostly remove functionality rather than add (e.g., stripped down action and removed audio interface).

[@spada60]

@@Persun_McPersonsonwhat r u talkin about remove features? They removed the audio interface on the p125a not the p125 but that’s it. Stop discouraging people who r interested in this piano model.

[@Persun_McPersonson]

@@spada60 This is the P-225, not the P-125A. The '225 is further downgraded compared to the '125A. If showing people how a piano has been downgraded in newer models discourages them from buying those newer models, then good, they'll find a better model of piano to buy that hasn't been downgraded. What a weird mindset to have, that products shouldn't be examined for quality.

[@JackGilbertJr]

@7:45 lol. The look of shame 😂😅

[@silaskorir7595]

Speaker redesign mimics Casio PXS Series!

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

El Yamaha P140, P155 y P255 ya lo tenían anteriormente

[@caamerico]

I bought one, but I found the volume extremely low, can anyone tell me if there is a setting for this?

[@DeoCross16]

Yes, there us a slide button

[@albertperiago8992]

What is the difference between the P-125 b model and the P-225? which one do you recommend?

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

La diferencia principal es el cambio del sonido de piano, del CFIIIS al CFX

[@rizatamin]

Does the p-225 has built in audio interface?

[@Persun_McPersonson]

Nope. Yamaha omitted it from all of the successors of the P-125 as cost-saving measure, probably due to inflation.

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

​@@Persun_McPersonsonDe que hablas? En el manual se menciona

[@IrelandOutdoors]

Hi, whats your thoughts on upgrading from the P-125, is it worth it?

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

Solo por el sonido CFX en mi opinion

[@IrelandOutdoors]

@@ayrtoninchejanampa6874 Gracias!

[@Fretless1]

The P--125 is good and so is the P-255, but the P-515 is worth the extra$$ if you can afford it I purchased the P-515.....very happy with it, but not for everybody The action is a bit heavy for some, but solid compared to the Roland PHA-4 plastic action ....well, 3 years ago I threw away twelve hundred + $ on the Roland RD-88 Lesson learned for me......don't buy to save$ ....not worth it Good luck

[@Zoco101]

I sincerely doubt it is worth the upgrade, particularly not at current price for the P-225. Update: I refer to European prices. It has been drawn to my attention that the price difference in the US is rather small.

[@duquem0421]

@@Zoco101its only $484 what are you talking about this is the best piano for that price on the whole market

[@ivasmother]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

Please more information about speakers, how much amplifiers watt, how many speakers, more information Please. Long time awaiting for P515 Upgrading, already 5 years and still shining. Yes this is beautiful P-225 touch !. Thank you .

[@Zoco101]

The P-225 is just a glorified entry level instrument. I can't say much about the action, but I didn't like the reviewer's description - alarm bells. Could it be even worse than GHS? Let's hope it's better. The speakers are only about 7W per side. They face forward, which is nice near a wall but not so good in a more open space. The P-121 and P-125 still sound like better deals, if you can get one. PS see my update comment.

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

@@Zoco101 Yeah I ended up with Kawai ES920 and feel haaaappppyyyyy! Two weeks already , different world for beginner

[@Salty_Red]

⁠@@Zoco101 I’m in the market for digital piano. Looking for the best value option. Do you have one that you recommend over the P-225? Still think the P-121 or P-125? Any others as well? Just tried a P-225 out at guitar Center and it was my favorite option for the price point.

[@Zoco101]

@@Salty_Red This piano is now selling at a fair price in most places. Yamaha build quality is good, and so are the speakers. Many pianists agree that Yamaha has the best sounds and Roland has the best actions. There's an interesting comparison video between Casio PX-S1100 and P-225 by a Japanese pianist. He points out the Casio's expressive quality (slow tempos) and the Yamaha's richness when you play more excitedly. If you can get a P-125/P-121 much cheaper than the P-225, it should be a good deal, but I'm learning that the P-225 has advantages. Don't overlook the Roland FP-30X. I recommend it for the action and the versatility. I already have a P-121 for travelling and light gigging, plus a P-255 for daily practice and for heavier gigs. If the P-255 dies, I'll buy an RD-88.

[@Zoco101]

@@Salty_Red I did reply, but I can't find it. Strange. I recommend the FP-30X because I know it is pretty good all round, but especially the action. It also offers more extras. I need to get my hands on a P-225 to evaluate it properly. If you like the feel of the P-225, it's worth getting. The piano sound won't let you down. Yamaha always scores well in sound.

[@johnmcshultz]

distance to the wall during home use?

[@flower-z6m]

Please p221 (61 or 73 keys, battery powered version,) thank you🥰

[@winterheat]

if the key action is similar to Casio PX-S7000, then it won't work for me. When my thumb and little fingers are on the black keys, and now my middle or ring finger needs to press on the black key softly, because it is so close to the felt area, I wasn't able to press down on the Casio PX-S7000 black keys

[@zeniktorres4320]

Understand, it is the biggest drawback for me too on these small keyboards. It is the first thing I look is key travel over the entire length of the key. The pivot points on these shallow depth keyboards are not far enough back.

[@Persun_McPersonson]

Yes, very disappointed they're following Casio's lead. Atleast Kawai isn't doing it, so far...so everyone looking in this price range should shell a few hundred more for the ES-120 instead. Or, as long as it's still on the market, get the P-125-A.

[@watcher9987]

If anyone has a p125 I'll trade my brand new p225 for it, I just like the layout of 125 better

[@njdenney69]

I really wish they had put the same effort and upgrade to the P525 (their FLAGSHIP model) which is terrible!

[@Xonatron]

How is it terrible?

[@winterheat]

wow how do you get it so fast!!

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

Son distribuidores oficiales probablemente

[@jackbn9353]

Is this compatible with the Samsung Galaxy (Android) tablets?

[@JSSTUDIO-wr2jq]

🙂👍

[@donlucas3984]

Same old, Yamaha keeps releasing 20 year old technology, 20 sounds, no midi, no pitch.

[@officialchannel1292]

😂

[@Persun_McPersonson]

Pain.

[@Elazarko]

I'm pretty sure this has midi

[@argi0774]

"A completely redesigned action to fit in a slimmer chassis": which is not a good thing at all. In fact, it is very bad.

[@ps3301]

It is worse than korg, roland or kawai