🎹Kawai Digital Piano Series Overview - Kawai KDP110, CA48, ES110, ES8 - CA, CN, KDP, ES, MP Series🎹

[@olafschermann1592]

Thank you. We really don’t understand those 100 products from manufacturers as in all of their descriptions stands “awesome sound and awesome hammer action”. You summed it up very good.

[@serjiomartynov9177]

These reviews really help to make a decision, to make a choice in favor of the piano model you like. Thanks to Stu I made my choice and I really like it

[@urd4651]

I really have to say all your videos are extremely helpful, clear, informative and right to the points. Thank you very much indeed.

[@Hsinking]

Kawai ES110: there will be a ES120 soon, which will be the portable version of KDP110;(recommended, but wait for ES120 first) Kawai KDP110: 2nd best key action(No.1 is Roland FP30's PHA4S key action) and the overall best choice at this price range, SK-EX sample+powerful speakers;(recommended) Kawai CN29: equivalent of Yamaha CLP625 but cheaper; Kawai CN39: deluxe editon of CN29, equivalent of Yamaha CLP635 but overall better; Kawai CA48: CN29+wooden key action+ one extra pair of speakers, the cheapest DP with 'real piano feeling' key action;(recommended) Kawai CA58: CN39+wooden key action;(buy a CA78 if you are thinking about CA58, check the price and specs differences yourself) Kawai CA79: most popular choice of Kawai's premium range;(look no further if you can afford it) Kawai CA99: CA79+ wooden soundboard, flagship model;(better but less 'value for money' than CA79)

[@NuanDaa]

Hsingking awesome comment. Thanks.

[@carlopuca6708]

When exactly is the ES120 going to be released?

[@mariak744]

Thanks that would save me from my 3 weeks search if I read your comment earlier! Where would you put CA59?

[@williamdeans7278]

This comment helped me decide on the CA79 - it's a bigger investment but hoping it'll bring me years of enjoyment! Thanks Hsingking.

[@NessunaOffesa]

Really helpful comment!

[@salehalkwarit]

i really appriciate this channel every thing i want to know about digital pianos i can alwayes find it here, thank you!

[@spordniar]

KDP110 uses RHCII which is an improved version of RHC which comes with ES110 & KDP70. So the difference between KDP110 and KDP70 are not just with the BT & speaker.

[@johannsammer9560]

So. The KDP110 vs the cn29. If you could afford both. As a beginner... Wich one would you consider? I plan to learn much classical stuff on the piano in the future... is the 29 really that much better and worth the extra dollars? Thanks

[@keithcitizen4855]

Knowledge is strength this KZbin clip helps. Personally I regret not buying a CA 58 instead of the ES 8 that's now ( damn it ) list price reduced $300-

[@ryugar2221]

Hello sir thanks for the very informative video... it was so confusing with all the variety and now I have a clear picture thanks to your explanation!!

[@MerriamPianos]

You're most welcome! We're so happy to hear that the video helped clarify things for you! :)

[@sedaaydin2894]

Hi, i am learning to play piano and in my country KDP and CN17 at same price, which one do you suggest? Thanks

[@pponyoutube6141]

What are the differences between KDP110 and ES110 apart from the portability. Great video. Thank you.

[@polemicize4542]

Did you find out?

[@tiffanyngo9614]

What would be a user's motivation to go from the KDP series to CN series and justification to pay more for the jump? I'm a beginner/intermediate player. I took lessons when I as a kid and now that I'm adult I'm looking to reteach myself as I've lost a lot of my ability just as a hobby. I've tried both the KDP 110 and CN 29 and think both are great but am struggling to justify the price increase for the CN 29. Thanks so much! Great reviews and insight into the products.

[@Pixeliarmus]

Did you buy CN 29? and what do you think about it?

[@guidodemarcoroma]

Which is the best portable digital piano to use during the holiday to keep the fingers trained, no bells or whistles, just the best keyboard action?

[@LivingGuy484]

How do you feel about the CN29 vs. the ES8? I would like to know what would be the better choice in terms of action and sound quality. I don't need the extra sounds, but if they are very similar I suppose it couldn't hurt

[@rrjjgg101]

Exellent Detail comparision Video...Appriciate your Good hard work... Thank you

[@samuelehtoo9594]

What's main differences between CN series and CA series?

[@jahazielsam9212]

Kawai kdp 70 or Casio ap-470 ? I look for the quality of natural piano sound. Please give your opinion.

[@rejwanbuet05]

Hello Stu, thanks a lot for your informative videos. I am an absolute noob, all I have is enthusiasm for learning piano. I do not want to waste 600 euros on a junk, it's better if I spend twice the amount for something that I want to keep (happily) for years. Should I wait for Kawai ES9 release somewhere in 2021 or buy a CA 49? I do not have to carry it much, and do not require super loud speaker. All I am looking for is best action within budget, and sound as close as it gets to an acoustic piano. Thanks.

[@SirKintaros]

Hello, watched your video, strangest thing is that, in the UK, the CN29 is about £200 more expensive than the KDP110. Would it be better to spend £200 extra to purchase the CN29 ? Thanks

[@rezarastegarian4445]

Is KDP110 and CN17 the same? I intend to buy, but I'm not sure which one is better as in Netherlands there is a 100 euro price difference

[@bacchusoo7]

How does the CA99/98/78 action compare to the mp11se? Which has the better sample set?

[@lauraarevalo5045]

Can you please compare a comparable kawai with the dexibell h10? As far as sound and touch compared to a grand …

[@richmouland]

Hi Stu, hello from London, cracking videos on these pianos. Do you know if the CL series was replaced by the kdp series? I can see its discontinued. Lots on the second hand market.

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi there - The CL series wasn't really replaced with KDP, in fact for a time they were both available...but they do occupy a similar price range (CL26 and KDP70). The CL26 was measurably better than the CL25 in many ways, if you've got the option, go with the 26 for sure.

[@arthurhellin]

Hi, you said that the kawai MP7se is simular to the Roland RD2000. It should be very nice if you could do a comparison between these two. I know there is a big price difference, but wich action is better? Beacause Nord put the RHIII from kawai in their nord grand and that's the same action as in the MP7se, so I think it has to be good as well. But Roland couldn't put a bad action in their RD2000. So what are the differences? I'm also intrested in the differences in the sounds, there is a lot to say about that. I hope that you will to this comparison. Thank you so much yet!!!

[@Airhornsman]

0:49 - Georgy Porgy, the second best Toto song (after "Rosanna", natch)

[@MerriamPianos]

:) -stu

[@HarryLewinASR]

Stu other than the lack of an on board amplifier and the addition of more sounds and controls for them are the ES8 and the MP7SE siblings?

[@Eyescream64]

Hello I’m looking at Cn29 and Kdp70. Wonder which is the best to buy?

[@MerriamPianos]

The CN29 is definitely the better piano, but it's over twice the price. If you can afford it, you would definitely not regret the CN29. I'd say the KDP110 is a decent middle ground...closer to the KDP70 in price, but closer to the CN29 in spec's. Thanks!

[@MridulDhirajKhanna]

I am confused between Kdp 110 and CN 29. The only feature that makes me consider the CN 29 is the escapement in the action. It is worth spending the extra dollars on CN 29?

[@MerriamPianos]

Another big difference is the tone generator. If you were going to be playing some more serious classical music, or using the instrument for several hours per day, the RH3 action + the Progressive Harmonic Imaging gives quite a bit more depth of expression and improved durability. If you're someone who is more of a contemporary repertoire player and not pushing the instrument that much, I think you'd be perfectly content with the KDP110. Hope this helps.

[@MridulDhirajKhanna]

@@MerriamPianos So thankful to receive your reply. Yes my use would for contemporary pieces, some classical, jazz and most importantly for a lot of songwriting and vocal accompaniment. Could you please suggest which one I should choose between Kawai Kdp 110 or Roland Rp 501r. Honestly the Roland sound is not at all pleasing me. I love the Kawai timber. But many people are suggesting to go for Roland because of its great action and features. Should I be choosing action over sound?? Need your valuable advice on this.

[@imi7259]

What about the Kawai PN series?

[@jocelyndesa9414]

Thank you. That was very useful

[@bryanbarajasBB]

You made a video about digital vs. acoustic, how would the CA 98, with it's built in spruce wood, compare with the acoustic, and how long would one go from CA98 digital before hitting a "limit" then changing to an acoustic? Thank you!

[@MerriamPianos]

Hey there Bryan - the CA98 is a bit of an exception in that it does have a 2/3 sized soundboard that actually resonates like the real thing, so it's going to behave more like 42 or 43" upright dynamically. So if you consider it to be similar to that, you could develop a pretty decent sense of control that would probably let you get to an intermediate classical, something around Grade/Level 6 or 7. Beyond that, an acoustic would have to take you the rest of the way in terms of technical control. But if you were playing a style which was less demanding of dynamic control, say jazz, pop, or something similar, you could conceivably become an extremely advanced player on something like the CA98. These are HIGHLY subjective judgements I'm making, so please keep this in mind :) . Hope this helps, and thanks very much for the question. -Stu

[@bryanbarajasBB]

@@MerriamPianos Thank you! I own a ES8, and I've been using it for learning as well as having a professional piano player accompany our chorus and other classical music pieces. How far a level would one achieve on a ES8? Thank you!

[@PianoScoreVids]

@@bryanbarajasBB theres quite a different in the action to the Ca98. I had the es8 before. I would though suggest to have a look at the K series if you have the money. Maybe a K300 atx3 for example.

[@bryanbarajasBB]

@@PianoScoreVids For many reasons I bought the ES8. I love the fact that I can change the decay time to that of an piano forte from Beethoven's period. 😁

[@Hsinking]

there are people who can pass the highest grade piano exam with an entry level DP only, they adjusted to a real piano one week before the exam and then they passed. A good player should have the ability to quickly adjust to different keyboards.

[@annapopelka9717]

The Cn29 and Cn39 has the same speaker power but the Cn39 has four speakers instead of two.

[@propulsar]

Very helpful.

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks! We're glad to hear you found the video useful! :)

[@mrscapellini]

great overview, thanks!

[@pianoman0609]

Where does the CS series sit ? Specifically CS11?

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi Glenn - The CS series is slowly being phased out in favour of an expanded CA line. It makes it far easier for customers to understand, since the CS series was essentially the CA*7 series with different cabinets. The CS11, while still standing slightly taller than a CA98 Polished Ebony, is now entirely 'out-gunned' by a CA98EP on all fronts: amp and speaker quality, action, Onkyo onboard processing, and improved acoustic soundboard response as well. Pricing in most markets should be extremely similar. Thanks for the question! - stu

[@pianoman0609]

@@MerriamPianos Thank you so much for your answer. I haven't played either yet as I have acoustic Yamaha grand but wanted to obtain one of these. CA 98 is it!

[@pianoman0609]

Can I obtain this from your company if I am in NJ?

[@toliet123]

Does the soundboard of the CA98 have an effect if Im only using headphones?

[@rrjjgg101]

No..If you use Headphone ...sound will be same on both CA 78/ CA 98 .. Same Sound Engine..Hope this helps👍

[@BFHPET]

can you review the ca 701 polished

[@MerriamPianos]

We actually have already reviewed the CA701, which you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqKQf2xsd5afo7M There is no difference aside from the finish between the polished and non-polished models. :)

[@BFHPET]

@@MerriamPianos yes but its the finish i want to se cause there is no video of them online

[@pi5916]

Hi Stu, What's that red piano at around 7:00?

[@MerriamPianos]

SG500 by Samick :)

[@patrickmolloy6994]

You should add the Novus 10 as it’s digital

[@2001TubeOdyssey]

Truly Enjoy Ur Presentations > Definitely tinking of buying a Kawai as a Learning/Practice Piano for my 2 Children & aTeen Wd it Really be More Beneficial for a child to learn on the Mp11se w/the famous GPA OR wd the RH3 key-action of the Mp7se/ Es8 be just as Efficient ? Ur Proffesional Advice wd be Greatly Appreciated, . ThxSoMuch

[@SuiGenerisMan]

Fantastic video

[@minhtrinh282]

Wrong. The CA48 and CA58 use the Grand Feel Compact action, which has shorter key length, but still a seesaw type, not hammer type.

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi Minh - great correction there, thanks! I've tweaked the video to reflect that. Much appreciated, thanks for watching and commenting. -Stu

[@395leandro]

So aggressive...

[@Khora]

@@395leandro yeah, it's like: "YOU MADE A MISTAKE, YOU MUST SUFFER"

[@AmorDeae]

"A prosumer is an individual who both consumes and produces. The term is a portmanteau of the words producer and consumer." just a small correction, I thought the meaning was "proffesional" and "consumer" for a while, but it turned out it's not, so now I'm conveying that forward to another mislead person. As usual great video

[@xl0126]

Is CE220 still available? Which category it sits in?

[@MerriamPianos]

The CE220 is in the midst of being phased out worldwide, and is no longer being brought into Canada. At the time I'm wriitng this, I can't be 100% certain that some dealers in the US may have it on their floors or in stock. Its price was in the CN range, Its technology is closest to the KDP110, but its action is the closest to the CA78 or MP11. Fairly basic piano tone by today's standards, but pretty strong speakers and a fantastic action. It was extremely popular until the arrival of the CN27 in 2016, which was very close in price, and whose sound just blew it away. The CN29 was the nail in the coffin, with the RHIII and Onkyo. In the end, there was just too big a spread in quality of tone and quality of action, and there just weren't very many customers who prioritized action to the extent that they would accept tone that was 10-year-old technology.

[@xl0126]

Thank you so much for your detailed explanation!

[@sanjaydhoblepiano]

Thanx for detailed explanation and comparison. Really it's so helpfull to buy kawai d piano 👍

[@jamesnewberry2945]

you are the best

[@Nickramsdale]

very usefull, thanks

[@georgeyoung9072]

Sadly, Kawai choose not to make the apps for many of their pianos available for Android. So unless you are an apple user, forget about buying a Kawai. Yamaha or Roland both support Android.

[@scrapethebottom]

super useful video!

[@Korenski23VO]

This video would be better if you were showing us the piano while you talked

[@vailypyshkin5120]

KDP 110

[@NuanDaa]

Save your money for mp series.

[@someguyfromarcticfreezer6854]

Irony is Nord have Kawai CN29 AND CN39 hammer actions to their premium stage pianos. To me CN39 is worthy to be compared to any $10k range digital pianos. It has everything, even piano can be personally sampled by ios device, USB MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI etc. at this pricerange it is very impressive not as overrated Roland models and series.

[@TuhinTulsyan]

I love your videos. But being able to afford a kawai in India is a troublesome task. Every model is too highly priced... Whenever you compare it pricing with other countries piano selling website, you are guaranteed to shit in your pants.