Yamaha Digital Piano Comparison CLP745 vs CLP775 - worth the extra money?

[@harrygreenway414]

Tried them both today. Both sounded great. The touch of the 745 was lighter and more pleasant. The 775 was stiff and sluggish - presumably because it mimics a 9' concert grand. You've got to ask yourself, do I want to play a 9' concert grand at home, or a nice baby grand? Also, the music stand of the 775 was quite a bit higher above the keys than the 745, awkward. I was surprised to find that I preferred the 745, regardless of the higher specs of the 775.

[@Pablo.Albino]

775 lacks a counterweight on keys.

[@jamessauve2419]

@@Pablo.Albino That's correct, you'd need the 785 or 795 for that.

[@Verdeazulgris]

Me alegra oír eso😅 Compré el 745 hace 1 año y medio y siento que se me queda un poco corto, especialmente sin los auriculares. Pero a la vez me alegro de no haber gastado 1000 euros más en un piano bastante más duro y no mucho mejor. Me parece injusto que en el mundo del piano digital a diferencia del resto de tecnologías, cada vez es más caro y elitista adquirir uno bueno por un precio razonable. Si esto sigue así los profesionales y estudiantes avanzados tendrán que pagar un mínimo de 4000 euros por un piano, cuando hasta hace pocos años con la mitad ya tenías un Roland de gama alta, por ejemplo.

[@MonaroMel1]

Thank you for this. I wanted the 745. My husband said he wants me to have the 845 but my view is, why not the 775, because of the speakers. I'll stick to the 745 I think. I believer the 845 is bigger so that's not ideal in my home. This is a helpful reply, thank you 😁

[@vtrmcs]

For anyone reading this in 2022, I've been and played both. The action of the 775 is heavy. It lacks counterweighting found on the 785 (at a much higher price point). I suppose it depends on what you like, but the 775 was hard work. I didn't enjoy it. Then again I didn't like the NU1X either, terrible concussive feedback from the keys. CA79 seems good value but the sound seemed to far away and as thought it was coming from a box, which of course, I suppose it is. Also, slow display on Kawai and it just didn't feel premium. Considering the price points, the 745 would be my choice for a digital piano at the moment.

[@michaelp43]

Good to know, thanks for the info. Have you also tried 735 and 785? How do they compare to 775?

[@whatshouldinamemyself481]

775 action is heavy? I wouldn’t agree. Yes it feels heavier than 745 but that’s what makes it authentic to an acoustic piano. Most acoustics I’ve played feel heavier than 775. If you are taking piano seriously, definitely get 775 instead of 745, because you want to build your muscle memory with a piano that feels as acoustic as possible. Once you’re used to playing on lighter actions, you are just gonna sound horrible on a real piano.

[@Verdeazulgris]

Muy útil su opinión, me ha ayudado mucho! Ya he leído esto antes en algunos foros. Por supuesto si eres concertista no vas a practicar sólo en un piano digital. Pero para cualquier otro pianista avanzado que toca muchas horas al día y simplemente quiere disfrutar de su piano, pienso igual que tú. Y no digamos ya de los que hemos sufrido tendinitis... Mi elección ha sido el CLP745 en gran parte guiada por tu comentario. Gracias!

[@polytikz1337]

@@whatshouldinamemyself481 +1, Totally agree with your assessment. I also tried the 775, 745, and p515 along with a GB1K next to it, and the weight between the grand and the 775 was closely identical. The 775's action is "heavy", but good lord it is one well-engineered action in my opinion. Excellent pivot length on top of that firm responsiveness. I wish i had better finger strength haha

[@love_jin_angela2853]

Today I played both clp745 and 775 even 785. The touch feels quite same between 745 and 785. However,775 has unique touch,which I loved! (Very sleek, firm and kneat while 745 and 785 has soft touch when keyboard hits the bottom) If i read the written explanation actually 775 and 785 should not have a not difference, yet the 775 touch and sound was better. So I chose 775!! I love this sound! Yamaha clp series has same grand piano sounds yet, actual sound is different! Clp775 and p515 only has it!! YOU SHOULD TRY.

[@warmooze]

745 has more pleasent keys. 775's keys feel like they reflect the impact force of a hard key press back into your finger, while the 745 absorbs the shock without becoming sluggish.

[@NipponKiwi]

Great Video Tony! I learnt heaps! MPGA (Make Piano Great Again!) From New Zealand 🗽 🗽 🗽 🗽 🗽

[@TheMDelima]

The 775 is SOOOO much better than the 745. Those keys are a pleasure to play. Thankfully my 5yo was quite comfy with the keys of the 775, so that's what we bought instead of the 745. I honestly found a miniscule difference in the sound and feel between the 775 and 785 at a much lower price point. I'm so glad I went into a local store, because Yamaha hasn't launched the 775 in the US yet, and we got to play and buy it already instead of being stuck with a 745 (I personally didn't like the sound or keyboard action on it).

[@christophercrimmins6143]

yea, its still not available in the U.S. Do you know when they might release it? Is it still doing well for you?

[@nsiac]

Hi, I just got a 775 because the 745 wasn't in stock. Is it normal that the keys don't go all the way below unless you put a slighter stronger force?

[@amirshayanmoghtaderi5840]

@@nsiac Hi I didn’t try 775 actions but yes it’s normal, my acoustic piano behaves the same

[@nsiac]

@@amirshayanmoghtaderi5840 Thanks, yes it's called the escapement mechanism :)

[@roadguide123]

@@nsiac for me it was the opposite... couldn't find the 775 so I got the 745... it's really a great piano

[@klrdto3250]

When using headphones, would there be any noticable difference in piano sound?

[@3ull]

No.

[@jamessauve2419]

No, in that case you want to get a good, quality set of headphones.

[@eliasmansour1715]

could you compare the CLP 775 with the CLP785 ?

[@stevegreenock7520]

Tony at 04.08 minutes you mention in respect of the 775 the watts as 42x50x20??? Yamaha spec sheet I have from their website says 42x50x50 making 284 Watts in total...?????

[@halytorresguibon5689]

Roland HP 704 or Yamaha CLP 745?

[@malingehring165]

Hey Tony, you are the best

[@CanaldoOTA]

775 X 785 !!

[@IndianaTejaHimakashi]

yes

[@jamessauve2419]

The answer is 608,375. 😊

[@bricenoh]

What would be your advice for a Piano for a 6 year old? I am afraid the keys of the 775 are heavier than the 745 for a child, or that is not something to be too concerned about? the 775 is fine?

[@harrys2331]

You may of answered your question already but the difference is too minimal. Yes they have more resistance but like with a lot of things, children are also able to get used to heavier keys.

[@simonh9267]

theyre not gonna be much heavier than in a acoustic piano, and lots of kids play those. I wouldnt worry about it

[@vtrmcs]

Did you get the 775 in the end? How did your child get on? The action is quite heavy!

[@bricenoh]

The child is fine. i would say i only notice when playing lots of chords, which for me and the child's level is not yet the case. I think when i get there i will be accustomed. My brother-in-law who plays very well had no issues.

[@Hephasto]

get CFX for a 6 yo works like a charm

[@T.Michael]

Nice review with good detail

[@stefanogreco6356]

Thank you

[@mofumofutenngoku]

It really sucks that these pianos are so much more expensive in the US. Really really really sucks. I don't have $6000 to spend on a fricken digital piano. It's so BS. I will not get any stupid keyboard with a lighter action. Light actions on these digital pianos absolutely ruin the feel for me.

[@lodewijkvandoornik3844]

You can check CLP 735, 725 or YDP 165... IDK

[@rinmlo]

Nice long wooden key? You sure Yamaha actions are wooden?

[@Mr850man]

yes

[@hilzzer]

Indeed they are

[@timjoseph887]

@@hilzzer white keys only

[@Azantys-w6h]

Всё отлично, но хотелось бы видеть субтитры на русском языке, если это возможно

[@Hephasto]

🤡🤡🤡

[@Azantys-w6h]

@@Hephasto я рад что мне написал спустя почти два года)

[@Hephasto]

@@Azantys-w6h надеюсь ты не стал ждать субтитры, а просто выучил язык☺👍👍👍

[@Azantys-w6h]

@@Hephasto перевод это одно, но на слух сложно, этому нужно уделять много времени

[@victors3803]

Both pianos are bad. I bought Yamaha CLP-745, when I watched some KZbin videos, that I think were payed for by Yamaha. When I first played the piano i instantly understood that the sound is electronic and cheap. The keys and the touch are alright, but the sound is no good. I played it for a year and more or less got used to its sound. But when a year later I came as a guest to a house where an old soviet piano from 60-s was I immediately again faced the difference between a real piano and a digital one. And what is most bad about Yamaha digital pianos - is that their sound library looses totally to a free of charge "garage band steinway" that everyone has on their MacBooks. I now only use my CLP-745 as a keyboard that is connected to my Mac. And after all that's been said the question is - what for should you buy CLP-745 if it is much much better to buy a 3-4 times cheaper but better keyboard that you can connect in a second to your Mac, iPad or iPhone? There is nothing good in Yamaha - sound library is poor(Bersendorfer and CFX are loosing to garage band), the looks is cheap (it is made of plywood but not wood), the speakers are poor. I have another set up at my out of town house. I have an old StudiologicVMK-188 that costs a fraction of Yamaha. And I have my Mac, connected to it. And It is much better than Yamaha alone.