Yamaha P-525
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Pros
- The Roland was purchased specifically for the action, slightly better (subjective) than on the direct competitor, the Yamaha P525.
- P-525 is considered light. It is the P-515 that is relatively heavy, but P-515 still very agile.
- I have a p525 and I've heard people say it has a heavy action but it's the closest I've found to a proper acoustic piano. I find it pretty light with a really nice feel.
- Would love a p525 but don’t think I’m ready for that leap yet.
- It’s a pity because they do have texted keys on models higher up like the P525, at least for the black keys, so someone at Yamaha knows this is important
Cons
- An alternative is the Yamaha P525, better piano sounds and speakers than the Roland FP 90 but the action is not quite as good.
- Perhaps the P525 with stand/3pedal (same action as CLP745)?
- For the key action, you may want to also try FP90X, P525, MP11SE or some top furnitures (and compare also with good acoustic pianos for reference).
- The current P525 has woody GT-S like the CLP845/745.
- The 515 was replaced by the 525 but lost its wooden keys although Yamaha claims their improved GrandTouch action provides a better user expierence.
Sentiment
17 positive (71%) · 7 mixed (29%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted score: +70% · raw score 71%
What redditors said (10 of 24)
The Roland was purchased specifically for the action, slightly better (subjective) than on the direct competitor, the Yamaha P525.
An alternative is the Yamaha P525, better piano sounds and speakers than the Roland FP 90 but the action is not quite as good.
P-525 is considered light. It is the P-515 that is relatively heavy, but P-515 still very agile.
Perhaps the P525 with stand/3pedal (same action as CLP745)?
I have a p525 and I've heard people say it has a heavy action but it's the closest I've found to a proper acoustic piano. I find it pretty light with a really nice feel.
Would love a p525 but don’t think I’m ready for that leap yet.
It’s a pity because they do have texted keys on models higher up like the P525, at least for the black keys, so someone at Yamaha knows this is important
920, P525, FP-90X, maybe SL88GT Mk2. Those are the Camry / Accord / Sonata / Passat workhorses of the range.
I was thinking a Yamaha P525 or a Kawai ES920 seeing as they were well reviewed and looking to be in the price range I'm looking for
I'd probably be happy also with the P525
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