Kawai or Yamaha Digital Piano - Which one should I choose between Kawai CL25 and Yamaha YDP 181?
by Ito
Yamaha YDP 181 Piano
I used to own an upright U3 Yamaha piano, which I loved a lot. But this time I am looking for something that is comparatively lighter. I live in an apartment and I don’t want to go in for a huge piano that takes too much place and is impossible to move. After doing some searching I really like these two digital pianos - Kawai CL25 and Yamaha YDP 181. The Kawai CL25 looks quite good for its size. The only downside I could see is that the sound is not big enough, probably because the speakers are not big. Otherwise, everything else seems okay. It includes a basic set of eight different sounds and has a layering feature – you can combine two sounds and play them together (e.g. combine piano with strings). The keyboard touch is good, just like a real piano. You feel as if it has hammers inside hitting a string, As opposed to the Kawai, the Yamaha YDP 181 is bigger, heavier and more expensive. It also has 8 different sounds and comes with additional features like built-in sequencer, USB port, etc. Somehow it doesn't seem to have the layering feature, and the keyboard touch also doesn't feel great, unlike a real piano. I guess my dilemma is similar to what many buyers go through. I love the Yamaha digital piano but it is expensive. The Kawai fits my budget but somehow I don't feel excited about it. Any suggestions - Kawai CL25 or Yamaha YDP 181 digital piano?
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