Yamaha pianos are pricey for sure, even their digital brands. But we all know why. And I'm not disappointed at all. I purchased the Rosewood digital version, and it arrived promptly in a few days. Big package and heavy, even for the UPS driver. The unit was extremely well packaged, no damage at all, and all the parts were there. Some assembly is required but it's really simple and straightforward. The only trouble I had, assembly it alone, was how heavy the main section piece (the piano keys assemblage itself) was, so be careful lifting it if you're doing it alone. Optimal is placing the main part of the YDP with someone else helping out.
Once assembled the Rosewood is beautiful. Yeah, it's not a 80K grand piano build, but for what you are paying instead I find it fits the bill. The real value of this baby, however, is under the hood. Literally to, since one of the nicest features of this YDP is a sliding cover on the keyboard, and it is very smooth and slides just like a regular piano over the keys. The keys themselves, are high quality, and again, no difference really from an actual piano - including weight, touch etc.
But like I said, the real value - where all the money is going is "under the hood". Once I plugged it in and listened to it - and played it for my first time. Wow. Like, this is about as close to a Yamaha grand piano you'll ever get inside your home. And you can even wear headphones while playing on your grand piano. The sound from this YDP is incredibly authentic - you really actually do feel like you're playing on the real thing. So, it's money well spent if you're serious about your piano playing and can't afford or have room for a grand piano inside your house. I'm a happy camper. Haven't even tried out all the extra features that come with the unit, though I did decide to go with this YDP-165 model as I didn't need so many extra bells and whistles as the more expensive 184 has. But the 165 still comes with the computer App you can plug into the piano using USB, and has a number of useful other sounds including Organ. Also has a built in metronome and quite a few other features (as you probably already have read about.)
No complaints. Worth the investment. Recommend! It's Yamaha right!
Yamaha, 88-Key Digital Pianos-Home (YDP145R)
4.6 | 318 ratings
Price: 1299.99
Last update: 09-06-2024
About this item
The CFX Premium Grand Piano Voice recreates the power and tone of the flagship CFX concert grand piano from Yamaha.
GHS weighted action is heavier in the low keys and lighter in the high keys, just like an acoustic piano.
3 Piano Style Pedals offer authentic sustain, sostenuto, and soft pedal performance.
Tone Escapement uses a long and narrow hole in the back of the piano to create a wide sound space.
VRM (Virtual Resonance Modeling) Lite technology makes the sound more like that of a real acoustic piano by reproducing the sophisticated string resonance of an acoustic piano.
GHS weighted action is heavier in the low keys and lighter in the high keys, just like an acoustic piano.
3 Piano Style Pedals offer authentic sustain, sostenuto, and soft pedal performance.
Tone Escapement uses a long and narrow hole in the back of the piano to create a wide sound space.
VRM (Virtual Resonance Modeling) Lite technology makes the sound more like that of a real acoustic piano by reproducing the sophisticated string resonance of an acoustic piano.
Product information
| Size | 56 x 22 x 16.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Item Weight | 83.8 Pounds |
| Model Name | YDP145 |
| Style | 145 |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Instrument | Piano, Digital Piano |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| UPC | 889025140010 |
| Item Weight | 83.8 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 56 x 22 x 16.7 inches |
| Country of Origin | Indonesia |
| ASIN | B09S3XSHM7 |
| Item model number | YDP145R |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars
296 ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,957 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #10 in Home Digital Pianos |
| Date First Available | April 1, 2022 |
| Color Name | Dark Rosewood |
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