Im using this to help myself compare each style in all 3 pianos better. Classic Style Yamaha: 2:16 Kawai: 2:49 Roland: 3:15 Ballad Style Yamaha 3:45 Kawai 4:21 Roland 4:55 Jazz Style Yamaha 5:33 Kawai 5:53 Roland 6:12 Popular Style Yamaha 6:36 Kawai 6:58 Roland 7:20
Hi. I chose the Yamaha p125 because in my opinion it sounds more authentic to a Concert Grand. Of course I tried them in person before picking, because in when you actually play them they definitely sound and feel different.
I played both yamaha and roland on the store and decided to go for yamaha. It felt much smoother. And i really liked the feeling of the keys. Now i cant wait to get it! waiting for birthday... uh
My recommendation. These are all incredible. After trying them all I found the KAWAI to be the most perfect for me. I felt the keys didnt grip on it if your hands are moist, and the depth of which the keys go down is perfect, allowing for easier access for your fingers if they are stretched and transitioning to other keys. It has Bluetooth on it, and I found there to be a better selection of other sounds on the KAWAI.
The P 125 sounds like a real grand piano. I identified the P 125 only listening (keeping my eyes closed) to you playing 3 times the entire video.Much better for me.A real deal.
I bought the Roland and couldn't be happier. I went to the store with my mind set on the Yamaha P125, but I changed my mind quickly when I tried them next to each other. The touch of the keys of the Roland feel so much more dynamic and expressive in comparison to the Yamaha. It really inspires you, even as a beginner like me, to play with much more feeling and expression. One thing the Yamaha does better in my opinion are the organ sounds, but then again, I don't really use them.
I wanted to like the Roland over the Yamaha as I testet both today. I like the yamaha more so I didnt buy any of them. Thinking of getting a Roland fp60 instead.
Tone is a matter of taste. All three are good, and each brand's voice will appeal to some. Roland is my preferred choice for BOTH closest sound to fine, acoustic grand realism--and the best action [for me]. Proof: I bought and thoroughly enjoy my Roland FP-30. While Yamaha & Kawai have good actions, only Roland keeps up with playing speeds which demand rapid repetition (Examples; Chopin_Fantasy Impromtu and Debussy_Dr, Gradus Ad Parnassum.) For slower & median speeds (ballad & easy pop), any of these 3 do well. ONLY Roland meets more advanced, critical fingering demands without failure to sound the notes struck. Kudos to the Gent for his excellent, impartial demonstration!
Gavin Simmons im sorry can you elaborate more ? What do you mean by it has many grand pianos to choose from. Im still new to the piano and trying to make a decision but its overwhelming :/
They all sound good in a different way. They all feel good in a different way. Having played them all, the Roland was overall the best feel and sound together in my opinion, but all of them are good options.
I have to say, I was extremely impressed by the Roland. I've always used Yamaha since I was a kid, but I have to admit out of the three Roland sounds the best.
Yeah that white noise background was really cool, with those random audio distortions even better. Not saying it was the piano's fault, maybe something about the recording or the editing, but still you really can't say it sounds the best from this video
After watching a lot of comparison videos the Yamaha P125 always sounds the truest to an acoustic grand to my ears. The Roland would be #2 and the Kawai #3. I've heard the action on the Yamaha is not quite as good as the others...but the quality of sound for live gigs is most important to me.
They all sound nice. You can tell they're modeled on three different pianos. The Kawai has a certain charm to it, but I think I prefer the Yamaha overall.
So many different opinions here! And yes, there are different opinions about acoustic pianos too. I have no possibility to compare these 3 side by side and I have seen several video reviews and read a lot of opinions regarding P125 and ES110 in a significant favor to ES110, so I ordered it yesterday. I am pretty sure I had been satisfied with anyone of these 3 digital pianos, though.
I think that soundwise the KAWAI sounds the best. I did love more some details from the yamaha and some from the Roland as well. The problem with Roland in general is that the sound of their instruments tends to be too metallic sometimes. And I did play a lot on Rolland in the past. As for Yamaha it doesn't sound as much accurate as the KAWAI. In most of the cases Kawai sounded more realistic to me. One thing that you have to remember, that the speakers sound is not the sound that you will get when you connect the instrument to the PA system. That is by the way to me as a keyboardist and a sound engineer the most important thing to check. So it's good to have these videos around, so you'll know more or less the sound of the instruments.
It is a personal preference. I prefer Yamaha because I grew up playing their pianos. I find the Kawai has more weight in the speakers thus managing a fatter sound. Roland is a preference but just as reliable in quality and expectation. Choose what you like after trying them and not for comments or specs.
Everybody speaks about the sound alone...how about the touch? Way more important, especially when you're starting to play, to get the right feel in your fingers! Personally, I think the Roland has by far the best touch.
@@arnav4253 I did exactly that. Waiting for the delivery. From my research, RP 102 is basically the FP 30 in a console form. It turns out cheaper compared to getting the FP 30 with separate stand and separate triple pedals.
Nobody mentions aesthetics but... the Yamaha is best looking of the 3 :)) This would be my review for those interested: Sound: Yamaha - 4.5 - sounds slightly better than Kawai, more lively ; Kawai - 4.5 - great sound, a bit more melancholic than Yamaha, has a much better dynamic response than Yamaha though; Roland 3.5 - a mixture of being the most artificial / realistic. Difficult to pin point, but sounds the worst. Key Action/Feeling: Roland - 4.5 - most realistic, although a bit on the heavy side, key material is the best; Kawai - 4 - realistic, but spacing between keys are uneven, a bit bouncy, the noisiest; Yamaha - 3 - Feels way less realistic and more like a toy than the other 2 not only because of the action but also because of the plastic surface. Rest: Yamaha - 4.5 - Looks the best, good connectivity, best speakers position (the only one with them facing upwards), good functionality of buttons, very little complaints of manufacturing problems, most recognizable brand which helps the piano hold value if you're looking for resale in the future; Kawai- 3.5 - Ok looking, good functionality of buttons, ok connectivity, least recognizable brand; Roland - 3.5 - Ok looking, functionality of buttons is not handy, ok connectivity, the one with most complains of issues (clicking noises mainly). Final points: Roland: 11.5 Yamaha: 12 Kawai: 12
I actually got to try these three on separate occasions. Here are my opinions of them: The Roland FP30 sounds clean: bassy and bright but felt lacking in midrange. The strings sounds the best out of the three but I hate the fact that it doesn't have a line out. The functions are also hidden and can be unintuitive to use. The Kawai ES110 feels good to the hand, if not a bit too heavy. The string sounds is 2nd place and piano sounds good too. My only complaint is its speakers are not too loud as I'd like. The Yamaha P125 piano feels full though feels a bit muffled when listening through its speakers. The string sound is serviceable. Being able to use it as an audio interface is a plus for me. Personally I picked the Yamaha because out of all the three, I enjoy playing it with it's more responsive keys and fuller piano sound which I liked. Not everyone would agree though, and it's really just a matter of taste and preference.
I don't get why lineout is such a huge drawback, when the headphone out can be used instead. Everyone argues that the sound quality of headphone out is not good compared to the line out, but I have never witnessed any difference whatsoever in multiple devices which have both ports.
@@Mnkmnkmnk true, sound quality might not be that different but as a performer, having a line out means you can plug it to the venue PA system AND also hear what you're playing through the built-in speakers. You can't do that with just headphone jacks because it shuts off the built-in speaker if something is plugged in (there are exception to this, with DGX660 having a software setting to keep the speakers on even with something plugged to headphone jack)
I play piano in a pop fusion jazz band with a separate Hammond on a leslie and in the studio for commercials. I tried the Yamaha p125 and FP30 (thanks dealer)in a band .More expensiver piano's has no function when you play together in rehearsal rooms,the hammeraction feel are both good.One special point for me to choose is : when I practise with the band I dont want my piano over a PA with ugly speakers ,so it must be loud enough by its own.The P125 has a bit more attack in the piano sound and its combines nice in a uptempo song (rock and roll) .Sometimes I wave to the drummer to stop play louder.(enthousiasm)because i didnt hear myself.The P125 has that nice bite in the Fender when you attack the key hard,for the ritme in the song is that nice (Supertramp).The FP30 sounds commercial with a common faster accepted sound and when pratice with the band,it can play louder because nice speakers,specialy in the mid mid/high soundcollor(thats what you hear when you play together).I went to the dealer and he show me the ES110 and when I play on it,the world didnt exists for a moment.If you are pianist and you are learning and teaching and you play allone,the Kawai is the best,If you play together and other sounds are mixed like drums bas guitars(with 1000 distortionspedals) and you want to be a part of the mess,the P125 and FP30.If you want to use only the pianosound with hammeraction in that band(with standalone synths),use the FP30.If you want to play over the PA and use your own speakers,the P125.If you want to play over the PA and your own speakers are no issue,FP30..If you want to play overall commercials.FP30.If you want to play solo classic with more piano feeling(better keyaction) and piano is the lead without other sounds,ES110.Thats my experiance. NOTE: there is no 1 solution for every situation,Rolls Royes is a beauty but not for the cross in mud.
I just rented a Roland FP10 for a month. Compared to my 30 year old Yamaha Clavinova, it is a dream with acoustic piano action and sound. The FP30 in this video has the same very bright tone. I’m looking to purchase eventually but will rent a couple of more times before buying. The Roland FP30X has added some extra features making it a strong candidate. Connectivity and compatible apps is also a major consideration for me as well. It’s hard to find good reviews on the apps so I’m trying them out myself.
For those of you guys who are experienced with Roland fp 30, have you had any issues with the clunky/rattling noise the keys make? I’ve heard some people complain about this issue and I’m really looking forward to buying the fp30 but this is my only concern.
No matter which one you buy, it is always going to be clunky. dadadadadadadadadadada when you play. acoustic pianos have the clunky sound as well. Have you ever tried Yamaha's Avant Grand? The key noise is like cutting veggies on a kitchen board.
I bought a Yamaha P-125. But as many have noted, the decision must be a subjective one. Get what you find sounds best to your ear, and plays best to your feel/touch. I do have to say I am also influenced by the fact that Yamaha has a long track record building top-line acoustic pianos.
They all sound good and whichever one you buy, you will get used to the sound in ~5 min and be satisfied with it. However, in a back to back comparison I think the Kawai sounds the best, 2nd is Roland and Yamaha 3rd. If I was going to buy one of these pianos, I would definitely choose the Yamaha though. It has the most features of the three, has support for a great app and is the cheapest.
Kawai sounds more subtle, Yamaha sounds more grand, Roland sounds more digital. I personally like Yamaha's grandness, but I'm playing exclusively romantic and ballad pieces, so checking out Yamaha's mellow piano variation would be also great. Not sure if Kawai has mellow variation, it probably shoud. Also, comparing touch and feel is also important before choosing one.
Excellent review. The dynamic range seems best on the Kawai, you can hear the subtle difference in strength, the Yamaha does not do so well in this department, however, the bass is best in the Yamaha and worst in the Kawai. Roland has 3 sensors, in theory it should detect the key position more accurately than the other two and so provide a better response, especially when playing fast. You need to find out for yourself if this is true.
First thing my Advise is go to music shop and try playing all three yourself and you will have different opinions, I have play all three. For the most, Yamaha has a lot more tone, functionality and keys are heavy like a real piano, Yamaha has two advantages, bigger in size, more like a keyboard and more fun to play with.
Dont fall for the specs as I did. In bought a roland FP30 because it has better specs on the paper but while the specs of the kawai es110 seem inferior the sound is incredible more natural. And keep in mind Kawai is making just pianos - so there much more focused on this topic than the other companies.
At the end of the day, they're all pretty much similar and you can always change the sound after you plug it to your laptop of PC; so I would chose the one with the best key action. So yeah, I got the Roland and I love it.
Dan L That’s a really good point, we can change the sound easily. I’ve tried the Roland in-store and it feels really good to play on! It also sounds really good for live playing, and would be great as a midi keyboard. I’ll be using it for both live gigs and orchestration/scoring projects.
I bought an Kawai ES110 from you because I love the natural and yet positive feel of the Kawai keyboards and it performs superbly for me. I had a Roland FP7 which was nice and smoother action, but after getting acclimatised I much prefer the positivity of the Kawai action which feels very precise though perhaps initially it felt a bit clicky till I got used to it. For the piano sound of the Kawai I most often remember to go to the warmer tones of piano 4 or 5 particularly for the higher register. You only have to hit the button four or five times to go there. Most of all I love the ES110 for its lightness to carry so I no longer have to feel afraid to take my own instrument instead of using one at the gig. Possibly all three are a similar weight?
Great review using the NEW Yamaha P-125. I really like the sound of the Kawai but love that ios app for the Yamaha. Really makes it user friendly and easy to change sounds and settings IMO. I had my mind set on the Kawai ES110 but now reconsidering the Yamaha with the NEW P-125. Thanks again for your awesome review.
Yamaha P125 hands down. My 1st pick/recommendation for piano students who need a keyboard! Thanks so much for reviewing them side-by-side, Bonners Music!
but if you're looking for a PIANO then get the FP-30. Yamaha sounds better to the untrained ear. I know this because every beginner usually prefers the sound of the Yamaha but every trained professional I've seen on youtube and asked IRL prefers the Roland FP-30.
Kawai ES110 for me. Yamaha also sounds good but there is that twinkly overtone which I fear would be more pronounced and annoying as the instrument ages. I have also tried both and the touch of kawai ES110 is better.
Thanks for the video. I think it would be even more helpful if you played the EXACT same piece of music the same way in all of the clips for a direct comparison.
the progressive hammer action of the fp30 is unmatched compared to those two, the way it feels when you're playing it is closer to that of a grand piano also the tones are richer and crisp
Me Nature Hi! Friend, I’m trying to choose between these 3 but didn’t have the oportunity to play the side by side.. What can you tell me about their speakers?
I played side by side some hours ago and FP 30 is astonishing concerning the quality of the speakers compared to Yamaha. No way you can compare. Yamaha is way behind. With headphones same result ! Astonishing ! I did not focus on the power of the speakers but you can buy directly if you want quality.
Pacôme Paranormal Thank you very much!! I think I will buy the Roland today. I don’t know why, but I have sympathy for the brand ahauhuua. Again: Thank you a lot, friend
You can't go wrong with any of them. I just fell in love with the Yamaha. I went to the store with the intent of buying the roland, but when I got there the combination of the feel and sound changed my mind. After the fact... the addition of the app made the purchase even better. Again you cant go wrong, but I highly recommend the Yamaha.
@@MarkSomosoMusic The Sound to USB thing is a good point... I will go to a store tomorrow and test both of them so I can be more clear about my choice. Until then my choice would be the FP-30. I like the sound a liiittle bit better than the Yamaha. The + point for the Yamaha would be what you just mentioned. That the FP-30 has no Sound to USB, is the only concerning thing for me. I'll have to buy a new Headset / Headphones just for the piano. While that would not be that huge of a problem, I am wondering how that will play out when using software like eg. Synthesia. As I understood, the FP-30 can't stream sound through USB, but MIDI. Which would mean, that eg. Synthesia would detect the keys that are played, but could not play the pianos sound? D: (Ok... rethinking that: ... When using Headphones at the same time, I'd hear the notes through that...)
@@ximaxwellix I think you got it wrong, Synthesia would use whatever synthesizer is available, and that includes sending MIDI messages to your Roland or a built in synthesizer available on most modern OS, so the sound can come out of your DP, PC, or both. However, you can't output sounds directly to your FP-30, only MIDI messages, which means you're relying on your FP-30's synth.
@@anthonyme00 synthesia uses microsoft's gs wavetable synth anyway which sounds garbo so you wouldn't want that to come out of your piano. If you want realtime zero latency play, you want to plug the midi from your keyboard into an audio interface that supports ASIO (e.g. a cheap one would be behringer 204hd), take the midi input from your keyboard, download loopMIDI, output to its virtual midi channel, boot up FL Studio or similar, turn on the ASIO driver and audio input, then put in Fruity LSD in the mixer, and route the midi channel into there. That way it can output your playing directly into the GS wavetable like synthesia, or you can use any VST or midi sounds you want.
I'm new to this, I'm thinking about the FP10 (Which is very similar to FP30) as my first Digital Piano. I still don't get it, are you all saying that I can't record FP10s built in sounds by connecting it to a DAW? And is the MIDI available Only through bluetooth or can I also connect MIDI through some sort of USB output? Please reply.
To my ears this is split between the Yamaha and the Roland. I find the Roland's clearer sound works great for the first and last test, and the 'warmer' sound of the Yamaha worked better on the middle two. I remain as undecided as before lol
I had planned on buying the Roland but fell in love with the Yamaha when I played them side by side. I didnt like the bounciness of the Roland keys. The Yamaha feels and sounds great, brought it home last night and I couldn’t be happier!
I’m torn I own a Kawai es110 and I really like the sound but over time it’s developed a clacking like sticking sound with the keys and I’ve heard the key action with the Roland fp30 is really good and I’m thinking of switching to it but I don’t think I like the sound as much. What should I do? Pleas help!
Watch the comparison video and reviews made by ThePianoforever channel. He's a real reviewer, not a piano shop employee. He may convince you that you made the right choice after all. Also might be a good idea if you tried the pianos in a shop.
Yamaha and Roland sounded much better on my setup compared to the Kawai. The Roland had a background hiss from the microphone though too, which was a slight disadvantage - or was it plugged straight in? I thought the Yamaha was the most "full" sounding which edged it for me. Thanks for the video.
That's not the issue here, for sure some recording settings were the problem... I personally recorded with FP30 and the recording was without that noise. They just united both headphones and line outs in one port. Here is another guy's recording with the FP30. Check the great recording quality.
I have tried P115 , ES110, FP30 FP 30 is best for self pratice at home got the best key action but you need a better speaker or headphone for that sound For the stage performance the P125 is definately a winner by the features
Notice how the Roland has a touch of decay on the staccato notes/chords making it sound more like a real piano. The others don't really have this and it takes away the realism. Sure, the others sound good alone, but comparatively the Roland is TOPS. 💯
@Fuad Efendi [2] I'm pretty sure they recorded the line-outs on all of them, not the speakers with a microphone. That would not have given you this sound quality.
I bought too last week! The only thing I don't like is that the speakers are on the bottom so it sounds deeper than it should. I wished they placed the speaker on top.
Thanks for the video. I really prefer the warmth of the Roland to the brightness of the Yamaha. I went to a musical instrument store in my area recently, but they wouldn't turn on the Roland for me to try 😢
Yamaha and roland on this review stood out... Yamaha being more natural sounding while the roland a bit vibrant... Kawai in my opinion is a bit muddy but i guess the price tag would justify it... Great review and comparison, Bonners!
I recently bought a P-125 and I like it so far. To me it has the most natural piano sound. Roland sounds very sterile to me. Lots of bass and trebble but poor midrange. Might be suitable for a band but not if you play alone. Well, it's a matter of taste. After all the touch of the Roland keyboads is very good indeed.
no two yamaha aquoustic piano sound the same.. so sound is not a big deal for choosing a digital piano every model has its own unique sounds The main thing is Hammer action and key feel ...i personally tried all three instruments.. Rolands key feel and its progressive hammer action is really the best in segment... I am goind to buy Roland
I think they're all special in their own way... Yamaha is softer, Kawaii is clearer and crisper, while Roland is deeper and richer. Personally I think Roland is the most similar to an actual grand piano, but then all grand pianos sound different and it's up to your personal opinion. So yes the comment section doesn't help, but it's all up to you in the end. And if you really can't make a decision, you can't go wrong with any of these.
If you are planning to play or learn to play classical music the Yamaha P125 sounds closest to an acoustic piano. I learned to play on a Baldwin when I was young and moved on to Steinways when in College. I confess that I am completely biased towards the sound of the acoustic piano. I do not know what a Jazz, or country or Blues or any other kind of piano should sound like. I do know that of all of the Electronic pianos I have listened to via internet this P125 appeals to me most. May I add that I have a very good ear. Good Luck with whatever music you want to play.
Agree. There is this myth that Yamaha is somehow a "bright pop or jazz" piano and not suited for Classical music. People should get that myth out of their heads. That's not the case. Sure, you can find plenty bright Yamaha upright pianos and maybe grands around. But plenty more aren't, particularly newer ones but some older ones too. The digitals are good for Classical, jazz, any music you want. If you want a bright pop piano there is a bright pop piano from Yamaha, Kawai or Roland. But Yamaha works quite well for Classical music.
hard to choose, but I think overall, especially for a beginner, the Yamaha P-125, while it may not have the most realistic piano sound, it comes across as the most "balanced" for learning how to play a keyboard. Nothing will ever fully replace a real acoustic, and every acoustic is als different. On Acoustic piano, based on this, I think the Yamaha wins.. It sounds the most "compressed" with not too much variation in volume from loud to quiet, resulting in a more even tone like listening to a piano in an actual pop track recording... Considering that ideally proper classical music should be reserved to a proper acoustic piano, and a digital piano is more likely to be used to play popular music, I find the Yamaha acoustic tone the most relevant... Even the classical piece sounded more tonally even on the Yamaha as in the 1st comparison on this video. If only a similar comparison were available for the electric piano sounds.... cos thats the other sound most of us use.... I do not particularly like the action on the Yamaha P-125, but for a beginner, well its just about acceptable, though there is better. I listened again and almost preferred the Kawai, but on the ballad, the Yamaha demonstrated that its not too percussive tone, which the others have especially on higher velocities, can be a distraction. For a variety of styles the Yamaha is the most suitable all rounder... Not too percussive, to the extreme like the others....., which are impossible to make sound mellow.. unless you play very softly..... The Yamaha is definitely the all round champion in this comparison.
awesome video, performance and very clear in the ears monitors 1.kawai 2. yamaha 3. Roland at least in this category,, somehow.. the warmer piano from Kawai deliver the perfect taste for me. in the jazz sample was very difficult..but I believe I would buy the Kawai, obviously there are other features to be consider as a plus in this kind of portable boards, but so far the video showed, I would choose Kawai. personal taste of course. TXS for posting such good demo video!
Best comparison video is definitely the one from ThePianoforever channel. He's a real reviewer, not from a piano shop and he really highlights the differences between these keyboards.
As a piano student for my entire childhood I think that among the three compared here the FP 30's Pianos sound closer to the real thing. Don't you worry one bit, you've made the best choice. Yamaha does better in the E-piano department, and the three products presented here offer good organ sounds, yet I'd say that ES-110 has slightly better jazz organs. Again, in the piano section, when it comes to authenticity, Kawai's model is the worst sounding and I guess most people who have experience with real pianos would agree with me. Yamaha is somewhere in the middle and it took me a while to decide on the FP-30 which will arrive in a few weeks. Enjoy your Roland and I wish you well!.
Regardless of the feel and touch of the keyboard fingers, whether weighted or touch response, the Yamaha P-125 sounds like a real Grand Piano, when compared to the two other models !
Malheureusement non, aucun des trois pianos ne sonne de près ou de loin comme un vrai piano... Par contre, vous pouvez utliiser des vst très crédibles avec votre P-125.
@@aitorjara100 Let me translate it for you: "Blah blah blah, blah blah, blah blah blah P-125." (No offense intended to either of you; just having fun.)
Just ordered the FP-30 black after testing all of them, I am a beginner but I compared the keys to the more expensive ones and FP-30 was the most similar. I felt the other ones were a bit too soft. The slightly metallic sound does not bother me. After a very long time, months of back and forth I am happy to finally be over the decision. Now its time to learn how to play the piano :)
How was this recorded? All three of them sound nothing like in this demonstration, there had to be some additional processing or something. It's not just a mic recording their onboard speakers, right?
Great review. All three have distinctive sounds. At times, the Yamaha sounds like an electronic, especially in the lower register. The Roland has a consistent sound and good sound but it is unique, I think. I thought the Kawai sounded the closest to an acoustic. That said, I would not object to any of them. The next question is the touch which I will have to try in person. Thanks for a great review!
Why the background noise is much more higher in FP30 than the other two? Is that due to the limitation from its headphone jack or it's simply because the recording setting is different?
If you're ever going to want to amp up the sound the Yamaha & Kawai have two 1/4" output jacks; not so the Roland (two diff sized headphone jacks only). There are always trade-offs: the Kawai has eight diff piano voices; the p125 has all the rich legacy Yamaha sound; Roland's fp30 is the closest to an accoustic touch. Also consider polyphony scores (and if it varies depending on the voice selected), recordability & playback & storage, bluetooth convenience. Take your pick. But if you can, try to visit a music store to make the comparison; you might find out the model you thought you liked, isn't the one you really like.
Terrific comparison! Enjoyed your playing as well. Was the audio recorded from each keyboard's internal speaker, or fed directly into the camera? I thought the Yamaha sounded the best, you should sell a lot of these!
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Im using this to help myself compare each style in all 3 pianos better.
Classic Style
Yamaha: 2:16
Kawai: 2:49
Roland: 3:15
Ballad Style
Yamaha 3:45
Kawai 4:21
Roland 4:55
Jazz Style
Yamaha 5:33
Kawai 5:53
Roland 6:12
Popular Style
Yamaha 6:36
Kawai 6:58
Roland 7:20
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thanks...what piano you like n choose ?
To me I feel like the Yamaha sounds really good for Jazz which is what Im trying to learn atm!
Hi. I chose the Yamaha p125 because in my opinion it sounds more authentic to a Concert Grand. Of course I tried them in person before picking, because in when you actually play them they definitely sound and feel different.
I choose Kawai Es-110, because it is the clearest sound and minimum self-noise.
I played both yamaha and roland on the store and decided to go for yamaha. It felt much smoother. And i really liked the feeling of the keys. Now i cant wait to get it! waiting for birthday... uh
My recommendation.
These are all incredible. After trying them all I found the KAWAI to be the most perfect for me. I felt the keys didnt grip on it if your hands are moist, and the depth of which the keys go down is perfect, allowing for easier access for your fingers if they are stretched and transitioning to other keys. It has Bluetooth on it, and I found there to be a better selection of other sounds on the KAWAI.
Nice Choice Mate ! I Went For The RP -102 .
Wish Me Luck :-) !
The P 125 sounds like a real grand piano. I identified the P 125 only listening (keeping my eyes closed) to you playing 3 times the entire video.Much better for me.A real deal.
I love the kawai's warm tone
I bought the Roland and couldn't be happier. I went to the store with my mind set on the Yamaha P125, but I changed my mind quickly when I tried them next to each other. The touch of the keys of the Roland feel so much more dynamic and expressive in comparison to the Yamaha. It really inspires you, even as a beginner like me, to play with much more feeling and expression. One thing the Yamaha does better in my opinion are the organ sounds, but then again, I don't really use them.
Agreed !
I wanted to like the Roland over the Yamaha as I testet both today. I like the yamaha more so I didnt buy any of them. Thinking of getting a Roland fp60 instead.
Stijn Remels I bought a Roland years ago and I felt the same when I played them at the shop.
I purchased the new Roland FP10, will be delivered tomorrow.
Tried them all too.
imo the the keys of the P125 feel waay better. I like the sounds much better too
The sound of the Kawai is much more detailed and the dynamics change with the finger power just like a real piano
Tone is a matter of taste. All three are good, and each brand's voice will appeal to some. Roland is my preferred choice for BOTH closest sound to fine, acoustic grand realism--and the best action [for me]. Proof: I bought and thoroughly enjoy my Roland FP-30. While Yamaha & Kawai have good actions, only Roland keeps up with playing speeds which demand rapid repetition (Examples; Chopin_Fantasy Impromtu and Debussy_Dr, Gradus Ad Parnassum.) For slower & median speeds (ballad & easy pop), any of these 3 do well. ONLY Roland meets more advanced, critical fingering demands without failure to sound the notes struck. Kudos to the Gent for his excellent, impartial demonstration!
Exactly tone is a matter of taste , one has to find his own tone
It's harder to play fast passages on roland
Kawai's bass and lower notes are unparalleled
I just picked up the Roland and could not be happier. To my ear it easily beats the other two.
Does it have the background Hiss noise as in the video?
How does it fit classical music?
E. No it doesn’t. It sounds incredible. I love it.
Ahmed Eldardeery it has many grand pianos to choose from.
Gavin Simmons im sorry can you elaborate more ? What do you mean by it has many grand pianos to choose from. Im still new to the piano and trying to make a decision but its overwhelming :/
They all sound good in a different way. They all feel good in a different way. Having played them all, the Roland was overall the best feel and sound together in my opinion, but all of them are good options.
kawai has the best dynamics they say but Roland feels more like a real piano.
Kawai 😍
I bought my kawai es110 over a year ago and never look back! They sound the best out of the three!
Why its soo hard to choose between this three..😪
I have to say, I was extremely impressed by the Roland. I've always used Yamaha since I was a kid, but I have to admit out of the three Roland sounds the best.
Yeah that white noise background was really cool, with those random audio distortions even better. Not saying it was the piano's fault, maybe something about the recording or the editing, but still you really can't say it sounds the best from this video
Actually the yamaha too had that white noise in the background but quieter than roland
After watching a lot of comparison videos the Yamaha P125 always sounds the truest to an acoustic grand to my ears. The Roland would be #2 and the Kawai #3. I've heard the action on the Yamaha is not quite as good as the others...but the quality of sound for live gigs is most important to me.
They all sound nice. You can tell they're modeled on three different pianos. The Kawai has a certain charm to it, but I think I prefer the Yamaha overall.
So many different opinions here! And yes, there are different opinions about acoustic pianos too.
I have no possibility to compare these 3 side by side and I have seen several video reviews and read a lot of opinions regarding P125 and ES110 in a significant favor to ES110, so I ordered it yesterday. I am pretty sure I had been satisfied with anyone of these 3 digital pianos, though.
I think that soundwise the KAWAI sounds the best.
I did love more some details from the yamaha and some from the Roland as well.
The problem with Roland in general is that the sound of their instruments tends to be too metallic sometimes. And I did play a lot on Rolland in the past.
As for Yamaha it doesn't sound as much accurate as the KAWAI.
In most of the cases Kawai sounded more realistic to me.
One thing that you have to remember, that the speakers sound is not the sound that you will get when you connect the instrument to the PA system.
That is by the way to me as a keyboardist and a sound engineer the most important thing to check. So it's good to have these videos around, so you'll know more or less the sound of the instruments.
Dmitry Stanik
Totally agree
Got the Roland FP30 & we love it! Even though I used to work for Yamaha but sells Roland products too! Thanks!
It is a personal preference. I prefer Yamaha because I grew up playing their pianos. I find the Kawai has more weight in the speakers thus managing a fatter sound. Roland is a preference but just as reliable in quality and expectation. Choose what you like after trying them and not for comments or specs.
Everybody speaks about the sound alone...how about the touch? Way more important, especially when you're starting to play, to get the right feel in your fingers!
Personally, I think the Roland has by far the best touch.
Bro i am going for the rp 102 in 65000 inr ....
Plese tell me is it good :-)
@@arnav4253 I did exactly that. Waiting for the delivery.
From my research, RP 102 is basically the FP 30 in a console form. It turns out cheaper compared to getting the FP 30 with separate stand and separate triple pedals.
Yamaha
@@arnav4253 korg
I listened for a long time and think that they all have great sound
in blind test win kawai :)
Nobody mentions aesthetics but... the Yamaha is best looking of the 3 :))
This would be my review for those interested:
Sound: Yamaha - 4.5 - sounds slightly better than Kawai, more lively ; Kawai - 4.5 - great sound, a bit more melancholic than Yamaha, has a much better dynamic response than Yamaha though; Roland 3.5 - a mixture of being the most artificial / realistic. Difficult to pin point, but sounds the worst.
Key Action/Feeling: Roland - 4.5 - most realistic, although a bit on the heavy side, key material is the best; Kawai - 4 - realistic, but spacing between keys are uneven, a bit bouncy, the noisiest; Yamaha - 3 - Feels way less realistic and more like a toy than the other 2 not only because of the action but also because of the plastic surface.
Rest: Yamaha - 4.5 - Looks the best, good connectivity, best speakers position (the only one with them facing upwards), good functionality of buttons, very little complaints of manufacturing problems, most recognizable brand which helps the piano hold value if you're looking for resale in the future; Kawai- 3.5 - Ok looking, good functionality of buttons, ok connectivity, least recognizable brand; Roland - 3.5 - Ok looking, functionality of buttons is not handy, ok connectivity, the one with most complains of issues (clicking noises mainly).
Final points:
Roland: 11.5
Yamaha: 12
Kawai: 12
I actually got to try these three on separate occasions. Here are my opinions of them:
The Roland FP30 sounds clean: bassy and bright but felt lacking in midrange. The strings sounds the best out of the three but I hate the fact that it doesn't have a line out. The functions are also hidden and can be unintuitive to use.
The Kawai ES110 feels good to the hand, if not a bit too heavy. The string sounds is 2nd place and piano sounds good too. My only complaint is its speakers are not too loud as I'd like.
The Yamaha P125 piano feels full though feels a bit muffled when listening through its speakers. The string sound is serviceable. Being able to use it as an audio interface is a plus for me.
Personally I picked the Yamaha because out of all the three, I enjoy playing it with it's more responsive keys and fuller piano sound which I liked. Not everyone would agree though, and it's really just a matter of taste and preference.
The Roland was upgraded with Lineout in an update: FN+F7
I don't get why lineout is such a huge drawback, when the headphone out can be used instead. Everyone argues that the sound quality of headphone out is not good compared to the line out, but I have never witnessed any difference whatsoever in multiple devices which have both ports.
@@Mnkmnkmnk true, sound quality might not be that different but as a performer, having a line out means you can plug it to the venue PA system AND also hear what you're playing through the built-in speakers.
You can't do that with just headphone jacks because it shuts off the built-in speaker if something is plugged in (there are exception to this, with DGX660 having a software setting to keep the speakers on even with something plugged to headphone jack)
@@v3xman the FP30 does allow the speaker to work while the headphone is plugged in. It's a setting in the updated firmware.
Kawai ES110 feels a bit too heavy? This confusing to me since i read many comments about it that it's one of the lightest action out there?
I play piano in a pop fusion jazz band with a separate Hammond on a leslie and in the studio for commercials. I tried the Yamaha p125 and FP30 (thanks dealer)in a band .More expensiver piano's has no function when you play together in rehearsal rooms,the hammeraction feel are both good.One special point for me to choose is : when I practise with the band I dont want my piano over a PA with ugly speakers ,so it must be loud enough by its own.The P125 has a bit more attack in the piano sound and its combines nice in a uptempo song (rock and roll) .Sometimes I wave to the drummer to stop play louder.(enthousiasm)because i didnt hear myself.The P125 has that nice bite in the Fender when you attack the key hard,for the ritme in the song is that nice (Supertramp).The FP30 sounds commercial with a common faster accepted sound and when pratice with the band,it can play louder because nice speakers,specialy in the mid mid/high soundcollor(thats what you hear when you play together).I went to the dealer and he show me the ES110 and when I play on it,the world didnt exists for a moment.If you are pianist and you are learning and teaching and you play allone,the Kawai is the best,If you play together and other sounds are mixed like drums bas guitars(with 1000 distortionspedals) and you want to be a part of the mess,the P125 and FP30.If you want to use only the pianosound with hammeraction in that band(with standalone synths),use the FP30.If you want to play over the PA and use your own speakers,the P125.If you want to play over the PA and your own speakers are no issue,FP30..If you want to play overall commercials.FP30.If you want to play solo classic with more piano feeling(better keyaction) and piano is the lead without other sounds,ES110.Thats my experiance. NOTE: there is no 1 solution for every situation,Rolls Royes is a beauty but not for the cross in mud.
I just rented a Roland FP10 for a month. Compared to my 30 year old Yamaha Clavinova, it is a dream with acoustic piano action and sound. The FP30 in this video has the same very bright tone. I’m looking to purchase eventually but will rent a couple of more times before buying. The Roland FP30X has added some extra features making it a strong candidate. Connectivity and compatible apps is also a major consideration for me as well. It’s hard to find good reviews on the apps so I’m trying them out myself.
For those of you guys who are experienced with Roland fp 30, have you had any issues with the clunky/rattling noise the keys make? I’ve heard some people complain about this issue and I’m really looking forward to buying the fp30 but this is my only concern.
No matter which one you buy, it is always going to be clunky. dadadadadadadadadadada when you play. acoustic pianos have the clunky sound as well. Have you ever tried Yamaha's Avant Grand? The key noise is like cutting veggies on a kitchen board.
I bought a Yamaha P-125. But as many have noted, the decision must be a subjective one. Get what you find sounds best to your ear, and plays best to your feel/touch. I do have to say I am also influenced by the fact that Yamaha has a long track record building top-line acoustic pianos.
Kawai ES110 is the best. It mostly resembles grand piano sound. Its vibration and acoustic sound is superb!
They all sound good and whichever one you buy, you will get used to the sound in ~5 min and be satisfied with it. However, in a back to back comparison I think the Kawai sounds the best, 2nd is Roland and Yamaha 3rd.
If I was going to buy one of these pianos, I would definitely choose the Yamaha though. It has the most features of the three, has support for a great app and is the cheapest.
All of them sound ugly. You should buy one of these: ruclips.net/video/gldvU8sv924/видео.html
@@alicaramba7680 At least twice the price of these models.
Kawai sounds more subtle, Yamaha sounds more grand, Roland sounds more digital. I personally like Yamaha's grandness, but I'm playing exclusively romantic and ballad pieces, so checking out Yamaha's mellow piano variation would be also great. Not sure if Kawai has mellow variation, it probably shoud. Also, comparing touch and feel is also important before choosing one.
Excellent review. The dynamic range seems best on the Kawai, you can hear the subtle difference in strength, the Yamaha does not do so well in this department, however, the bass is best in the Yamaha and worst in the Kawai. Roland has 3 sensors, in theory it should detect the key position more accurately than the other two and so provide a better response, especially when playing fast. You need to find out for yourself if this is true.
the quality of the speakers is another point, I think they must be compared using the same headphones for each digital piano
First thing my Advise is go to music shop and try playing all three yourself and you will have different opinions, I have play all three. For the most, Yamaha has a lot more tone, functionality and keys are heavy like a real piano,
Yamaha has two advantages, bigger in size, more like a keyboard and more fun to play with.
Dont fall for the specs as I did. In bought a roland FP30 because it has better specs on the paper but while the specs of the kawai es110 seem inferior the sound is incredible more natural. And keep in mind Kawai is making just pianos - so there much more focused on this topic than the other companies.
At the end of the day, they're all pretty much similar and you can always change the sound after you plug it to your laptop of PC; so I would chose the one with the best key action. So yeah, I got the Roland and I love it.
Same here, got the Roland FP30 love it!
Dan L
That’s a really good point, we can change the sound easily. I’ve tried the Roland in-store and it feels really good to play on! It also sounds really good for live playing, and would be great as a midi keyboard. I’ll be using it for both live gigs and orchestration/scoring projects.
I bought an Kawai ES110 from you because I love the natural and yet positive feel of the Kawai keyboards and it performs superbly for me. I had a Roland FP7 which was nice and smoother action, but after getting acclimatised I much prefer the positivity of the Kawai action which feels very precise though perhaps initially it felt a bit clicky till I got used to it. For the piano sound of the Kawai I most often remember to go to the warmer tones of piano 4 or 5 particularly for the higher register. You only have to hit the button four or five times to go there. Most of all I love the ES110 for its lightness to carry so I no longer have to feel afraid to take my own instrument instead of using one at the gig. Possibly all three are a similar weight?
Because you're a cheap self-centered homophobic old man and can't figure out how to flush your toilet?
What is the name of the ballad piece? I really like it :)
Great review using the NEW Yamaha P-125. I really like the sound of the Kawai but love that ios app for the Yamaha. Really makes it user friendly and easy to change sounds and settings IMO. I had my mind set on the Kawai ES110 but now reconsidering the Yamaha with the NEW P-125. Thanks again for your awesome review.
Many thanks for your comments Don!
Yamaha P125 hands down.
My 1st pick/recommendation for piano students who need a keyboard!
Thanks so much for reviewing them side-by-side, Bonners Music!
Many thanks Morgan!
but if you're looking for a PIANO then get the FP-30. Yamaha sounds better to the untrained ear. I know this because every beginner usually prefers the sound of the Yamaha but every trained professional I've seen on youtube and asked IRL prefers the Roland FP-30.
I don't really care about sound, I just would like the most realistic key action to a proper piano.. any ideas for under £1000?
Alex Jackson FP30 ALL THE WAY! the best action in that budget hands down. I got mine last week and I promise you it's the best. Look no further
@@Jike. Thanks for the reply, I'm not actually getting one anymore (or right now at least)!
2:22 sound test
Even before seeing this video I got the Yamaha P125 - which is awesome in terms of sound and feel ... 100%... :)
Kawai ES110 for me. Yamaha also sounds good but there is that twinkly overtone which I fear would be more pronounced and annoying as the instrument ages. I have also tried both and the touch of kawai ES110 is better.
O melhor é o P 125 da Yamaha. Gostei tb do FP30 da Roland.
Thanks for helping us to make a choice. 🤗😊
Thanks for the video. I think it would be even more helpful if you played the EXACT same piece of music the same way in all of the clips for a direct comparison.
The Yamaha is the clear winner for me. Sounds the most natural!
What is the name of the song used for the ballad part? I want to learn it thanks! :)
I judged these 3 pianos in the music store, played them side by side then took off my credit card and purchased the roland f30 in white right away
Well done! Best choice! Curious what made you decide on FP30?
the progressive hammer action of the fp30 is unmatched compared to those two, the way it feels when you're playing it is closer to that of a grand piano also the tones are richer and crisp
Me Nature Hi!
Friend, I’m trying to choose between these 3 but didn’t have the oportunity to play the side by side.. What can you tell me about their speakers?
I played side by side some hours ago and FP 30 is astonishing concerning the quality of the speakers compared to Yamaha. No way you can compare. Yamaha is way behind. With headphones same result ! Astonishing ! I did not focus on the power of the speakers but you can buy directly if you want quality.
Pacôme Paranormal Thank you very much!! I think I will buy the Roland today. I don’t know why, but I have sympathy for the brand ahauhuua. Again: Thank you a lot, friend
I like the sound of the Kawai keyboard.
You can't go wrong with any of them. I just fell in love with the Yamaha. I went to the store with the intent of buying the roland, but when I got there the combination of the feel and sound changed my mind. After the fact... the addition of the app made the purchase even better. Again you cant go wrong, but I highly recommend the Yamaha.
These comments aren't helping me. I'm just going to go to the store, and check them out for myself!!!
@@MarkSomosoMusic
The Sound to USB thing is a good point...
I will go to a store tomorrow and test both of them so I can be more clear about my choice.
Until then my choice would be the FP-30. I like the sound a liiittle bit better than the Yamaha.
The + point for the Yamaha would be what you just mentioned. That the FP-30 has no Sound to USB, is the only concerning thing for me. I'll have to buy a new Headset / Headphones just for the piano. While that would not be that huge of a problem, I am wondering how that will play out when using software like eg. Synthesia.
As I understood, the FP-30 can't stream sound through USB, but MIDI. Which would mean, that eg. Synthesia would detect the keys that are played, but could not play the pianos sound? D: (Ok... rethinking that: ... When using Headphones at the same time, I'd hear the notes through that...)
@@ximaxwellix I think you got it wrong, Synthesia would use whatever synthesizer is available, and that includes sending MIDI messages to your Roland or a built in synthesizer available on most modern OS, so the sound can come out of your DP, PC, or both. However, you can't output sounds directly to your FP-30, only MIDI messages, which means you're relying on your FP-30's synth.
@@anthonyme00 synthesia uses microsoft's gs wavetable synth anyway which sounds garbo so you wouldn't want that to come out of your piano. If you want realtime zero latency play, you want to plug the midi from your keyboard into an audio interface that supports ASIO (e.g. a cheap one would be behringer 204hd), take the midi input from your keyboard, download loopMIDI, output to its virtual midi channel, boot up FL Studio or similar, turn on the ASIO driver and audio input, then put in Fruity LSD in the mixer, and route the midi channel into there.
That way it can output your playing directly into the GS wavetable like synthesia, or you can use any VST or midi sounds you want.
I'm new to this, I'm thinking about the FP10 (Which is very similar to FP30) as my first Digital Piano. I still don't get it, are you all saying that I can't record FP10s built in sounds by connecting it to a DAW? And is the MIDI available Only through bluetooth or can I also connect MIDI through some sort of USB output? Please reply.
hahhahahahahahhahahhahahahahhahhahahahhahahha... i laughed 50 trucks for this,,,, so funny comment ive ever read so far...youre so cute dude!
To my ears this is split between the Yamaha and the Roland. I find the Roland's clearer sound works great for the first and last test, and the 'warmer' sound of the Yamaha worked better on the middle two.
I remain as undecided as before lol
Me, too. But I'm a hard core Yamaha fan, so I most likely would go for that one.
The ES110 has the better key action, the most important factor for a pro. The piano sample sounds of the three are debatable.
I had planned on buying the Roland but fell in love with the Yamaha when I played them side by side. I didnt like the bounciness of the Roland keys. The Yamaha feels and sounds great, brought it home last night and I couldn’t be happier!
So hard to choose I love all three
I’m torn I own a Kawai es110 and I really like the sound but over time it’s developed a clacking like sticking sound with the keys and I’ve heard the key action with the Roland fp30 is really good and I’m thinking of switching to it but I don’t think I like the sound as much. What should I do? Pleas help!
Watch the comparison video and reviews made by ThePianoforever channel. He's a real reviewer, not a piano shop employee. He may convince you that you made the right choice after all. Also might be a good idea if you tried the pianos in a shop.
This was very helpful. Thanks a lot. Over all Iiked the Yamaha best, but for pure piano sound I preferred the Kawai.
Yamaha and Roland sounded much better on my setup compared to the Kawai. The Roland had a background hiss from the microphone though too, which was a slight disadvantage - or was it plugged straight in? I thought the Yamaha was the most "full" sounding which edged it for me.
Thanks for the video.
Great job Tony! There's really not much in it between these three...I guess it depends on an individual's personal preference.
Kawai has the best sound for me, it speaks to me more, just bought one
Can you ear the grey noise in the roland sound? I think this is because this keyboard hasn't L/R output, only has phone output
That's not the issue here, for sure some recording settings were the problem... I personally recorded with FP30 and the recording was without that noise. They just united both headphones and line outs in one port. Here is another guy's recording with the FP30. Check the great recording quality.
@@CornyChalky and what would L/R do anyway? These aren't stereo instruments. They're mono...
@@drubenw Well, the line outs from some keyboards can be selected as mono or stereo. Fp30 has only stereo line outs.
I got my P-125 last week and I love it. From this video Kawai sounds the best of all three.
Can you guess who I am? Im getting mine on Wednesday!!
I have tried P115 , ES110, FP30
FP 30 is best for self pratice at home got the best key action but you need a better speaker or headphone for that sound
For the stage performance the P125 is definately a winner by the features
Thank you I was looking for someone to compare ES110 and FP30
Bonner’s Music Superstore: Great video and comparison. Perfectly edited!
Notice how the Roland has a touch of decay on the staccato notes/chords making it sound more like a real piano. The others don't really have this and it takes away the realism. Sure, the others sound good alone, but comparatively the Roland is TOPS. 💯
and quite Chorus-y
Bright and natural.
As a Guitarist who is searching for his first piano ,noticed that .
@Fuad Efendi [2] I'm pretty sure they recorded the line-outs on all of them, not the speakers with a microphone. That would not have given you this sound quality.
@Fuad Efendi [2} Yeah the recording here is in stereo. I always listen with my headphones, and it's clearly in stereo.
What is the name of the first piece you played?
Bolin bolovan
A month ago I was buying a new roland fp 30, i'm so happy & no regrets.....😁
I bought too last week! The only thing I don't like is that the speakers are on the bottom so it sounds deeper than it should. I wished they placed the speaker on top.
Funny that you still need to compare :-)
Thanks for the video. I really prefer the warmth of the Roland to the brightness of the Yamaha. I went to a musical instrument store in my area recently, but they wouldn't turn on the Roland for me to try 😢
What is the first classical piece he played called?
Ayyo, im still looking for it. Damn its been 2 years.
When is he showing the movie?
I love the video, what's the name of the classic style theme?
Thanks for sharing. I think I know which brand to choose. Does anyone know the name of the first song?
What is the name of the first song?
Wonderful comparison, thank you for comparing them side by side with the same songs.
Yamaha and roland on this review stood out... Yamaha being more natural sounding while the roland a bit vibrant... Kawai in my opinion is a bit muddy but i guess the price tag would justify it... Great review and comparison, Bonners!
I recently bought a P-125 and I like it so far. To me it has the most natural piano sound. Roland sounds very sterile to me. Lots of bass and trebble but poor midrange. Might be suitable for a band but not if you play alone. Well, it's a matter of taste. After all the touch of the Roland keyboads is very good indeed.
@Bonners Music Superstore What is the name of the piece played in the 'classical style' section (beginning part) ?
Yamaha half volume :) , love the sound and feeling
no two yamaha aquoustic piano sound the same.. so sound is not a big deal for choosing a digital piano every model has its own unique sounds
The main thing is Hammer action and key feel ...i personally tried all three instruments.. Rolands key feel and its progressive hammer action is really the best in segment... I am goind to buy Roland
Best content hands down! Thank you Bonners sold me my Casio 560m. most underrated reviews on the tube.
I think they're all special in their own way... Yamaha is softer, Kawaii is clearer and crisper, while Roland is deeper and richer. Personally I think Roland is the most similar to an actual grand piano, but then all grand pianos sound different and it's up to your personal opinion.
So yes the comment section doesn't help, but it's all up to you in the end.
And if you really can't make a decision, you can't go wrong with any of these.
If you are planning to play or learn to play classical music the Yamaha P125 sounds closest to an acoustic piano. I learned to play on a Baldwin when I was young and moved on to Steinways when in College. I confess that I am completely biased towards the sound of the acoustic piano. I do not know what a Jazz, or country or Blues or any other kind of piano should sound like. I do know that of all of the Electronic pianos I have listened to via internet this P125 appeals to me most. May I add that I have a very good ear. Good Luck with whatever music you want to play.
Agree. There is this myth that Yamaha is somehow a "bright pop or jazz" piano and not suited for Classical music. People should get that myth out of their heads. That's not the case. Sure, you can find plenty bright Yamaha upright pianos and maybe grands around. But plenty more aren't, particularly newer ones but some older ones too. The digitals are good for Classical, jazz, any music you want. If you want a bright pop piano there is a bright pop piano from Yamaha, Kawai or Roland. But Yamaha works quite well for Classical music.
hard to choose, but I think overall, especially for a beginner, the Yamaha P-125, while it may not have the most realistic piano sound, it comes across as the most "balanced" for learning how to play a keyboard. Nothing will ever fully replace a real acoustic, and every acoustic is als different.
On Acoustic piano, based on this, I think the Yamaha wins.. It sounds the most "compressed" with not too much variation in volume from loud to quiet, resulting in a more even tone like listening to a piano in an actual pop track recording... Considering that ideally proper classical music should be reserved to a proper acoustic piano, and a digital piano is more likely to be used to play popular music, I find the Yamaha acoustic tone the most relevant... Even the classical piece sounded more tonally even on the Yamaha as in the 1st comparison on this video.
If only a similar comparison were available for the electric piano sounds.... cos thats the other sound most of us use....
I do not particularly like the action on the Yamaha P-125, but for a beginner, well its just about acceptable, though there is better.
I listened again and almost preferred the Kawai, but on the ballad, the Yamaha demonstrated that its not too percussive tone, which the others have especially on higher velocities, can be a distraction. For a variety of styles the Yamaha is the most suitable all rounder... Not too percussive, to the extreme like the others....., which are impossible to make sound mellow.. unless you play very softly..... The Yamaha is definitely the all round champion in this comparison.
Can anyone tell me the name of the classical music in this video?
There seemed to be a great deal more line noise from the Roland?
yes because they have to use a headphone output with lower quality than the line outs of the others.
awesome video, performance and very clear in the ears monitors 1.kawai 2. yamaha 3. Roland at least in this category,, somehow.. the warmer piano from Kawai deliver the perfect taste for me. in the jazz sample was very difficult..but I believe I would buy the Kawai, obviously there are other features to be consider as a plus in this kind of portable boards, but so far the video showed, I would choose Kawai. personal taste of course. TXS for posting such good demo video!
best piano comparison video.... loves this kind of comparing.
Thank you for your hard work and passion for sharing this video.
Best comparison video is definitely the one from ThePianoforever channel. He's a real reviewer, not from a piano shop and he really highlights the differences between these keyboards.
I bought the Roland fp30 last weekend, but now i think Kawai es110 sounds better, what do you think?
As a piano student for my entire childhood I think that among the three compared here the FP 30's Pianos sound closer to the real thing. Don't you worry one bit, you've made the best choice. Yamaha does better in the E-piano department, and the three products presented here offer good organ sounds, yet I'd say that ES-110 has slightly better jazz organs. Again, in the piano section, when it comes to authenticity, Kawai's model is the worst sounding and I guess most people who have experience with real pianos would agree with me. Yamaha is somewhere in the middle and it took me a while to decide on the FP-30 which will arrive in a few weeks.
Enjoy your Roland and I wish you well!.
Regardless of the feel and touch of the keyboard fingers, whether weighted or touch response, the Yamaha P-125 sounds like a real Grand Piano, when compared to the two other models !
Malheureusement non, aucun des trois pianos ne sonne de près ou de loin comme un vrai piano... Par contre, vous pouvez utliiser des vst très crédibles avec votre P-125.
The typical french guy answering you in French XD
@@aitorjara100 Let me translate it for you: "Blah blah blah, blah blah, blah blah blah P-125." (No offense intended to either of you; just having fun.)
3:45 WHAT TITLE OF THE SONG PLEASE?
I think it's Get Here by Oleta Adams
@@omarjericoagcaoili7877 Love u ahah.. I wanted know that title too! ^^
Just ordered the FP-30 black after testing all of them, I am a beginner but I compared the keys to the more expensive ones and FP-30 was the most similar. I felt the other ones were a bit too soft. The slightly metallic sound does not bother me. After a very long time, months of back and forth I am happy to finally be over the decision. Now its time to learn how to play the piano :)
Based only on this review the sound of the Kawai is best then Roland where the Yamaha is to bright and harsh
Is it possible to get the title of the classical piece you played first?
How was this recorded? All three of them sound nothing like in this demonstration, there had to be some additional processing or something.
It's not just a mic recording their onboard speakers, right?
Direct from line.
Great review. All three have distinctive sounds. At times, the Yamaha sounds like an electronic, especially in the lower register. The Roland has a consistent sound and good sound but it is unique, I think. I thought the Kawai sounded the closest to an acoustic. That said, I would not object to any of them. The next question is the touch which I will have to try in person. Thanks for a great review!
Many thanks Charles!
Why the background noise is much more higher in FP30 than the other two? Is that due to the limitation from its headphone jack or it's simply because the recording setting is different?
What is the name of the classical song ?
Yea. Did u know the song?
Would be interested in that too
nobody will ever know
If you're ever going to want to amp up the sound the Yamaha & Kawai have two 1/4" output jacks; not so the Roland (two diff sized headphone jacks only). There are always trade-offs: the Kawai has eight diff piano voices; the p125 has all the rich legacy Yamaha sound; Roland's fp30 is the closest to an accoustic touch. Also consider polyphony scores (and if it varies depending on the voice selected), recordability & playback & storage, bluetooth convenience. Take your pick. But if you can, try to visit a music store to make the comparison; you might find out the model you thought you liked, isn't the one you really like.
All thirds are super pianos , I have in Home Yamaha P-105.
Kawai the best !
racja kolego :)
Terrific comparison! Enjoyed your playing as well. Was the audio recorded from each keyboard's internal speaker, or fed directly into the camera? I thought the Yamaha sounded the best, you should sell a lot of these!