What do you think about it now that you've had it about a year? I bought one last week and I hate all of the acoustic piano sounds. They all sound dampened as if you were holding down the left pedal. I'm coming from a Yamaha P-125. I love the way it sounds. I've only been playing for two years so maybe it's just me but I think they sound horrible. I'm thinking that maybe the sounds need to be tweaked manually through the available adjustments. I tried a factory reset but that didn't help. What are your thoughts?
@KayoSerpas I like the sound but it's not as good as the clavinova I tried at the piano store. Which is a yamaha. If I could go back I would've chose the clavinova possibly. But this keyboard does look amazing and I do like it. I use "Berlin hall" sound mode because I like the reverb and use the default piano voice as the other two honestly sound like shit. I dont really have regrets as I do enjoy the versatility and the amount of things you can do with it.
Regarding the comment on 7:45, that "when you running on batteries they run through a different amp that doesn't draw out so much power"... it is the same amp. The only thing that changes is the power supply to the amps: 1) In the PX-S5000, you have a 12 volt 1.5 A power supply when connected to AC power, which produces 12 * 1.5 = 18 watts. When using batteries as the power supply, the amplifiers get only 9 volts (6 * 1.5) and a much lower current, as AA batteries are not designed for high current devices. 2) In the PX-S6000/7000, you have a 24 volt 2.5 A power supply when connected to AC power, which produces 24 * 2.5 = 60 watts. When using batteries as the power supply, the amplifiers get only 12 volts (8 * 1.5) and a much lower current, as batteries are not designed for high current devices. Since AA batteries provide approximately 2000 mAh, you get: 1) PX-S5000: 9 * 2 = 18 Wh (watts-hour). Since Casio state the batteries should last about 4 hours, then 18/4 = 4.5 watts power consumption of the instrument while playing. This includes both the electronics and the amplifiers. 2) PX-S6000/7000: 12 * 2 = 24 Wh (watts-hour). Since Casio states the batteries should last about 4 hours, then 24/4 = 6 watts of power consumption of the instrument while playing. This includes both the electronics and the amplifiers. It would require another comment to explain why digital pianos consume very little from the amplifiers. In fact, between 1-2 watts total. There is a difference between testing the maximum power output of an amplifier with a pure sine wave and the real consumption while playing piano or music. Casio states the amplifiers of the PX-S6000/7000 can produce up to 3 watts per channel on batteries... but this is the thing: that only means the maximum possible output when running a pure sine wave, and only for a short time. AA batteries cannot support a continuous consumption of 3 * 4 = 12 watts for an extended time. This is like running a truck in the middle of the beach: yes, you can... for the commercial. But don't expect to drive your truck in the middle of the beach in real life: the engine will get flooded and you will need a new one. Expensive repair.
It would be nice if you played some classical pieces.. and show us the dynamic range.. instead of pounding out chords. Too many reviews just pound away.. I for one, want to know what nuances can be achieved. These pianos have levels of adjustment for note-off, string resonance and hammer as well. By adjusting these, many 'actions' can be achieved... Those are premium features. I hope to buy the 5000, as I don't need a ton of other sounds.. just a grand piano with variations, and a few other sounds. The wood inserts in the keys also add some dampening to the mechanical noise.. a plus!
I own a px-s6000 and I love the action. It has great dynamic range. I change the key velocity to Light 2 and I can play the keyboard as though I was playing a my concert grand -- though of course the sound is not equal. I do NOT pound out chords. I am a classically trained pianist and play very expressively. Hope this helps.
Damn thanks for this. I just ordered the 7000 in white yesterday. I’m coming from a px130 from 2009-10. I can’t wait for tomorrow
What do you think about it now that you've had it about a year? I bought one last week and I hate all of the acoustic piano sounds. They all sound dampened as if you were holding down the left pedal. I'm coming from a Yamaha P-125. I love the way it sounds. I've only been playing for two years so maybe it's just me but I think they sound horrible. I'm thinking that maybe the sounds need to be tweaked manually through the available adjustments. I tried a factory reset but that didn't help. What are your thoughts?
@KayoSerpas I like the sound but it's not as good as the clavinova I tried at the piano store. Which is a yamaha. If I could go back I would've chose the clavinova possibly. But this keyboard does look amazing and I do like it. I use "Berlin hall" sound mode because I like the reverb and use the default piano voice as the other two honestly sound like shit. I dont really have regrets as I do enjoy the versatility and the amount of things you can do with it.
Regarding the comment on 7:45, that "when you running on batteries they run through a different amp that doesn't draw out so much power"... it is the same amp. The only thing that changes is the power supply to the amps:
1) In the PX-S5000, you have a 12 volt 1.5 A power supply when connected to AC power, which produces 12 * 1.5 = 18 watts. When using batteries as the power supply, the amplifiers get only 9 volts (6 * 1.5) and a much lower current, as AA batteries are not designed for high current devices.
2) In the PX-S6000/7000, you have a 24 volt 2.5 A power supply when connected to AC power, which produces 24 * 2.5 = 60 watts. When using batteries as the power supply, the amplifiers get only 12 volts (8 * 1.5) and a much lower current, as batteries are not designed for high current devices.
Since AA batteries provide approximately 2000 mAh, you get:
1) PX-S5000: 9 * 2 = 18 Wh (watts-hour). Since Casio state the batteries should last about 4 hours, then 18/4 = 4.5 watts power consumption of the instrument while playing. This includes both the electronics and the amplifiers.
2) PX-S6000/7000: 12 * 2 = 24 Wh (watts-hour). Since Casio states the batteries should last about 4 hours, then 24/4 = 6 watts of power consumption of the instrument while playing. This includes both the electronics and the amplifiers.
It would require another comment to explain why digital pianos consume very little from the amplifiers. In fact, between 1-2 watts total. There is a difference between testing the maximum power output of an amplifier with a pure sine wave and the real consumption while playing piano or music.
Casio states the amplifiers of the PX-S6000/7000 can produce up to 3 watts per channel on batteries... but this is the thing: that only means the maximum possible output when running a pure sine wave, and only for a short time. AA batteries cannot support a continuous consumption of 3 * 4 = 12 watts for an extended time. This is like running a truck in the middle of the beach: yes, you can... for the commercial. But don't expect to drive your truck in the middle of the beach in real life: the engine will get flooded and you will need a new one. Expensive repair.
Thanks for the great review! How does the action on the px-s7000 compare to that of a Yamaha CLP 745?
It would be nice if you played some classical pieces.. and show us the dynamic range.. instead of pounding out chords. Too many reviews just pound away.. I for one, want to know what nuances can be achieved. These pianos have levels of adjustment for note-off, string resonance and hammer as well. By adjusting these, many 'actions' can be achieved... Those are premium features. I hope to buy the 5000, as I don't need a ton of other sounds.. just a grand piano with variations, and a few other sounds. The wood inserts in the keys also add some dampening to the mechanical noise.. a plus!
I agree, I got sick of pounding chords or loud jazz to demonstrate premium digital pianos capabilities...
I own a px-s6000 and I love the action. It has great dynamic range. I change the key velocity to Light 2 and I can play the keyboard as though I was playing a my concert grand -- though of course the sound is not equal. I do NOT pound out chords. I am a classically trained pianist and play very expressively. Hope this helps.
@@Thairpiano there are other reviewers that do that !!
Bruh this guy way better pianist than u 😂