This C1 is a really cool, slim piano for $1,000. 77lbs (with stand). 30 sounds, weighted keys, bluetooth. 3 pedals (some digitals only have sustain), a nice open design on the stand in case you're trying to position this around an AC return vent.
The G1, alternatively (at $2,000 right now from Adorama) 92 lbs (with stand), has an additional Austrian piano sound that some argue is worth the extra thousand. Plus better speakers. But at half the price, the C1 is pretty great.
This C1 is a really cool, slim piano for $1,000. 77lbs (with stand). 30 sounds, weighted keys, bluetooth. 3 pedals (some digitals only have sustain), a nice open design on the stand in case you're trying to position this around an AC return vent.
The G1, alternatively (at $2,000 right now from Adorama) 92 lbs (with stand), has an additional Austrian piano sound that some argue is worth the extra thousand. Plus better speakers. But at half the price, the C1 is pretty great.
Also the G1 has usb if you're considering using this as a controller.
C1 has line out if you already have an audio interface and midi in/out.
Same as the lp380, slightly improved speakers (not really, just kinda).
Kind of hard to recommend paying $200 more for the c1 over the 380.
Some other minor differences:
C1 has Bluetooth which is nice but does not have USB like the lp380. This also has a 2 parts, Maximum 14,000 notes, recorder not on the lp380. C2 is only available in white color for this price, so depending if that matches your preference or home furnishings, it may be a dealbreaker.
What a coincidence, I just bought this piano in brown a few weeks ago from Thomann. Cost me $880 after shipping, no tax or other fees. Just had to buy a $10 NEMA 5-15P power cord from Amazon.
The key action is great, fit and finish is nice, and speakers are decent though it still sounds better with headphones.
The only time I notice the 120 polyphony is in the very last part of Chopin's Nocturne in Eb major where I'm sustaining the whole time.
I have it set up on carpet so it's not very stable given its small footprint. Need to see if I can adjust the anti-tip brackets this weekend.
All in all it's a great instrument and well worth the discounted price, though I'm not sure if it's worth the full price of $1,600 tbh.
The Bluetooth and (nominally) upgraded speakers are not worth $200. Even the $2k G1 has underwhelming speakers and it is a big improvement on this. Bluetooth means "you can use this piano as a Bluetooth speaker", nothing else. I'm not sure who was asking for that feature.
That said, $1k for Korg's excellent action and third-from-best sound engine would be a steal if the LP380 wasn't undercutting it as almost the same product with only slightly less advanced sound for $200 less.
The Bluetooth and (nominally) upgraded speakers are not worth $200. Even the $2k G1 has underwhelming speakers and it is a big improvement on this. Bluetooth means "you can use this piano as a Bluetooth speaker", nothing else. I'm not sure who was asking for that feature.
That said, $1k for Korg's excellent action and third-from-best sound engine would be a steal if the LP380 wasn't undercutting it as almost the same product with only slightly less advanced sound for $200 less.
Do you have a link? A quick Google search looking for LP380 at places like adorama & Sweetwater show the price comparable to this deal or more…
Also, the construction of this model is different. Aesthetically at least, if not structurally.
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Kind of hard to recommend paying $200 more for the c1 over the 380.
The G1, alternatively (at $2,000 right now from Adorama) 92 lbs (with stand), has an additional Austrian piano sound that some argue is worth the extra thousand. Plus better speakers. But at half the price, the C1 is pretty great.
The G1, alternatively (at $2,000 right now from Adorama) 92 lbs (with stand), has an additional Austrian piano sound that some argue is worth the extra thousand. Plus better speakers. But at half the price, the C1 is pretty great.
C1 has line out if you already have an audio interface and midi in/out.
Kind of hard to recommend paying $200 more for the c1 over the 380.
Some other minor differences:
C1 has Bluetooth which is nice but does not have USB like the lp380. This also has a 2 parts, Maximum 14,000 notes, recorder not on the lp380. C2 is only available in white color for this price, so depending if that matches your preference or home furnishings, it may be a dealbreaker.
The key action is great, fit and finish is nice, and speakers are decent though it still sounds better with headphones.
The only time I notice the 120 polyphony is in the very last part of Chopin's Nocturne in Eb major where I'm sustaining the whole time.
I have it set up on carpet so it's not very stable given its small footprint. Need to see if I can adjust the anti-tip brackets this weekend.
All in all it's a great instrument and well worth the discounted price, though I'm not sure if it's worth the full price of $1,600 tbh.
That said, $1k for Korg's excellent action and third-from-best sound engine would be a steal if the LP380 wasn't undercutting it as almost the same product with only slightly less advanced sound for $200 less.
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That said, $1k for Korg's excellent action and third-from-best sound engine would be a steal if the LP380 wasn't undercutting it as almost the same product with only slightly less advanced sound for $200 less.
Do you have a link? A quick Google search looking for LP380 at places like adorama & Sweetwater show the price comparable to this deal or more…
Also, the construction of this model is different. Aesthetically at least, if not structurally.