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expirediconian | Staff posted May 13, 2023 12:02 AM
expirediconian | Staff posted May 13, 2023 12:02 AM

Yamaha Arius YDP-165 88-Key Console Digital Piano with Bench (Walnut or Rosewood)

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Adorama has Yamaha Arius YDP-165 88-Key Console Digital Piano with Bench (Walnut or Rosewood) for $1349. Shipping is free.

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Available:Key Features:
  • Meticulously sampled from Yamaha's flagship CFX grand piano
  • 10 Voices, 353 Songs
  • New Virtual Resonance Modeling Lite (VRM Lite)
  • GH3 weighted keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops
  • Gentle on the ears when playing with headphones
  • Built-in stereo amplifier (2x 20W)
  • Built-in stereo speaker system (2x 12cm)
  • Smart Pianist app compatibility - featuring intuitive operation and score viewing

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $450.99 less (25% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1799.99 (also the list price) at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
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Adorama has Yamaha Arius YDP-165 88-Key Console Digital Piano with Bench (Walnut or Rosewood) for $1349. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for posting this deal.

Available:Key Features:
  • Meticulously sampled from Yamaha's flagship CFX grand piano
  • 10 Voices, 353 Songs
  • New Virtual Resonance Modeling Lite (VRM Lite)
  • GH3 weighted keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops
  • Gentle on the ears when playing with headphones
  • Built-in stereo amplifier (2x 20W)
  • Built-in stereo speaker system (2x 12cm)
  • Smart Pianist app compatibility - featuring intuitive operation and score viewing

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $450.99 less (25% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1799.99 (also the list price) at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Model: Yamaha Arius Ydp-165 Traditional Console Digital Piano With Bench Dark Rosewood

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May 13, 2023 12:52 PM
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schoolzoneMay 13, 2023 12:52 PM
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Hard to find reviews on this or see it in person. Any comparison or comments out there.
May 13, 2023 03:55 PM
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xtpMay 13, 2023 03:55 PM
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This is a better deal than a kdp120 at $1500-1600 (msrp)

But, it's not as good a deal as the previous slick, kdp75 at $700 (discounted)
Last edited by xtp May 13, 2023 at 10:24 PM.
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May 13, 2023 11:21 PM
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pmperry
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May 13, 2023 11:21 PM
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This is the 2023 iteration of the YDP-164. It's a solid piano and for this price it is very hard to beat!

Note that GH3 is in many of the Clavinova pianos, so it is legit.

This is one of the reviewers I always use when searching for a digital piano.

https://youtu.be/t6FPZADktiE
Last edited by pmperry May 13, 2023 at 05:05 PM.
May 14, 2023 05:21 AM
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xtpMay 14, 2023 05:21 AM
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Quote from pmperry :
This is the 2023 iteration of the YDP-164. It's a solid piano and for this price it is very hard to beat!

Note that GH3 is in many of the Clavinova pianos, so it is legit.

This is one of the reviewers I always use when searching for a digital piano.
Yea, it really is an OK deal. GH3 is pretty solid, slightly heavier touch than the budget GHS in the 145, p45/125. Overall a very smooth and well designed action.

Yamaha tax is there though, because they're the top dog in this space. Korg sells a comparable action in the lp380 for $750, lowest on record. Roland has their PHA4 action at $550 Costco FRP1 bundle and $1000 with the FP60x and the new crazy good FP-E50.
May 14, 2023 05:39 AM
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happygooddealMay 14, 2023 05:39 AM
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Nice. Would buy this if I didn't buy Roland from Costco.
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May 14, 2023 02:37 PM
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pmperry
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May 14, 2023 02:37 PM
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Quote from schoolzone :
Hard to find reviews on this or see it in person. Any comparison or comments out there.
Not really, they're all over YouTube.
Quote from xtp :
Yea, it really is an OK deal. GH3 is pretty solid, slightly heavier touch than the budget GHS in the 145, p45/125. Overall a very smooth and well designed action.

Yamaha tax is there though, because they're the top dog in this space. Korg sells a comparable action in the lp380 for $750, lowest on record. Roland has their PHA4 action at $550 Costco FRP1 bundle and $1000 with the FP60x and the new crazy good FP-E50.
At this price there is no Yamaha tax. The only thing this really lacks compared to say the Clavinova 735 is the 2nd piano sampling and it uses VRM lite as opposed to VRM. Not bad considering the price difference. There's no full console that beats this deal at the moment.

As for the Yamaha Tax, not sure if you noticed, but that's been disappearing as they try to compete with other brands. They're new high end portable digital, is competing with the FP-90X, but it's about $300 cheaper and is basically similar to a portable Clavinova CSP-150.

Also, I'm not really a huge Yamaha fan, as I agree, in the past you could get more bang for your buck elsewhere, but I'm glad to see Yamaha finally realizing their name only takes them so far.
Last edited by pmperry May 14, 2023 at 07:54 AM.
May 14, 2023 06:10 PM
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berek247May 14, 2023 06:10 PM
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I have played this side by side with the Kawai CA49 and some Rolands and Casios. I ended up ordering a CA49 because I liked the feel and sound better. 165 sounded more... Idk the word, brighter at the higher end? And the Yamaha action was also pretty heavy in comparison. I came from a semi weighted so the lighter action Rolands and Kawais were more my preference. If you're able to try the 165 and you like it, my opinion is that this is a really good price, so can't go wrong.
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May 14, 2023 07:57 PM
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detailMay 14, 2023 07:57 PM
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Quote from schoolzone :
Hard to find reviews on this or see it in person. Any comparison or comments out there.
I have it in black, absolutely a steal at this price.
May 14, 2023 10:02 PM
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sumthin_gudMay 14, 2023 10:02 PM
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Quote from detail :
I have it in black, absolutely a steal at this price.
What makes it a steal?
May 15, 2023 12:18 AM
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PopTartS2000May 15, 2023 12:18 AM
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Quote from schoolzone :
Hard to find reviews on this or see it in person. Any comparison or comments out there.
FWIW we bought the YDP-181 ~12 years ago and are still super happy with ours. Still rock solid.
May 15, 2023 02:22 AM
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ccsoccer23May 15, 2023 02:22 AM
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Quote from xtp :
This is a better deal than a kdp120 at $1500-1600 (msrp)

But, it's not as good a deal as the previous slick, kdp75 at $700 (discounted)
Oh dang. I bought my KDP120 in Dec 21' and it was only $1200 then.
May 16, 2023 12:12 AM
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detailMay 16, 2023 12:12 AM
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Quote from sumthin_gud :
What makes it a steal?
It's usually $600 more and probably one of the best on the market at that price point.

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