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Yamaha Arius YDP-165 88-Key Console Digital Piano w/ Bench (Black or Rosewood) Expired

$1249
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Adorama has Yamaha Arius YDP-165 88-Key Console Digital Piano with Bench (Black Walnut or Dark Rosewood) on sale for $1249. Shipping is free.

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  • 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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available in dark rosewood [adorama.com] or dark walnut [adorama.com]

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

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millhouse24
08-19-2023 at 09:53 AM.
08-19-2023 at 09:53 AM.
Question:

Are the keys weighed or are they like keyboard keys (no weight)

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SteveAustin
08-19-2023 at 10:36 AM.
08-19-2023 at 10:36 AM.
Quote from millhouse24 :
Question:

Are the keys weighed or are they like keyboard keys (no weight)

TIA
Yes, the GH3 action is weighted.
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08-19-2023 at 12:02 PM.
08-19-2023 at 12:02 PM.
I often play the piano in my dreams. For me, it is harder than in real life.
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08-20-2023 at 02:47 AM.
08-20-2023 at 02:47 AM.
Quote from millhouse24 :
Question:

Are the keys weighed or are they like keyboard keys (no weight)

TIA
I don't know of any consoles that play like synth. This has the weights. Because it's digital it can only emulate the experience of acoustics so it's a matter of adequacy. They have come far and still improving. Yamaha are top choices particularly for sound.
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08-20-2023 at 04:21 AM.
08-20-2023 at 04:21 AM.
Quote from WB_K :
I don't know of any consoles that play like synth. This has the weights. Because it's digital it can only emulate the experience of acoustics so it's a matter of adequacy. They have come far and still improving. Yamaha are top choices particularly for sound.

The dgx 670 looks nice and is cheaper too. Lots of synth and track stuff.
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08-20-2023 at 04:34 AM.
08-20-2023 at 04:34 AM.
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The dgx 670 looks nice and is cheaper too. Lots of synth and track stuff.
If you are looking for a synth, then this isn't the deal for you. I've been waiting for this piano to go back on sale, so I ordered it immediately.

The "list" price is $2400, but everyone sells it for $1800. The lower model YDP-145 normally sells for $1300, so the 165 at $1249 is a very good deal. I think today will be the last day for it. Until next time. This was the second time they have offered it at this price, so it seems likely that they will do so again eventually.

Earlier this year, they offered it for $1349, which was also a good deal. This one is even better.
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08-20-2023 at 12:18 PM.
08-20-2023 at 12:18 PM.
Quote from Gilliland :
If you are looking for a synth, then this isn't the deal for you. I've been waiting for this piano to go back on sale, so I ordered it immediately.

The "list" price is $2400, but everyone sells it for $1800. The lower model YDP-145 normally sells for $1300, so the 165 at $1249 is a very good deal. I think today will be the last day for it. Until next time. This was the second time they have offered it at this price, so it seems likely that they will do so again eventually.

Earlier this year, they offered it for $1349, which was also a good deal. This one is even better.
I'm used to a much cheaper Casio portable. I saw the Yamaha YDP-145 on sale a couple weeks ago and went into a store to try one. The GHS feel of the keys in the 145 was really bad. It felt like a syth without weighted keys. My Casio was only a few hundred dollars and it felt way better.

I wondered if my aversion to the 145 was because I'm used to the Casio.

The Yamaha 165 is supposed to have a better weighted key feel than the 145, but I wish I could try it out before buying one. I was shocked at how bad Yamaha makes a $1000 piano feel. And I don't think I'm even that picky.
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SteveAustin
08-20-2023 at 05:00 PM.
08-20-2023 at 05:00 PM.
Quote from millhouse24 :
Question:

Are the keys weighed or are they like keyboard keys (no weight)

TIA
Quote from coachclass :
I'm used to a much cheaper Casio portable. I saw the Yamaha YDP-145 on sale a couple weeks ago and went into a store to try one. The GHS feel of the keys in the 145 was really bad. It felt like a syth without weighted keys. My Casio was only a few hundred dollars and it felt way better.

I wondered if my aversion to the 145 was because I'm used to the Casio.

The Yamaha 165 is supposed to have a better weighted key feel than the 145, but I wish I could try it out before buying one. I was shocked at how bad Yamaha makes a $1000 piano feel. And I don't think I'm even that picky.
No, your aversion to the GHS action is well within reason.

The GHS action on the 145 isn't very good IMHO.

I've never played the GH3 action directly on the 165 but I think it's the GH action with the third sensor. My current digital piano uses the GH action and it's nothing like a GHS action. Also, many complain that the GH action is on the heavy side.
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lilnicola
08-20-2023 at 05:55 PM.
08-20-2023 at 05:55 PM.
Quote from coachclass :
I'm used to a much cheaper Casio portable. I saw the Yamaha YDP-145 on sale a couple weeks ago and went into a store to try one. The GHS feel of the keys in the 145 was really bad. It felt like a syth without weighted keys. My Casio was only a few hundred dollars and it felt way better.

I wondered if my aversion to the 145 was because I'm used to the Casio.

The Yamaha 165 is supposed to have a better weighted key feel than the 145, but I wish I could try it out before buying one. I was shocked at how bad Yamaha makes a $1000 piano feel. And I don't think I'm even that picky.
It's not just you. I tend to prefer a Casio action. Yamaha GHS is way overpriced.
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08-23-2023 at 04:00 PM.
08-23-2023 at 04:00 PM.
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No, your aversion to the GHS action is well within reason.

The GHS action on the 145 isn't very good IMHO.

I've never played the GH3 action directly on the 165 but I think it's the GH action with the third sensor. My current digital piano uses the GH action and it's nothing like a GHS action. Also, many complain that the GH action is on the heavy side.
Ghs feels pretty similar to the casio entry line

Gh3 is slightly stiffer, and more durable than Ghs. I don't think value wise, the roland fp30x deals of recent could be beat. But there are lots of hold outs for black friday.
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08-25-2023 at 06:02 PM.
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08-26-2023 at 01:12 PM.
08-26-2023 at 01:12 PM.
Quote from coachclass :
I'm used to a much cheaper Casio portable. I saw the Yamaha YDP-145 on sale a couple weeks ago and went into a store to try one. The GHS feel of the keys in the 145 was really bad. It felt like a syth without weighted keys. My Casio was only a few hundred dollars and it felt way better.

I wondered if my aversion to the 145 was because I'm used to the Casio.

The Yamaha 165 is supposed to have a better weighted key feel than the 145, but I wish I could try it out before buying one. I was shocked at how bad Yamaha makes a $1000 piano feel. And I don't think I'm even that picky.

Yeah, I went in to try the 145 and the Roland fp-30x, the Roland felt way better, and ended up getting it over the Yamaha. Now I will say the Yamaha 165 played much better than the 145, but I couldn't justify the difference. I ended up building my own stand for the Roland and have been happy with my choice. At this price, it's a great piano.
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08-26-2023 at 01:33 PM.
08-26-2023 at 01:33 PM.
Darn, already bit on the 145, but for $949 can't complain lol. Probably would've gone with this deal instead though if given the choice.
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