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We are not just another comparison website, but it does occasionally help to have some of the differences clearly laid out.
In this blog I’m going to explain some of the differences between the newly-announced Yamaha CSP275 and the Yamaha CSP295.
The Yamaha CSP295 has been labelled the flagship model for the CSP range and is first and foremost a top end range piano with wooden keys, GrandTouch™ keyboard and Grand expression modelling.
But these are all features that are found on the Yamaha CSP275 I hear you cry, and for that, you’d be exactly right.
However, aside from having a much more elegant and traditional-style cabinet, what the Yamaha CSP295 does have over and above the Yamaha CSP275, is a Grand Touch response damper pedal, meaning that, just like the keyboard responds as a grand piano when you play, the pedal feels weighty like a grand piano pedal feels.
It also has Virtual Resonance Modelling.
Virtual Resonance Modelling replicates the vibrations caused by not just the strings but the whole instrument.
If you can imagine when a hammer hits the strings inside a grand piano, it vibrates throughout the whole instrument, the inner and outer casing, the pedal and this will also sound different dependent on the setting in which the piano is sited, for example, a concert hall or a front room with carpet.
Yamaha have sampled all these different options and digitalised them for this ‘true to life’ effect.
Obviously, other extras you get for moving up to a higher specification of piano is more voices. There are 100 more voices in the Yamaha CSP295 models, taking the number to 872 + 47 drum/SFX kits.
There are also a further 30 preset styles, taking the total to 525 for the CSP295.
The amps are increased to (50w+50w+40w) x 2 and the speakers are now (16 cm + 8 cm + 2.5 cm (dome) with Bidirectional Horn) × 2, Spruce Cone Speaker.
But wait, the Yamaha CSP295 also has a GRAND big brother who has even further additions to the 295 upright version, including GrandTouch™ pedals on all three and (16 cm + 8 cm + 2.5 cm (dome) with Waveguide) × 2 + 20 cm, Spruce Cone Speaker, Twisted Flare Port speakers.
Of course, this is just what they are as a stand-alone piano. Connect to the Smart Pianist app through your device and you will discover a whole world of extras such as using the stream lights, playing from your own Spotify account, learn to play and more.
We think these incredible instruments are going to be the best of both worlds from a true grand piano feel with the capabilities of playing with a backing group when the mood takes.
The Yamaha CSP-200 series are due for general sale over the next few months. Stay tuned for updates including prices by signing up to our newsletter below.
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We'll contact you the moment your purchase arrives with us to organise delivery, based on your selected option.
Example products: Yamaha DGX670, Yamaha P-525, Yamaha YDP-S55, Yamaha Clavinova.
These items must be sent with a heavy-goods courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via Dachser.
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*If you have included the optional £180 "Yamaha Premium Service" home delivery & setup option offered on selected products, we will contact you regarding arrangements after purchase.
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If a courier is used, tracking will be provided by them directly, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
Example products: Yamaha PSR-SX920, Yamaha P-225, Yamaha NP-15.
These items will be sent via courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via UPS or Parcelforce.
Tracking will be provided by the courier, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
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