I like a new to new comparison due to the amount of continual changes made by both marques to their tone and with Kawai, tone and action. I also think the Yamaha is voiced in the brighter side for a 2015 model. Yamaha goes for a crisp, crystalline sound (in the treble) where Kawai's overall sounds are more softened. But Yamaha continues to soften their sound as well while maintaining the crisp attack. The warm vs. bright stuff is just too almost cliche now to mean anything. There are aspects of all Kawais that are brighter than Yamahas and both can get very deep in their bass ranges though Kawai has more bass in its tenor to alto range, usually.
I own an U3 and it is gorgeous. For me the K500 sounds like my U3 with the felt on (not exactly, but it is the best way to describe it)
Enjoyed this comparison, thanks!
I like a new to new comparison due to the amount of continual changes made by both marques to their tone and with Kawai, tone and action. I also think the Yamaha is voiced in the brighter side for a 2015 model. Yamaha goes for a crisp, crystalline sound (in the treble) where Kawai's overall sounds are more softened. But Yamaha continues to soften their sound as well while maintaining the crisp attack. The warm vs. bright stuff is just too almost cliche now to mean anything. There are aspects of all Kawais that are brighter than Yamahas and both can get very deep in their bass ranges though Kawai has more bass in its tenor to alto range, usually.
Man you are my favorite salesman lol so glad youtube brought me here! Buying a k500 this fall, and will definitely give you a call! Hold me to it!
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Thanks, Joe
Hey, Joe, one K500 left, $9000. Best, Adam
Hey Adam, is it new? Let’s chat!
@@JoeAmicoMusic Sure thing! 845-978-2235
Kawai K500 like a Grand, but Upright.
The Kawai talks way more. It wants me to listen.