I personally own a CVP-705, one of the best playing instruments ever. I have played a CVP-805 numerous times, but in my opinion the 805 feels much stiffer than my 705. If you want to record music and have fun and mess around with different sounds than a CVP series would be perfect (CVP 705, 09, and CVP 805 and 09, I don't recommend the CVP-701 I found it very frustrating to work the little tiny screen with the side buttons.) If your looking for a player piano that plays itself and you got $20,000+ then I would recommend the Disklavier, but most people end up buying a Clavinova over a Disklavier just because a Clavinova CVP-705 and CVP-805 are $10,000 less expensive than the Disklavier. The Disklavier is much more traditional than a Clavinova, but it still has some Digital aspects to it like the fact it actually plays the keys when you put in a CD or a USB drive and play an Audio file. I love my Clavinova CVP-705 I have owned it for about 5 years now, I use it every day. The only thing is, If you use it every day, you will need to replace the pedal kit around every 6-8 months, just for it being used, at least that is what I have had to do with my CVP-705. Overall one of the best instruments ever to be built, I am very pleased with my CVP-705 and I will forever use Yamaha Piano's. They play excellent and the sound quality on the Clavinova's is AMAZING! I hope whoever reads this finds it helpful, this was the decision process I went through when considering a Dislavier or a Clavinova.
@@maxoxerosdefinitly still good. I own mine for 4 years now, use it intensively every single day and Never had a problem of pedal, just a low key moving a bit from its socket but nothing dramatic. Definitly recommend.
Actually, these are the two I am considering between. Is it just a difference in the amplification system? I wonder if they both have the same sounds. I'm pretty sure they have the same keyboard action.
@@karlint39 I believe the 809 has more sounds and a bigger screen. The 809 also looks better - it has that three legged look that has been around since the early CVP generations. The 805 has the regular upright digital piano look. Not sure about about the amplification but should say in the specs. I got the 809 and the voices sound amazing - not just the pianos. The style acompaments are also great and you can live record songs (including the style acompaments) and export to midi and audio. I think the style/song features are common to all Yamaha arranger keyboards. There's also a vocal processor and vocoder, which is fun, but it seems easier to find sweet spots on the Roland vocoders.
@@sargeant1hundred Thanks for those insights! I suppose I should find out where they're on display and check them out in person. While I'm sure the 809 looks and sounds better, if the functionality of the 805 is almost the same (keyboard action, voices, etc.), I'd prefer the smaller form factor. I think even with the 809's larger screen it would probably be useful if the piano could use the internal screen AND connect to an external device, like an iPad. Ive seen other videos specifically on the 809 that go through all the voices, and the sheer variety of instruments is amazing. And it seems different from other synths -- it really sounds like someone playing a guitar or acoustic base or alto sax, etc. And somehow the device can imitate all the idiosyncrasies of the various instruments. Better than typical synthesizers.
Thank you for your enthusiastic review. Could you tell me if the CVP805 allows the use of the 'Transpose' function when in the Piano Room, or is the transpose button only available with the other DXG type sounds? Thanks
Listening through a good set of headphones it certainly seams like the 805 is cleaner and clearer. The 705 seems a bit muddy, especially on the lower notes.
I personally own a CVP-705, one of the best playing instruments ever. I have played a CVP-805 numerous times, but in my opinion the 805 feels much stiffer than my 705. If you want to record music and have fun and mess around with different sounds than a CVP series would be perfect (CVP 705, 09, and CVP 805 and 09, I don't recommend the CVP-701 I found it very frustrating to work the little tiny screen with the side buttons.) If your looking for a player piano that plays itself and you got $20,000+ then I would recommend the Disklavier, but most people end up buying a Clavinova over a Disklavier just because a Clavinova CVP-705 and CVP-805 are $10,000 less expensive than the Disklavier. The Disklavier is much more traditional than a Clavinova, but it still has some Digital aspects to it like the fact it actually plays the keys when you put in a CD or a USB drive and play an Audio file. I love my Clavinova CVP-705 I have owned it for about 5 years now, I use it every day. The only thing is, If you use it every day, you will need to replace the pedal kit around every 6-8 months, just for it being used, at least that is what I have had to do with my CVP-705. Overall one of the best instruments ever to be built, I am very pleased with my CVP-705 and I will forever use Yamaha Piano's. They play excellent and the sound quality on the Clavinova's is AMAZING! I hope whoever reads this finds it helpful, this was the decision process I went through when considering a Dislavier or a Clavinova.
Hi is it still good to buy now? Im considering to buy used cvp 705
@@maxoxerosdefinitly still good. I own mine for 4 years now, use it intensively every single day and Never had a problem of pedal, just a low key moving a bit from its socket but nothing dramatic. Definitly recommend.
Geweldig gedaan. Hier kan ik wat mee. Wat een geweldige instrumenten!
Thanks a lot. Very useful. Could you do CVP-809 vs CVP-805 please?
Actually, these are the two I am considering between. Is it just a difference in the amplification system? I wonder if they both have the same sounds. I'm pretty sure they have the same keyboard action.
@@karlint39 I believe the 809 has more sounds and a bigger screen. The 809 also looks better - it has that three legged look that has been around since the early CVP generations. The 805 has the regular upright digital piano look. Not sure about about the amplification but should say in the specs. I got the 809 and the voices sound amazing - not just the pianos. The style acompaments are also great and you can live record songs (including the style acompaments) and export to midi and audio. I think the style/song features are common to all Yamaha arranger keyboards. There's also a vocal processor and vocoder, which is fun, but it seems easier to find sweet spots on the Roland vocoders.
@@sargeant1hundred Thanks for those insights! I suppose I should find out where they're on display and check them out in person. While I'm sure the 809 looks and sounds better, if the functionality of the 805 is almost the same (keyboard action, voices, etc.), I'd prefer the smaller form factor. I think even with the 809's larger screen it would probably be useful if the piano could use the internal screen AND connect to an external device, like an iPad. Ive seen other videos specifically on the 809 that go through all the voices, and the sheer variety of instruments is amazing. And it seems different from other synths -- it really sounds like someone playing a guitar or acoustic base or alto sax, etc. And somehow the device can imitate all the idiosyncrasies of the various instruments. Better than typical synthesizers.
I have to buy one for my 8 yr son. In our budget I am thinking of cvp701. Or should I upgrade to 805.
Thank you for your enthusiastic review. Could you tell me if the CVP805 allows the use of the 'Transpose' function when in the Piano Room, or is the transpose button only available with the other DXG type sounds? Thanks
ordered 10 days ago in Italy! I'm waiting for play it!
Listening through a good set of headphones it certainly seams like the 805 is cleaner and clearer. The 705 seems a bit muddy, especially on the lower notes.
What is the song @9:17?
Should you load the USA edition from the Yamaha promotions or just leave the CVP805 as is?
Have the dealer load it, I had mine loaded before they delivered it.
Too much talk and not enough comparisons---especially of the drums and traps.