Roland LX705 & LX706 Updated Piano Buyer's Guide - Lots Of Playing!

In-depth review of Roland's LX705 & LX706 digital pianos, with plenty of playing, detailed feature guides, comparisons between the two models and top tips to get the best from these fantastic instruments.
★ UPDATE FOR NOVEMBER 2023 ★ Roland has just released a new firmware update for the LX705 and LX706 pianos, improving the instrument's overall tone when using its internal speaker system. The new update (v1.10) gives you an additional 'RICH' speaker setting option, and we think it sounds beautiful!
We've included details of the update in the video but you can also check out our videos below:
🎧 Listen to the updated sounds on our Roland LX705 & LX706 Digital Piano Sound Examples - RICH Speaker Setting video: • Roland LX705 & LX706 D...
⬇️ Download the new firmware here:
www.roland.com/us/support/by_...
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:12 Features Explained
01:48 LX705 vs LX706
02:21 Speaker Setting
03:07 European Grand
05:44 Dual Voice Mode
ℹ️ About the Roland LX705
At a very competitive price, the Roland LX705 is an impressive instrument amongst Roland’s premium upright digital range. Inside the LX700 series’ most compact cabinet, you can expect a choice of authentic piano tones and onboard ambience effects, plus tutorial features, Bluetooth connectivity and the responsive advanced PHA-50 keyboard action. Powered with a four-speaker system, this model is available in a variety of stylish finishes. The ideal instrument for any keen piano enthusiast who is looking for a premium instrument with a mid-range budget in mind. Find out more on the Bonners website: www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/collec...
ℹ️ About the Roland LX706
Designed for the intermediate-advanced pianists, the LX706 sits at the mid-point of the LX700 range, recreating the true feeling of performing on an acoustic grand, except in the comfort of your own home. Just like the flagship LX708 model, you’ll find a choice of authentic piano tones with onboard ambience technology, bluetooth functionality, and a dynamic Hybrid Grand Keyboard for the real piano experience. The LX706 is powerful and flexible, with a three-way, six-speaker layout designed to create an accurate reproduction of an acoustic piano’s dynamic range.
Find out more on the Bonners website: www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/collec...
🎹 Roland at Bonners Music
Bonners has over 45 years' experience selling, playing and advising on digital pianos, and is one of the biggest Roland stockists in the UK. We think, breathe and live pianos and keyboards, giving us the knowledge and experience to help you make the right choice. We offer an unbeatable range of bundle deals as well as various finance offers, all with top quality customer service expert advice and free UK delivery.
❓ Questions ❓
If you have any questions about the Roland LX705 or LX706, please feel free to leave a Comment below. Alternatively, don’t hesitate to call us on 01323 639335, or email [e-mail].
🎹 Try the Roland LX705 and LX706 yourself
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[@brmh1667]

So nice to hear real known tunes played in the demo rather than the usual arbitrary non-descript jazz blur you often get on these demos. Superb pianos, but then I am a Roland fan.

[@tacketr]

How does the LX706 update sound relative to the 705?

[@tacketr]

I have listened to the LX705 before the update and I thought the sound was muffled and the notes were not distinct enough, particularly at the low end in the European Grand voice. I’ve seen this piano described in a similar manner by other reviewers, so are you suggesting that this update somehow eliminates that “muffled” sound and gives it a more realistic tone? I’m on the cusp of buying either this or a Yamaha CLP745. I much prefer the layout of the LX705 control interface and cabinet, but I think I like the sound of the CLP745 better. If this update fixes the sound, it might be an easier decision for me.

[@mdezwart]

The Roland site writes this about the update:
[ Ver.1.10 ] NOV 2023
Additional Function
"Rich" was added to "Speaker Setting."
* The sound from Output Jacks and Phones Jacks does not change when the speaker setting is switched.
* If you're using the LX708, nothing is changed from version 1.09.
So it depends if you are planning to play a lot while using headphone or speakers. With headphone nothing changes with this update. I'm also doubting about these two instruments. Let me know about your choice below.

[@tacketr]

@@mdezwart Yes I saw that post, thanks. I was wondering more about how it changed the sound that is heard from the onboard speakers as you are playing the instrument. I've seen lots of reviews that say the LX705 sound is "hollow" and "distant", and I experienced that myself when I tried playing it. However, I haven't heard an LX706 in person, so I'm assuming it sounds better than the 705 by default, and wondering if this update improved that sound even further, thereby getting rid of the "hollow, distant" sound.

[@mdezwart]

@@tacketr Difficult choices to make. Best is to go to a piano store and compare for yourselve. Everybody here on the internet has different opinions and sound and feel of the keyboard is very personal. Most people find the Rolands sound more digital compared to other brands. In general people like sampeled sounds more. But expressiveness is also important and this is a big advantage of the modeling piano's of Roland. And I lean to trust the quality of Roland more than some other brands. The keys Roland uses for the LX706 belong to the best of digital piano's. They give you 10 years on site warranty. Modeling gives you the possibility to tune the piano in the way you like best. This might not make choices easier, but there is more to consider as sound only.

[@tacketr]

@@mdezwart You make very good points. Thanks for your response. BTW, I'm in the USA. Love this ability to share ideas across the world. :)