19:14 There is also an additional difference between the LX705 and LX706: the first has the PHA-50 keyboard action, while the second has the improved and more responsive Grand Hybrid action. That is a very important difference that buyers should be aware of.... and regarding differences between LX706 and LX708, the 708 does not only have more powerful speakers, but more of them as well. So 8 speakers for LX708 compared to 6 for LX706, which allows more nuances in how the sound is delivered.
Thank you for the review! I bought the LX-706 this weekend, after testing various Rolands (for 6 hours straight). I chose this one over the LX705 and HP704. The amazing keyboard action AND the looks of it (beautiful!) sealed the deal 🎉. It was just so much fun to play this. On the HP704 which did have a nice sound, I got more tired playing...the keys didn't feel as enjoyable. The LX-708 was almost 1000 euros more expensive ans out of my price range. And to me it also looks a bit more formal than the 706.
Wow…just realized you posted this a day ago! (On the basis of your accent, you’re posting from the UK, I’m assuming….) Coincidentally, I just purchased an LX706 today. I have a few days before it will be delivered, so I’m biding my time watching UA-cam videos on the model, which is how I happened upon your excellent video. Thanks so much for the detailed presentation! I live in Honolulu and purchased a Roland FP30 about three years ago during COVID when piano tuners weren’t making house calls. I had tried to teach myself how to tune my 1990s Yamaha acoustic upright but messed everything up completely and broke a string. Knowing that tuners wouldn’t be making house calls soon, I immediately drove to the only piano dealer on Oahu and picked up the FP30 with stand and pedals for $1000. Over the next few months I fell in love with digital pianos, even though I’m a classical pianist who doesn’t care about all of the non-piano sounds. When I finally had my Yamaha tuned this past summer, I realized that I had become a digital piano player and that acoustic uprights just weren’t as satisfying anymore since the advent of high-performing digital pianos. Fast forward to this past week, when I decided to upgrade from the FP30. I watched numerous videos comparing different brands and models, then decided on the FP90x as the most affordable upgrade. But then I went back to the original piano seller’s website and saw that they had a pre-owned LX706 selling for about half the retail price…so about the same price as the FP90x. I made a beeline for the store and claimed it before anyone else could. Now I have to endure the next few days of waiting for the delivery! Thanks again for your excellent, highly informative video, which has vindicated my purchase and choice of digital piano upgrade! Aloha, Andy Jones (aka Gilchrist Haas)
Hi Lauri, or Lawry 😂😂❤. I follow you in Technotice, the BEST content creators oriented channel in English. Don't know you hace a second channel. Allí the best.
Yo man, I'm a worship pastor and just recently started the whole tech youtube thing. Glad to see you may be getting back into some of the instrument reviews, I checked out your Nord videos and loved them!
generalmusic had this already in 1997 .............................................. it's their invention . Now they are making the physis. expensive. but much better.
Nice review, thanks! Last year I spent a lot of time researching and testing digital pianos about 3k € to 4k € but as I'm used to acoustic, I felt all of them had that artificial sound. I would like to test this one in a local store, to see how close it is to an acoustic piano.
Thanks for the great vid, I wanted to ask if you're still happy with the piano after this time, I've tried it out and could feel any love for the sounds through the speakers (especially compared to other brands in the same price bracket), not sure about the key action though, thanks
nice review. but sorry to disapoint you, except for the looks (subjective I know), the Kawai CA701 or CA901 feel better : keyboard mecanism is way better, sound itself is better, sound system is better... I played both and all Roland models seemed a bit "plastic" compared to the Kawai. that being said, it's still a solid choice for a home piano!
Отличный и подробный сюжет , с аргументацией , чего не хватает у большинства других авторов . Прослушал с большим удовольствием и на 100% согласен с выводами . BRAVO !!
I bid on an 708 few days ago. If i win the auction how do i come about moving this around? Seller says its not possible to de-mount. Is it difficult to move for 2 persons? Need to get it up 3 stairs to my apartment aswell lol
P.S. Not sure why, but the vast majority of decent digital piano reviews are coming from the UK and not the States. Don’t know if that indicates a general decline in the musical interests of my fellow Americans…
But what about the key action and keys in more detailed? Is it a lighter action than acoustic pianos? Is it more difficult to play advanced classical music diploma répertoires on acoustic grand pianos if studied mainly on this Roland?
the keys weight and action is very similar to acoustic pianos, in fact most beginners, intermediate players probably wouldn't notice the difference... :)
Wow! You're actually a musical computer geek! I'm a computer geek musician - with a Roland piano in my work studio. Great choice! 😊
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19:14 There is also an additional difference between the LX705 and LX706: the first has the PHA-50 keyboard action, while the second has the improved and more responsive Grand Hybrid action. That is a very important difference that buyers should be aware of.... and regarding differences between LX706 and LX708, the 708 does not only have more powerful speakers, but more of them as well. So 8 speakers for LX708 compared to 6 for LX706, which allows more nuances in how the sound is delivered.
Thank you for the review! I bought the LX-706 this weekend, after testing various Rolands (for 6 hours straight). I chose this one over the LX705 and HP704. The amazing keyboard action AND the looks of it (beautiful!) sealed the deal 🎉. It was just so much fun to play this. On the HP704 which did have a nice sound, I got more tired playing...the keys didn't feel as enjoyable. The LX-708 was almost 1000 euros more expensive ans out of my price range. And to me it also looks a bit more formal than the 706.
In my opinion the LX-708 is the one to have.
I stumbled across the Roland S1 six years ago. It’s basically an LX for cheaper. I never regretted this purchase. It looks just like an acoustic piano
Great product review, thank you for sharing video.
Ah man! This is great thanks! Kinda sold me on this.
Also, nice job on the Kirk Franklin :)
I strongly fancy one of these
Wow…just realized you posted this a day ago! (On the basis of your accent, you’re posting from the UK, I’m assuming….) Coincidentally, I just purchased an LX706 today. I have a few days before it will be delivered, so I’m biding my time watching UA-cam videos on the model, which is how I happened upon your excellent video. Thanks so much for the detailed presentation!
I live in Honolulu and purchased a Roland FP30 about three years ago during COVID when piano tuners weren’t making house calls. I had tried to teach myself how to tune my 1990s Yamaha acoustic upright but messed everything up completely and broke a string. Knowing that tuners wouldn’t be making house calls soon, I immediately drove to the only piano dealer on Oahu and picked up the FP30 with stand and pedals for $1000. Over the next few months I fell in love with digital pianos, even though I’m a classical pianist who doesn’t care about all of the non-piano sounds. When I finally had my Yamaha tuned this past summer, I realized that I had become a digital piano player and that acoustic uprights just weren’t as satisfying anymore since the advent of high-performing digital pianos.
Fast forward to this past week, when I decided to upgrade from the FP30. I watched numerous videos comparing different brands and models, then decided on the FP90x as the most affordable upgrade. But then I went back to the original piano seller’s website and saw that they had a pre-owned LX706 selling for about half the retail price…so about the same price as the FP90x. I made a beeline for the store and claimed it before anyone else could. Now I have to endure the next few days of waiting for the delivery!
Thanks again for your excellent, highly informative video, which has vindicated my purchase and choice of digital piano upgrade!
Aloha,
Andy Jones (aka Gilchrist Haas)
Hi, Happy with your upgrade? Do you still enjoy playing on the acoustic?
Same, I went out to buy a FP90x.. came home with a LX706 :-D
Hi Lauri, or Lawry 😂😂❤. I follow you in Technotice, the BEST content creators oriented channel in English. Don't know you hace a second channel. Allí the best.
Wait.. I didn't expect to find you in a video about pianos.
Yo man, I'm a worship pastor and just recently started the whole tech youtube thing. Glad to see you may be getting back into some of the instrument reviews, I checked out your Nord videos and loved them!
That is awesome, thanks for the comment!
@@LauriPesur For sure!
This is a great piano.
Great video I'm thinking about Roland this model or Kawai ca 701 it's very hard choice.
generalmusic had this already in 1997 .............................................. it's their invention . Now they are making the physis. expensive. but much better.
How does it compare to Casio GP-510?
Thank you for your sharing👍🏻, would LX706 be claimed/located at 1F end terrace house 😅
Nice review, thanks!
Last year I spent a lot of time researching and testing digital pianos about 3k € to 4k € but as I'm used to acoustic, I felt all of them had that artificial sound.
I would like to test this one in a local store, to see how close it is to an acoustic piano.
I highly recommend testing it! :)
Thanks for the great vid, I wanted to ask if you're still happy with the piano after this time, I've tried it out and could feel any love for the sounds through the speakers (especially compared to other brands in the same price bracket), not sure about the key action though, thanks
Waters River
Can you see the cables through the slit between foot and top?
nope
nice review. but sorry to disapoint you, except for the looks (subjective I know), the Kawai CA701 or CA901 feel better : keyboard mecanism is way better, sound itself is better, sound system is better... I played both and all Roland models seemed a bit "plastic" compared to the Kawai. that being said, it's still a solid choice for a home piano!
Отличный и подробный сюжет , с аргументацией , чего не хватает у большинства других авторов . Прослушал с большим удовольствием и на 100% согласен с выводами . BRAVO !!
I bid on an 708 few days ago. If i win the auction how do i come about moving this around? Seller says its not possible to de-mount. Is it difficult to move for 2 persons? Need to get it up 3 stairs to my apartment aswell lol
P.S. Not sure why, but the vast majority of decent digital piano reviews are coming from the UK and not the States. Don’t know if that indicates a general decline in the musical interests of my fellow Americans…
How is the touch/action? I am considering the costlier Yamaha CLP-775, for example. Thoughts? I know Roland is well-regarded in sound quality.
I like the touch +/action very much, it feels very natural!
This is down to £1800 on some sites now.. Bargain at that price.
These digital pianos are a lot more expensive in the US than in Europe.
Kawai ca901 much better option!
Much more expensive. Compare CA 701 with lx 706.
Nii veider, aga ainuüksi selle video vaatamine tuletas meelde kui väga võib igatseda sinu muusikat.
Only Yamaha and Kawai are descent
The black is clashing with all your other furniture though
I know, but planning on changing the decor later :)
You really shouldn't have sat in front of a radiator.
But what about the key action and keys in more detailed? Is it a lighter action than acoustic pianos? Is it more difficult to play advanced classical music diploma répertoires on acoustic grand pianos if studied mainly on this Roland?
the keys weight and action is very similar to acoustic pianos, in fact most beginners, intermediate players probably wouldn't notice the difference... :)
Thanks for the reply. That's just a generic opinion that doesn't answer my question.
Putting the piano in front of the radiator…😢.