Digital Piano?

James_M

I'm finally going to get myself a piano (digital). I don't want to go nuts as its a starter for me but at the same time I don't want to get something that doesn't sound or feel reasonably decent.

Does anyone have any experience with Thomann digital pianos? Should I go the extra for a Yamaha.

http://www.thomann.de/ie/thomann_dp40rw_c.htm

http://www.thomann.de/ie/thomann_dp75r.htm

http://www.thomann.de/ie/yamaha_ydp131r.htm

Also, can anyone explain the arranger?

Would appreciate your comments.

Thanks!

crosstownk

You won't be disappointed with the Yamaha, even though the speakers are only 2x8w. You will probably need an amp to get it to play loud. But otherwise, it will be OK for learning and practice.

However, the Thomann DP75R is much better equipped with more sounds etc - but I don't know what the keyboard action is like. Yamaha action is quite good.

Would you consider a good second hand upright acoustic piano for the same money? Much better to play than a digital, imo.

James_M

Thanks for the feedback crosstownk - most helpful.

I was kind of set on a digital. I think it would be good for volume control, some different sounds, headphones and pc connection.

I'm still open minded about it tho

crosstownk

Yeah - the headphones option is good - especially if you've neighbours and/or young kids to consider. I use a hammer action synth (Roland XV-88) and while the key action and response is excellent, I find my acoustic piano is much better. If its a variety of sounds your after then the Thomann DP75 might be the one to go for.

I find learning much easier on a piano as I don't get distracted by all the effects and sounds on the synth - but then I'm easily distracted!!

Anyway, a dgital is much lighter and easier to move around (a lot easier), it doesn't need to be tuned regularly and is generally maintenance free. But then a real piano sounds sweeter and is a fine piece of furniture.

michaelanthony

I got this and it's great:

http://www.musicstorekoeln.de/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/MusicStore-MusicStoreShop-Site/en_EN/-/EUR/ViewProductDetail-Start;pgid=TOZgS8fSZObR0000000000000000HIGfCI9q?ProductUUID=o4DVqHzlbR0AAAEPcuIz9kzp&CatalogCategoryID=33rVqHzlilcAAAEObnAxe6fF&JumpTo=OfferList