Between October 18 and 23, the price of every current Yamaha Arius digital piano at Thomann fell: 24 listings across the YDP-146, YDP-S36, YDP-166 and YDP-S56, in every finish and every set with a bench and headphones. For all 24 it is the lowest price we have recorded since August. Only the older YDP-S55, still listed at €1,059, stayed put.
The new Arius prices
| Model | Keyboard | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| YDP-146 | GHS | €1,049 | $1,118 (€998) |
| YDP-S36, slim cabinet | GHS | €1,079 | $1,118 (€998) |
| YDP-166 | GrandTouch-E | €1,399 | $1,456 (€1,299) |
| YDP-S56, slim cabinet | GrandTouch-E | €1,399 | $1,456 (€1,299) |
The sets with bench and headphones fell by the same amounts and now cost €80 more than the piano alone.
Which Arius to pick
The step that matters is the keyboard. The YDP-146 and the slimmer YDP-S36 use Yamaha's GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) action, the YDP-166 and YDP-S56 the GrandTouch-E action with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops. All four play Yamaha's CFX concert grand sample. The "S" models have a flat lid that closes over the keys, the others a classic cabinet.
Yamaha YDP-S36 Arius, $1,117
The cheaper action in the slim cabinet, now the same price as the YDP-146. #14 of 25 compact digital pianos.
Yamaha YDP-166 Arius, $1,454
The successor to the YDP-165, with the better GrandTouch-E keys. #12 of 25 compact digital pianos.
The Roland FP-30X went the other way
Roland FP-30X, $759
The portable FP-30X rose from €604 to €678, and its bundles with stand, bag or case 8 to 10%. It is still much cheaper than any Arius, but it is a portable piano: no cabinet, a single pedal in the box and a stand sold separately. #6 of 25 compact digital pianos.
Questions
Is now a good time to buy a Yamaha Arius?
By our records, yes: these are the lowest Arius prices since August, and they fell together, which looks like a price change rather than a flash sale. Prices before Christmas can still move either way.
GHS or GrandTouch-E?
For a beginner who mainly practices, GHS is fine. If you play classical repertoire or want the keys closest to an acoustic, the GrandTouch-E models are worth the extra €300. More on what the money buys in how much a digital piano costs.
How we measured. Euro prices from Thomann's partner feed, recorded every night. We compared each Arius listing's price on October 18 and October 23, 2026. Specifications are from Thomann's product descriptions; dollar prices use the European Central Bank rate. Cards show today's price and rank.
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Denis Kataev runs AudioFu. Every night the site records the prices of more than 38,000 instruments and studio tools at Thomann, and he writes about what those numbers show: what got cheaper, what just arrived, and which discounts are real.
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