Kawai CA-501 B

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Kawai CA-501 B

Kawai

CA-501 B

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 564506
Brand: Kawai
Model: CA-501 B
Price: $2,330.90

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The CA-501 B is a really solid choice for serious students and intermediate players looking for an authentic piano feel and premium sound without the absolute top-end price tag. The action is surprisingly good, and the Shigeru Kawai piano voice is a real highlight – it’s a beautifully voiced instrument that will inspire you to play.

Product Description

  • Kawai CA-501 B
  • Digital Piano
  • 88 Weighted keys with hammer action
  • escapement (simulation) and Ivory Touch (Grand Feel Compact)
  • 45 Sounds incl. Shigeru Kawai EX Competition Grand Piano Sound with Harmonic Imaging XL technology
  • 100 Drum rhythms
  • Dual/Layer
  • Split and 4-hand mode
  • 256-Voice polyphonic
  • OLED display
  • MIDI recording
  • USB player: MP3
  • internal format KSO
  • DSP effects
  • Transpose
  • Registration memories
  • Tone Control
  • Tuning
  • Bluetooth MIDI: Ver. 5.0
  • Bluetooth Audio: Ver. 5.1
  • 2 Headphone outputs: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack and 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • 2 Stereo outputs: 6.3 mm jack (L/R + R)
  • 2 Line inputs: 6.3 mm jack (L/R + R)
  • USB to Host
  • USB to Device
  • 3-Fold pedal unit
  • Speaker output: 2x 50W
  • Dimensions excl. music stand (W x D x H): 1425 x 485 x 930 mm
  • Weight: 66 kg
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Grand Feel Compact action offers surprisingly realistic key weighting.
  • • Shigeru Kawai EX piano sound is remarkably authentic and nuanced.
  • • Bluetooth 5.1 audio provides stable, low-latency wireless connectivity.
  • • Solid cabinet construction feels substantial and well-damped.
CONS
  • • CA-501 B’s speaker system is adequate but lacks true concert hall projection.
  • • Limited sound customization options compared to higher-tier Kawai models.
  • • The 'Ivory Touch' key surface can feel slightly slick for some players.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88
Key Action Grand Feel Compact with hammer action, escapement, and Ivory Touch
Sounds 45, including Shigeru Kawai EX competition grand piano (Harmonic Imaging XL)
Polyphony 256-voice
Speakers 2 x 50W
Connections USB to Host/Device, MIDI, Bluetooth 5.0/5.1, Line inputs/outputs, Headphone jacks
Weight 66 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'Compact' version is a trimmed-down design; it lacks the full depth and complexity of the flagship Grand Feel, but still delivers excellent weighting and responsiveness.
Bluetooth 5.1 significantly reduces latency, but very sensitive players might still perceive a slight delay – a wired connection is always best for critical applications.
Absolutely; the USB to Host and line outputs provide straightforward connectivity to DAWs and external audio interfaces for professional recording.

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