Kawai CA-501 W

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Kawai CA-501 W

Kawai

CA-501 W

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 564508
Brand: Kawai
Model: CA-501 W
Price: $2,330.90

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The CA-501 W delivers a really satisfying playing experience, especially if you're after a genuine piano feel without the bulk of a full-sized digital stage piano. The Shigeru Kawai EX sound is a major highlight, making it ideal for serious students or intermediate players who want a premium piano voice and a realistic touch.

Product Description

  • Kawai CA-501 W
  • Digital Piano
  • 88 Weighted keys with hammer action
  • let-off 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
  • Registration memories
  • Tone Control
  • Transpose
  • Tuning
  • 3-Way pedal unit
  • Speaker output: 2x 50 W
  • 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
  • Dimensions without music stand (W x D x H): 1425 x 485 x 930 mm
  • Weight: 66 kg
  • Colour: White
PROS
  • • Grand Feel Compact action provides surprisingly realistic piano touch.
  • • Shigeru Kawai EX sound is exceptionally warm and nuanced.
  • • Solid build quality; cabinet feels substantial and well-damped.
  • • Bluetooth 5.1 audio provides reliable, low-latency wireless connectivity.
CONS
  • • The Grand Feel Compact action, while good, isn't a full Grand Feel experience.
  • • Limited sound customization beyond the included tones and effects.
  • • The cabinet's depth makes it less suitable for smaller spaces.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88
Key Action Grand Feel Compact (weighted hammer action with let-off)
Sounds 45, including Shigeru Kawai EX Competition Grand Piano
Polyphony 256-Voice
Speakers 2 x 50W, 3-Way system
Connections USB to Host, USB to Device, MIDI In/Out, Line Inputs/Outputs, Headphone Jacks
Weight 66 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Compact action offers a similar feel but with slightly reduced vertical travel and a less complex hammer mechanism – still excellent, but not quite the same level of nuance.
Bluetooth 5.1 significantly reduces latency; for most users, it's perfectly acceptable for practice and even some performance scenarios, though a direct USB connection is always preferable for critical applications.
Yes, the line outputs allow you to connect external amplifiers and speakers for increased volume and a more powerful sound, ideal for larger rooms or performance settings.

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