Kawai CA-701 B

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Kawai CA-701 B

Kawai

CA-701 B

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 554335
Brand: Kawai
Model: CA-701 B
Price: $2,891.90

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The CA-701 B is a serious contender for intermediate to advanced players wanting a premium digital piano experience. The action and piano sounds are genuinely impressive, and the build quality feels solid. It's a great choice for home studios or those needing a reliable stage piano with excellent acoustic piano realism.

Product Description

  • Kawai CA-701 B
  • Digital Piano
  • 88 Weighted keys with hammer action and Ivory/Ebony Touch (Grand Feel III)
  • 96 Sounds
  • Dual/Layer
  • Split
  • 256 Voices polyphonic
  • 5" Touch screen display
  • USB Record (MP3
  • Oberdub
  • Line In & Bluetooth Audio Recording)
  • USB Playback (MP3
  • internal format KSO)
  • Effects: SK-EX Rendering Ambience (10)
  • Reverb (6 types)
  • Chorus (3)
  • Delay (3)
  • Tremolo (3)
  • Auto Pan (2)
  • Phaser (2)
  • Rotary (6)
  • Combination (5).
  • Functions: Metronome
  • Transpose
  • Speaker/headphone settings
  • Send program change
  • Bluetooth (5.0 Midi
  • 5.1 Audio)
  • Stereo output: 2x 6.3 mm jack
  • L/R + R
  • Line input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • 2 Headphone outputs: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • USB to Host
  • USB to device
  • Speaker system: 2x 55 W
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1450 x 495 x 970 mm
  • Weight: 76.5 kg
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Grand Feel III action delivers exceptional dynamic range and nuanced control.
  • • SK-EX Rendering provides remarkably realistic acoustic piano soundscapes.
  • • Robust speaker system offers a full, room-filling sonic experience.
  • • Comprehensive connectivity options suit studio and performance needs.
CONS
  • • The sheer size and weight make portability a significant challenge.
  • • Limited sound editing capabilities compared to higher-end workstations.
  • • The touchscreen interface, while functional, isn't the most modern.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88
Key Action Grand Feel III Hammer Action, Ivory/Ebony Touch
Sounds 96, including meticulously sampled Kawai acoustic pianos
Polyphony 256 Voices
Speakers 2 x 55W, bi-amplified
Connections USB to Host/Device, Bluetooth 5.0 (Midi/Audio), Stereo Outputs, Line Input, Headphone Outputs
Weight 76.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a significant upgrade – more consistent key weighting, improved escapement, and a more realistic feel overall, closer to a true acoustic grand.
While Bluetooth 5.1 helps, a small amount of latency is still present; wired connections are always preferable for critical performance work.
It's surprisingly effective. The subtle changes in reverb and acoustics really add depth and realism to the piano sound, though it's not a perfect simulation.

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