Kawai ES-520 W
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Kawai
ES-520 W
Product Info
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The ES-520 W is a solid choice for gigging musicians and serious students looking for a portable, well-built stage piano. Its key action is surprisingly good for the price point, and the Bluetooth connectivity is a real bonus. It’s perfect for those who need a dependable instrument without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Kawai ES-520 W
- Stage Piano
- 88 Keys with Responsive Hammer Compact II mechanism
- Harmonic Imaging (PH-I) with 88 key sampling
- 34 Sounds
- 100 Drum rhythms
- 192-Note polyphony
- Bluetooth midi & audio
- Transposition
- Mood
- String resonance
- Damper effect
- Dual mode
- Split mode
- Four hands mode
- Internal 2-track recorder
- OLED display
- Metronome
- 2 Headphone connections
- MIDI In / Out
- Line In (Stereo)
- Line Out (L / Mono
- USB to host
- USB to device
- Speaker system: 2x 20 watts
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1340 x 375 x 145 mm
- Weight: 14.5 kg
- Colour: White
- Includes F-10H sustain pedal
- power supply and music rest
PROS
- • Excellent Responsive Hammer Compact II action provides realistic key feel
- • Harmonic Imaging sound engine delivers surprisingly rich piano tones
- • Bluetooth MIDI/Audio adds convenient connectivity options
- • White finish offers a clean, professional aesthetic appeal
CONS
- • RHII action, while good, isn't a full-sized grand piano experience
- • Speaker system adequate for practice, lacks real stage power
- • Limited sound selection compared to higher-end stage pianos
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHII)
Sounds
34
Polyphony
192-note
Effects
String Resonance, Damper Effect, Dual, Split, Four Hands Modes
Connections
MIDI In/Out, Line In/Out, USB to Host/Device, 2x Headphone Jacks
Weight
14.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The RHII is a simplified version, omitting the heavier hammers and longer key travel of their top-tier actions, but still offers a decent level of responsiveness and control.
The pianos are sampled using Kawai’s Harmonic Imaging (PH-I) technology, which captures the nuances of real acoustic pianos, offering a more authentic sound than purely modeled instruments.
Absolutely, via USB to Host; latency will depend on your computer's processing power and audio interface, but it's generally very usable with a decent setup.
