Kawai ES-920 W

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Kawai ES-920 W

Kawai

ES-920 W

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 502455
Brand: Kawai
Model: ES-920 W
Category: Stage Pianos
Price: $1,428.90

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The ES-920 W is a solid, well-rounded stage piano perfect for gigging musicians and serious home players who want a realistic piano feel and good sounds without the premium price tag. The action is surprisingly expressive, and the Bluetooth connectivity adds real convenience. It's a dependable workhorse, especially for those prioritizing a clean aesthetic and reliable performance.

Product Description

  • Kawai ES-920 W
  • Stage Piano
  • 88 Keys with Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) mechanism with pressure point simulation and triple sensor
  • Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) with 88 key sampling
  • 38 Sounds
  • 100 Rhythms
  • 256-Note polyphony
  • Bluetooth Midi & Audio (aptX support for wireless communication and audio playback)
  • Transposition
  • Mood
  • String resonance
  • Damper effect
  • Dual mode
  • Split mode
  • Four hands mode
  • Internal 2 track recorder
  • 4-Band EQ fader
  • 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: 17 kg
  • Colour: White
  • Includes F-10H sustain pedal
  • power supply and music rest
PROS
  • • RHIII action convincingly simulates acoustic piano touch and response
  • • HI-XL sampling delivers a warm, detailed piano tone across the entire range
  • • Bluetooth audio playback is surprisingly clean and reliable with aptX
  • • White finish offers a clean, modern aesthetic appealing to stage and home use
CONS
  • • RHIII, while good, lacks the nuanced escapement of higher-end Kawai actions
  • • Speaker system adequate for practice, but lacks headroom for larger venues
  • • Limited sound selection compared to dedicated workstations or more expensive stage pianos

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88
Key Action Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) with pressure point simulation and triple sensor
Sounds 38 high-quality instrument sounds, including grand pianos, electric pianos, organs, and strings
Polyphony 256-note
Effects String resonance, Damper effect, Chorus, Reverb, EQ fader
Connections 2x Headphone jacks, MIDI In/Out, Line In, Line Out, USB to Host/Device, Bluetooth Audio/MIDI
Weight 17 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a very good action for the price point, but it lacks the subtle escapement and depth of feel found in their more expensive models, like the NV series.
With aptX, the latency is minimal and generally unnoticeable for most players, making it great for practice and performance scenarios.
Yes, the USB to Host functionality provides seamless integration with most DAWs; standard class-compliant drivers are typically sufficient, though Kawai provides dedicated drivers for enhanced functionality.

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