Kawai Novus NV-5S

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Kawai Novus NV-5S

Kawai

Novus NV-5S

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 520284
Brand: Kawai
Model: Novus NV-5S
Price: $6,487.80

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The NV-5S is a seriously impressive hybrid piano. The key action is a genuine highlight, offering a very realistic feel, and the piano sounds are top-notch. It's a great choice for serious students, home pianists, and those wanting a high-end digital piano experience without the bulk of an acoustic grand.

Product Description

  • Kawai Novus NV-5S
  • Hybrid Digital Piano
  • Millennium III Hybrid piano action with 88-key graduated ABS hammers and damper action
  • Integrated Hammer Sensing System (IHSS) with contactless optical sensors
  • Harmonic Imaging XL: 88-key sampling
  • SK-EX Concert Grand
  • 10 Rendering characters
  • 90 Sounds
  • Dual
  • Split
  • Four Hands
  • Polyphony: max. 256 notes
  • Resonance Depth
  • Ambience
  • Reverb
  • Effects
  • Key-off Effect
  • Damper resonance
  • Damper noise
  • String resonance
  • Internal recorder
  • USB recorder (MP3 / WAV)
  • 39 Demo songs
  • 29 Piano music songs
  • 176 Concert magic songs
  • Lesson function
  • Bluetooth MIDI
  • Bluetooth Audio
  • Bluetooth (Ver. 4.1
  • GATT compatible)
  • 5" LCD touch screen (480 x 800 pixels)
  • Line input: stereo mini jack
  • Line IN control
  • Line output: stereo mini jack
  • 2 Headphone jacks: Stereo mini jack and 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • MIDI (IN/OUT)
  • USB to host
  • USB to device
  • Sustain (half-pedal capable)
  • Soft
  • Sostenuto
  • Grand Feel Pedal system
  • Speaker system: 3 x 45 W
  • Compatible Kawai Remote App
  • Dimensions: 1490 x 460 x 1100 mm
  • Weight: 113 kg
  • Colour: Black polished

*Note:* The price includes the delivery, assembly and disposal of the transport packaging, only for deliveries within Germany.

PROS
  • • Millennium III action convincingly replicates acoustic piano feel
  • • Harmonic Imaging XL provides exceptionally realistic piano soundscapes
  • • Integrated Hammer Sensing System delivers nuanced dynamic response
  • • Sleek, modern design complements any living space or stage
CONS
  • • Limited sound selection beyond piano – lacks versatility for other genres
  • • Line outputs are mini-jacks, inconvenient for professional setups
  • • Touchscreen resolution, while adequate, isn't as sharp as some competitors

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88, graded ABS hammers
Key Action Millennium III Hybrid action with IHSS
Sounds 90, including SK-EX Concert Grand samples
Polyphony 256 notes
Speakers Internal, unspecified wattage, likely 50W total
Connections USB (MP3/WAV), Bluetooth MIDI/Audio, Line In/Out (mini-jack), 2 Headphone jacks
Weight Approximately 150 lbs (estimated, based on similar Kawai models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a scaled-down version of their flagship actions, sacrificing some of the premium materials but retaining a remarkably authentic feel and responsiveness.
Bluetooth 4.1 is functional, but expect some latency, making it less ideal for critical listening or performing alongside audio – better suited for background music.
Unfortunately, no; the line outputs are mini-jacks, requiring adapters, which can impact signal quality – a dedicated audio interface would be a better solution.

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