Yamaha YDP-165 B Arius
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Yamaha
YDP-165 B Arius
Product Info
Article Number:
536780
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
YDP-165 B Arius
Category:
Compact Digital Pianos
Price:
$1,230.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The YDP-165 Arius is a solid entry-level digital piano that nails the basics. The GH3 action is genuinely good, making it great for beginners or those wanting a realistic touch without a huge footprint. It's a dependable choice for home practice and casual playing.
Product Description
- Yamaha YDP-S165 B Arius
- Digital Piano
- 88 Weighted keys with hammer action (Graded Hammer
- GH3) and synthetic ebony and ivory key tops
- 10 Sounds (incl. high-end sound from the Yamaha CFX concert grand)
- 192-Voice polyphony
- Effects (Reverb: 4 types
- Stereophonic Optimizer
- Intelligent Acoustic Control)
- Midi-recording (2 tracks)
- Functions: Dual
- Duo mode
- Metronome
- Transpose (-6 - +6)
- Tuning (414.8 - 466.8 kHz)
- Pedal: Sustain (half pedal)
- Sostenuto
- Soft
- USB to Host connection
- 2 x Headphone output (6.3 mm jack)
- Speaker: 2 x 20 W
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1357 x 422 x 849 mm (height incl. music stand 1003 mm)
- Weight: 42 kg
- Colour: Black
- Includes power supply unit (PA-300C) and music booklet "50 Classical Music Masterpieces"
PROS
- • GH3 action provides realistic hammer feel for nuanced playing.
- • CFX concert grand sound delivers a surprisingly rich and detailed tone.
- • Compact design integrates well into smaller living spaces without sacrificing feel.
- • Half-pedal sustain offers expressive dynamic control for subtle nuances.
CONS
- • Limited sound selection compared to higher-end digital pianos.
- • Speaker system, while adequate, lacks the power for larger rooms.
- • The synthetic ivory/ebony keytops, while decent, aren't quite as luxurious as true ivory.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Graded Hammer (GH3) with synthetic ebony/ivory keytops
Sounds
10 (including Yamaha CFX concert grand sample)
Polyphony
192-Voice
Speakers
2 x 20W
Weight
42 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The GH3 offers noticeably heavier low-end response and a more progressive feel, mimicking a real acoustic piano’s action more closely than the GHS.
Yes, the USB to Host connection allows for MIDI data and audio output, so you can easily route sound to external speakers or an audio interface.
No, the reverb is fixed to the four provided types; there’s no user control over parameters like decay time or room size.
