Yamaha YDP-165 R Arius

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Yamaha YDP-165 R Arius

Yamaha

YDP-165 R Arius

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 536781
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YDP-165 R Arius
Price: $1,263.90

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The YDP-165 Arius is a solid choice for beginners and intermediate players wanting a realistic piano experience in a compact footprint. The GH3 action is genuinely impressive for the price point, and the CFX sound is a real highlight. It's a great all-around instrument for home practice and casual playing.

Product Description

  • Yamaha YDP-165 R 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: Rosewood
  • Includes power supply unit (PA-300C) and music booklet "50 Classical Music Masterpieces"
PROS
  • • GH3 action provides realistic piano feel and responsiveness.
  • • Rosewood finish offers a classic, premium aesthetic appeal.
  • • CFX concert grand sound delivers a surprisingly rich and nuanced tone.
  • • Dual mode allows layering of sounds for creative exploration.
CONS
  • • The speaker system, while decent, lacks the power for larger rooms.
  • • Limited sound selection compared to higher-end digital pianos.
  • • The overall footprint is substantial, requiring dedicated space.

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 is a simplified version, lacking the escapement adjustments of the more advanced systems, but still offers a very convincing weighted feel.
Yes, the USB to Host connection allows for straightforward MIDI data transfer to a computer for recording and software integration.
No, the reverb is fixed to the four available types; there's no individual control over parameters like decay time or room size.

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