Yamaha YDP-165 WA Arius
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Yamaha
YDP-165 WA Arius
Product Info
Article Number:
536783
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
YDP-165 WA Arius
Category:
Compact Digital Pianos
Price:
$1,241.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The YDP-165 Arius is a solid choice for beginners and intermediate players looking for a compact digital piano with a realistic feel. The GH3 action and the CFX sound are genuinely impressive for its class, making it a great entry point to more serious piano playing. It's ideal for apartments or smaller homes where space is at a premium.
Product Description
- Yamaha YDP-S165 WH 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: Ash White
- Includes power supply unit (PA-300C) and music booklet "50 Classical Music Masterpieces"
PROS
- • GH3 action provides realistic weighted feel, mimicking acoustic pianos.
- • Ash White finish offers a clean, modern aesthetic that blends well.
- • CFX concert grand sound provides a surprisingly rich and detailed tone.
- • Stereophonic Optimizer widens the soundstage for a more immersive experience.
CONS
- • Limited sound selection compared to higher-end digital pianos.
- • The compact design means less internal speaker volume than larger models.
- • No aftertouch on the keys, reducing expressive playing possibilities.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Graded Hammer (GH3) with synthetic ebony/ivory tops
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 action offers a more nuanced and heavier feel, closer to an acoustic piano, with a more progressive resistance across the key range.
While it's a sampled representation, Yamaha has done a good job; it captures much of the CFX’s warmth and clarity, though it lacks the dynamic range and complexity of the acoustic.
Yes, it has a USB to Host connection, allowing for MIDI data transmission to a computer and software instruments.
