Yamaha YDP-S55 WH Arius
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Yamaha
YDP-S55 WH Arius
Product Info
Article Number:
536788
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
YDP-S55 WH Arius
Category:
Compact Digital Pianos
Price:
$1,186.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The YDP-S55 is a solid choice for students and hobbyists needing a compact, attractive digital piano. The GH3 action feels surprisingly good for the price, and the CFX sound is genuinely impressive. It's a well-rounded instrument perfect for apartments or smaller homes where space is at a premium.
Product Description
- Yamaha YDP-S55 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): 1353 x 309 x 792 mm (depth with open cover 317 mm)
- Weight: 40 kg
- Colour: White
- Includes power supply unit (PA-300C) and music booklet "50 Classical Music Masterpieces"
PROS
- • GH3 action provides realistic weighted feel for nuanced playing.
- • CFX concert grand sound offers a rich, authentic piano tone.
- • Compact design fits well in smaller spaces without sacrificing sound.
- • Stereophonic Optimizer widens the soundstage for a more immersive experience.
CONS
- • Limited sound selection compared to higher-end digital pianos.
- • Speaker power, while adequate, lacks serious room-filling projection.
- • Plastic keytops, while functional, lack the premium feel of 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
40 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The GH3 offers noticeably heavier weighting and a more progressive resistance, simulating the feel of an acoustic grand piano more accurately than the GHS action found in lower-tier models.
Yes, the USB to Host connectivity allows MIDI data transmission for recording, although audio output requires an external interface for higher quality recording.
It's a continuous pedal, allowing for half-pedaling effects for a more expressive dynamic range, which is a nice touch at this level.
