Yamaha YDP-S55 WH Arius

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Yamaha YDP-S55 WH Arius

Yamaha

YDP-S55 WH Arius

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 536788
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YDP-S55 WH Arius
Price: $1,186.90

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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.

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