Sound:
I am a snob when it comes to electronic piano sounds, and I have honestly never heard better than the P155. I teach and perform, and this is the first digital piano I have actually recommended to parents looking for electronic options. The touch is fantastic, and it is a joy to play.
Feature:
For the price range, I am impressed with the features. Do I wish it had a rhythm bank? Yes. Do I wish there were more sounds? Yes. But the sounds it has are high quality... you can actually hear the pipes open on the church organ. The on-board single-track recorder will only hold 3 songs. There is a usb drive input that allows you to record midi and take it to your computer to edit, play, whatever, but there is a specific list of compatible drives. None of the ones I already own work with it, so I can't speak to the use of that feature.
Ease of Use:
It is playable right out of the box. I had to read the manual to discover some "hidden" sounds (there are multiple sounds within the strings menu, including percussion). There are some features I have not explored, such as alternative tunings, but the manual does a pretty good job of explaining them. The organ sound uses the sustain pedal as a decrescendo trigger. To play the organ you have to actually finger like an organist...it's a different sort of process.
Quality:
It's a beautiful instrument, sturdy, well-made. My only issue with it is the weight. It is heavy and cumbersome. I bought the Gator case for it, and I feel secure moving it. It's just a hand full.
Value:
It's an excellent value. It would have been nice to know about the usb compatibility issue beforehand, because it means another expense to be able to use that feature. I still say somebody made a mistake pricing this thing, because I LOVE it. It should cost more for the quality of it, in my opinion, and I am HARD to please.
Manufacturer Support:
I have had no issues in 2.5 years.
The Wow Factor:
It is not a design star, but it is pretty. I have the black/mahogany version., and it fits my needs without being obtrusive. I've had touch screen instruments before that were very distracting. This piano has an attractive, simple design.
Overall:
I will not search until this one dies. I am completely satisfied with it.
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Sound:
I hadn't played the piano since I was a child and wanted to take it up again. I bought the Yamaha P155 because its sound and touch were supposed to be like a real grand piano. I have not been disappointed. I enjoy playing it every day. I'm very happy with my decision.
Feature:
I love the 50 prerecorded songs that are included. You an listen to them one at a time--with one hand only if you wish so that you can practice the other. Or, you can play them all, sequentially or randomly, so that you have a piano concert in your own home. This alone was worth the price of the piano. It's incredible.
Ease of Use:
The controls are easy and the manual explains everything well.
Quality:
This is a well-made, quality instrument.
Value:
It's worth every penny paid.
The Wow Factor:
I bought the silver with cherry to match my office desk and imac, and I got the matching silver stand from another vendor because zzounds didn't have it. Got the Roc-n-Soc chair to go with it, which looks great with it and is so so comfortable.The ensemble looks fantastic in my office, and I play it all the time because of its convenient location.
Overall:
I expect to be enjoying this Yamaha for many years to come.
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Sound:
I hate hate hate digital pianos. I even hate most of the Yamaha electrics I have ever touched, but for some reason, I bought this piano sight unseen. It is the best purchase I have ever made. It sounds like a full acoustic... rich sounds with incredible depth throughout the range of the instrument. On the organ setting you can actually hear the pipes open. Incredible, and I am extremely hard to please.
Feature:
The only accessory that came with it was the power cord. I added a pedal and a Gator case. The sound bank is good... there are a few sounds "hidden" in the strings menu that I had to read the manual to discover. I have yet to use the "function" button to do anything other than simple transposition. I somehow managed to accidentally change the tuning system, which made the piano a bit of a honky tonk. Thankfully, the manual helped me fix it.
The recording function is very useful, but it only holds 3 songs without the usb. The placement of the record button makes it easy to record over the first song recorded. I have had piano students bump it and erase 4 really good recordings. Frustrating.
A rhythm bank would be a wonderful addition. It does have a metronome... a really. loud. metronome. Of course, loud is what you want if you're going to use one.
The least useful feature is the usb port. It doesn't connect to the computer: it's a jump drive port for storing midi files, which you can then move wherever you want. This would be wonderful if any of the 8 or so jump drives I already own were supported, but alas, they are not. There's a list on the website, but it takes time to sort and search, so I still can't use that feature.
Ease of Use:
Click of a button. Couldn't be easier. The hidden sounds are not labeled, though, so you have to know what number equals what sound. The tiny screen is limited to 3 characters.
There is a learning curve with the function key, and honestly, I haven't tried to master it. The manual is thick, but fairly easy to read. I haven't tried to modify anything for fear I wouldn't be able to restore the original sounds. I really need to read that manual.
I have this piano as the master in a midi setup with an ancient Kurzweil Mark 10 and a Korg O1WFD, and it works wonderfully.
One note: the built-in speakers are top notch, but if you are playing in a crowded room, you will want an amp.
Quality:
Looks beautiful, seems to be really well-made. The music stand that fits into the top of the piano is on a metal frame, so it's sturdy. I wish the plexiglass were about an inch taller, but that's not a quality issue. I have had the P155 for over two years now, and other than a little dust, it looks fresh out of the box. I've taken it to play weddings and receptions and such, it has held up well. I wouldn't take it out without a case, so I can't speak to just throwing it in the back seat.
Value:
Should this be a little cheaper for the features? No doubt a couple hundred less would make it a better value, but there's a lot to be said for the pleasure this thing has brought me. For the sound alone, it was worth every penny. I've spent a career trying to find a keyboard that could match an acoustic tone. This one does it.
Manufacturer Support:
I haven't had to call. The 10 is for good luck, just in case I do.
The Wow Factor:
I have the mahogany finish, which is gorgeous. It has clean lines, is sleek and understated. I was drawn to it before I bought it, and have to keep reminding myself that I don't need two.
Overall:
I won't be buying another piano until this one dies, and I hope the model is still available when it does. If the opportunity arose, I might add a sound bank, but I am quite happy with it as is. I tried many, many keyboards and digital pianos in churches and meeting halls, and honestly despaired of finding what I wanted. It was luck... or the hand of God... that had me buy this, and it is the only digital piano I have ever recommended to others.
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Sound:
always room for improvement, no matter the brand and model
Feature:
always room for improvement, no matter the brand and model
Ease of Use:
hobbyist or active musician will appreciate the engineering
Quality:
very well done-Yamaha
Value:
paid less than advertized price
Manufacturer Support:
Yamaha and zzounds work with you
The Wow Factor:
Yamaha reputation
Overall:
Well done Yamaha
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