Lower-End Privias

[Tom Williams]

I'm a happy owner of a PX-5S, which fits me well because I love synth and MIDI tweaking, in addition to an piano which, on its own, inspires me daily. 

 

A buddy of mine is looking for a piano like the PX-5S, with the constraints that he can't afford a lot of money -- around the $500 US range -and he would rather have speakers than a highly programmable synth.  He loves the weighted / textured keys as well.  If money weren't an object I would tall him without reservation to go with the PX-560.

 

So, those of you with experience in the lower Privia / PX range:  how do you feel about the -160, -360, or other weighted Casios that I haven't thought about?

 

 

[Jokeyman123]

I have no experience with the PX160, but regularly play the older PX350 which is the model previous to the PX360-which is a step up from the 350 with a beautiful viewing screen and probably alot easier to work around. Even though I have the PX560 now as well, the 350 sounds as fantastic as the 560 piano sounds, organ, ep's, drums-it's all there. I would the think the 360 is every bit as good and better-very similar to the 560 with a little less complexity in terms of programming new sounds and a few less features that you may not need depending on how you will use it of course. I think the PX160 will also have a very similar sound and feel to all of these-I think the PX160 has the same action and sound samples as the 360 and the 560. Can't go wrong IMO whatever you choose. And if money is a concern, you might find a good dealer deal on the older 350 since I do not believe Casio is manufacturing these anymore-an excellent digital piano in it's own right. Look up pianomanchuck on Youtube-he has the best (IMO) video demos for the all the newer Privias PX's.

[Brad Saucier]

All of the Privia models in each generation share the same action, same feel and same sound quality.  The main decision is just based on how many sounds and how many features you want.  

[Joe Muscara]

Yeah, PX-160, 360, 560 go up in features and price (hence the numbering convention). But like Brad says, they share the same action and feel as well as sound quality. This time of year, there usually is a sale on the PX-160, there might be on the other models as well.

[sslyutov]

360 and 560 will go above $500 even with all discounts.

With PX160 he will be able to add a stand, triple pedal unit and a bench.

Remember PX 160 does not have MIDI DIN, only USB-MIDI.

There is no USB-Audio as well.

I would recommend trying a few other brands like Kawai ES 110 (entry level for Kawai) it is a little bit over the budget

or Korg B1 88  (fits the budget well)

 

In additional just recalled there is Yamaha P-71 Amazon-exclusive deal that would be an interesting competitor for PX-160.

[jeffn1]

I used to play a PX-160 (and prior versions).  I always noticed, when I plugged into an amp the low frequencies were too loud.

 

I recently switched to a PX350 and the problem appears to be gone.

 

Anyone else notice this?

 

Jeff

Edited December 26, 2018 by jeffn1
correct my error

[sslyutov]

Tom,

What did you get?

[Tom Williams]

1 hour ago, sslyutov said:

Tom,

What did you get?

I got a PX-5S last November, and still love it.  It's a buddy of mine who's looking....

[Tom Williams]

On 12/17/2018 at 2:41 PM, sslyutov said:

Tom,

What did you get?

I've recommend the PX-160 to my buddy.  As of this writing, at least one vendor has a 20% price reduction running on it.

[sslyutov]

15 hours ago, Tom Williams said:

I've recommend the PX-160 to my buddy.  As of this writing, at least one vendor has a 20% price reduction running on it.

I hope he will like!

Happy Holidays!