Casio Privia PX-S Digital Piano Line | Which Model Is BEST For You? 

Damn thanks for this. I just ordered the 7000 in white yesterday. I’m coming from a px130 from 2009-10. I can’t wait for tomorrow

Regarding the comment on 7:45, that "when you running on batteries they run through a different amp that doesn't draw out so much power"... it is the same amp. The only thing that changes is the power supply to the amps: 1) In the PX-S5000, you have a 12 volt 1.5 A power supply when connected to AC power, which produces 12 * 1.5 = 18 watts. When using batteries as the power supply, the amplifiers get only 9 volts (6 * 1.5) and a much lower current, as AA batteries are not designed for high current devices. 2) In the PX-S6000/7000, you have a 24 volt 2.5 A power supply when connected to AC power, which produces 24 * 2.5 = 60 watts. When using batteries as the power supply, the amplifiers get only 12 volts (8 * 1.5) and a much lower current, as batteries are not designed for high current devices. Since AA batteries provide approximately 2000 mAh, you get: 1) PX-S5000: 9 * 2 = 18 Wh (watts-hour). Since Casio state the batteries should last about 4 hours, then 18/4 = 4.5 watts power consumption of the instrument while playing. This includes both the electronics and the amplifiers. 2) PX-S6000/7000: 12 * 2 = 24 Wh (watts-hour). Since Casio states the batteries should last about 4 hours, then 24/4 = 6 watts of power consumption of the instrument while playing. This includes both the electronics and the amplifiers. It would require another comment to explain why digital pianos consume very little from the amplifiers. In fact, between 1-2 watts total. There is a difference between testing the maximum power output of an amplifier with a pure sine wave and the real consumption while playing piano or music. Casio states the amplifiers of the PX-S6000/7000 can produce up to 3 watts per channel on batteries... but this is the thing: that only means the maximum possible output when running a pure sine wave, and only for a short time. AA batteries cannot support a continuous consumption of 3 * 4 = 12 watts for an extended time. This is like running a truck in the middle of the beach: yes, you can... for the commercial. But don't expect to drive your truck in the middle of the beach in real life: the engine will get flooded and you will need a new one. Expensive repair.

It would be nice if you played some classical pieces.. and show us the dynamic range.. instead of pounding out chords. Too many reviews just pound away.. I for one, want to know what nuances can be achieved. These pianos have levels of adjustment for note-off, string resonance and hammer as well. By adjusting these, many 'actions' can be achieved... Those are premium features. I hope to buy the 5000, as I don't need a ton of other sounds.. just a grand piano with variations, and a few other sounds. The wood inserts in the keys also add some dampening to the mechanical noise.. a plus!

Thanks for the great review! How does the action on the px-s7000 compare to that of a Yamaha CLP 745?