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Welcome to Merriam Pianos on KZfaq. We’ve got another piano shootout video for you today as we compare Casio’s new PX-S1100 with Yamaha’s staple P 125.
The PX-S1100 is a new release, while the P 125 has been out for a couple of years now. That said, these instruments directly compete against one another and are sure to be among the top-selling 88-note digital pianos for the year 2022.
Piano Sound
The first sound-related comparison we’re going to look at with these two pianos is the speakers. There are two speakers on the 1100 and they are 8 watts a piece for 16 watts total. They are rear-facing but there are upward-facing AiR ports which allows some secondary sound to escape and come directly at you.
The design itself has been updated from the speaker design that was used on the PX-S1000 - the model that the Casio PXS 1100 has replaced. The result is a more detailed sound, greater punch, and a total lack of any discernible distortion.
The overall tonal complexity and nuance we’re getting out of the 1100’s AiR sound source is very impressive for the price point. Via the Chordana app, you’re also given a greater level of control over sound related parameters than is typical for the price point with the Acoustic Simulator feature.
The P125 also uses a four-speaker system - 2 mains and 2 tweeters - with a total of 14 watts of power. The tweeters give you a clearer playing experience as more sound is directed right at the player.
The P125 features Yamaha’s Pure CF Sound Engine, which is a slightly older sample set based off their now discontinued CFIIIS concert grand piano. It’s a clear piano tone on the brighter end of the tonal spectrum.
The choice between these two instruments from a piano sound perspective comes down to a more advanced sound engine with less clear speakers on the 1100, versus a simpler engine with more clarity on the P125. Polyphony is even on both pianos at 192 notes.
That said, if you activate the 1100’s Hall Simulator and Surround Sound mode, you can get a very similar clarity as to what the P125 is producing.
In terms of the number of sounds, it’s quite similar with 18 on the 1100 and 24 on the 125. The quality is generally the same on both models, but we’d give the edge on a piano sounds to the P125, and strings patches to the Casio PXS 1100.
Piano Action
The Casio PXS 1100 is equipped with Casio’s Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard, which was first developed for the first generation PX-S1000 and PX-S3000. This action has received a positive response overall, though there are definitely some quirks with this action that many have noted.
The big thing is that the keys are shortened, so the black keys especially can be hard to press at the back of the keys. Casio made this sacrifice to get the weight and size of the cabinet down, and for folks who aren’t advanced classical pianists, this might not even be noticeable. ** We mention in the video that the overall weighting is too heavy, which is the opposite - the key is weighted slightly lighter **
It’s a responsive action, the weighting is right down the middle, and overall it’s a pleasurable action to play. There’s also a nice texture on the keys that absorbs moisture and offers good glide.
All of that being said, if your intent is on developing your skills as a classical pianist, this probably isn’t the best action to go with.
The P125 is using Yamaha’s Graded Hammer Standard or GHS action for short. The GHS action has been around for quite a few years now, and is probably due for a refresh.
It’s a reliable action, and the sensitivity is similar to what we’re getting on the Casio PXS 1100, though the GHS feels lighter, and the key bed feels shallower.
There isn’t a texture on the keys here, so the potential for grip issues does appear once moisture starts building up.
Piano Features
The Casio PXS 1100 gives you the option of operating it with batteries, which is very rare for a piano with such authentic pianistic qualities. Some gigging musicians and those on the go might really appreciate this.
The Casio PXS 1100 also includes a free Bluetooth adapter in the box that offers both Bluetooth MIDI and Audio. Casio also claims their PX-S are the lightest and slimmest 88 key weighted action digital pianos in the market, and this appears to be true - this thing weighs a mere 24.5 lbs.
The P125 is still very light at 26 lbs, and while it doesn’t have Bluetooth or the capability of battery operation,....