Casio Privia PX-S7000 Digital Piano Harmonious Mustard

I bought the PX-S7000 two weeks ago as an upgrade to my PX-S1100, and I regret nothing. Both are fantastic digital pianos, and I recommend the s1100 to anyone who wants a top-notch instrument for under a thousand dollars. But if you have a little more cash on hand, then it is definitely worth splurging for the S7000.Here are the main reasons I upgraded.KEY ACTIONThe action of the S1100 was fine, but at times I would get sloppy while playing fast passages. I knew the problem wasn't with me since I could play those same passages perfectly on my acoustic piano.That isn't the issue with my PX-S7000. It feels just like my acoustic. In fact, it feels better. Now it's the other way around: there are songs I can play perfectly on it that I struggle with on my ... MoreI bought the PX-S7000 two weeks ago as an upgrade to my PX-S1100, and I regret nothing. Both are fantastic digital pianos, and I recommend the s1100 to anyone who wants a top-notch instrument for under a thousand dollars. But if you have a little more cash on hand, then it is definitely worth splurging for the S7000.Here are the main reasons I upgraded.KEY ACTIONThe action of the S1100 was fine, but at times I would get sloppy while playing fast passages. I knew the problem wasn't with me since I could play those same passages perfectly on my acoustic piano.That isn't the issue with my PX-S7000. It feels just like my acoustic. In fact, it feels better. Now it's the other way around: there are songs I can play perfectly on it that I struggle with on my acoustic. I don't know how they did it. The keys still have a short pivot length like the S1100, but they feel completely different.Perhaps it's the integration of wood. The keys feel solid-not heavy, but solid. They're not light and springy like the S1100. They are also much quieter. With the volume at medium level, I can't hear the keys at all (by contrast, with the volume at full level on the S1100, I could still hear the keys-it drove me nuts!)I am at peace now. When I make a mistake or struggle with a song, I know it's because of my skill level and not because the action is holding me back.TONESThe S1100 and S3100 have phenomenal tones. The default grand piano on each is excellent. But the S7000 is in another league. The 3 default grands are so beautiful. And there are dozens of other pianos and e-pianos and organs and hundreds of other instruments I'll probably never use-but they all sound amazing. If nothing else, buy it just for those three grand pianos.SPEAKERSIn this price range, there are a lot of pianos with bigger and better speakers. But the four speakers are definitely an upgrade from previous Privia models. The sound is full and crisp and lovely. It's as loud and full as my acoustic upright. It can't compete, though, with a grand piano. But I have no complaints. For jamming at home or playing songs for my family, the speakers are fantastic. (There are times when I forget I am playing a digital piano-that never happened with my S1100.)STYLE AND BUILD QUALITYThe S7000 is gorgeous! It matches the furniture in our home and looks like it belongs there. I liked my red S1100, but it gave off a dorm-room vibe with the black metal stand and wires strewn about.The stand that the S7000 comes with is ridiculously stable. It doesn't budge a millimeter when playing. The integrated pedals are also excellent. They are longer than the triple-pedal unit on my S1100, and I never have to worry about them sliding around. The "soft" pedal is also more responsive.CONCLUSIONThis piano does a bit of everything, and it does it well. The key action is phenomenal, the tones are gorgeous, the piano is stylish and solid and beautiful. There's a lot more to it than what I have reviewed, such as MIDI controls and connectivity and customization. So be sure to read other reviews if those are your priorities. I simply wanted a beautiful piano that felt and sounded as good as an acoustic. Casio nailed it with the PX-S7000.(Note: I purchased my PX-S7000 directly from Casio only because Guitar Center didn't have them in stock yet, otherwise I would have bought it here!)

The keys and action feel great, the piano sounds are realistic, and the keyboard looks better in person. Casio has come a long way with digital pianos and this a real professional grade instrument. Unless you're playing the most technical top level classical music, this will cover all your needs.

I've had a Roland A-88 for years, mostly playing it with Synthogy Ivory piano module, but I've long wanted something that looked a little less tech-y with a quieter keybed.I loved the look of the S7000 and desperately hoped that the keybed would be acceptable. I had a Casio with a weighted keybed a long while back and thought it was terrible so I was ready to be disappointed.I found a floor model of the S7000 and was delighted to discover the keybed felt great: solid, weighty, but not too heavy. Nicer than the A-88 for sure.That was enough to convince me to order one. I was still a little anxious after I set it up at home because I didn't know if the keybed would be noisy (it was too loud in the store to hear it). To my relief it was quieter than my A-88, ... MoreI've had a Roland A-88 for years, mostly playing it with Synthogy Ivory piano module, but I've long wanted something that looked a little less tech-y with a quieter keybed.I loved the look of the S7000 and desperately hoped that the keybed would be acceptable. I had a Casio with a weighted keybed a long while back and thought it was terrible so I was ready to be disappointed.I found a floor model of the S7000 and was delighted to discover the keybed felt great: solid, weighty, but not too heavy. Nicer than the A-88 for sure.That was enough to convince me to order one. I was still a little anxious after I set it up at home because I didn't know if the keybed would be noisy (it was too loud in the store to hear it). To my relief it was quieter than my A-88, which wasn't too loud itself. Of course, keybed feel is personal so try to find one and try it out yourself.The built-in piano sounds are realistic (you can hear them in numerous YouTube reviews), but I don't feel they're as good as Synthogy. I've been playing with the built-in sounds because I'm reluctant to add clutter to the beautiful clean lines of this piano, but I miss the Synthogy.I've also become accustomed to poor quality control and workmanship in manufactured goods. My old Casio keyboard was a good example of this. So I was again relieved to discover the piano hardware itself is top-notch. The box it comes in is super-protective. It's easy to unbox and setup. The resulting rig is heavy and solid, like a piece of furniture. The pedals are a little stiffer than I'm used to, but they are a solidly attached so they won't be sliding or wiggling around.As for looks: it's gorgeous! It fits in well with the rest of our living area, unlike the A-88 and its many cables and accessories. The interface has a retro Japanese digital electronics look to it (think 1980s Casio digital watch). And the attention to detail reminds me of old Apple products, when they used to marry form and function so well. The keyboard cover is a great example of this: it fits over the keyboard just so, and then can be removed, folded simply, and hung from the legs like a decoration.