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The Casio Privia PX-160 is a digital piano. It features 88 Tri-Sensor scaled hammer action II keys. It has a width of 52.05”, a depth of 11.26”, and a height of 5.31”. 128 notes and 18 presets, as well as reverb, chorus, and brilliance effects, are available on the Casio Privia PX-160.
Casio Privia Px 160
Summary
The very first digital piano in Casio’s Privia line was introduced to the market back in 2003. Casio intended to provide customers with an advanced digital piano for under $1000. The instant success and admiring reviews that the first Privia model received was proof that Casio had achieved its aim of creating an instrument that offered outstanding value for money.
Since 2003, Casio has constantly striven to improve the digital pianos in the Privia line, introducing new technology – such as Linear Morphing AiF – and adapting to the needs of its customers. The PX-160 is one of the most recent additions to the series. It is a successor to the innovative PX-150 model, which was the first Privia digital piano to include the AiR sound engine, as well as an enhanced sampling system.
The PX-150 is currently the bestselling digital piano in the Privia line. Still, the PX-160 offers improvements on its predecessor across the board, making it a much better option for pianists who want to get the very best Casio digital piano on the market.
One of the reasons why the Casio Privia series is so well-loved by pianists is the Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II, which is featured in the PX-160. Using an innovative system, where three sensors are located beneath each key’s base, the action feels very similar to what you would find on an acoustic piano. These sensors can also be adjusted by the player so that they can find an activity that suits their style, allowing them to recreate the effect from their favorite piano.
Of course, the natural sensation when playing the Casio Privia PX-160 is only one of the features that makes it so popular. The sound that it offers is also outstanding. The Acoustic and Intelligent Resonator (AiR) engine that is fitted inside it provides you with a sound that is a perfect replication of a grand piano.
If the PX-160 is played to someone with their eyes closed, then they would scarcely believe that it is a digital piano, rather than a 9ft concert grand (which is what the sound was based on) that is being played. It is – of course – also possible to select a different tone to the 5 grand piano options. There are 18 tones overall, including Jazz Organ, Electric Piano, and Strings.
Key to the sound is an 8-watts by 8-watts speaker system, which is ported at the back of the digital piano, and then open at the front, which allows for a much more natural projection, making it ideal for recitals or performances.
Despite featuring a lot of cutting edge technology and a substantial speaker unit, the Casio Privia PX-160 is a highly portable digital piano that weighs only 25.5lbs. With dimensions of 52.05” by 5.31” by 11.26”, then it also won’t take up much space in your home or rehearsal space, making it easy to stow.
The enduring popularity of the Privia series is easy to understand when you play a digital piano that is part of the series. The PX-160 is one of the most up-to-date members of the Privia series and is an excellent digital piano that will appeal to pianists of all levels, whether that is a beginner or an expert. Not only does it feature a lot of advanced technology, as well as a natural action, but it is very low-priced too.
Pros
+ The Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II offers pianists a very natural response, which is also alterable so that you can perfectly replicate the action of your favorite piano.
+ The AiR sound engine offers naturalistic sound. Unlike many digital pianos, there is nothing electrical about the Grand Piano tones, which perfectly resemble the sound of a 9ft grand piano.
+ The Casio Privia PX-160 is an excellent value for money. There are few digital pianos available in the same price range that offer such outstanding quality.
+ It is a very portable digital piano that weighs only 25.lbs
Cons
- Some pianists have noted that the keys are more substantial and heavier than in previous versions of the Privia series. However, this is a minor criticism that pianists will quickly get used to, and as long as you haven’t owned a previous model, then you will not be aware of the comparison.
Why We Like It
The Casio Privia PX-160 is an affordable digital piano that plays, feels, and sounds like a much more expensive instrument. There is a lot to love about this digital piano and very little to criticize it. All round, it is ideal for pianists of all levels, who want quality for a low price.
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