need help buying a digital piano

[jinnn]

I'm looking to buy a digital piano that has the same weight and feel when pressed as a acoustic piano.  Also wondering what the lowest price they come around.

[mic2005]

I was told that no digital can feel or sound the same as an accoustic. (Almost maybe, but never the same)

Regards.

[jinnn]

i see.. i already have a acoustic piano downstairs but i want one in my room and it'd be rather hard to move it up stairs haha.. I wanted a digital piano because on a acoustic piano i can't play at night becuase everyones sleeping.  As long as the feeling is close to the same its good enough for me.  So can anyone help me?

[knabe31]

Hi, I purchased a Yamaha P-60. It has the weighted keys and plays much like a real piano. I think that this model has been discontinued but, the P-70 replaced it. I travel and obviously can't take my piano on the road with me. I find that I can plug in the earphones and play until the wee hours and disturb no-one. I play on a Knabe upright when at home and prefer it but, gotta use the digital if I want to practice on the road. I did a lot of research on the different models and this one was by far the best feel. It was in the 600.00 range new. Hope this helps you, good luck.

[jinnn]

mm ty that seems to be what i need something light weight and portable with the feel close to an accoustic with a decent pricing.  i'll research some more to see what else there may be.

[mic2005]

I am not so good at digital pianos but I think it like buying a computer. If you want better sound you will need to invest in a better soundcard. If you want better graphic you need to invest in more high-tech graphic card, or memory or hard-drive & so on.

As for digital piano, I think it will cost alot of $$$ to get something similar to an accoustic. You pay for the technology. Infact, I was told a really good digital piano can be as or more expensive than a decent accoustic.

I think you should shop around and try the various brands available. Check & Compare the specification of each model. See which you need and which you don't. I think digital piano will have more information than an accoustic piano.
Regards.

[mic2005]

Jinn,

I forgot to mention. I know pianodisc or qrs have quiet-time gadget. It can be install into your piano. So when you need to be quiet you just turn on the gadget and listen thru head-set. I was told the hammers will not strike the strings. I think it cost the same or less than buying a digital piano. (Of course please find a certified installer)

About piano moving to your room. I guess if you can find a professional piano movers, moving up is not a major problem.
Regards.

[jinnn]

how is that possible? thats pretty cool don't understnad how it would actually work though. haha if the hammer isn't hitting the string it basically just changes into a digital piano no? thats pretty interesting but i think i'ma go invest in the yamaha p 60 or 70 or w/e it is , it jus happans to be what i want all in one.  The sound probably can't match up to an acoustic but thats ok I just want something with close enough feel to one and portable enough to bring around.