Dilemma: Yamaha YUS5 or Kawai K800

[lstan]

Hi. New to this forum, but probably asking an age old question of Yamaha vs. Kawai.

For this particular dilemma: it is between the YUS5 and K800.

The Kawai dealer did not have a K800 on stock, but played a K3. And as mentioned by various forums, the K3 sounded warmer. "Let It Go" sounded hauntingly beautiful.

The Yamaha dealer had a YUS5 on stock. Also tried a refurbished U3. Same song.

The U3 really sounded bright as other people reported / discussed. "Let It Go" sounded Disney. Sorry, didn't know how else to describe it. Ok, I guess bright and happy.

The YUS5 "seemed" to have a more balanced tone between the U3 and the K800. Also, the keys "seemed" more responsive - but I'm not sure if this was just psychological.

Price: the YUS5 being "only" USD222 more expensive than the K800.

Should I go ahead with the YUS5, or wait for the K800?

Comments, suggestions, inputs highly appreciated.

Thanks!

[iansinclair]

The question has come up before, but that's OK.  So has the answer: pick the one which you like the feel and sound of best.  Some folks like one, some the other, some a completely different make.  It's your piano, and your choice!

[lstan]

Thanks iansinclair.

I think I just needed to hear that from somebody else asides from my conscience. hahaha

The question has come up before, but that's OK.  So has the answer: pick the one which you like the feel and sound of best.  Some folks like one, some the other, some a completely different make.  It's your piano, and your choice!

[iancollett6]

 I bought a YUS1 at the end of 2012 and since then I havent played a piano that I like more than my own!..I just love it!..
 I know this comment probably doesnt help you but I just wanted to express my love for my Yamaha!!