We baseline the pianos for comparison on these basic criteria:
Below is a look at the different Yamaha Home (Non Portable) Piano Models:
For a best value comparison, we chose four models that has the best features and price: Below is our comparison spreadsheet:
Recommendation:
Best Overall Value: Yamaha ARIUS YDP161
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It makes sense to look into the Yamaha Clavinova models only if you do not plan to get an acoustic piano in the future. In that case, the best bet is a closeout deal on the CLP-280.
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- Have 88-keys,
- At-least “Graded Hammer Standard” Key Action Technology, and
- At-least 32-note polyphony.
Below is a look at the different Yamaha Home (Non Portable) Piano Models:
| Model | Thumbnail | Features | List Price | Best Price | Comments |
ARIUS YDP141 |  | Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keys, polyphony-64, 6 voice selections and demo, 6W + 6W speakers, Touch Response - Hard, Medium, Soft, Fixed, Keyboard - GHS matte black keys, 2-track recording, tempo, transpose, tuning. | $1349.99 | $1049.99 | New Model.Arius YDP161 with GHE keyboard, better speakers, polyphony and voice selections may be a better choice if you can spare the extra $300. |
| ARIUS YDP161 |  | Please see detailed spreadsheet below. | $1849.99 | $1499 | New Model. Excellent Value! |
Yamaha YDP213 |  | Features of Arius YDP141 MINUS Dynamic Steps only 1, Half Damper Effect. Key is Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) | $1099 | $800 | |
ARIUS YDP181 | | Features of YDP161 with the following differences: Voices - 14, Effects - 4 types, Brilliance, 14 preset voice demos, Recording - 3 songs, Scale Tuning Control , 7 segment LED, USB to device, Pianosoft Solo Outboard Content, Speaker/Headphone Control. | $1999.99 | $1799 | Feature Rich New Model. |
ARIUS YDP-v240 | | Features of YDP181 with the following differences: Keyboard - GHS Matte Black Keys, 131 Voices + 361 XGlite Voices + 12 kits, polyphony - 64, More Voices, Styles, Variation, Fingering, Music DB, Quick Recording,6 Recording Channels, Guide, More Effects, Layer, Split, Harmony, 2 registration pads, 320x240 4.6 inch LCD, Music Score, Lyrics, More Outboard Content Options. | $2299.99 | $1799.99 | New Model. |
Yamaha YDP S31 |  | Budget variant of Arius YDP141 with extra digital features – inferior cabinet, and keys. Adds 10 user songs, tempo, transpose, and tuning. | $999.99 | $899.99 | No-frills budget digital piano - New Model. |
| Yamaha YDP323 |  | All features of Arius YDP161. No half-pedal effect and polyphony is only 64. | $1599 | $1199 | Closeout deals may be available for this older model. |
| Yamaha YDP223 |  | All features of Yamaha YDP323 PLUS 2-track recording and playback, and 3 levels of dynamic sampling. | $1895 | $1500 | Better choice compare do the YDP323 - closeout deals may be available as this is an older model. |
| Nocturne N100 |  | All the features of Yamaha YDP223 with a sleek design. | $2999 | $2299 | Sound and feel of a real concert grand piano in a sleek design. |
| Clavinova CLP220 |  | All features of Arius YDP161. Only 1 dynamic step. polyphony-64. | $2250 | $1520 | About $150 brand premium for Clavinova compared to Arius YDP160 is reasonable. |
| Clavinova CLP320 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP220 PLUS 128-voice polyphony. | $1860 | $1620 | This is the just released (July 2008 in Europe) replacement for the Clavinova CLP220. |
| Clavinova CLP230 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP220 PLUS GH3 keyboard, Recording – 2 tracks, 3 songs. 14-voices. 7-segment LED display. Aux In/Out, USB to host, SP/HP control, transpose, tuning. | $2700 | $2160 | The GH3 keyboard and enhanced digital features make this a step-up from the Clavinova CLP220. But, with the Clavinova CLP320 having the GH3 & 128-voice polyphony, the value proposition is just not there anymore. |
| Clavinova CLP330 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP320 PLUS GH3 keyboard, Voices-14, 2-track recorder, 3 song capacity, USB to host and device. | $2560 | $2225 | This is the just released (July 2008 in Europe) replacement for the Clavinova CLP230. |
| Clavinova CLP240 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP230 PLUS Voices – 14*2, Stereo-sustain and key-off samples, USB to device, more effects | $3180 | $2560 | Only makes sense, if significantly discounted because of the new model. |
| Clavinova CLP340 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP330 PLUS 1-track sequencer, 40W*2 speakers, More sounds, 28 AWM voices, Internet Data Connection (IDC). | $3100 | $2700 | This is the just released (July 2008 in Europe) replacement for the Clavinova CLP330. |
| Clavinova CLP270 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP240 PLUS 128 polyphony, 4-steps, String Resonance, 28 + 480 (XG) Voices, LCD – 24 characters * 2, iAFC, 40W*2 + 20W*2, 16 tracks, 250 songs. | $4200 | $3400 | Clavinova CLP280 at the top-end is a better piano (natural wood keyboard and overall better key action), but at more than $1000 less, the Clavinova CLP270 is a better value. |
| Clavinova CLP370 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP340 PLUS GH3 + Natural Wood Keys (Natural Wood 2), | $3490 | $3010 | Even better value than the Clavinova CLP270. |
| Clavinova CLP280 |  | Please see detailed spreadsheet below. | $6200 | $4550 | Full-featured but expensive. |
| Clavinova CLP380 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP370 PLUS 38 AWM voices (+480XG), 50 sampling banks, iAFC + Dynamic Damping Effect (DDE), (35w + 20w + 20w + 12w) x 2 amplification with tri-amp system. | $6700 | $5400 | Features the new and unique Tri-amp system that results in best overall sound quality. |
| Clavinova CLP-S406 | | GH3 keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops, Polyphony-128, Tone Generation - 3 steps, 30 banks, 14 voices, CF Sampling; 40Wx2 amplifier, 7-segment LED, Effects - reverb, brilliance, dual, damper response; 3-song 2-track recording, Flash ROM, 3 pedal controls, Metronome, USB to Host and Device, LAN, 14 voice demo songs and 50 preset, Sheet Music Book. | NA | $4900 | New Compact Model. |
| Clavinova CLP-S408 | | Features of CLP-S306 PLUS Natural Wood Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory Keytops. | NA | $5900 | New Compact Model. |
| Clavinova CLP265GP |  | All features of Clavinova CLP230 PLUS 40W*2 speakers. MINUS USB. | $5100 | $4310 | Grand Piano Shaped Cabinet. |
| Clavinova CLP295GP |  | Same as CLP289. | $9530 | $8050 | Grand Piano Shaped Designer Cabinet Styling. |
| Clavinova CVP501 |  | All features of Clavinova CLP220 PLUS Full Dot LCD with Score and Lyrics, Polyphony-96, Voices – 296 + 480 XG + 15 Drum + GM2, Sound Creator, 191 Presets, Music Finder, Unlimited Songs (61 presets), SMF 16-track recording, Registration, Guide Lamp, Performance Assistant, Transpose, Tuning, Aux In, Out, Pedal, USB to device and host, LAN, and Internet Direct Connection (IDC). | $3260 | $2750 | Feature filled entry-level CVP model is a good value. |
| Clavinova CVP503 |  | All features of Clavinova CVP-401 PLUS GH3 keyboard, 3-level dynamic sampling, Stereo Sustain, and key-off samples, Voices: 340+ 480 XG+16 drum+GM2, Vocal Harmony (Karaoke), Accompaniment presets: 243, Preset Songs: 120, USB Audio Recorder, and 40W*2 speakers. | $4790 | $4030 | Key action, better sound technology, and digital features make this a much better piano than the CVP401. |
| Clavinova CVP505 |  | All features of Clavinova CVP-403 PLUS Display – Text Viewer, Voices – 4 level dynamic sampling, polyphony – 128, Voices – 440 + 418XG + 19 Drum + GM2, Accompaniment presets: 344. | $6990 | $6030 | |
| Clavinova CVP509 |  | Please see detailed spreadsheet below. | $11300 | $10000 | The CVP409-GP is the Grand Piano Cabinet Design Version. |
| MODUS F01 |  | All Features of MODUS F11 with the following differences: NO Moving Keys (Player), NO LAN & Internet Direct Connection, Dynamic Sampling – 3 level, polyphony – 64, Less Storage. | $7750 | $6460 | Modern Cabinet Design. |
| MODUS F11 |  | Please see detailed spreadsheet below. | $12500 | $10550 | |
| MODUS H01 |  | All Features of MODUS F11 with the following differences: NO Display, No Recording, No Metronome, No Internal Storage, No MIDI, No AUX IN, No LAN, No Internet Direct Connection, 3-level dynamic sampling, polyphony-64, Voices: 10, | $11200 | $9300 | Modern Grand Piano Designer Cabinet Design. |
| MODUS R01 |  | Natural Wood Keyboard, Misty White Finish, Polyphony - 128, Grand Piano Voices. | NA | $7000 | Modern Designer Cabinet Design in White. |
| Clavinova CGP1000 |  | All features of Clavinova CVP-409 PLUS 60W*2 + 60W*2 Speakers. | $23000 | $20350 | Designer Grand Piano Cabinet. |
- The discontinued Clavinova CLP120 has features identical to YDP223. The Clavinova’s however are more expensive.
- YDP131 and YDP151 are discontinued models replaced with the Arius YDP140 and Arius YDP160 respectively which are also discontinued. The newest models are YDP141 & YDP 161.
- YDP213, YDP223, and YDP323 are older models.
- Clavinova and Above model pricing is European Internet pricing. US customers should be able to negotiate based on this pricing at local dealers.
- Discontinued Models: Yamaha PF-500, Yamaha PF-1000, Yamaha YDP-S30, Yamaha YDP131, Yamaha YDP151, Yamaha YDP 140, Yamaha YDP 160, Clavinova CLP-110, Clavinova CLP-115, Clavinova CLP-120, Clavinova CLP-123, Clavinova CLP-130, Clavinova CLP-150, Clavinova CLP-152, Clavinova CLP-153, Clavinova CLP-154, Clavinova CLP-155, Clavinova CLP-156, Clavinova CLP-157, Clavinova CLP-170, Clavinova CLP-311, Clavinova CLP-411, Clavinova CLP-511, Clavinova CLP-555, Clavinova CLP-560, Clavinova CLP-611, Clavinova CLP-810, Clavinova CLP-811, Clavinova CLP-820, Clavinova CLP-840, Clavinova CLP-860, Clavinova CLP-880, Clavinova CLP-920, Clavinova CLP-930, Clavinova CLP-950, Clavinova CLP-955, Clavinova CLP-970, Clavinova CLP-990, Clavinova CLP-175, Clavinova CVP-103, Clavinova CVP-105, Clavinova CVP-107, Clavinova CVP-109, Clavinova CVP-201, Clavinova CVP-202, Clavinova CVP-203, Clavinova CVP-204, Clavinova CVP-205, Clavinova CVP-206, Clavinova CVP-207, Clavinova CVP-208, Clavinova CVP-209, Clavinova CVP-210, Clavinova CVP-25, Clavinova CVP-35, Clavinova CVP-49, Clavinova CVP-59, Clavinova CVP-600, Clavinova CVP-69, Clavinova CVP-700, Clavinova CVP-79, Clavinova CVP-83, Clavinova CVP-85, Clavinova CVP-87, Clavinova CVP-89, Clavinova CVP-900, Clavinova CVP-92, Clavinova CVP-94, Clavinova CVP-96, Clavinova CVP-98, Clavinova CVP-301, Clavinova CVP-303, Clavinova CVP-305, Clavinova CVP-307, Clavinova CVP-309, Clavinova CLP-S306, Clavinova CLP-S308, Clavinova CVP-401, Clavinova CVP-403, Clavinova CVP-405, Clavinova CVP-407, Clavinova CVP-409.
For a best value comparison, we chose four models that has the best features and price: Below is our comparison spreadsheet:
| ARIUS YDP161 | Clavinova CLP380 | Clavinova CVP509 | MODUS F11 | |
| Thumbnail |  |  |  |  |
| List Price | $1699.99 | $6200 | $11999 | $12500 |
| Best Price | $1499 | $4550 | $9999 | $10550 |
| Key Action Technology | Graded Hammer Effect (GHE) | Natural Wood (NW) Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory Keytops Graded Hammer Action. | Natural Wood (NW) Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory Keytops Graded Hammer Action. | New Generation Graded Hammer Action (GH3) |
| Voice Architecture Technology | Stereo Sampling, Half Damper Effect. | AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling, Key-off sampling, String Resonance. | AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling, Key-off sampling, String Resonance. | Dynamic Stereo Sampling, Key-off sampling. |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 | 128 + 128 | 128 |
| Recording | 1-track recording and playback | 16-track recording, 250 max, flash ROM. | 16-track recording, Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording, Song Editing | Yes (1). |
| USB Audio Recorder | None | Yes. | Yes - MP3, WAV. | Yes. |
| Computer Connectivity | MIDI IN/OUT | MIDI, USB, Internet Direct Connection (IDC), CD-ROM. | MIDI, USB, Internet Direct Connection (IDC) - LAN Port, Wireless Game Adaptor (LAN Port), External Adaptor (via USB TO DEVICEx2). | MIDI, USB, Internet Direct Connection (IDC) – LAN Port. |
| Song Storage | None. | Yes. | Yes. | Yes. |
| iAFC | NA. | Yes. | Yes. | No. |
| Karaoke (Vocal Harmony) | Two Microphone slots only. | Two Microphone slots only. | 60 preset + 10 user. | No. |
| Guide Lamps | NA. | NA | Yes - Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Vocal Cue TIME. | NA. |
| Performance Assistant | NA | NA | Yes. | NA. |
| Moving Keys | NA | NA | NA | Yes |
| Keys | Standard | Natural Wood Keyboard | Natural Wood Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory key tops. | Natural Wood Keyboard. |
| Display Type | None | Full Dot LCD (24 characters X 2) | LCD 640 x 480 dots TFT VGA color LCD Music Score, Lyrics and Text | Color LCD |
| Music Finder | None. | NA | Yes – Edit as well. | |
| Voices | None. | 5 dynamic steps. 38 + 480 (XG) + 12 Drum Kits. | 811 + 480 XG + 26 Drum/SFX Kits + GM2. Mega Voice: 23, Super Articulation: 39, Regular Voice: 368, Natural Voice: 39, Sweet! Voice: 27, Cool Voice: 64, Live Voice: 70, Organ Flutes: 20. Sound Creator/Voice Set. | 480 XG Voices, 13 Drum/SFX Kits, GM2, GS. |
| Tuning | Yes. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Transpose | Yes. | -12 to 0, 0 to +12 | Keyboard/Song/Master | Yes |
| Metronome | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 20W + 20W | 35W x 2 + 20W x 2 + 20W x 2 + 12W x 2 | (35W + 20W + 20W) x 2 + 20W x 2 | 40W X 2 |
| Miscellaneous | ||||
| Accessories | Padded Bench – Included. | Entertainment Pack Starter Kit that contains a variety of Items | ||
| Bench with Music Storage. | Padded Bench - Included. | |||
| Weight | 94 lbs. 13 oz. (43 kg) | 209 lbs 7 oz (95kg) | 180 lbs 12 oz (82 kg) | 198 lbs 7 oz (90 kg) |
| Warranty | 3-year | 3-year | 3-years | 3-years |
Recommendation:
Best Overall Value: Yamaha ARIUS YDP161
.It makes sense to look into the Yamaha Clavinova models only if you do not plan to get an acoustic piano in the future. In that case, the best bet is a closeout deal on the CLP-280.
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Last Updated: 10/2011.
1 Comments::
Can anyone tell me what is a reasonable price for a used Clavinova CLP-154s? It appears to be in great condition. Also what years these were manufactured and aproximate retail price new.
Thanks.
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