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(More customer reviews)I used to own a Clavinova. "Used to" is the operative word here. I really feel like I have moved up about 10 notches with the purchase of the Kohler.
Unlike the Clavinova, the "grand" sounds like a grand. Even in the highest octave, it does not sound tinny. The other instrumental sounds sound like real instruments whereas the Clav sounded "electronic."
The polyphony is excellent, and more than adequate to sate any musician's appetite.
The keys and hammer action are weighted. The Kohler feels perfectly natural and as realistic as any acoustic. (Hooray!!).
Everything can be adjusted which is very satisfying, as the velocity senstivity can sometimes make the instumental sound become a bit harsh rather than louder, as velocity would on an acoustic.
Finally there is the speaker system. It is wonderful. The Clav was disappointing in this regard. It sounded as if it used hand-me-down speakers from a 1990 boom-box. The only time the Clav ever sounded good to me was when I wore headphones. The Kohler, on the other hand, is a pleasure to listen to, as it incorporates a high-end stereo speaker system.
I love it. I am sure you will too.
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The Kohler KD-160 offers the best of both worlds: great looks and state-of-the-art technology. This piano starts with the 4'10" true grand piano cabinet that is amazingly beautiful and a wonderful showpiece in any home. The Korg Triton based sound engine offers performance found in no other digital grand piano at this price and the three hundred and sixty watt, 5-way speaker system ensure that all 660 sounds are heard the way they were meant to be. Additional features include a vocal harmonizer and video output, capable of displaying Karaoke lyrics on your TV screen. The KD-160 also includes a built-in hard drive along with a floppy drive. The KD-160 is the perfect instrument for the creative musician or the novice who simply wants the best in sound and performance.? Powerful HI (Hyper Integrated) sound generation system? OPOS (Objective Portable Operating System)-multi-tasking operating system, to let you load data while playing your instrument? Updatable operating system, to add new features from disk? Solid State Disk (SSD), for any system update-a smart way to replace the usual ROM memory? Direct style from floppy disk or hard drive? 360 total watts (120 watts x 3), 5-way speaker system ? More than 660 sounds? 4 Multi effect processor, each with 89 effects? 80 Performances and 1,216 Single Touch Settings (STS), for fast keyboard and effect settings? 304 styles with 4 variations? XDS Dual Sequencer with Cross fader? Backing Sequence-16 tracks, real time record, acc step record? Style record and edit? Full-featured sequencer (Song Record and Edit)? Onboard sampling to create new sounds and audio grooves? Large custom display? Monophonic After Touch? Pitchbend and Modulation Wheels? Lyric display? 88-note hammer action keyboard with after-touch (Fatar TP30)? Hard Drive, Vocal Harmonizer ? Video output with karaoke lyric display? 3 years parts, 1 year labor warranty
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I own the KD160. Bought it in 2006. I particularly liked the sound in the lower registers, and even though the sound in the upper registers was not first rate, it was nevertheless acceptable. It has been a very fun acquisition. The only disappointment about the KD160 is that, after Samick absorbed and virtually erased all traces of the Kohler name and product, finding tech persons who can work on the piano, or who even have heard of the piano, has been difficult. Fortunately, I have had no electronic issues with the instrument. However, the sustaining pedal has stopped functioning. Even the service people at Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne (where I liuve) are completly unfamiliar with the product and have been of no help. Is there anyone out there who has the technical specs for the KD160 as well as any trouble shooting literature and/or repair guides?
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