Key Differences Within the CLP-800 Series

  • The main distinctions between models in the CLP-800 series (e.g., CLP-825, CLP-835, CLP-845, CLP-865GP, CLP-875, CLP-885, CLP-895GP) often center on hardware quality and acoustic technology:
  • Keyboard Action: The entry-level models (CLP-825, CLP-835, CLP-845) use the GrandTouch-S™ keyboard, while higher-end models (CLP-875, CLP-885, CLP-895GP) feature the more advanced GrandTouch™ keyboard, which includes wooden white keys, 88-key linear graded hammers, and counterweights for an even more authentic feel.
  • Pedals: Higher-end models (CLP-875, CLP-885, CLP-895GP) are equipped with the GP Response Damper Pedal, which offers graded resistance to more accurately simulate an acoustic grand piano's pedaling.
  • Speaker System and Amplification: The quality and power of the built-in speaker systems scale up with the model number. Premium models feature multi-way speaker systems with diffusers, waveguides, and bi-directional horns to create a more immersive, room-filling sound experience (Grand Acoustic Imaging).
  • Control Panel Interface: Lower models use traditional buttons, whereas the high-end models (CLP-875, CLP-885, CLP-895GP) incorporate touch-sensor control panels that disappear when not in use, providing a seamless, elegant appearance.
  • Additional Voices and Features: While all models share core features like binaural sampling for headphones and Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM), higher-end models include a larger variety of voices (up to 53 + 480 XG voices) and more advanced effects/compatibility.