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KAWAI CA501 Digital Piano

$3,999.00 $4,399.00

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The Kawai CA501 builds on the foundation of the CA401 with a stronger sound system and a more refined tonal response. The playing experience remains centered around the same wooden-key action, but with improved projection and depth.

It’s a balanced option for players who want better sound without stepping into the larger cabinet designs higher in the series.

Key Highlights

  • Greater depth and projection than CA401

  • Grand Feel Compact action with upgraded sound system

  • Balanced performance for home environments

  • Strong value within the CA lineup

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Specifications
Dimensions
Compare this model to others in the CA Lineup
Overview & Demo Video‍

The Kawai CA501 builds on the foundation of the CA401 with a stronger sound system and a more refined tonal response. The playing experience remains centered around the same wooden-key action, but with improved projection and depth.

It’s a balanced option for players who want better sound without stepping into the larger cabinet designs higher in the series.

Key Highlights

  • Greater depth and projection than CA401

  • Grand Feel Compact action with upgraded sound system

  • Balanced performance for home environments

  • Strong value within the CA lineup

Kawai CA501 in modern living room with grey walls.
Kawai CA501 Digital Piano keyboard shown from the side profile.
Kawai CA501 Digital Piano Controls and display on the cheekblock.
Kawai CA501 Digital Piano view of digital selection on cheekblock
Kawai CA501 Digital Piano pedals
view of hands playing Kawai CA501 Digital Piano
Sheet music sitting on Kawai CA501 Digital Piano
iPad sitting on Kawai CA501 Digital Piano
Bluetooth adapter on Kawai CA501 Digital Piano
Kawai CA501 Digital Piano in warm colored living room

Specifications

Keyboard & Action

ActionGrand Feel Compact
Keys88 wooden keys
Touch FeaturesGrade-weighted hammers, Ivory Touch surfaces, Let-off simulation
SensorsTriple sensor detection
AdditionalBass region counterweights

Pedals

SystemGrand Feel Pedal System
FunctionsSustain (half-pedal), Soft, Sostenuto

Sound Engine

TechnologyProgressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI)
Sampling88-key sampling
PianosShigeru Kawai SK-EX-L, EX Concert Grand, K-60 Upright
Polyphony192 notes
ResonanceDamper resonance, String resonance

Speakers & Amplification

Speakers13 cm x2 (woofers), 5 cm x2 (tweeters)
Output20W + 20W

Cabinet & Design

Display128 x 128 OLED
Key CoverSliding
Music RestAdjustable (3 positions)

Dimensions

Width53.5"
Depth19.25"
Height36.25"
Weight126.75 lbs

Compare the Kawai CA Series

The Kawai Concert Artist series is designed to offer a progression of realism, from the accessible CA401 to the flagship CA901. While all models feature wooden keys and premium build quality, the differences in action, sound engine, speaker system, and cabinet design become increasingly significant as you move up the line.

Feature CA401 Entry CA Series CA501 Mid-Level CA CA701 Premium CA CA901 Flagship CA
Best For Budget-conscious serious players Best balance of feel, sound, and value Advanced players wanting a more grand-like response Players seeking the closest digital alternative to an acoustic piano
Key Action Grand Feel Compact Grand Feel Compact Grand Feel III Grand Feel III
Key Construction 88 wooden keys 88 wooden keys 88 wooden keys with longer pivot length 88 wooden keys with longer pivot length
Counterweights Bass region counterweights Bass region counterweights Full keyboard counterweights Full keyboard counterweights
Sound Engine Progressive Harmonic Imaging Harmonic Imaging XL SK-EX Rendering + HI-XL SK-EX Rendering + HI-XL
Polyphony 192 notes 256 notes 256 notes 256 notes
Piano Sounds SK-EX-L, EX Concert Grand, K-60 Upright Expanded piano sound library Premium concert grand sound library Premium concert grand sound library
Speaker System 4 speakers 4 speakers with more power High-performance speaker system Premium speaker system with acoustic soundboard
Soundboard No No No Yes
Display OLED display OLED display Touchscreen display Touchscreen display
Cabinet Style Compact cabinet Larger cabinet Premium upright-style cabinet Flagship upright-style cabinet
Approx. Weight 126.75 lbs 145 lbs 168 lbs 182 lbs

In simple terms, the CA401 is the entry point into Kawai’s wooden-key Concert Artist series, the CA501 adds a stronger sound experience, the CA701 introduces the more advanced Grand Feel III action, and the CA901 adds Kawai’s flagship soundboard speaker system for the most acoustic-like experience in the lineup.