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Specifications
Keyboard & Action
ActionMillennium III Hybrid grand piano action
Keys88 wooden keys with graded ABS hammers
ConstructionFull grand piano action with optical hammer sensing system
Pedals
SystemGrand Feel Pedal System with real damper mechanism
FunctionsDamper (half-pedal), soft, sostenuto
Piano Sound
Sound EngineSK-EX Rendering + Harmonic Imaging XL
Piano SamplesShigeru Kawai SK-EX Concert Grand, SK-EX Competition Grand, EX
Polyphony256 notes
Total SoundsUp to 88 voices
Sound System
SystemPentaDrive soundboard system (no traditional speakers)
Transducers5 transducer soundboard design
Output PowerApprox. 130–135W
Cabinet & Design
CabinetGrand piano-style cabinet with opening topboard
Display5" anti-glare touchscreen LCD
Key CoverGrand-style fallboard with soft-close
Music RestGrand piano-style, adjustable positions
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth MIDI & Audio (v5)
USBUSB-C (audio interface), USB to Host, USB to Device
AudioLine In / Line Out
HeadphonesDual headphone jacks with spatial processing
Dimensions
Width60" (151.5 cm)
Depth34.25" (87 cm)
Height40.3" (102.5 cm)
WeightApprox. 381 lbs (173 kg)
Finish
Available FinishPolished Ebony
Compare the Kawai NV Series
The Kawai NV Series combines real acoustic piano actions with advanced digital sound technology. The NV6 is built around an upright piano action, while the NV12 features a full grand piano action, offering a more advanced and expressive playing experience.
| Feature | NV6 Hybrid Upright | NV12 Hybrid Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Players wanting real upright action with digital flexibility | Players seeking full grand piano action and maximum realism |
| Action | Millennium III Hybrid upright action | Full Millennium III Hybrid grand action |
| Key Length & Pivot | Upright geometry | Full grand-length keys and pivot |
| Touch & Control | Highly realistic upright response | Closest to a full concert grand feel |
| Sound Engine | SK-EX Rendering + Harmonic Imaging XL | SK-EX Rendering + Harmonic Imaging XL |
| Piano Sounds | SK-EX & EX concert grands | SK-EX & EX concert grands |
| Polyphony | 256 notes | 256 notes |
| Speaker System | Premium multi-speaker system | Enhanced premium speaker system |
| Cabinet | Upright-style cabinet | Grand piano-style cabinet |
| Footprint | Compact, space-efficient | Larger footprint, grand-style presence |
| Experience | Acoustic upright feel with digital convenience | Near-grand piano experience in a hybrid format |
In simple terms, the NV6 delivers a true upright piano action with digital flexibility, while the NV12 takes that concept further by incorporating a full grand piano action for the most realistic playing experience in Kawai’s hybrid lineup.