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In the Thread: Audio Shopping vs. Piano Shopping.

Post Subject: The Steinway SoundPosted by skushino on: 8/9/2012

I was spending my time shopping for pianos a few years ago. I used to work too much, and was looking for an alternate 'right-brain' activity to balance all my time doing engineering at work. I spent a few months listening to every imaginable piano: entry level spinets, vintage concert grands, Steinway, Bosendorfer, Kawai, Chikering, Yamaha, Boston, etc. Different sizes, vintages, brands. I listened to a lot.

Like audio, pianos have unique sounds. My favorite brand is Steinway. The bass is like no other, deep, textured and rich. No doubt others have different opinions, but you owe it to yourself to listen to the larger Steinways, especially given your affinity for bass. But the smaller model S and Ms don't have the magic. Try a B or D, if only for the experience. Pressing the keys gives a feeling of unlimited power, like waiting to launch in a F-18. The sound explodes from the sound board. If space is a premium, suggest auditioning a K52 upright. While lacking the movement of a grand, the soundboard is as large as a 6ft grand, and this model has the rich bass sound I love about Steinways.

Have fun - buying my piano was a very enjoyable experience.

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