If you're looking to bring the acoustic grand piano experience into your home without spending a fortune, Music Experience suggests you consider the Roland LX705. The most compact of the LX700 series, the LX705 incorporates many of the high-end features of its big siblings in a beautiful, budget-friendly digital upright piano packed with authentic, meticulously modeled piano sounds, onboard ambience effects, immerse educational features, Bluetooth connectivity, Progressive Damper Action pedals, a quad-speaker system, and Roland's supremely responsive PHA-50 keyboard.

Roland LX705 Digital Piano at a Glance:

• Express yourself with PHA-50 Keyboard and Progressive Damper Action Pedals
• Authentic acoustic tone from Roland’s PureAcoustic Piano Modeling technology
• Choice of two world-class piano models – European grand and American grand
• Capture the atmosphere of the world’s greatest stages and studios
• ‘My Stage’ allows you to select the best combination of piano sound and ambience to emulate specific playing venues
• Acoustic Projection System, with 2-way/4-speaker that work together to recreate the deep, rich sound field of an acoustic piano
• Headphones Acoustic Projection for immersive and realistic playing experience when practicing on headphones
• Includes a large and versatile collection of non-piano sounds such as electric piano, strings, organ, and many others
• Simple and modern luxury cabinet design featuring elegant front legs and sophisticated curves, invites you to play everyday
• Connect your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth® and practice piano with audio from apps routed through the piano’s speaker system
• Compatible with Piano Every Day app which encourages you to play the piano more often

Cutting-edge technology across the range

Each LX700 series piano offers a different combination of cabinet design, keyboard, pedals, and number of onboard speakers. But many of the headline features are standard across the range. For example, Roland’s PureAcoustic Piano Modelling and PureAcoustic Ambience technology are featured on all three instruments, along with the European and American piano models and additional sounds including electric pianos, organs, and orchestral instruments. Also standard are convenience features such as Bluetooth audio, Twin Piano mode (perfect for teacher-student duets), metronome, and headphones jacks for private playing, along with the unique C-shaped front-panel aperture that enhances natural sound projection.

Four-speaker system with powerful projection

The LX705’s two-way, four-speaker Acoustic Projection System offers plenty of power and punch for amplifying your playing and music streamed via Bluetooth, re-creating the rich, immersive soundstage of an acoustic piano. The four speakers are divided into two pairs, each pair being optimized to deliver superior sound reproduction across the instrument’s dynamic range.

PHA-50 keyboard with escapement

Roland's 88-note PHA-50 keyboard combines wood and molded materials for superior feel and durability, enhancing the sensation that you're playing a fine acoustic grand piano. With authentic hammer action and escapement, the LX705 keyboard communicates every nuance of expression in your playing. Whether you’re playing hard or barely tickling the keys, you’re in control on a responsive keyboard that reacts to every nuance of your touch and technique. To enhance the superb expressiveness of the PHA-50, the LX705 is equipped with Progressive Damper Action pedals that mimic the feel and response of those on the finest acoustic pianos.

Stylish cabinet design with a compact footprint

Internationally recognized by the largest and most respected design competitions in the world, Roland's LX700 series' sophisticated modern-traditional design and attractive finish complements the décor of any room in your home. Featuring the most compact cabinet in the LX series, the LX705 is a digital piano that makes a classy, understated stylistic statement that is easy to fit into your living room or apartment.

What Roland Says...

Superior piano tone with four-speaker system in the LX700 series’ most affordable model. It needn’t cost the earth to enjoy the thrilling performance of an acoustic grand piano at home. Introducing the Roland LX705. While the most demanding pianists investigate the flagship LX708 and mid-priced LX706 models, budget-conscious musicians will be impressed by the LX705, which retains many of the same standout features in a highly competitive package. Inside the LX700 series’ most compact cabinet, you’ll find a choice of authentic piano tones and onboard ambience effects, plus tutorial features, Bluetooth connectivity and the responsive PHA-50 keyboard that lets your fingers fly. And with a four-speaker system bringing your music into the world, the entry-level to the LX700 series still punches well above its weight.

Boasting the most compact cabinet in the range, this model fits snugly into your living room or apartment, complementing your décor with its clean lines and natural finish. Traditional and timeless – but with a twist – the LX705 is an instrument that makes a stylish statement without dominating your room. Available in polished ebony, dark rosewood, charcoal and light oak.

While it has fewer speakers than the LX708 and LX706, the LX705’s Acoustic Projection System still offers ample power and punch for most musical scenarios, thanks to a two-way, four-speaker layout where each section has a specific role in delivering superior tone. The four speakers are split into two pairs, with each pair optimised to deliver superior sound reproduction across the piano’s dynamic range. Whether you’re playing or streaming music, you’ll hear every note in immersive, crystal-clear sound.

When it comes to the wish-list for your new piano, feel should be a priority. From building basic skills to expressing yourself in a demanding piece, the LX705 always keeps you inspired with its PHA-50 keyboard. Whether you’re hammering or tickling the keys, you’re in control of a responsive keyboard that reacts to your touch and technique. Plus, in the longer-term, you’ll appreciate construction that combines artisan tradition and cutting-edge technology, with sleek wooden sides giving each white key a familiar feel, while the durable inner frame ensures maintenance-free reliability. Pull up a stool at the LX705, meanwhile, and you’ll find Progressive Damper Action pedals with a response to rival the best acoustic pianos out there.

Each model in the LX700 series offers a different combination of cabinet design, keyboard, pedals and the number of onboard speakers. But regardless of which LX700 model you choose, many of the headline features are standard across the range. For example, Roland’s PureAcoustic Piano Modelling and PureAcoustic Ambience technology is available on all three instruments, along with the European and American piano models and the additional sounds including electric pianos, organs and orchestral. You also get convenient features like Bluetooth audio, Twin Piano mode, metronome and the option to use headphones to play in private, along with the unique C-shape aperture on the front panel that enables natural sound projection.