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Yamaha C5X (Silent Piano)

MSRP Prices:

Polished Ebony - $73,699.00 (C5XSH3PE)

Satin Ebony - $73,699.00 (C5XSH3SE)

Satin American Walnut - $88,899.00 (C5XSH3AW)

Polished Mahogany - $88,899.00 (C5XSH3PM)

Polished White - $88,899.00 (C5XSH3WH)

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The Yamaha C5X SH3 SILENT Piano™ is where innovation meets tradition.
  • The Yamaha C5X SH3 provides an authentic acoustic touch with its unique silencing ability for discreet practice.
  • Binaural sampling technology creates an enveloping headphone experience.
  • This piano uses Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) for dynamic and diverse musical expressions.
  • It comes with built-in recording features for easy performance sharing and analysis.
  • Experience enhanced playability with Grand Expression Modeling and a selection of instrument voices.
  • The Quick Escape System guarantees optimal playability in both acoustic and silent modes.
The C5X SH3 piano turns your practice into a personal concert thanks to its cutting-edge features.

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Key Features

  • Advanced Silencing Technology: Equipped with Yamaha's cutting-edge silencing function, the C5X SH3 Silent Piano allows you to play silently using headphones without disturbing others, providing the flexibility to practice at any time.
  • Acoustic Piano Authenticity: At its core, the piano boasts over a century of Yamaha's craftsmanship, offering players a rich, acoustic tone and reliable quality even in silent mode, ensuring an expressive playing experience akin to that of a traditional grand piano.
  • Articulation Sensor System: This system features non-contact sensors that accurately capture the nuanced movements of the pianist's fingers, emulating the precise hammer actions across the piano's action mechanism, ensuring that every note is reproduced exactly as intended.
  • Grand Expression Modeling: The C5X SH3 implements Grand Expression Modeling to authentically replicate the tonal variations and subtle nuances of an acoustic grand piano, such as the hammers striking and the dampers contacting the strings in real-time response to the player's touch.
  • Virtual Resonance Modeling: Utilizing this advanced technology, the piano recreates the intricate sympathetic resonance characteristic of grand pianos, delivering a rich and complex sound filled with harmonic overtones and echoes for an immersive playing experience.
  • Binaural Sampling Technology: For an authentic auditory experience, binaural sampling is used in Quiet Mode, allowing players to feel as though they are seated in front of a grand piano, wearing headphones or not, providing an exceptionally natural listening experience.
  • Yamaha and Bösendorfer Grand Piano Voices: Features meticulously recorded sounds from two world-renowned concert grand pianos—the Yamaha CFX and the Bösendorfer Imperial—to ensure superior sound quality and artistic expression.
  • Wireless Connectivity with Smart Pianist App: The piano comes with Bluetooth® MIDI for wireless connection to smart devices, allowing you to control the instrument's features through the Smart Pianist app, giving you intuitive access to various functions.
  • Quick Escape System: This system optimizes the touch and response of the grand piano action for both acoustic playing and in silent mode, maintaining the renowned playability and expressiveness of Yamaha pianos.
  • Integrated Rhythm Accompaniments: With 20 built-in rhythm patterns featuring drum and bass accompaniment, you can add depth and variety to your practice sessions or performances.
  • Versatile Recording Functions: Offering a built-in recording feature for immediate playback and a USB recording function for creating WAV audio files, these functions support both practice and the sharing of performances.
  • Diverse Color and Finish Options: Available in a range of colors and finishes, such as Polished Ebony, Polished Mahogany, Satin American Walnut, Satin Ebony, and Polished White, the C5X SH3 Silent Piano can suit any décor and personal aesthetic preference.

Detailed Specs

Size/Weight
Dimensions
  • Width: 149 cm (59")
  • Height: 101 cm (40")
  • Depth: 200 cm (6'7")
  • Weight: 359 kg (789 lb)
Control Interface
Keyboard
  • Key Surfaces - White: Ivorite
  • Key Surfaces - Black: WPC
  • Type: CX Series Special
Pedal
  • Type: Damper/Sostenuto/Shift
Design/Architecture Detail
Caster
  • Type: Single Caster
Cabinet
  • Lid Prop Safety Stop: Yes
  • Key Cover Lid/Fallboard Locks: Yes
  • Soft-Close Fallboard: Yes
Sensor System
  • Key Sensors: Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive sensor
  • Hammer Sensors: Non-contact 2-point optical fiber sensor
  • Damper Pedal: Continuous detection sensor
  • Sostenuto Pedal: On/Off detection sensor
  • Soft/Shift Pedal: On/Off detection sensor
Silencing System
  • Mechanism: Hammer shank stopper operated by motor drive
  • Action: Quick Escape mechanism
Voices
Tone Generation
  • Piano Sound: Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial
  • Forte Piano: Yes
  • Binaural Sampling: Yes (Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial)
  • Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM): Yes
  • Grand Expression Modeling: Yes
  • Key-off Samples: Yes
  • Smooth Release: Yes
  • Polyphony (max.): 256
Preset
  • Number of Voices: 25
  • Voices for Song Playback: 480 XG Voices + 12 Drum/SFX Kits
Effects
  • Types: Reverb
  • Brilliance: Yes
  • Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes (piano Voices other than “CFX Grand” and “Bösendorfer”)
Songs (MIDI)
Preset
  • Number of Preset Songs: 25 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics
Recording
  • Number of Songs: 10
  • Number of Tracks: 2
  • Data Capacity(max.): approx. 500 KB/Song
  • Format Playback: SMF (Format 0, Format 1)
  • Recording: SMF (Format 0)
Recording/Playback (Audio)
  • Recording Time (max.): 80 minutes/Song
  • Format Playback: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
  • Recording: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
Functions
  • Rhythm Patterns: 20
Overall Controls
  • Metronome: Yes
  • Tempo Range: 5 – 500
  • Transpose: -12 – 0 – +12
  • Tuning: 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
Control Interface
  • Display: 7-Seg
  • Bluetooth: Yes (Audio/MIDI) *May not have this functionality depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
Storage and Connectivity
Storage
  • Internal Memory: approx. 1.3 MB
  • External Drives: USB flash drive
Connectivity
  • Headphones: Stereo mini jack (x2)
  • MIDI: IN/OUT
  • AUX IN: Stereo mini jack
  • AUX OUT: [L/L+R][R] (Standard phone jack)
  • USB TO DEVICE: Yes
  • USB TO HOST: Yes
Power Supply
  • AC Adaptor: PA-300C (or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
  • Power Consumption: 8 W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor)
  • Auto Power Off: Yes
Accessories
  • Included Accessories: AC adaptor*, power cord*, headphones, headphone hanger, attachment screws for headphone hanger, “50 Classical Music Masterpieces” music book, Owner’s Manual *May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
  • Separately Sold Accessories: USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01) *May not be available depending on your area.

Included Accessories

  • Bench: Please check with the store for various model availability.
  • Headphones: HPH-150
  • Music Rest: Included with your piano.
  • Power Adapter: Specific model details available upon purchase.
  • Music Book: "50 Classical Music Masterpieces" - a collection of timeless piano classics.
  • LAN Adapter: UD-WL01 Wireless LAN Adaptor for easy connectivity.
  • Headphone Hanger: Keep your HPH-150 Headphones within reach.
  • Key Cover: Preserve and protect the keys of your piano.
  • Owner's Manual: A comprehensive guide to your piano's features and care.
  • 5-Year Warranty for Total Assurance: Your Yamaha piano electronics are guaranteed against material and craftsmanship defects for five years from your purchase date.
  • 10-Year Warranty: We provide a decade-long guarantee for the piano, assuring you of its high quality and longevity.

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Yamaha C5X (Silent Piano)

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The Yamaha C5X SH3 SILENT Piano™ is where innovation meets tradition. The C5X SH3 piano turns your practice into a personal concert thanks to its cutting-edge features.

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