Yamaha Clavinova CLP-845From real comments

Name: Yamaha Clavinova CLP-845
Rating: 1.8 (9 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 9 mentions across 5 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment11%

PROS 11%

CONS 89%

Rank based on 9 mentions across 5 aspects

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You want extra instrument voices like fortepiano, harpsichord and organ alongside piano tone
You're upgrading from an entry-level digital piano such as the P-225 and want more features
You found a favorable local price, as pricing varies notably by region

What users love

Multiple Voice Options0 mentions

Generally positive

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You're sensitive to a dry, boxy or flat piano tone, as several listeners reported
You prefer the heavier NWX-style action found on older Clavinova models
You're price-conscious, since commenters found it notably pricier than comparable Kawai and Roland models

What users complain about

Dry or Boxy SoundNotable0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Premium Pricing vs Rivals0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Lighter Action Than Older Models0 mentions

Generally negative

Assembly Damage Risk0 mentions

Frequently criticized

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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-845

Multiple Voice OptionsDry or Boxy SoundPremium Pricing vs RivalsAssembly Damage Risk

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-845

Multiple Voice Options

Dry or Boxy Sound

Premium Pricing vs Rivals

Assembly Damage Risk

Versatile
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Build quality
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Overall Impression

Sound quality drew mixed-to-critical feedback from listeners. Multiple commenters described the CLP-845's tone as dry, boxy or lacking depth and colour, with one calling a demo 'unlistenable' and mono-sounding compared to the CLP-835. Another said Yamaha had 'worsened the sound' versus earlier '45' models, noting short samples. One reviewer allowed that YouTube's audio compression could be partly responsible, but overall sentiment toward the sampled tone in these comments leaned negative rather than enthusiastic.

Buyers frequently weigh the CLP-845's price against Roland and Kawai rivals. One commenter compared it to the Kawai CA701, noting the equivalent Yamaha model runs meaningfully higher in the UK, and asked why Yamaha pianos cost more. Another pointed out the CLP-845 sold for a lower price in Turkiye than the CLP-855 does in the USA despite high import taxes there, suggesting inconsistent regional pricing that shoppers should investigate before buying at list price.

Practical setup and comparison questions dominate buyer discussion. A buyer warned that improper assembly, skipping the styrofoam support blocks, lets the piano rest on its speakers and connector box and risks damage, urging others to follow instructions carefully. Other commenters asked about knee clearance for tall players, MIDI in/out, whether a bench is included, and how the CLP-845 compares to the Kawai CA501, Roland LX5 and Yamaha P-225 before upgrading.

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pianoMultiple Voice Options

1 mentions

Generally positive

A commenter who owns a Yamaha U3 acoustic said they would not trade it for the CLP-845, except for the value of having alternate sounds like fortepiano, harpsichord and organ. This suggests the instrument's voice variety is a point of appeal for some players considering it alongside an acoustic.

@RosaGrau2014

I would not exchange my U3 for this one, except for having alternate sounds like fortepiano, harpsichord and organ.

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July 1, 2026

volume_offDry or Boxy SoundNotable

4 mentions

Frequently criticized

Several listeners described the CLP-845's demo sound as dry, boxy, flat or mono, with one calling it 'unlistenable' compared to the CLP-835 and another saying Yamaha has 'worsened' the sound of its mid-range models versus older '45' units. One commenter noted YouTube compression may partly explain the thin sound.

@SamuelPeeping

Reasonably well played but sounds a bit dry and \"boxy\" ! Won't be buying one (!)

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July 31, 2026

@angel_gorgona

I hear a dry sound and very short samples. Yamaha has worsened the sound of its mid-range models. It's a shame. The earlier 45 models sound better.

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December 30, 2025

@georgivelev77

I am not sold on this piano based on this demo. The sound lacks depth and colour and her playing is not good and lacks virtuosity and feeling. Sounds like a low-end practice instrument. One of the reasons may be the sound compression Youtube applies but nevertheless, it's a sub-par demo.

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January 28, 2025

@angel_gorgona

WHY does the 835 sound better in the demo video? It's flat, like mono, unlistenable. The timbre 845 is unpleasant. What's wrong with the recording 845, why is it mono?

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August 27, 2024

attach_moneyPremium Pricing vs Rivals

2 mentions

Frequently criticized

Commenters compared the CLP-845/875 line unfavorably on price against Kawai's CA701, and questioned why the same Clavinova model costs far more in the USA than in Turkiye despite that country's high import taxes and inflation.

@beyazlamor

0:30 I wonder how the CLP 855 model's price can be $4699 in the USA while $3150 in Turkiye... I just bought a CLP 845 same color last month, with a price of $3150. Turkiye has a very high import tax and very high inflation rate and high currency exchange rates. 1 US$ is 36 Turkish Lira. But still, it is cheaper in Turkiye. But how? Are Yamaha pianos imported to USA from Japan with a lot higher tax than Turkiye? This is surprising. For example, an iPhone 15 128 GB price is $1390 in Turkiye but way more cheaper in the USA. I'm surprised to see that this exact piano is cheaper in Turkiye.

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February 18, 2025

@davidleigh3346

Really hope there's an improvement in the action. Yamaha got rid of the very good NWX action in the 600 series. I liked it very much, though I understand it may have been a tad too heavy for some. All it needed was some modifications to perhaps lighten it slightly. By way of example, the PHA 4 action on the older Roland FP30 we have at church - is very heavy and quite tiring to play. But the PHA 4 action on my Roland FP60X is slightly lighter and a joy to play. \nOn the 735/745 series we have had a far lighter action which is not the same. It's just also that the Yamaha Clavanova's are much more expensive than the equivalent Roland or Kawai. By way of example, I'm about to buy an instrument and looking at one of Kawai's top Models CA701, can be got for just under £2300 in UK, but the new CLP 875 will be close to £3000. Why are Yamaha pianos so much more expensive?

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September 7, 2024

touch_appLighter Action Than Older Models

1 mentions

Generally negative

A commenter familiar with the earlier NWX action on 600-series Clavinovas worried that Yamaha moved to a lighter action on the newer 735/745/845 lineup that does not feel the same, contrasting it with heavier Roland PHA-4 actions.

@davidleigh3346

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September 7, 2024

warningAssembly Damage Risk

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

One buyer cautioned that if the piano is not placed on the styrofoam support blocks exactly as printed on the box, it ends up resting on its speakers and connector box on the floor, risking damage, and urged others to follow the official instructions carefully.

@FairyNL

Little warning. You need to put the piano of top of the styrofoam blocks as printed on the box! The way the piano is placed on the floor it rests on the speakers and the connector box on the bottom, risking damage!\n\nWhen posting a tutorial online please carefully follow the right instructions.\n\nI assembled my 845 yesterday and carefully followed the instructions so not to damage anything.

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May 18, 2025

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