Kawai Rx2 Vs Gx2
The Successor’s Shadow: Kawai RX-2 vs. Kawai GX-2
For decades, the Kawai RX series was the gold standard for the "conservatory grand." It was the piano you found in university practice rooms, the reliable workhorse for small recital halls, and the dream instrument for a serious player on a budget. Then, in 2012, Kawai did the unthinkable: they discontinued the beloved RX line and replaced it with the GX series.
Tone
RX-2: Warm, rounded, typical Kawai. Good bass for its size, but the tenor can be slightly thin. The treble sings but lacks the last bit of sparkle compared to a Yamaha C2. It’s a very safe, pleasing home piano sound. kawai rx2 vs gx2
Plate and Finish
- The GX-2 features a more modern plate design (often in a classic "Gold" finish) compared to the slightly more utilitarian look of the RX plate. The cabinetry lines on the GX are sleeker, borrowing aesthetics from the Shigeru Kawai line.
7. Direct Sound Comparison (Imagined Listening Test)
| Musical Passage | RX-2 Performance | GX-2 Performance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Chopin Nocturne (piano) | Sweet, intimate, slightly closed | Open, breathy, with more harmonic shimmer | | Beethoven Hammerklavier (forte) | Punchy, clear, but runs out of headroom | Powerful, authoritative, surprising bass depth | | Bill Evans jazz voicings | Warm, woody, vintage | Clean, modern, with a glassy top end | | Rachmaninoff C# Prelude (climax) | Breaks up slightly with heavy pedal | Stays clear and resonant | The Successor’s Shadow: Kawai RX-2 vs