Kawai K-500AR2 Hybrid Aures2 Upright Piano

Kawai K-500AR2 Hybrid Aures2 Upright Piano

$20,995.00
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Where upright piano tradition meets next-gen digital versatility

The K-500 Aures2 is where professional performance meets limitless possibility. This is the commanding 130 cm K-500, trusted by advancing students, educators, and serious musicians for its expansive dynamic range, rich tonal depth, and professional-grade NEOTEX touch - but with the transformative power of AURES technology. Practice silently through headphones at any hour without losing the authentic Millennium III Action feel. Blend acoustic piano with digital strings for orchestral richness. Stream your favourite songs or tutorial videos via Bluetooth and play along through the piano's own soundboard. The K-500 Aures2 delivers everything serious musicians need: the tonal power and projection of a larger soundboard, the responsive touch that supports advanced repertoire, and the modern flexibility that adapts to real life. For advancing students working through demanding grades, educators who need professional performance with teaching flexibility, or dedicated musicians who want to explore, record, and create without compromise, the K-500 Aures2 is crafted in Japan with duplex scaling, premium components, and meticulous attention to every detail. This isn't just a hybrid piano, it's the professional instrument that never asks you to choose between acoustic authenticity and modern versatility. It gives you both, beautifully.
  • 130 cm height, professional sound and projection
  • Made in Japan with precision craftsmanship
  • Award-winning K-500 acoustic piano foundation
  • AURES mode, silent practice with real piano touch
  • Blend acoustic and digital sounds simultaneously
  • Soundboard Speaker System , digital sound through acoustic soundboard
  • Exclusive NEOTEX key surfaces on naturals and sharps
  • Duplex scaling for enhanced harmonics and richness
  • Stream music and tutorials via Bluetooth Audio (aptX)
  • Play along with favourite songs and backing tracks
  • SK-EX Rendering sound engine (Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand)
  • Rich sound selection: electric pianos, organs, strings, choirs, synth pads
  • Dual, Split, and Four Hands playing modes
  • Integrated Bluetooth MIDI and Audio
  • USB and MIDI connectivity
  • PianoRemote app (iOS/Android) for intuitive control
  • Virtual Technician sound customisation
  • Built-in metronome and classical music library
  • Record and playback functionality
  • Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon components
  • Extended key length for superior control
  • Die-cast aluminium action brackets (3) for stability
  • Steel-reinforced keyslip prevents warping
  • Tapered solid spruce soundboard
  • Premium mahogany hammers with T-stapling and double felting
  • Laminated hardwood keybed with rear braces
  • Ultra-slow Soft-Fall fallboard
  • Available in Ebony Polish
  • 3 years Kawai SoundGuard servicing included
  • 150 cm width, 62 cm depth
  • Ideal for advancing students, educators, and serious musicians

Height: 130 cm

Width: 150 cm

Depth: 62 cm

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Premium Acoustic Piano Delivery - Due to the nature of acoustic piano delivery requirements, this piano cannot be purchased online. Delivery is charged according to distance and any extras such as stairs or tight access. Your piano will not be delivered in its box.

Prior to delivery, your piano will be brought to our showroom, unboxed and given a comprehensive pre-delivery setup and service. This includes tuning, regulation, voicing, and thorough quality checks to ensure your piano is performance-ready.

Once the pre-delivery setup is complete, our team of expert and insured piano carriers will contact you to make a time to deliver and install your piano to your home.
Professional Performance, Modern Flexibility

At 130 cm with larger soundboard, NEOTEX keys, and duplex scaling, the K-500 Aures2 delivers professional-grade acoustic performance trusted by advancing students and educators. AURES mode adds silent practice capability, sound blending, and Bluetooth connectivity. K-500 Aures2 gives professional quality with the flexibility modern musicians need.

 NEOTEX Keys and Soundboard Speaker System

Exclusive NEOTEX key surfaces on both naturals and sharps offer the smooth texture of natural ivory and ebony with a semi-porous surface that absorbs oils and perspiration to prevent slipping, crucial during extended practice sessions or technically demanding passages. Combined with Millennium III Action and extended key length, the K-500 Aures2 delivers professional-grade touch and control whether playing acoustically or in silent mode.

 SK-EX Rendering and Creative Possibilities

Experience the flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand through advanced SK-EX Rendering. Blend acoustic and digital sounds for orchestral arrangements, stream backing tracks via Bluetooth, or practice silently with headphones. Professional acoustic foundation meets limitless creative potential.
KAWAI SOUNDGUARD

3 Years SoundGuard Included

To ensure your instrument remains in peak condition, your new Kawai Upright Piano includes Kawai SoundGuard, a premium 3 year servicing program tailored exclusively by Kawai.

Reasons to choose the Kawai K-500AR2 Hybrid Aures2 Upright Piano

Professional Sound That Commands Attention

The K-500 Aures2 delivers the commanding 130 cm height and larger soundboard of the award-winning K-500, providing expansive dynamic range, rich tonal depth, and projection that fills any room. Tapered solid spruce soundboard, premium mahogany hammers with T-stapling and double felting, and duplex scaling combine to produce professional-grade acoustic tone with clarity, warmth, and power. When you activate AURES mode, experience the stunning SK-EX concert grand sound through headphones or the innovative Soundboard Speaker System. From delicate pianissimo to thunderous fortissimo, whether acoustic or digital, the K-500 Aures2 responds with the tonal richness and expressive range that serious repertoire demands.

NEOTEX Keys and Touch Designed for Serious Players

The K-500 Aures2 features Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon Fibre components for faster response, more power, and greater control than conventional actions. Enhanced by exclusive NEOTEX key surfaces on both naturals and sharps, offering the smooth texture of natural ivory and ebony with a semi-porous surface that prevents slipping during extended practice sessions. The K-500 Aures2 provides professional-grade touch whether you're playing acoustically or in silent mode. Extended key length and die-cast aluminium action brackets ensure consistent, reliable performance. This is touch that supports technical development and rewards refined playing, with the flexibility to practice silently whenever you need.

Blend Acoustic and Digital - Create Professional Arrangements

The K-500 Aures2 allows you to blend acoustic piano with digital voices simultaneously, opening up creative possibilities for composers, arrangers, and serious musicians. Layer shimmering strings with your acoustic performance for orchestral depth. Add electric piano or synth pads for contemporary arrangements. The Soundboard Speaker System channels these blended sounds through the piano's solid spruce soundboard, creating naturally acoustic presence that's more expansive than traditional speakers. This is hybrid technology designed for professional creativity. Combine the authentic touch and tone of the K-500 with modern sound design capabilities.

Play Along and Learn With Bluetooth Audio

Connect your phone, tablet, or laptop via Bluetooth Audio and stream backing tracks, online tutorials, or your favourite music directly through the K-500 Aures2's headphones or Soundboard Speaker System. Practice along with professional recordings, learn from conservatory-level tutorials with audio playing through the piano, or accompany orchestral backing tracks for ensemble practice, all with high-quality, low-latency aptX audio. For advancing students preparing for exams or auditions, this makes focused practice more effective. For educators, it opens up new teaching possibilities. The piano becomes your practice partner and creative collaborator.

Built for Years of Professional Demands

The K-500 Aures2 is built on the solid foundation of the award-winning K-500, engineered for musicians who play daily at a high level. Die-cast aluminium action brackets provide added strength and stability. Steel-reinforced keyslip prevents warping with humidity changes. Laminated hardwood keybed with rear braces ensures stable placement and prevents energy loss. Ultra-slow Soft-Fall fallboard protects the instrument. Made in Japan with precision craftsmanship, tapered soundboard, duplex scaling, and rigorous quality control, this is an instrument that delivers professional-grade acoustic performance plus advanced digital versatility, built to support AMEB grades, university studies, teaching, performances, and decades of musical growth.

The Professional Hybrid That Grows With Your Ambitions

Designed for players committed to serious musical development who also need modern flexibility, the K-500 Aures2 is the piano that supports you through advanced AMEB grades with professional acoustic tone, then lets you practice silently through headphones when needed. It's the teaching studio instrument that delivers the sound quality students need to hear, with the ability to blend digital sounds for demonstration or stream tutorial audio. It's the composer's tool that combines authentic piano touch with creative layering possibilities. It's the professional instrument for musicians in shared living spaces who need concert-quality performance without time restrictions. This is the hybrid that supports your entire musical journey without asking you to compromise on quality or versatility.

Music is at the heart of everything we do.

It brings stories to life, shaping moments with emotion.

It’s there when we celebrate, when we reflect, and when we connect.

At the centre of it all - sits the piano.

It’s not about perfection or mastery.

But a companion for creating memories and marking life’s most meaningful passages.

A voice when words fall short, a touchstone for joy, longing, and everything in between.

More than just an instrument, it’s a memory maker.

Through life’s highs and lows, it endures.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Both are exceptional hybrid instruments combining award-winning Kawai acoustic pianos with AURES technology, but the K-500 Aures2 offers some key differences. At 130 cm (vs. 122 cm), the K-500 Aures2 offers a larger soundboard for greater dynamic range, richer tone, and more projection. It features exclusive NEOTEX key surfaces (vs. standard) for superior grip and control during demanding passages, plus duplex scaling for enhanced harmonic richness. Both offer silent practice, sound blending, and Bluetooth connectivity. The K-500 Aures2 delivers professional-grade acoustic performance ideal for advancing students, educators, and serious musicians who need both acoustic excellence and modern flexibility.

Yes, the K-500 Aures2 allows you to play the acoustic piano while simultaneously layering digital voices like strings, electric piano, or synth pads through the Soundboard Speaker System or headphones. This is particularly valuable for educators demonstrating different instrumental textures, composers creating orchestral arrangements, or musicians exploring contemporary styles. The PianoRemote app gives you intuitive control over the blend and volume balances. Combined with the K-500's professional acoustic foundation and NEOTEX touch, this opens up creative and teaching possibilities impossible on traditional pianos.

Absolutely, the K-500 Aures2 combines the professional-grade acoustic performance of the K-500 (trusted by advancing students and educators worldwide) with modern flexibility. The 130 cm height delivers expansive dynamic range and projection needed for advanced repertoire. NEOTEX key surfaces, Millennium III Action, and duplex scaling provide the responsive touch and harmonic richness that demanding passages require. AURES mode allows silent practice through headphones when needed, crucial for students in shared living spaces or musicians with time constraints. The ability to record performances, stream tutorial audio, and blend sounds makes it ideal for conservatory studies, professional teaching, and serious musical development.

The Soundboard Speaker System uses high-performance transducers strategically placed on the K-500's solid spruce soundboard. The larger 130 cm soundboard provides even more surface area for the transducers to work with, creating particularly expansive, room-filling digital sound with naturally acoustic presence. This means when you're in AURES mode or blending sounds, you benefit from both the K-500's professional acoustic design and innovative digital sound projection, a truly immersive hybrid experience that honours the instrument's acoustic foundation.

Your K-500 Aures2 won't arrive to your home in a box. First, it receives comprehensive pre-delivery preparation by our expert technicians before leaving our showroom. This includes tuning, regulation, voicing, and thorough quality checks to ensure your piano is performance-ready. Delivery is handled by specialist piano carriers who understand how to safely transport and position acoustic instruments. Your piano arrives ready to play, professionally set up, and backed by our commitment to excellence. This careful preparation and expert delivery ensure your K-300 Aures2 sounds and feels its absolute best from the very first note.

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