KAWAI CX202
The CX202 is the intermediate model in Kawai’s new CX line, offering enhanced touch, tone, and features that support confident musical growth at home.
Equipped with Kawai’s Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII) keyboard action with grade-weighted keys and a precise 3-sensor system, the CX202 delivers improved accuracy, control, and a realistic grand piano feel. Cushioning and hammer-sensing technologies ensure quiet, consistent performance for focused practice.
The CX202 reproduces the expressive sound of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano using Harmonic Imaging™ technology, delivering smooth tonal transitions from soft pianissimo to powerful fortissimo. In addition to its core piano voices, it includes 17 total sounds such as electric pianos, organs, and strings, with Dual and Split modes for creative flexibility.
Modern connectivity features include Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio, USB-MIDI, and dual headphone jacks, making it easy to connect with apps, play along with music, or practice quietly. A built-in metronome, recorder, and lesson function with songs from popular method books further support developing musicians.
Housed in a refined cabinet design, the CX202 is available in Premium Rosewood, Satin Black, and Satin White finishes. With its powerful 40 W stereo speaker system, versatile features, and elegant style, the CX202 is an excellent choice for aspiring pianists seeking a dependable instrument for the home.
Highlights
- Responsive Hammer Lite keyboard action with graded keys, hammer sensing, and cushioning technologies
- Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano sound with Harmonic Imaging technology (192-note polyphony)
- Electric piano, organ, strings, harpsichord, bass, etc. sounds (17 sounds in total)
- Built-in Metronome, Recorder, and Lesson functions
- Dual and Split modes, Four Hands mode
- USB-MIDI, Bluetooth® MIDI, and Bluetooth® Audio connectivity
- Support for PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps
- 40 W stereo speaker system
- Refined cabinet available in Premium Rosewood, Satin Black, and Satin White finishes
Realistic touch & motion: Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action
The CX202’s Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII) keyboard action has been developed to represent the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano. Based on the highly-regarded RH keyboard action design, its spring-less mechanism and sturdy construction delivers consistent upward and downward motion, while improved cushioning material helps to reduce keyboard noise, resulting in a smooth, natural, and highly authentic piano playing experience.
The Sound of a Grand Piano: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand
Earning a reputation as the ‘premier pianos of Japan’, Shigeru Kawai instruments grace the stages of concert halls and musical institutions throughout the world, and are prized for their outstanding tonal clarity and exceptional dynamic range.
The CX202 reproduces the magnificent tone of the flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano. This peerless instrument is hand-built by dedicated craftsmen at the Shigeru Kawai R&D Laboratory in Ryuyo, Japan, and widely regarded as one of the finest instruments in its class.
Simple, attractive cabinet design
The CX202’s simple yet attractive cabinet incorporates gently curved side arms and sturdy toe blocks for additional stability. The piano features a retractable key cover to protect they keyboard from dust, and a broad music rest that can be folded flat when not required. At just over 40 centimeters in depth, the CX202 is also a relatively compact instrument, making it well-suited to apartments and other narrow spaces.
Compact and Sturdy Design
The Kawai CX202 is designed to offer a full piano experience in a space-efficient form. Measuring 136.5 cm (53 ¾″) in width and just 40.5 cm (16″) in depth, it remains compact enough for apartments and smaller rooms. The instrument stands 85.5 cm (33 ⅔″) without the music rest or 100.5 cm (39 ½″) with the rest raised, providing a comfortable playing height. Despite its slim profile, the CX202 is reassuringly solid, weighing 37 kg (81 ½ lbs.), with careful engineering to balance stability and portability.
Specifications
| Spec | Type | Details |
| Keyboard | ・ Responsive Hammer Compact II action – 88 keys – Grade-weighted hammers – Matte key surfaces – Triple sensor hammer detection | |
| Pedal | ・ Grand Feel Pedal System – Damper (with half-pedal support) – Soft – Sostenuto | |
| Piano Sound | ・ Harmonic Imaging (HI) – Stereo sampling – SK-EX recording – 192 note maximum polyphony | |
| Piano Resonance | – Damper Resonance | |
| Piano Adjustment | ・Virtual Technician (13 parameters, via PianoRemote app) – Touch Curve – Voicing – Damper Resonance – Hammer Delay – Topboard Simulation – Decay Time – Release Time – Minimum Touch – Stretch Tuning – Temperament – Temperament Key – Half-Pedal Point – Soft Pedal Depth ・Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets) | |
| No. of Sounds | 17 voices | |
| Reverb | 6 types | |
| Brilliance | ✔ | |
| Other Effects | – | |
| Speakers | 12 cm x 2 | |
| Output Power | 40 W (20 W × 2) | |
| Headphone Enhancements | Spatial Headphone Sound Headphone Type | |
| Display | – | |
| Key Cover | Sliding type | |
| Music Rest | Collapsible type | |
| Product Size & Weight | Width | 136.5 cm (53 3/4″) |
| Depth | 40.5 cm (16″) | |
| Height | 85.5 cm (33 2/3″) [music rest flat] 100.5 cm (39 1/2″) [music rest raised] | |
| Net Weight | 37 kg (81 1/2 lbs.) | |
| Net Weight | Dimensions | |
| Net Weight | 48 kg (without bench) 53.5 kg (with bench) | |
| Net Weight | Available Finishes | |
| Basic Functions | Dual Split Four Hands Transpose Tuning Low Volume Balance | |
| Basic Functions | Sound Demo | |
| Piano Music | – | |
| Concert Magic | 40 songs | |
| Lesson Songs | Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849) Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101) Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B | |
| Internal Recorder | Total Memory | approximately 10,000 notes |
| Internal Recorder | No. of Songs | 3 songs |
| Internal Recorder | Parts | 1 part |
| Metronome | 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8 | |
| Drum Rhythms | – | |
| Drum Rhythms | Bluetooth * | |
| Drum Rhythms | Record/Playback | |
| Other Functions | – | |
| Other Functions | App Functions | |
| Connector Jacks | Headphone | 1 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/8″ Stereo jacks |
| MIDI | USB-MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI * | |
| Line Out | – | |
| Line Out | – | |
| USB to Host | ✔ | |
| USB to Device | – | |
| USB to Device | – | |
| USB to Device | Power Consumption † | |
| USB to Device | Power | |
| USB to Device | Bench | |
| USB to Device | Headphones | |
| USB to Device | Sheet Music | |
| Others | Warranty Card * Owner’s Manual |