Kawai K-500 Aures 2 Hybrid Piano

Bold tone. Silent flexibility. A hybrid built for serious players.

The Kawai K500 AURES 2 is a 51″ hybrid upright that combines the power and presence of a top-tier acoustic piano with the versatility of advanced digital sound. Built on the K500’s professional-grade platform, this model adds Kawai’s AURES 2 system—allowing players to mute the strings and play privately through headphones, layer digital voices with acoustic tone, or stream music directly through the soundboard itself.

Acoustic Highlights:

• Millennium III Upright Action – ABS-Carbon composite parts for fast repetition and lasting precision
• Solid Spruce Soundboard – Tapered and reinforced for rich, resonant tone
• Mahogany Core Hammers – Underfelted for dynamic control and tonal clarity
• NEOTEX™ Key Surfaces – Textured, moisture-resistant keys for confident playing
• Soft Fall Fallboard – Quiet, graceful closing for added safety

Hybrid Enhancements:

• SK-EX Rendering Engine – Multi-channel sampling of the Shigeru Kawai concert grand
• Harmonic Imaging XL Sound Mode – 88 stereo-sampled sounds with deep resonance modeling
• AURES Soundboard Speaker System – Four high-performance transducers powered by Onkyo
• Integrated Hammer Sensing System (IHSS) – Optical sensors for precise dynamic control
• Bluetooth MIDI & Audio – Stream music or connect wirelessly to apps and devices
• Virtual Technician – Customize touch, tone, and pedal response with 19 adjustable parameters
• 256-Note Polyphony – Smooth performance even with layered or complex passages
• MP3/WAV/FLAC/AAC Playback & Recording – Capture and share your music with ease

Specs at a Glance:

• Height: 51″ | Width: 60″ | Depth: 24″
• Weight: Approx. 525 lbs
• Finish: Polished Ebony
• Includes matching bench and Kawai’s 10-Year Transferrable Manufacturer Warranty

The K500 AURES 2 is ideal for advanced players, educators, and creative households who want uncompromising acoustic performance with the freedom to explore digital sound. It’s a bold, expressive hybrid that adapts to your space, your schedule, and your musical imagination.