Quick Product Summary

The Roland LX-5-CH in Charcoal Black is a premium digital upright piano that brings much of the advanced technology from Roland's flagship LX instruments into a more compact home-piano format. Its 88-note PHA-50 Hybrid Keyboard combines progressive hammer action, escapement, Ebony/Ivory Feel surfaces and High Precision Sensing for detailed control across the full dynamic range.

Roland's Piano Reality Modeling sound engine works with the four-speaker Piano Reality Projection system to create a rich, responsive playing experience, while integrated three-pedal control, Bluetooth, recording facilities and Roland Piano App compatibility make the LX-5 equally capable for serious practice, tuition and everyday home performance.

What Makes the Roland LX-5 Special?

Rather than simply triggering fixed recordings at different velocities, Piano Reality Modeling recreates the complex behaviour of an acoustic piano in real time. This allows changes in touch, dynamics, resonance and pedalling to interact naturally, while Piano Designer provides detailed control over characteristics such as string resonance, damper behaviour and individual-note voicing.

The PHA-50 Hybrid Keyboard combines wooden components with durable moulded materials and High Precision Sensing technology, giving the LX-5 the substantial response expected from a quality acoustic-style action. Its Piano Reality Projection system then distributes the sound through four purpose-designed speakers, creating a more spacious presentation than a conventional two-speaker digital piano.

Who Is It For?

The Roland LX-5-CH is particularly well suited to:

• Intermediate and advanced pianists

• Students developing acoustic piano technique

• Family piano practice

• Piano teachers and teaching studios

• Acoustic piano players moving to digital

• Players who regularly practise with headphones

• Homes where tuning and acoustic piano maintenance are impractical

• Musicians wanting a premium upright-style digital piano with modern connectivity

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Roland
Model	LX-5-CH
Finish	Charcoal Black
Type	Digital Upright Piano
Condition	Showroom Model
Keyboard	88-Key PHA-50 Hybrid
Sound Engine	Piano Reality Modeling
Speaker System	Piano Reality Projection – 4 Speakers
Best For	Home piano, tuition and advanced practice

Condition Overview

Showroom Model – This Roland LX-5-CH has been displayed in our showroom and may show minor signs of careful handling associated with demonstration and display.

The piano has been checked for correct operation and is finished in elegant Charcoal Black, giving it the appearance of a contemporary upright while retaining the practical advantages of a digital instrument.

What's Included?

• Roland LX-5-CH Digital Upright Piano

• Integrated three-pedal unit

• Music rest

• AC adaptor

• Power cord

• Headphone hook

Technical Specifications

Keyboard

• Number of Keys: 88

• Keyboard: PHA-50 Hybrid Keyboard

• Progressive Hammer Action

• Escapement

• Ebony/Ivory Feel surfaces

• High Precision Sensing

• Key Touch: 100 levels plus Fixed

• Hammer Response: Off plus 10 levels

The hybrid construction combines wooden and moulded components to deliver an acoustic-inspired playing feel while maintaining the consistency expected from a modern digital instrument.

Piano Sound Engine

• Piano Technology: Piano Reality Modeling

• Piano Polyphony: Limitless when solo playing compatible Piano-category tones

• Other Polyphony: Maximum 256 voices

• Total Tones: 324

Tone Categories

• Grand Piano: 4

• Upright Piano: 5

• Classical: 5

• Electric Piano: 12

• Organ: 12

• Other: 286

Piano Reality Ambience

The LX-5 includes Piano Reality Ambience, allowing the acoustic environment around the piano sound to be changed.

Available environments include:

• Studio

• Lounge

• Concert Hall

• Cathedral

Ambience depth can be adjusted across 11 levels.

Piano Designer

The piano's acoustic characteristics can be personalised through settings including:

• Lid

• Key Off Noise

• Hammer Noise

• Duplex Scale

• Full Scale String Resonance

• Damper Resonance

• Key Off Resonance

• Cabinet Resonance

• Soundboard Type

• Damper Modeling

• Individual Note Tuning

• Individual Note Volume

• Individual Note Character

Pedals

The integrated three-pedal system provides:

Damper

• Progressive Damper Action

• Continuous detection

• Damper Modeling

Soft

• Continuous detection

• Assignable functionality

Sostenuto

• Assignable functionality

• Muffler pedal function available

The Progressive Damper Action pedal is designed to provide changing resistance as the pedal travels, supporting more detailed pedalling techniques.

Piano Reality Projection Speaker System

The LX-5 uses a dedicated four-speaker arrangement designed to reproduce different elements of the piano sound throughout the cabinet.

Cabinet & Spatial Speakers

• 2 x Coaxial Speakers

• 12 cm main driver

• 2.5 cm high-frequency driver

Near-Field Speakers

• 2 x 8 cm

Amplification

• 24W x 2

• 21W x 2

This multi-speaker arrangement provides greater projection and spatial depth than a conventional single-pair speaker system.

Headphone Experience

The LX-5 incorporates Piano Reality Headphones Ambience, providing a more spacious and natural piano experience during private practice.

Two headphone outputs are provided:

• 1 x Stereo 1/4" headphone connection

• 1 x Stereo miniature headphone connection

This allows two compatible pairs of wired headphones to be connected simultaneously.

Bluetooth Connectivity

• Bluetooth Version: 5.0

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

Bluetooth Audio allows music from a compatible smartphone or tablet to be played through the piano's speaker system.

Bluetooth MIDI provides wireless communication with compatible music applications.

Roland Piano App

The LX-5 is compatible with the Roland Piano App, allowing supported smartphones and tablets to access additional piano functions, settings, practice tools and educational features.

Practice & Performance Features

• Metronome

• 80 rhythm patterns

• Dual

• Split

• Twin Piano with Individual Mode

• Transpose

• Panel Lock

• Panel Off

• Volume Limit

• Automatic speaker/headphone switching

• Auto Off

Internal Songs

The LX-5 includes 394 internal songs, covering listening material, ensemble pieces, entertainment music and structured lesson content.

Lesson material includes exercises associated with:

• Scales

• Hanon

• Beyer

• Burgmüller

• Czerny 100

Recording

MIDI Recording

• Standard MIDI File Format 0

• Up to 100 songs

• 3 recording parts

• Approx. 500 KB capacity per song

Audio Recording

With compatible USB flash storage:

• WAV

• 44.1 kHz

• 16-bit linear

• Up to 200 songs

• Up to approximately 80 minutes per recording

Display

• Type: Graphic LCD

• Resolution: 128 x 64 dots

Connectivity

• DC In

• Stereo miniature audio input

• Left/Mono 1/4" output

• Right 1/4" output

• USB Computer – USB Type-B

• USB Audio

• USB MIDI

• USB Memory – USB Type-A

• 2 x Headphone outputs

Dedicated audio outputs allow the LX-5 to be connected to compatible recording equipment, powered speakers, amplifiers or PA systems when required.

Cabinet

• Style: Upright Digital Piano

• Finish: Charcoal Black

• Model Suffix: CH

• Sliding keyboard cover

• Keyboard Lid Switch

• Music rest with music holders

• Integrated three-pedal unit

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 1,383 mm

• Depth: 468 mm

• Height: 1,039 mm

• Weight: 74 kg

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: AC adaptor

• Rated Power Consumption: 31W

• Approximate Consumption During Typical Playing: 17W

FAQs

Is this Roland LX-5 brand new and boxed?

No. This particular LX-5-CH is a Showroom Model that has been displayed and demonstrated within our Birmingham showroom.

What does CH mean in Roland LX-5-CH?

CH identifies the Charcoal Black finish, giving the LX-5 a contemporary dark cabinet appearance.

Does the Roland LX-5 have fully weighted keys?

Yes. The LX-5 features Roland's 88-note PHA-50 Hybrid Keyboard, with progressive hammer action designed to reproduce the heavier lower and lighter upper response associated with an acoustic piano.

What is High Precision Sensing?

High Precision Sensing allows the keyboard to capture subtle changes in key movement with greater detail, helping translate fine differences in technique into changes in the piano's response.

What is Piano Reality Modeling?

Piano Reality Modeling digitally recreates the behaviour and interaction of an acoustic piano rather than relying solely on recordings of individual notes. This enables the sound to respond continuously to touch, dynamics and pedalling.

Does the LX-5 have three pedals?

Yes. The integrated pedal unit provides Damper, Soft and Sostenuto functions, with advanced continuous detection and Progressive Damper Action supporting traditional piano techniques.

How many speakers does the Roland LX-5 have?

The LX-5 uses a four-speaker Piano Reality Projection system, combining two coaxial Cabinet/Spatial speakers with two Near-Field speakers.

Can I use headphones for silent practice?

Yes. Two headphone sockets are provided, and Piano Reality Headphones Ambience helps create a more spacious listening experience when practising privately.

Can two people use headphones simultaneously?

Yes. The LX-5 provides both standard 1/4-inch and miniature stereo headphone connections, allowing two compatible wired headphone sets to be connected.

Does the Roland LX-5 have Bluetooth?

Yes. Bluetooth Audio and Bluetooth MIDI are supported. You can stream compatible audio through the piano or communicate wirelessly with supported music applications.

Can I play music from my phone through the LX-5?

Yes. Bluetooth Audio allows compatible smartphones and tablets to stream music through the LX-5's onboard speaker system.

Can the LX-5 connect to a computer?

Yes. Its USB Computer connection supports USB audio and MIDI, allowing integration with compatible recording, notation and music-production software.

Can I record my playing?

Yes. The LX-5 includes MIDI recording and can also create WAV audio recordings when compatible USB flash storage is connected.

Is the Roland LX-5 suitable for piano lessons?

Yes. Its realistic weighted action, three-pedal system, metronome, extensive internal lesson library and Twin Piano mode make it particularly well suited to structured tuition.

Does a digital piano like the LX-5 need regular tuning?

No. Unlike an acoustic piano, the LX-5 does not require conventional periodic tuning, making it particularly convenient for long-term home use.

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