Roland FP E50 Sound

[spiro13]

Hi

I recently purchased a Roland FP E50. I was unable to try one because stores in my area carry limited in store test units. I went online and it seemed to get good reviews as well as having a good sound on YouTube. However, after playing it for a few months I was very disappointed. The sound of the Keyboard is dead. It sounds like there is a thick blanket over it. There is no depth to the sound particularly in the lower range and the black keys sound awful. I've tried numerous settings to no avail. I also tried tuning each individual key with a digital tuner with no luck. The Yamaha 660 I traded in was lightyears ahead in sound.

I was wondering if anyone else with the FP E50 has had the same experience. Or if someone can offer some suggestions with the settings that I may have missed.

Thank you

Tony

 

[Biggles]

I did read a review a while back when I was looking at one for my Grandson, it did say that the sound quality was as you describe.

Then I actually got my hands on one in my local store and yes it was pretty poor.

Suggest returning it, you may find that there is a without penalty returns window.

 

[spiro13]

I am seriously considering doing just that and going back to a Yamaha.

Tony

 

[happyrat1]

Someone enlighten me.

Is that the latest model in the "home enthusiast, junior van Clyburn economy piano line?

Secondly, is this thru the built in speakers? (I'm assuming) Or punching thru a proper pair of studio monitors??

 

[TedS]

The FP-E50's seem to be selling for ~$800 new, so it's not a high-end professional instrument. Still, at 37 lbs weight, it's should have a reasonably-expressive piano action, not a synth approximation. Original poster's comment about the black keys implies an issue with the action.

Also, what ^^happyrat said. Is the sound quality still poor when listening through quality headphones?