Casio Celviano AP-650 piano

The Casio Celviano AP-650 is a premium cabinet-style digital piano designed for serious learners, advanced pianists, music schools, and home performance. Although it has been discontinued by Casio, it remains a highly capable instrument and is still available through some dealers.

Key Features

• 88 full-size keys with Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II
• Simulated ebony & ivory key surfaces
• 256-note polyphony
• Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR sound engine
• 250 built-in tones
• 180 accompaniment rhythms
• 30W + 30W powerful 4-speaker sound system
• 3 built-in pedals (Damper with half-pedal, Soft, Sostenuto)
• USB to Host & USB Flash Drive support
• 17-track MIDI recorder and WAV audio recorder
• Duet Mode, Layer, Split, Registration Memory, and Lesson functions
• Cabinet with sliding key cover and adjustable piano bench included.

Specifications

Sound Quality

The AP-650 provides:

• Rich grand piano tone with AiR sound technology
• String resonance, damper resonance, hammer response, and lid simulator
• Excellent dynamic response for classical, jazz, and contemporary music.

Pros

• Excellent weighted keyboard feel
• Powerful speaker system
• Large selection of sounds and rhythms
• Suitable for home practice, teaching, and performances
• Elegant furniture-style cabinet

Cons

• Heavy (not portable)
• Older model with no Bluetooth audio/MIDI
• Discontinued, so availability may be limited.

Community Opinion

Piano enthusiasts generally regard the AP-650 as having a very good key action for its class. Some users even recommend it over newer entry-level portable pianos if it is in good condition.