I saw both a G70 and a PSR1500 at the same store last week. It's only my opinion, and my tastes in sound and styles, but I will say that if these were my only two choices, I would pick the 1500 even if the G70 cost less than the 1500 does.

That probably doesn't help anyone else in the least bit, since I like what I like and the next person maybe likes something totally different. I just got the sense that what I was hearing from the G70's styles and panel voices was a little flat, while the 1500 had a crisp and musical sound to it. It's hard for me to imagine that I'd like the lower end E50 much better than the G70, but I guess anything is possible.

AJ

i expect nothing like psr1500 from roland. even exr was better build than psr. and now, e50-e60 having almost the same features as g70, i think they will have also good quality "box".
features like, e60 has obviously more than psr. keybed i expect to be better as well.
the rest, sounds, styles, etc is too personal taste to debate too intensively.

how much you'll use the power that the instrument offer is another story. some like better having everything ready out of box. some like tweaking and editing more.
the best always is to find the middle way.

Roland will, more then likely, have a better buld quality, a better keybed, and will also have full sized keys. The E50/60 will not have organ flutes like the G70(the PSR1500 does have organ flutes). Not sure what "box" features are. Roland will also make a 76 note keybed (E60). Yamaha will probably not.
Starkeeper


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Well, there you go. The PSR1500 will sell for less then the E50 (assuming the euro price converts to U.S. dollars when it hits America).
I was looking at the local Buy and Sell paper, and find a lot more Yamaha keyboards on sale then Rolands. That either means that Yamaha is selling more keyboards or Roland owners are not selling their keyboards.
Starkeeper

You get what you pay for.....I will take quality over......................etc.

So far all i read is a lot of speculation.If no one likes the current selection of arrangers keyboards, than i suggest you buy a regular keyboard with 76 or 88 0r 120 etc and join a band . Make sure every band member shows up for the gig or maybe sober himup,or go with one or two less members todo the job. Arrangers are never going to satisfy everyone, and those of you who are lucky and talented enough tto be able to play a piano or full sized keyboard should do so and stopcomplaining what themanufactors will or willnot do.I love my T2 and before that my t1 and before that myX1, Ms50 and soforth. Each has been a better upgrade for my taste and since i work almost every day playing ,i guess my customers seem to like what is being done also. Sorry if i offended anyone, but get tired of the same old stories. Bob L.

Since that i starded this thread, i would like to add something. No offens, and i am speaking for my self.
BUT
If i had the opportunity and the money to buy one of the top arrangers of the market such as tyros 2, we wouldn't be talking now.

For those who want to buy something more affordable, it is very important the
VALUE FOR MONEY

regards
KeybG

I completely understand what you're saying. There are quite a few here that perform several times a week, so they in the end see a return on their investment. For those of us who don't perform anymore that $3,000+ price tag on the T2, and other high end arrangers from Korg and Roland is very "steep". I've got several synths now, but it took me some time, and shmoozing up the wife to get them.

Squeak

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"box": simply the case where everything is in. the plastic/metal body of the instrument.

if i had more money:
1. tyros2
2. ketron
3. g70/pa1x

because i have not:
1. e60
2. psr3000
3. pa50 - i owned one last year.