Vienna 170 vs Pianoteq Bösendorfer Concert Grand 280 VC
Pianoteq Bösendorfer Concert Grand 280 VC wins on dynamic response; Vienna 170 offers reliable performance with less expressed character. Vienna 170 delivers a good sound quality and fast loading. It provides a solid experience without demanding extensive exploration. Its single positive review confirms immediate satisfaction.
Pianoteq Bösendorfer Concert Grand 280 VC offers exceptional playability and a unique sound character. Its physical modeling engine ensures excellent dynamic response. Some users report a ‘plasticky’ sound or issues with certain note ranges.
Choose Vienna 170 if fast loading and consistent sound quality are paramount. Choose Pianoteq Bösendorfer Concert Grand 280 VC if dynamic playability and a distinct modeled sound are the priority, accepting minor tonal eccentricities.
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Vienna 170
- I purchased Vienna 170 and now it is my go-to piano because it loads fast and sounds good. Checking these out. I find the Chicago Upright.
Pianoteq Bösendorfer Concert Grand 280 VC
- Details about the model, praise for sound, and note that it's physically modeled not sampled
- Speaker's personal endorsement after playing a real Bösendorfer
- Physical-modeling engine behavior, dynamic response, no sample layers
- Versatility, suitable for pop/jazz, comparison to classical-focused Stein Graber and New York Steinway
- Pop preset; brightness, overall tone, immediate impression