ummmm...... Actually i quite liked the demos. The instruments sounded as Neilsh said like a live band and not a CD demo as some other manufacturers keyboards sound. I happen to prefer the live sound which is why i went for the Pax. I thought that the brass an acoustic pianos sounded excellent. Drums were ok , but the timpani was poor but who uses the timpani in their arranger performances ????

I liked the sax too. Cant compare it to the T2 as they werent really demoing any single voice to its potential so the jury is still out. But guys, the G70 demo sounded very good too....remember ??? Thats why i was so very very dissappointed when i played the real instrument. I could not believe that it was the same board. I even thought that the one i played was faulty, you might remeber i suggested that in my first few posts when the controversy over the keyboard sound first blew up.

I hope that the E80 in reality sounds even at least as good as the demo's do because that would be a big improvement over the G70. Those that are loyal to the Roland brand will no doubt trade in the G70 and get the E80 if it sounds at least as good as these demo's. But i dont know what price they are going to get for the G70 as universally (even some of the members of the Roland forum) it has been panned .

AS for the weight....well i own the PAx and its true the weight is a worry. I am a relatively young man 37 and i dont have wheels on my case! the Pax is 48.5lbs so an extra 2 would not make that much difference. If i could have the same wattage in the speakers as the E80 i would not mind one bit !

I really want to like the E80 . I hope that when more demo's are put out showing the sound of individual instruments that it will have more favourable reviews.

PS Neilsh. Its only a keyboard, bits of plastic and wires. Dont get take it all so personally. If you like what you have purchased what differnce does it make what anyone else thinks ? Enjoty your board and make beautiful music !