I had the S950 and S970 side by side for a few days until I sold the S950. Yes, I think the keybed is improved somewhat. Seems to be less plastic-feeling, but still nothing like a Tyros. The sound is improved to my listening. The speakers are not so bass boomy. To anyone sitting on the fence, I think the S970 is a good move forward, if you’re one of those that wants the latest improvements, be they ever so slight, but yet noticeable.