pseudonym58 Just humor based on certain stereotypes, of course! I guess our Subaru belongs somewhere around the Toyota/Kawai camp. That fits, as we have a Yamaha C2.
pseudonym58 Probably has more to do with the relative pricing of the instruments as compared to the relative pricing of the cars. It's silly, of course.
iternabe I know nothing about acoustic pianos. So this would be my translation: Steinway & Sons: Status and Exclusivity Bechstein: For those who got snubbed by Steinway Bosendorfer: Hefty, old technology Bluthner: Used to be sporty, now heavy and gadgetry Fazioli: Exotic, raw power Seiler: Fine material and design, poor quality Sauter: Underappreciated great performance and value Schimmel: Cannot recognize the brand Yamaha: Simple and reliable Kawai: Also reliable and handles great Pearl River: New comer with innovation coveted by all Hailun: Copy of status and exclusivity Hsinghai: Never heard of it