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Yes, the Soundboard Speaker System found on Kawai digital and hybrid instruments does produce sound.
The soundboard acts as a giant speaker. The audio signal is sent to a strong transducer affixed to the inside of the soundboard. The transducer converts the electrical signal into kinetic energy, vibrating back and forth – and moving the soundboard with it in the same way a speaker’s diaphragm is activated. By using thin, strong timber and reinforcing it with the same backposts you’d find on an upright acoustic piano, the Soundboard Speaker System is capable of producing extremely rich, tonally intricate sounds at high volumes without distortion.