Please note that I don't know much about saxophones, being af beginner on this instrument.
That said: It has a really nice soft sound, and even though I had never ever touched a saxophone (have only played the recorder and the piano), I could actually get some pretty tones out after a few hours of practice with a Rico Royal reed size 2.
It seems perfect for beginners.
But I don't know, if it will need some kind of adjustment after a while, I only just got it.