Pioneer KURO PDP-5020FD Review
Pioneer KURO PDP-5020FD - A great HDTV!
A member of the distinguished Kuro line from Pioneer, the PDP-5020FD is an extra-ordinary HDTV that delivers top-notch and unrivaled performance. Pioneer proves that it reigns supreme when it comes to the large plasmas, though high-quality does come with a hefty tag. The PDP-5020FD is in fact the cheapest in the Kuro series for this year, yet it still costs much more than competing brands.
Design
Pioneer maintained the unadorned look of its plasmas in the PDP-5020FD - a shiny black frame surrounding the screen with a removable speaker at the panel’s bottom. The clean sheer look is perfect, though the screen is not flushed with the frame, leaving a thin strip that reflects bright lights that may become distracting. Moreover, this set comes with a solid-looking, non-swiveling stand that limits viewing to only one position. Read more
Pioneer KURO PDP-6020FD Review
Pioneer KURO PDP-6020FD - Unrivaled Plasma
If you are looking for great performance HDTV and ready to spend for it, you definitely have to take a look at the awesome Pioneer KURO PDP-6020FD.
Words surely are not enough to describe the breathtaking performance of this top-notch HDTV from the most respected name in plasma TVs. It’s no wonder it’s the favorite piece of serious videophiles who know a great piece of equipment when they see one.
Design
The improvements in this HDTV are obviously in the electronics, rather than aesthetics, as this ninth generation plasma in the Kuro line basically looks much like its predecessors - simple minimalist frame with glossy finish, removable speakers and non-swiveling stand - a very clean look which is probably preferred by those who dislike being distracted from their TV viewing. Pioneer reconfigured the menu system and the remote but it seems the changes made it difficult to access some menus - such as the Picture menu which now takes about four button pushes. Along with the smaller and closely-spaced buttons, we didn’t find the changes adding value to this product. Read more
Pioneer PDP-6010FD Review
There’s no doubt that the Kuro line of Pioneer rules the plasma HDTV niche in terms of performance, and consequently, price. The year-old PDP-6010FD is a fine example of the Kuro’s excellence: competing brands still can’t adequately outperform this awesome HDTV and it remains one of the most popular plasmas around more than a year since its release.
Design
This generation of Kuros was drastically changed from the previous models in terms of the new panel boasting of filtered and improved layer of plasma cell structures for deeper blacks and richer detail. The new panel is framed in a glossy black bezel, unadorned except for the Pioneer logo. The PDP-6010FD comes with two-channel speaker which can be attached to the bottom of the frame, beside the solid-looking non-swivelling stand. Since this plasma is huge and heavy and requires assembly out of the box, you may want to make sure that delivery and setup is part of the deal when you purchase one. Read more
Pioneer PDP-508XD Review
The Pioneer PDP-508XD
You may have to shell out a princely sum for this HDTV, but you can be sure you’re getting your money’s worth. Of top-notch quality and features, Pioneer threw everything but the kitchen sink to make sure that this Kuro plasma is the best not only in its class but across all flat panel types. And indeed the PDP-508XD certainly was the best, well, until newer Kuros arrived on the block.
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