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Replaced my 3 year old Sony XBR1 40" LCD with a Pioneer KURO 5020FD in February 2009. The Sony was a great set & my 1st HDTV, but as it was 720P and I wanted a full 1080P Panel, I decided hit the reviews. After reading many professional reviews a
i bought this direct from pioneer because that's the best price you can find. my first comment applies to the plasma vs. lcd.... if you have young toddlers or cats and/or dogs, you HAVE to go plasma. plasma tvs have a glass screen while LCD haves a s
"Just received this TV recently and all I can say is OMG, where you have been my whole life? I realize anyone who is reading these reviews already are fully aware of the KURO reputation. It truly does not disappoint!! I have been keeping my eye on th
I must state up front that my previous television was a 19" 23 year old Sony (mono) which still runs great, but wasn't doing much for my MNF parties. WOW is all I can say. I have Dish Network HD and the picture is absolutely gorgeous. I made the
there really isn't much to say. i researched a lot of televisions. i wasn't sure if i wanted a plasma or lcd. i then narrowed it down to plasma cause the room it was going to be in was on the darker side, not much light coming in. then it wa
Excellent TV, no setup required - set it to "Optimum" and away you go. After I bought this found out that Pioneer are getting out of the TV business. What a shame - as you see from other reviews (pro and amateur) this is a hard to beat device. G
This is a great plasma and I would highly suggest you get one before they are gone for good. I'm sure you know the details by now, incredible black levels that provide a popping image with unrivaled clarity. I won't repeat all of that but just
Just finish up the basement and added another entertainment system. Got this PDP-5020FD under $2000 from Amazon.com. I was going to buy it from Costco to get the 2 year warranty but Costco charged tax and you have to drive it home. I had the older Sony 60
background - My first HDTV in 2006: 40" Sony Bravia LCD (good with faults), my parents bought a Panasonic plasma 3 months later (I knew THEN that plasma was MUCH better PQ) ... my second HDTV purchase was the NEWEST Pioneer, KURO 4280 (a finer, more
pioneer pdp-5020fd 50-inch 1080p kuro plasma hdtv-we had a big screen tv and didn,t think there would be that big of difference! boy was i wrong it shows so much more detail and when watching the hd channels it looks like you could walk right in to the pi
I researched televisions for about 4 months before finally deciding on this Pioneer KURO model. I now know that I couldn't have made a better decision. These TVs are the best in the world, and I believe this to be the second best television in exis
My 13 yr old, 27" Sony died and I had to jump into the HD market. I chose plasma over lcd because of the picture. I started looking at a Samsung and most reviews said they were good but the Panasonic was better, then I looked at Panasonic and most re
I knew I wanted this particular TV after reading all the positive reviews here and in [...] My wife trusts me in the audio/video department, so it wasn't a hard sell to her. Now that we got it - delivered and set up by two really nice guys - my wife
After researching the Pioneer plasma 5020 against all other plasmas and LCD's, I finally pulled the trigger and bought. What a thrill. Everything is as good as the ratings say. Blacks, colors, sharpness, ability to easily adjust and user friendly
I purchased this Plasma about a month ago. Best big item purchase I have ever made--no buyer's remorse. The picture is outstanding, features are outstanding, ease of use is great. Nothing compares.
This is my first plasma TV that replaced old technology in the living room. While I am not a professional or frequent TV user, I appreciate the quality of the picture and full feature set. No complaints on the quality and delivery. I requested a specific
Simply incredible picture. Handles standard definition content wonderfully also- from analog cable to the Wii, to HD games from a PS3. Use the Movie picture setting for the best results. No calibration needed- awesome right out of the box. [...] has great
Go for the true Japanese Pioneer KURO before they get outsourced in 2009 to who knows where. Delivery was great, set-up was a cinch. I have it hooked up to my computer and a Sony Blu-Ray. 'Tis an audio-visual delight! Amazon rocks!
I'm one of the people who can spend months in researching the market before I buy. I spent more time selecting the HDTV then what I spent when I was buying house or a car. The challenge was tremendous; there is simply too much information out there.
I compared the Pioneer Kuro 5020FD next to a Panasonic TH50PZ800U and Samsung (forgot the model number) in a store. The Pioneer and Panasonic were close, but the Pioneer was better. This is a great TV! The only minus is that the split screen and pictur
I got mine off of here (Amazon Warehouse Deals) and it had a small 1 inch scratch on the bezel, which was definitely worth the deep discount. This TV is nothing short of amazing. I had read reviews online and recently sold my 52" 1080p Aquos so was l
If you're like me you've read countless glowing reviews of this TV and despite all of the praise, there's still some uncertainty. Can a TV really be THAT remarkable? Absolutely. The Pioneer Kuro 5020 has far exceeded my very high expecta
Excellent buying experience turned into an outstanding viewing experience. Delivery was on time as promised, service by shipping company was impeccable. Picture quality is the best I have seen. Two months of research has payed off in spades.
This television produces, quite simply, the best picture I have ever seen on any television. The colors are incredibly vivid and the contrast and blacks are second to none. I have had a few friends that have purchased higher-end LCD sets ($3500+) recent
I have spent 2 years waiting patiently for the perfect TV to buy. And in my two years of research i had convinced myself to buy an lcd. The samsung 46a650 was the one i sold myself on. I had looked at many lcd TVs and that was the one i thought was the on
I have just 3 words for this tv- Wow, Wow & Wow. Its unbelievable picture quality, details in dark scenes, chisp details in bright scenes will make you watch the world through its window. Now, you might have seen some reviews on CNET pushing it down b
You have enough to read below, so I'll keep this short. I had a Sony W series before this, and it took months of fine-tuning before I found the picture setting that looked good with just about everything. Once I got it there, it was very nice, alth
If you're like me, you've been vasillating back and forth over what flat screen TV to buy for months. You've read every consumer website and TV/AV/blog trying to make an informed decision. You may have worn out your car tires and patience b
We've had this tv for about a month....so far so good. Great picture, good sound...nothing bad to say about this tv other than the price falling another $300 since we got it. We also have a 40" Sony XBR4 LCD and the Pioneer blows it away. It is
This TV is considered by most magazines these days to be the best of the best. Unfortunately, the harsh economic climate has taken its toll on Pioneer and has forced them to stop television production. As of February 6, 2009 production has ended. If yo
I have never seen a television with the color quality of this set. Clear, crisp picture with brilliant color. Spend the extra bucks on Pioneer and you won't be disappointed. The only television close is the new Panasonic Plasma sets, but still they
Pioneer has finally pulled the plug on its hdtv production. Despite having had what has always been called best in class values it was not enough. Wonder what this will do to future panasonic and plasma development in general.
Well, i was undecided between this and the Panasonics, mainly the 800/850's (surprisingly they were the same price) and i'm sooooo glad i got this one!!! i wanted to make sure that this tv was going to knock me off my feet for the extra cash....
Very happy with all aspects of this purchase. First, the white glove delivery by CEVA was excellent. They called, arranged for a delivery time, were there on time, unpacked the TV, installed the speaker on the bottom of the TV, lifted it into place, and
I bought this plasma about a year ago and till this day I love every little inch of it. Yes there are other flats that are out now at a cheaper price but I do not regret this purchase one bit. If I had to do it all over again today I would definetly do it
This is one of the best Flat Panel Consumer Televisions available today!!!!! Only the Pioneer Elite Kuros are better!!!! Use ControlCAL ([..] to adjust/calibrate this Model's RGB Highs/Lows: [...] Good Review on the 9G Non-Elites by D-Nice here: [..]
I received my 5020 Pioneer plasma last week. My son, who is an audiophile, had been pushing me to take the plunge for some time. I visited him during the Christmas holidays and thoroughly enjoyed watching his 5020. I wrapped up my research including educa
I spent much time comparing the KURO's with other top of the line plasma TVs and the picture was always best on the KURO. It's even better in my living room! Was incredibly easy to set up. Amazon's White Glove service was awesome. The g
I have been researching for the past several months for an updated/newer HDTV. Back and forth between plasmas and LDC's. I had a Hitachi 43" HDTV that was approx. 10 years old. After extensive research, both in person and online, I decided t
I was in two minds when I bought this Tv, I was not sure whether a good LCD or the new panny was better than the 5020. My hubby wanted the Panny. I sort of went with my gut feeling . The Cnet review gave a sort of grudging credit to the Pioneer , the own
Its been a month since our 5020 plasm was delivered; great Amazon service; TV well worth the extra money......the picture in both SD and HD is terrific; can't wait to go "blue ray"....the operating features and setup are great; you can chan
The 50 inch 5020FD KURO is well worth the moneys, especially @ the Amazon's prices. Super deep blacks, sharp/crisp images, sleek design. HDTV was very easy to set up with PS3,ONKYO TX-SR606 and my PSB T65 speakers. I'm starting to forget the rea
Pros: Best image ever Cons: none... it would be price but employee price is well far less than the price u get Summary:
Pros: Great contrast, True color!! Cons: I have no cons for this set, it is unbelievable
Pros: Great Color, Great Blacks Cons: It's expensive Summary:
CNET reviewed this product with very high marks; they got it right. This is my 2nd pioneer tv, first one is 15 years old and still works and I thought it had the best picture available at that time. Pioneer still has the best picture available. The pic
I found this on sale on Amazon at an outstanding price. I have no regrets whatsoever. Superb black levels and although it lacks all of the intricate bells and whistles of the Pioneer Elite series, I really don't miss it. Plenty of HDMI inputs and it
I have had this for 2 days. Movies (I dont yet have a blue-ray) played from DVD are very good. A HD movie (verizon FIOS) was excellent - the colors are rich, extremely realistic and makes watching a pleasure. I am upgrading from a Panasonic 480p 42'
I'm no videophile but I could not pass this TV up. Bestbuy had it open box in store for $1,500..I was looking to get a Samsung LCD (LN46a630) but while I waited for the price to drop, I found this gem..I haven't looked back since. I was VERY wor
Pro: Very black contrast. Sharp picture. Great for PS3 gaming. Con: Slight glare you wouldnt get from most LCD's. Overall very happy with the purchase.
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