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Pioneer PDP-508XD

 

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  • User Score (36)
    9.3 9.3 from 36 reviewers
  • Expert Score (7)
    8.8 8.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (5)
    6.8 6.8 from 5 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    7.5 7.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    6.2 6.2 from 3 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    6.6 6.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Sound quality (5)
    7.3 7.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Picture quality (5)
    8.2 8.2 from 5 reviewers
  • Sound (2)
    4.9 4.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Video quality (3)
    6.6 6.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (2)
    4.9 4.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Connections (2)
    6.6 6.6 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. FlatpanelsHD

    FlatpanelsHD
    15 December 2008

    Pioneer sets a new standard for flat screen TVs. It is a wonderful TV that has the best picture I have ever seen. Pioneer has made a dedicated effort in reproducing a good picture and it’s has paid off. I don’t believe Pioneer ever lost focus in the process of making the new Kuro series and that is the secret behind the astonishing result. The TV supports 1080p24 and reproduces the lowest blacks I have measured so far. Read more

    • Best picture I have seen, Best blacks measured, Good settings options, 1080p24 support
    • "Out-of-box" settings

  2. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    8.0/10
    29 January 2008

    Equivalent to the PDP-LX508D, but in its HD Ready version, this plasma displays the same fine qualities: deep blacks, nice colors and fluid images. We loved it! Read more

    • Excellent image quality, Very deep black and well contrasted image, 3 HDMI and 3 SCART, Very complete menus, Extremely fluid image
    • No HD digital tuner, only a standard digital one

  3. ProductSifter

    ProductSifter
    29 November 2007

    Home cinema When it comes to bypassing a trip to the cinema in favour of watching films at home, you're going to need some serious kit. The 508XD mixes the aesthetics needed to make it a viable everyday television with the image quality of a high-end installation. Its bountiful connection options mean you can hook up pretty much any next-generation or current AV peripheral to it, and that means you have access to 50 inches of pure visual perfection - the ultimate home... Read more

  4. CNET

    CNET
    9.0/10
    25 July 2007

    Televisions don't get much better than this. A winning combination of excellent picture quality, stylish design and user-friendly features, this 50-inch plasma should be at the top of any serious home cinema fan's shopping list. Read more

    • Awesome black levels, Blazing colours, Smooth motion, Heaps of picture tweaking options, Classy design and build quality, Great range of connections
    • Lack of 'Full HD' 1080p resolution, Some reflections on screen

  5. Avreview

    Avreview
    10/10
    10 January 2007

    With a starting price of £2,700, the 508XD clearly costs a premium over most of its rivals today. But then sometimes if you want the best, you just have to pay for it. Read more

    • The best picture quality we've seen from a flat TV, beautifully built, features and connections galore
    • You have to pay for the quality, and it's not the easiest TV to set up

  • User Reviews

  1. Pioneer PDP 508XD

    10/10
    Reviewer: eagle82, Ciao
    10 April 2008

    Features that make this KURO different from the other models in the range are: Intelligent Brightness Control which intelligently controls on-screen brightness so that you get the best picture, regardless of the changing lighting conditions in your room. Turn your screen into a home media gallery, Simply connect your USB memory stick and enjoy your digital photo's onscreen. It's a good way to share your pictures in the best possible format . Read more

    • A great picture and has exellent additional features.
    • Slightly expensive but i think it is worth the money

  2. hdtvreviewlab.com

    hdtvreviewlab.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: BadgerBeard, hdtvreviewlab.com
    7 June 2009

    Look, I’ll be very blunt about this. You only live one life, and you deserve the best. So do whatever it takes to get the finances together and get a Pioneer 50″ plasma. Don’t settle for anything less and then regret it afterwards. After a year the 508XD still blows me away. And that’s just with the magnificent freeview picture. It really does kick the competition into touch. Actually, that’s a lie. There *is* no competition. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Pioneer PDP-508XD

Pioneer PDP-508XD is a 50 inches (127 cm) flat screen plasma TV in KURO series developed by Pioneer. Among its main features include Intelligent Brightness Control, Integrated digital DVB-T tuner, USB host, subwoofer output, ISF calibration ready and also multi screen options.

Features

The PDP-508XD features high definition ready that supports HD media such as Blu-ray discs, HD DVD and other high definition digital camcorder footage that enables high definition towards images.…

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Pioneer PDP-508XD

Pioneer PDP-508XD is a 50 inches (127 cm) flat screen plasma TV in KURO series developed by Pioneer. Among its main features include Intelligent Brightness Control, Integrated digital DVB-T tuner, USB host, subwoofer output, ISF calibration ready and also multi screen options.

Features

The PDP-508XD features high definition ready that supports HD media such as Blu-ray discs, HD DVD and other high definition digital camcorder footage that enables high definition towards images. Besides that, it is also built-in with an Integrated Digital (DVB-T) and Analogue TV tuner that enable both receptions from digital and analogue stations. Input terminals include three HDMIs, component, headphone, subwoofer out, optical, RCA audio, headphone and subwoofer out. In addition, it also features Intelligent Brightness Control that detects lighting in the environment and controls display brightness to match the environment for better viewing. Plus, Home Gallery feature allows the user to view high resolution images from the TV screen from various resources including PC Card Type II, Memory Stick, SD Card, Compact Flash, MMC and SmartMedia. This LCD TV supports a JPEG resolution of 2400 x 1800 (4.3 millions) pixels that enables vibrant colours display. Furthermore, the ISF C3 (Custom Calibration Configuration) allows the plasma panel to be optimised for full viewing. There are two settings featured according to the viewing conditions; one for bright daytime light condition while another for evening situations when artificial lights are dimmed. It also enables multi screen options and electronic program guide. This plasma TV set weighs 34.5 kg and measures 1,224 x 717 x 115 mm in dimension. It consumes 364 Watts during operation and only 0.4 Watt in standby mode.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Nothing is as powerful and emotional as film.It’s the very reason why we’ve put more than ten years of design, research and development into building KURO: a flat screen television that will let you see and hear film like never before.Our goal was straightforward: to build a screen that delivered the absolute best picture quality in the world. A screen that was true to how filmmakers intended their work to be seen. The result is KURO. ‘KURO’ means black in Japanese; t…

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    Kuro PDP-508XD

Release Date

  • First seen
    10 January 2007

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