Pioneer PureVision 50" Plasma TV

Great plasma TV!

Strengths: Picture quality, plethora of connections, aesthetics

Weakness: More expensive than most 50" plasmas

PERFORMANCE: (Excellent) The picture quality of this TV is nothing short of amazing. The color quality is of the highest I've seen in any plasma. The reds and greens are very vibrant. The brightness and contrast are excellent. The blacks are the deepest I've seen in any plasma. The skin tones are natural, warm and accurate. The HD image is out of this world with crisp and sharp details. The...
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PERFORMANCE: (Excellent) The picture quality of this TV is nothing short of amazing. The color quality is of the highest I've seen in any plasma. The reds and greens are very vibrant. The brightness and contrast are excellent. The blacks are the deepest I've seen in any plasma. The skin tones are natural, warm and accurate. The HD image is out of this world with crisp and sharp details. The standard definition channels look above average and I'll even venture out to say that they look good. The sound from the speakers is good for their size.

FEATURES/CONNECTIVITY: (Very Good) This TV has all the necessary connections i.e., digital/analog, in/out, audio, pc, s-video, antenna, composite/component/HDMI, and even an usb port. My two favorites are the HDMI and sub-woofer output. It has TV-Guide on scree, although I don't use it; PIP & split screen for those who like that. SRS sound which sounds good for the size of the speakers. The OSD Menu is intuitive and easy to get used to. The remote control is rather long and not as intuitive as the OSD but it's no big deal. The remote glows in the dark.

AESTHETICS: (Excellent) The TV has shiny black bezel borders around its cabinet and black glass. It just look beautiful!

PRICE: (Fair) The PDP-5070 cost me $3100.00 with shipping included. I bought it at Coza. They're the best of all the authorized Pioneer dealers in the market. The reason why I gave it a "fair" in this catergory is because I think that for what I got with this amazing TV the price and value are fair.

FINAL THOUGHTS: My TV, I hung it on the wall with its speaker removed and I'd tell you, it just looks beautiful on the wall. I hung it with the Peerless SF660 from Big Screen Center and it cost me $74.95 It's perfect for it. New owners should read the Trips & Tricks section on CNET's review of this tv. They'll tell you how adjust the picture/video capabilities. I have mine set at: AV Selection: Standard; Contrast: 30; Brightness: +3, Color: +3; Tint: 3 to the left; Sharpness: 0; Purecinema: Standard and Color Temp: Mid - All these adjustments were made due to the ambiance light conditions in the room and I recommend new owners to play with these 'til getting them right to their liking.

I'm extremely happy I bought this Pioneer. No regrets what so ever. I hope this review help make the decision process better for some...

By rafitin22 - Nov 10, 2006

The Pioneer PDP-5070HD...phenominal functionality and true versatility!

Strengths: Amazing picture (especially with SD channels), sleek styling, perfect size, terrific viewing angle with little to no glare.

Weakness: Pricey but cost is becoming less of an issue (see below).

I have been researching many different kinds of HDTVs over the past several weeks and few months, and I have to say that in the end, the Pioneer simply ran away from the competition. For starters, the TVs ability to display a VERY GOOD signal with standard definition channels fed via coaxial cable is very impressive. I've seen other HD plasmas provide a standard def and make it look like garbage....
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I have been researching many different kinds of HDTVs over the past several weeks and few months, and I have to say that in the end, the Pioneer simply ran away from the competition. For starters, the TVs ability to display a VERY GOOD signal with standard definition channels fed via coaxial cable is very impressive. I've seen other HD plasmas provide a standard def and make it look like garbage. Now when I made the upgrade to HDTV programming, I was, of course, blown away. I've seen the newest Panasonic HDTV plasma in a buddy's place, and it looked nice enough, and I had seen the Pioneer at Best Buy and was impressed as well, but when I bit the $$$ bullet and brought the Pioneer PDP-5070HD it into my home and mounted it on the wall, I was just stunned at the picure quality, depth of black contrast, and clarity of colors, as well as its versatility (although I have yet to try my PS2 games on it, as I'm still in the process of "breaking it in"). Setup was a snap, no surprise there. This TV is mounted on the wall right next to a huge window in our living area, and glare is no more of a problem than if an LCD screen was there instead (probably less so, actually). lastly, I have a up-converting HDMI DVD player, and movies are nothing short of amazing. I can only imagine what HD DVD/Blu-ray would look like on this puppy.

COST/OTHER COMMENTS: I was able to purchase this TV on DTVcity.com for $2729 including insured freight shipping. Still more expensive than others in/near its class, is an improvement over the prices dating back even a couple of months ago. It was the best price I could find online from an AUTHORIZED online distributor, which is important, as Pioneer will not honor the 1-year manufacturer's warranty if the product is NOT purchased from an authorized online dealer. Follow the link below to see a listing of all authorized online distributors of Pioneer plasma TVs:

www.pioneerelectronics...

Hope this all helps. Cheers!

By wickgrad - Dec 10, 2006

Holy Cow.....wow.....OMG.......YEEEEESSS......

Strengths: natural, true-to-life colors unbelievable sharpness in HD, very good in standard easy to use controls and on-screen commands

Weakness: ......it makes me burst into joyful tears every time I turn it on.....

How can anyone describe the perfect television? I certainly can't because I am not well versed in electronic lingo but I can tell you, as a layperson with more than her fair share of TV watching time under her belt, that I can not imagine a time when I will ever regret buying the Pioneer PDP5071. Yes, my model is a 5071 which we got at Best Buy. I have not been able to ascertain the difference in...
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How can anyone describe the perfect television? I certainly can't because I am not well versed in electronic lingo but I can tell you, as a layperson with more than her fair share of TV watching time under her belt, that I can not imagine a time when I will ever regret buying the Pioneer PDP5071. Yes, my model is a 5071 which we got at Best Buy. I have not been able to ascertain the difference in the two model numbers unless Best Buy has some kind of proprietary deal with the manufacturer....you know how that goes. Anyway, we spent days....DAYS....watching televisions....doing side by side comparisons....and the Pioneer won hands down. Our Best Buy had sooooo many televisions there to view and we made sure we viewed them side by side with the Pioneer. All I can tell you is that the Pioneer's picture was so far beyond what any of the others offered visually that we could not have purchased anything else and felt good about it. We read every review we could get our hands on and were impressed that in addition to the excellent performance, there was very little after-purchase problems with breakdowns, malfunctions, etc. We have had ours for only a month or so but have experienced no problems whatsoever....unless EUPHORIA is a problem. Sure, this tv was priced higher than any other tv there. Best Buy had it on sale for $3200 when we went in. But they also took off $200 just because my husband asked if they gave discounts to first time plasma purchasers!! We got a 10% off coupon in the mail about a week after we purchased the tv and all the audio components, cables and a very nice tv stand....and they applied that coupon to our previous purchase as well.! So, we definitely got a good deal with those guys. I highly recommend going to BB and at least doing price comparisons.
Anyway, overall, YES...buy this tv. You will not regret it. It's a true gem.

By rogerncarrie - Dec 28, 2006

Customer Review for Pioneer PDP-5070HD 50" Plasma TV

Strengths: -Excellent Look, very sleek and nice. -Easy to use menus. -The colors are vivid and vibrant. Levels of black are very deep and rich. -HD Picture in all resolutions are very crisp and clear.

Weakness: -This TV accepts 1080p, but DOES not BROADCAST in 1080p. -TV glossy frame attracts dust easily.

I highly recommend this TV! Great value for the price tag. Beautiful design, easy to use and configure. The picture is mind blowing, the sound of the speakers are jaw-dropping. Plenty of inputs and options in the back to use. You won't be disappointed. Just remember this TV does not display in 1080p it accepts 1080p.

By thai58 - Dec 11, 2006

Want a great HDTV and not completely break the bank? Look no further

Strengths: Picture quality superb! Best depth of picture among like competitors. Aesthetically beautiful high gloss black design.

Weakness: Price higher than like competitors but well worth it!

Not only does this baby look great hanging on the wall, the quality is unsurpassed at this price level. HDTV cable channels are extraordinarily deep, rich and crisp. You literally feel like your there watching the game and not through a transmission media. I did alot of research and narrowed it down to this one, Samsung and Panasonic. I went to brick and morter store and compared all 3 TV's side...
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Not only does this baby look great hanging on the wall, the quality is unsurpassed at this price level. HDTV cable channels are extraordinarily deep, rich and crisp. You literally feel like your there watching the game and not through a transmission media. I did alot of research and narrowed it down to this one, Samsung and Panasonic. I went to brick and morter store and compared all 3 TV's side by side. NO CONTEST! This model won hands down. Suggest you go to B&M store and make the same comparison and you will be sold. The higher cost is well worth it. Plus, this was my first major on line electronic purchase from a Pioneer authorized seller (Pioneer manufacturer warranty therefore applies) and I paid hundreds less than what I would have paid at B&M store.

By johnyr - Jan 14, 2007