XBR didn't work out...went Pioneer - Blu-ray Forum

MookDaddy333 · 09-19-2009, 12:01 PM

I had bought an XBR9 a couple weeks ago and had serious flashlighting on it so I took it back and exchanged it for another and it had the same problem. Everyone told me it was normal (Sony and Best Buy) so I just returned it and went with what was the best TV on the market according to hours of research and confirmation from sites such as CNET, the Pioneer Elite. Didn't want to spend $4,500 just yet on a TV, but with Pioneer leaving the TV industry and nothing coming close to it, I figured "Why the hell not?". Plus my wife gave me the green light! I will post pics as soon as I get it hung up and all that!

Johnny Vinyl · 09-19-2009, 12:12 PM

Sweet & congrats!

I have a Panasonic 42" Plasma (720p/1080i) and I love it, but I would love a Pioneer Elite even more! I think you made a great decision!

John

crazyBLUE · 09-19-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MookDaddy333

I had bought an XBR9 a couple weeks ago and had serious flashlighting on it so I took it back and exchanged it for another and it had the same problem. Everyone told me it was normal (Sony and Best Buy) so I just returned it and went with what was the best TV on the market according to hours of research and confirmation from sites such as CNET, the Pioneer Elite. Didn't want to spend $4,500 just yet on a TV, but with Pioneer leaving the TV industry and nothing coming close to it, I figured "Why the hell not?". Plus my wife gave me the green light! I will post pics as soon as I get it hung up and all that!

Congrats on the new Pioneer .

Hammie · 09-19-2009, 12:41 PM

I had the same experience with a Samsung 860 LCD. Horrible flashlighting and uneven backlighting. Returned it for a Panny plasma (which was less money).

naturephoto1 · 09-19-2009, 12:42 PM

Congrats. I am sure that you will like/love the Pioneer. I love my 50" Pioneer Elite.

Rich

blurayas11 · 09-19-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MookDaddy333

I had bought an XBR9 a couple weeks ago and had serious flashlighting on it so I took it back and exchanged it for another and it had the same problem. Everyone told me it was normal (Sony and Best Buy) so I just returned it and went with what was the best TV on the market according to hours of research and confirmation from sites such as CNET, the Pioneer Elite. Didn't want to spend $4,500 just yet on a TV, but with Pioneer leaving the TV industry and nothing coming close to it, I figured "Why the hell not?". Plus my wife gave me the green light! I will post pics as soon as I get it hung up and all that!

Good choice and congrats.

MookDaddy333 · 09-19-2009, 02:32 PM

Thanks for all the congrats. Me and my credit card thank you! Pics are now on my HT Gallery. Let me know what you think!

William H Pratt · 10-06-2009, 11:28 PM

You made a decision that you WILL NOT regret. Welcome to the Pioneer club.

09-19-2009, 12:01 PM	#1
MookDaddy333 Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Jacksonville Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:232 Blu-ray reviews:1	XBR didn't work out...went Pioneer I had bought an XBR9 a couple weeks ago and had serious flashlighting on it so I took it back and exchanged it for another and it had the same problem. Everyone told me it was normal (Sony and Best Buy) so I just returned it and went with what was the best TV on the market according to hours of research and confirmation from sites such as CNET, the Pioneer Elite. Didn't want to spend $4,500 just yet on a TV, but with Pioneer leaving the TV industry and nothing coming close to it, I figured "Why the hell not?". Plus my wife gave me the green light! I will post pics as soon as I get it hung up and all that!

09-19-2009, 12:42 PM	#5
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Congrats. I am sure that you will like/love the Pioneer. I love my 50" Pioneer Elite. Rich Last edited by naturephoto1; 09-19-2009 at 02:18 PM.

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09-19-2009, 12:12 PM	#2
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Sweet & congrats! I have a Panasonic 42" Plasma (720p/1080i) and I love it, but I would love a Pioneer Elite even more! I think you made a great decision! John

09-19-2009, 12:41 PM	#4
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I had the same experience with a Samsung 860 LCD. Horrible flashlighting and uneven backlighting. Returned it for a Panny plasma (which was less money).

09-19-2009, 02:32 PM	#7
MookDaddy333 Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Jacksonville Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:232 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks for all the congrats. Me and my credit card thank you! Pics are now on my HT Gallery. Let me know what you think!

10-06-2009, 11:28 PM	#8
William H Pratt Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Toledo, OH	You made a decision that you WILL NOT regret. Welcome to the Pioneer club.

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