open box 5020 or new 111fd - Blu-ray Forum

pingis · 08-05-2009, 06:18 PM

Since i'm taking back my p50x902 i can either get an open box 5020 for 1499 or get a brand new elite for 2700 out the door through a hook up at magnolia. i was just wondering if the difference in price is worth it. looking at the pics at the avs forums i really cant tell the difference between the two. i've researched both sets and i just wanted some real user feedback on how they like whichever set they own. thanks in advance for any suggestions or advice.

wafi · 08-05-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pingis

Since i'm taking back my p50x902 i can either get an open box 5020 for 1499 or get a brand new elite for 2700 out the door through a hook up at magnolia. i was just wondering if the difference in price is worth it. looking at the pics at the avs forums i really cant tell the difference between the two. i've researched both sets and i just wanted some real user feedback on how they like whichever set they own. thanks in advance for any suggestions or advice.

Why are you returning the Hitachi? If you have the dough go for the 111. Dang I wish I was in San Fran, that open box 5020 would look nice in my rec room!

pingis · 08-05-2009, 07:16 PM

hey wafi,
I'm returning the hitachi because i can't get over that line bleed issue. its very apparent during out doors or bright scenes. i have the money for the 111 because i just sold my mountain bike. i believe that all best buys have lowered the price of their open boxed 5020 to 1499. the last two best buys i went to in my area had them on clearance for that price.

wafi · 08-05-2009, 07:57 PM

Crap! Just called my local BBs they aint got any!

wafi · 08-05-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pingis

hey wafi,
I'm returning the hitachi because i can't get over that line bleed issue. its very apparent during out doors or bright scenes. i have the money for the 111 because i just sold my mountain bike. i believe that all best buys have lowered the price of their open boxed 5020 to 1499. the last two best buys i went to in my area had them on clearance for that price.

If you dont plan on getting something new anytime soon [say 5 years or so] then I would suggest to go with the 111. If you are gonna get it why not get the best [2008's best] that Pioneer has to offer, that or the 500M [2009's best] online if you can. I hear 500Ms go for less than 2Gs at the moment.

pingis · 08-05-2009, 09:00 PM

hmmm...i haven't looked into the 500m. I just got back from Magnolia Audio Video and out the door its gonna cost me $2756.26. Ouch. Free shipping to my home though so that's great. Well, heres hoping it'll be worth it.

wafi · 08-05-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pingis

hmmm...i haven't looked into the 500m. I just got back from Magnolia Audio Video and out the door its gonna cost me $2756.26. Ouch. Free shipping to my home though so that's great. Well, heres hoping it'll be worth it.

Hate to burst your bubble but you should def look into a 3-4 year warranty...given the fact that the Kuro is a pricey toy!

PS Its worth it! Think the Hitachi x50 as far as PQ is concerned! And the build on these puppies I tell you..makes the Pannys, Sammy & the Sonys look fragile!

William H Pratt · 08-10-2009, 03:43 AM

New 111FD! It is the BEST.

pingis · 08-11-2009, 10:59 PM

Just went and paid for the TV on my lunch break. They couldn't deliver it on Wednesday as promised so I'm gonna go back with my buddies truck to pick up after I get off work! Holler!! I'm so excited. I did go with the extra coverage on the tv. It was an additional $350 for 4 years in home service.

wafi · 08-12-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pingis

Just went and paid for the TV on my lunch break. They couldn't deliver it on Wednesday as promised so I'm gonna go back with my buddies truck to pick up after I get off work! Holler!! I'm so excited. I did go with the extra coverage on the tv. It was an additional $350 for 4 years in home service.

Pingis my man congrats!!

pingis · 08-12-2009, 05:25 PM

thanks wafi!! to be honest, i wasn't expecting much of a difference in PQ over the hitachi, but man was I wrong! my buddy jeff, who is one of those people who swear they can't tell the difference between SD and HD, was even impressed. i can't wait for the break in period to be done so i can really see what this joker is capable of.

08-05-2009, 06:18 PM	#1
pingis Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:San Francisco Blu-ray collection:81	open box 5020 or new 111fd Since i'm taking back my p50x902 i can either get an open box 5020 for 1499 or get a brand new elite for 2700 out the door through a hook up at magnolia. i was just wondering if the difference in price is worth it. looking at the pics at the avs forums i really cant tell the difference between the two. i've researched both sets and i just wanted some real user feedback on how they like whichever set they own. thanks in advance for any suggestions or advice.

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08-05-2009, 07:16 PM	#3
pingis Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:San Francisco Blu-ray collection:81	hey wafi, I'm returning the hitachi because i can't get over that line bleed issue. its very apparent during out doors or bright scenes. i have the money for the 111 because i just sold my mountain bike. i believe that all best buys have lowered the price of their open boxed 5020 to 1499. the last two best buys i went to in my area had them on clearance for that price.

08-05-2009, 07:57 PM	#4
wafi Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:along the beltway Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:4	Crap! Just called my local BBs they aint got any!

08-05-2009, 09:00 PM	#6
pingis Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:San Francisco Blu-ray collection:81	hmmm...i haven't looked into the 500m. I just got back from Magnolia Audio Video and out the door its gonna cost me $2756.26. Ouch. Free shipping to my home though so that's great. Well, heres hoping it'll be worth it.

08-10-2009, 03:43 AM	#8
William H Pratt Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Toledo, OH	New 111FD! It is the BEST.

08-11-2009, 10:59 PM	#9
pingis Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:San Francisco Blu-ray collection:81	Just went and paid for the TV on my lunch break. They couldn't deliver it on Wednesday as promised so I'm gonna go back with my buddies truck to pick up after I get off work! Holler!! I'm so excited. I did go with the extra coverage on the tv. It was an additional $350 for 4 years in home service.

08-12-2009, 05:25 PM	#11
pingis Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:San Francisco Blu-ray collection:81	thanks wafi!! to be honest, i wasn't expecting much of a difference in PQ over the hitachi, but man was I wrong! my buddy jeff, who is one of those people who swear they can't tell the difference between SD and HD, was even impressed. i can't wait for the break in period to be done so i can really see what this joker is capable of.

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