Still buy a Kuro Plasma? - Blu-ray Forum

jshannon · 08-23-2009, 09:23 PM

I have been looking at plasma TV's for the last couple of weeks, and the Kuro comes highly recommended by just about everybody. I would probably get a 50"' plasma, but with Pioneer pulling out of the TV business, would you guys still suggest buying one. I would imagine Pioneer would still offer support and back their products if anything goes wrong with them. What do you think?
If it's no to the Pioneer, any other suggestions for a good 50'' plasma for about $2000.

Jim S

HaloIsOverrated · 08-23-2009, 09:29 PM

ABSOLUTELY you should...it's still the best television on the market even though it's discontinued. Pioneer will of course back it, but if you're looking to purchase from Best Buy (and I would hope so), just get their 4 year protection because in 4 years you'll be able to get a better television anyway if the Kuro takes a dive.

I own a Pioneer myself, and if I had the money, I'd buy another one just for the hell of it.

Other notable plasmas in that size are the Panasonic G10 series, and the Samsung 850...both close enough to the Pioneer, but I would honestly buy even an open box Pioneer before either of those.

CollinViegas · 08-23-2009, 09:30 PM

Pioneer said they would back there plasma products until 2017, so you are fine there. As an owner of the a Pioneer Pro-151-FD I would recommend it as the best TV currently on the market.

However if you are not in a rush Cedia is in a couple of weeks and you will be able to see the current crop of TV's that are going to try and take its spot at the top.

xneox · 08-23-2009, 10:37 PM

Go for it.

With that budget, if not the Kuro, then you should buy the V10 from Panasonic. You'd be very happy.

wafi · 08-24-2009, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xneox

Go for it.

With that budget, if not the Kuro, then you should buy the V10 from Panasonic. You'd be very happy.

I second that!

lojack1976 · 08-24-2009, 03:02 AM

DO NOT HESITATE if that's the set you want. Aside from being very reliable as is the case with most Pioneer products they will continue to honor warranties and supply parts for years to come. I just got my Kuro the other day myself. If for some reason you can't get one the Panasonic V10 is the next best thing. Good luck on your hunt for a Kuro!

Porfie · 08-24-2009, 04:37 AM

Get one you will have no regrets and the black levels are the best.

nathanp · 08-24-2009, 04:41 AM

Absolutely get the Kuro, you'll love it, I sure love mine!

Alcam · 08-24-2009, 03:52 PM

I bought mine a couple of weeks ago and I really enjoy it. Like everyone else here has already said.............the blacks are great and the TV is really tweakable..........it comes with a good manual (over 160 pages and it's all in English).......................you can get a good deal right now...........don't hesitate.

Creeping Deth · 08-25-2009, 08:55 AM

There is a great deal on a Pioneer 50" at Sam's Club. It's a Sam's Club auction, but you have to be a member of Sam's club, but it might be worth it though, because you can get this TV at a great price. Also someone told me that if you sign up for a membership, you can cancel it right after you buy a TV, and get you money back for the membership.
Here's the link:
http://auctions.samsclub.com/Scripts...odname=1168285

HERO · 08-25-2009, 04:37 PM

Just bought a pro-151fd last night at BB, They gave me $2800.00 off the price.
If you can afford it, Buy it!!

sunnyny2000 · 08-25-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERO

Just bought a pro-151fd last night at BB, They gave me $2800.00 off the price.
If you can afford it, Buy it!!

Looks like you got the set at a great price. Congrats and post some pic if you can. Enjoy your new KURO

!

saprano · 08-25-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERO

Just bought a pro-151fd last night at BB, They gave me $2800.00 off the price.
If you can afford it, Buy it!!

$2800 off from what price?

wafi · 08-25-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERO

Just bought a pro-151fd last night at BB, They gave me $2800.00 off the price.
If you can afford it, Buy it!!

I got one word for you....SWEEEEET! Congrats mate!

HERO · 08-26-2009, 02:16 AM

Sorry for the delay. It was listed for $6899.00. I'll get picks up.I just blew out my knee with a torn acl, so i might be a couple of weeks. Magnolia store in the ATL.

nugent · 08-26-2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERO

Sorry for the delay. It was listed for $6899.00. I'll get picks up.I just blew out my knee with a torn acl, so i might be a couple of weeks. Magnolia store in the ATL.

Awesome price from an authorized dealer! Congrats!

Good luck with that knee. That sucks!

TechPro · 08-29-2009, 03:22 PM

I would. Still love mine..I got threw off by the monitor model...but the original was clearly the better one for me. Blacks are excellent..

lojack1976 · 08-30-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERO

Sorry for the delay. It was listed for $6899.00. I'll get picks up.I just blew out my knee with a torn acl, so i might be a couple of weeks. Magnolia store in the ATL.

$4100 is a pretty good deal for brick and mortar authorized dealer. Congrats! You're going to love that set.

KidA · 09-09-2009, 08:48 PM

Anyone know anything about this company? The price for the 151 is unbelievable...which leads me to not believe it. Scam?

http://www.elyotv.com/product_info.p...ducts_id=65059

nugent · 09-09-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KidA

Anyone know anything about this company? The price for the 151 is unbelievable...which leads me to not believe it. Scam?

http://www.elyotv.com/product_info.p...ducts_id=65059

Scam!

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08-23-2009, 09:23 PM	#1
jshannon Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:270 DVD collection:8	Still buy a Kuro Plasma? I have been looking at plasma TV's for the last couple of weeks, and the Kuro comes highly recommended by just about everybody. I would probably get a 50"' plasma, but with Pioneer pulling out of the TV business, would you guys still suggest buying one. I would imagine Pioneer would still offer support and back their products if anything goes wrong with them. What do you think? If it's no to the Pioneer, any other suggestions for a good 50'' plasma for about $2000. Jim S

08-23-2009, 09:29 PM	#2
HaloIsOverrated New Member Member since:Apr 2009	ABSOLUTELY you should...it's still the best television on the market even though it's discontinued. Pioneer will of course back it, but if you're looking to purchase from Best Buy (and I would hope so), just get their 4 year protection because in 4 years you'll be able to get a better television anyway if the Kuro takes a dive. I own a Pioneer myself, and if I had the money, I'd buy another one just for the hell of it. Other notable plasmas in that size are the Panasonic G10 series, and the Samsung 850...both close enough to the Pioneer, but I would honestly buy even an open box Pioneer before either of those. Last edited by HaloIsOverrated; 08-23-2009 at 09:31 PM. Reason: More to say

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CollinViegas Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray reviews:1	Pioneer said they would back there plasma products until 2017, so you are fine there. As an owner of the a Pioneer Pro-151-FD I would recommend it as the best TV currently on the market. However if you are not in a rush Cedia is in a couple of weeks and you will be able to see the current crop of TV's that are going to try and take its spot at the top.

08-23-2009, 10:37 PM	#4
xneox Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Hartford, CT	Go for it. With that budget, if not the Kuro, then you should buy the V10 from Panasonic. You'd be very happy.

08-24-2009, 03:02 AM	#6
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	DO NOT HESITATE if that's the set you want. Aside from being very reliable as is the case with most Pioneer products they will continue to honor warranties and supply parts for years to come. I just got my Kuro the other day myself. If for some reason you can't get one the Panasonic V10 is the next best thing. Good luck on your hunt for a Kuro!

08-24-2009, 04:37 AM	#7
Porfie Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Colorado Springs, CO	Get one you will have no regrets and the black levels are the best.

08-24-2009, 04:41 AM	#8
nathanp Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta Blu-ray collection:1326 Blu-ray reviews: 23	Absolutely get the Kuro, you'll love it, I sure love mine!

08-24-2009, 03:52 PM	#9
Alcam Junior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Colorado, USA Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:1178	I bought mine a couple of weeks ago and I really enjoy it. Like everyone else here has already said.............the blacks are great and the TV is really tweakable..........it comes with a good manual (over 160 pages and it's all in English).......................you can get a good deal right now...........don't hesitate.

08-25-2009, 08:55 AM	#10
Creeping Deth Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Orange County, California Blu-ray collection:76	There is a great deal on a Pioneer 50" at Sam's Club. It's a Sam's Club auction, but you have to be a member of Sam's club, but it might be worth it though, because you can get this TV at a great price. Also someone told me that if you sign up for a membership, you can cancel it right after you buy a TV, and get you money back for the membership. Here's the link: http://auctions.samsclub.com/Scripts...odname=1168285

08-25-2009, 04:37 PM	#11
HERO New Member Member since:Aug 2009	Just bought a pro-151fd last night at BB, They gave me $2800.00 off the price. If you can afford it, Buy it!!

08-26-2009, 02:16 AM	#15
HERO New Member Member since:Aug 2009	Sorry for the delay. It was listed for $6899.00. I'll get picks up.I just blew out my knee with a torn acl, so i might be a couple of weeks. Magnolia store in the ATL.

08-29-2009, 03:22 PM	#17
TechPro Member Member since:Jan 2009	I would. Still love mine..I got threw off by the monitor model...but the original was clearly the better one for me. Blacks are excellent..

09-09-2009, 08:48 PM	#19
KidA Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Ohio 4K collection:574 Blu-ray collection:680 DVD collection:4	Anyone know anything about this company? The price for the 151 is unbelievable...which leads me to not believe it. Scam? http://www.elyotv.com/product_info.p...ducts_id=65059

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