Pioneer 9G Owners Thread - Present & Future

[ryan4blu]

hey guys, saw this on the BB website and was wondering how good this plasma was??? looks to be a great price

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1210290068342

[gamebred]

Originally Posted by ryan4blu

hey guys, saw this on the BB website and was wondering how good this plasma was??? looks to be a great price

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1210290068342

That is Pioneer's entry model Kuro. It's a fine plasma...better than most others out there but lacks the ablility to enable ISF day/night settings such as the Elites/KRP( with controlcal installed). The 5020 does have speakers/stand and more outputs, though.

The 500M is just a monitor and geared more for videophiles looking to get the most out of their display. They were previously being made for commercial uses where multiple inputs weren't needed. Like the screens you see on CNN behind the anchorman. The techies realized that by installing an ISF patch, you could enable ISF settings to calibrate them to the same performance as the Elite models for half the price (minus a few extra goodies most folks don't need).

I would consider the 5020 if the 500M weren't so cheap and if I didn't already have an AV receiver to handle all my outputs. The KRP 500Ms are actually cheaper at some places.

I don't see why anyone would care if their display had speakers in this price range. If you don't have at least a HTIB set, then I would be worrying more about audio than having the best plasma money can buy. But that's just me.

[ryan4blu]

just got some BB coupons in the mail today and got a 12% off i regular priced item. could come in handy, but they do not work on sale items

[sarge1976]

Thanks everyone for the support The last I heard was that valueelectronics was considering delivering me another set but that was at 230 and I sent an email about 2 hours ago to see what the deal is. I have yet to hear back from them So now I'm sitting in my livingroom staring at a Cracked 500M I still can't believe this happened. I think I'm done buying expensive TVs online. It's a real gamble when these freight companies deliver our expensive TVs.

[Sonny]

Originally Posted by sarge1976

Thanks everyone for the support The last I heard was that valueelectronics was considering delivering me another set but that was at 230 and I sent an email about 2 hours ago to see what the deal is. I have yet to hear back from them So now I'm sitting in my livingroom staring at a Cracked 500M I still can't believe this happened. I think I'm done buying expensive TVs online. It's a real gamble when these freight companies deliver our expensive TVs.

I feel for you. I would buy a few KRP's if I could get them from a store locally cause I don't need the headache of cracked glass (im more than happy with the Kuro's I have)... I hope you get a new KRP500M & its perfect.

[sarge1976]

Originally Posted by Sonny

I feel for you. I would buy a few KRP's if I could get them from a store locally cause I don't need the headache of cracked glass (im more than happy with the Kuro's I have)... I hope you get a new KRP500M & its perfect.

Thanks alot Sonny

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by sarge1976

Thanks everyone for the support The last I heard was that valueelectronics was considering delivering me another set but that was at 230 and I sent an email about 2 hours ago to see what the deal is. I have yet to hear back from them So now I'm sitting in my livingroom staring at a Cracked 500M I still can't believe this happened. I think I'm done buying expensive TVs online. It's a real gamble when these freight companies deliver our expensive TVs.

that sucks good luck getting a new one and hopefully it is in perfect condition. i really wish i coul grab one of these, but i need a 600M as the 500M is just too small for my room.

[TheZoof]

sorry for the tough luck.

I was so worried when I ordered my 500m. Thankfully I didn't have bad luck this time.

I hope it all works out for you(I am sure it will).

[agoofykindasuperman]

About the firmware for the TVs, I just bought my 141FD, so how do I know if my firmware is up to date? I registered the TV on the Pioneer Canada website, but I am unable to access the special section for elite members on the American site as it won't recognize my serial number.

[ajvdbg]

Originally Posted by sarge1976

Thanks Man, Did you get a replacement? I know, I have been so stoked the past week and to have this happen is sad. Where did you buy yours from?

I am still waiting for my money from DHL, but it is coming. In the mean time rather than risk it again I went out and bought a signature 101FD for more locally (but half the retail price) so I am happy...be happier when I get my refund!

[sarge1976]

I still have not heard from the company about my 500M

[scweb13]

Sarge, sorry about the 500M. That was my biggest fear about getting my 500M also.
It's a bit ironic that you got the 600M with no problems but the 500M was damaged. I hope that it's all taken care of quickly. Was the 500M already broken-in and everything?

[ShockWave]

Originally Posted by sarge1976

I still have not heard from the company about my 500M

Sorry Bro!! I know this is killing you. Please keep us up to date.

[sarge1976]

Ok guys here is the latest- I got a call from Robert this morning and he said that they are shipping me another panel out today and it should be at R+L's terminal tomorrow. I am picking that damn thing up myself as well as bringing a flashlight. I am going to open up that Fing thing on the dock before I sign off on it. And if the don't like it too Fing bad! Robert was very cool about the whole situation. So, Thank you guys very much for all your support over the past couple of days!

[sarge1976]

Originally Posted by scweb13

Sarge, sorry about the 500M. That was my biggest fear about getting my 500M also.
It's a bit ironic that you got the 600M with no problems but the 500M was damaged. I hope that it's all taken care of quickly. Was the 500M already broken-in and everything?

Thanks scweb13! Yeah, this is very ironic that my 600M was perfect and the 500M was cracked But everything should be cool now

[ajvdbg]

Originally Posted by sarge1976

Ok guys here is the latest- I got a call from Robert this morning and he said that they are shipping me another panel out today and it should be at R+L's terminal tomorrow. I am picking that damn thing up myself as well as bringing a flashlight. I am going to open up that Fing thing on the dock before I sign off on it. And if the don't like it too Fing bad! Robert was very cool about the whole situation. So, Thank you guys very much for all your support over the past couple of days!

What is happening with the cracked one you were shipped first? Glad to here that you are going to get that baby without having to wait too long

[sarge1976]

Originally Posted by ajvdbg

What is happening with the cracked one you were shipped first? Glad to here that you are going to get that baby without having to wait too long

Thanks, I am bringing it with me to the terminal so I can send it back to VE.

[HDTV1080P]

Sorry to hear about the damaged Pioneer panel Sarge1976. I have installed 3 PRO-141FD's and 3 PRO-101FD's for family members in various parts of the country. All 6 Pioneers have arrived in perfect condition even the 3 that traveled thousands of miles. The mail order company the family members purchased the Pioneer's from is now all out of screens and they will not be getting anymore Pioneers in.

They all came on different carriers like Fex Ex freight and various others. They all had a wooden palette underneath that kept the Pioneer in good condition. With all the reports of broken screens I am surprised that my family members received all 6 screens in excellent condition.

I have heard that sometimes the Pioneer screens get damaged on shipping from the Pioneer warehouse to the dealer. Other times the problem is the shipping carrier that is used to delivery the screens to the customer.

Again sorry to hear your screen was damaged in shipping. Hopefully the replacement will arrive in perfect condition. Once and a while even buying Pioneer displays or other brand of screens from Best Buy arrive damaged.

[Lord_Lemon]

So what's the best Kuro to get?

[ajvdbg]

Originally Posted by Lord_Lemon

So what's the best Kuro to get?

Any that you can get your hands on It may start to get tough to find any Kuro soon.