tired of recomendations of Kuro - Blu-ray Forum

ijokr · 06-20-2009, 03:12 PM

I'm getting tired that everyone here recommends the kuro when it's not an option for the OP. For example, someone asks should I get the 42" G10 $1300 or the 50" S1 $1350, and the answer get a $3000 kuro, nothing compares, is the best and everything else sucks. Almost everyone on this site knows that the kuro is the best but it's not the only option, there are tons of great tv's in the market. This makes the displays threads useless. And just when one suggests the kuro, every post after that is seconding the kuro. Of course, if the OP is looking for a similar priced tv then by all means recommend the kuro, but not when they´re asking for different ballparks. We should be more helpful

Irrob · 06-20-2009, 03:23 PM

Shit like that happens in almost any thread. I've seen a guy ask for speaker recommendations on a $300.00 budget, and some bonehead still recommended a $1500 speaker. So in that sense I agree with your frustration.

cembros · 06-20-2009, 03:56 PM

well to ease your frustration i suggest you get the kuro, i mean its the best tv on the market

wafi · 06-20-2009, 04:44 PM

What is a Kuro?!? I thought Samsung, Pioneer and Panasonic plasmas were the best!

CMM · 06-20-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wafi

What is a Kuro?!? I thought Samsung, Pioneer and Panasonic plasmas were the best!

I think Kuro are a series within Pioneer.

Johnny Vinyl · 06-20-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CMM

I think Kuro are a series within Pioneer.

I think Pioneer doesn't make Plasmas anymore....so goodbye KURO!

JOhn

naturephoto1 · 06-20-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I think Pioneer doesn't make Plasmas anymore....so goodbye KURO!

JOhn

John,

I think that they may still be in production but to end production within the year. I love my Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD, the nicest TV that I have owned and quite possibly the nicest TV that I have ever seen.

Rich

wafi · 06-20-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CMM

I think Kuro are a series within Pioneer.

I know I was joking

wafi · 06-20-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

I think Pioneer doesn't make Plasmas anymore....so goodbye KURO!

JOhn

Yeah pretty sure they stopped production. So yeah it is indeed a farewell to Kuros.

CMM · 06-20-2009, 04:58 PM

Why are they stopping if they're considered the best?

naturephoto1 · 06-20-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CMM

Why are they stopping if they're considered the best?

Economics and price. Though they are the best, they had a tremendous financial losses and can no longer afford these losses. It has been a question for the public of price versus quality and performance.

Rich

Johnny Vinyl · 06-20-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

John,

I think that they may still be in production but to end production within the year. I love my Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD, the nicest TV that I have owned and quite possibly the nicest TV that I have ever seen.

Rich

Rich,

I think you may be correct, I was just jumping on the "fun" wagon!. And yes, that model is outstanding. Wish I could have afforded one, but my Panasonic was a good second-best.

John

Johnny Vinyl · 06-20-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CMM

Why are they stopping if they're considered the best?

$$$$$$$$$ or lack thereof.

John

wafi · 06-20-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

$$$$$$$$$ or lack thereof.

John

True dat! Dang TVs are/were bloody expensive. I've been watching/ogling Pioneer plasmas since 2005 but never imagined or planned for getting one this early. My game plan was to get it in 3-4 years of time, but when I heard they were done making plasmas I pleaded with my wife to lemme get it and boy am I glad!

mjbethancourt · 06-20-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ijokr

I'm getting tired that everyone here recommends the kuro when it's not an option for the OP. For example, someone asks should I get the 42" G10 $1300 or the 50" S1 $1350, and the answer get a $3000 kuro, nothing compares, is the best and everything else sucks. Almost everyone on this site knows that the kuro is the best but it's not the only option, there are tons of great tv's in the market. This makes the displays threads useless. And just when one suggests the kuro, every post after that is seconding the kuro. Of course, if the OP is looking for a similar priced tv then by all means recommend the kuro, but not when they´re asking for different ballparks. We should be more helpful

Behold, how this thread became an example of the very thing you were talking about.

T-Town Oil · 06-20-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mjbethancourt

Behold, how this thread became an example of the very thing you were talking about.

yeah, just yield to temptation and get a kuro

coolmilo · 06-20-2009, 07:15 PM

People recommend Kuro's because like many said they are simply the best. A Kuro, when properly calibrated to ISF standard, is a professional monitor. This is the standard that many studios use to verify their movies.

The OP should not be tired of Kuro recommendations. Rather, the OP should be upset that Pioneer is no longer making the best display on the planet.

mjbethancourt · 06-20-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Town Oil

yeah, just yield to temptation and get a kuro

No. Not in the market for a new TV, and if I were, I don't think I'd go that route.

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Originally Posted by coolmilo

This is the standard that many studios use to verify their movies..

No, it's not. You completely made that up, because you can't imagine it being otherwise.

You're completely missing the point of the OP. A pile of one-note responses that take no consideration of the parameters facing the shopper are just not helpful.

btf1980 · 06-20-2009, 07:40 PM

I think the guy who started this thread should get a Kuro.

Sonny · 06-20-2009, 07:49 PM

Aww poor OP, you need a KURO little buddy? Will that make you feel better...

06-20-2009, 03:12 PM	#1
ijokr Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	tired of recomendations of Kuro I'm getting tired that everyone here recommends the kuro when it's not an option for the OP. For example, someone asks should I get the 42" G10 $1300 or the 50" S1 $1350, and the answer get a $3000 kuro, nothing compares, is the best and everything else sucks. Almost everyone on this site knows that the kuro is the best but it's not the only option, there are tons of great tv's in the market. This makes the displays threads useless. And just when one suggests the kuro, every post after that is seconding the kuro. Of course, if the OP is looking for a similar priced tv then by all means recommend the kuro, but not when they´re asking for different ballparks. We should be more helpful

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06-20-2009, 03:23 PM	#2
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	Shit like that happens in almost any thread. I've seen a guy ask for speaker recommendations on a $300.00 budget, and some bonehead still recommended a $1500 speaker. So in that sense I agree with your frustration.

06-20-2009, 03:56 PM	#3
cembros Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:456 Trading Score:4	well to ease your frustration i suggest you get the kuro, i mean its the best tv on the market

06-20-2009, 04:44 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	What is a Kuro?!? I thought Samsung, Pioneer and Panasonic plasmas were the best!

06-20-2009, 04:58 PM	#10
CMM Banned Member since:Dec 2008 Location:I have to return some videotapes Blu-ray collection:42	Why are they stopping if they're considered the best?

06-20-2009, 07:15 PM	#17
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	People recommend Kuro's because like many said they are simply the best. A Kuro, when properly calibrated to ISF standard, is a professional monitor. This is the standard that many studios use to verify their movies. The OP should not be tired of Kuro recommendations. Rather, the OP should be upset that Pioneer is no longer making the best display on the planet.

06-20-2009, 07:40 PM	#19
btf1980 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:97 Trading Score:14	I think the guy who started this thread should get a Kuro.

06-20-2009, 07:49 PM	#20
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Aww poor OP, you need a KURO little buddy? Will that make you feel better...

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