Why nobody can equal the Pioneer Elite KURO plasmas yet?

[Clark Kent]

I doubt Panasonic matches the quality of the Pioneer KUROs anytime soon. Panasonic is fighting for plasma to remain relevant in the marketplace, fighting against LCD and LED now. They have to keep pricing low to match the LCDs, as the general market does not understand the intricacies of video quality. Hence the KURO technology will likely remain left out of the Panasonics because it would drive up costs.

[BluStation 3]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I doubt Panasonic matches the quality of the Pioneer KUROs anytime soon. Panasonic is fighting for plasma to remain relevant in the marketplace, fighting against LCD and LED now. They have to keep pricing low to match the LCDs, as the general market does not understand the intricacies of video quality. Hence the KURO technology will likely remain left out of the Panasonics because it would drive up costs.

thank you!! The point I've been trying to make over and over again.

[LordoftheRings]

But then, nothing is stopping Panasonic to have a higher end Plasma series right? ...With Kuro technology.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

But then, nothing is stopping Panasonic to have a higher end Plasma series right? ...With Kuro technology.

How about....Cost?

Again, Pioneer stopped producing the Kuro because they could not remain cost competitive. Why do you automatically assume that someone else (using Kuro technology) can? It has everything to do with a viable business model, and nothing to do with what you or any other consumer wants. Obviously there are not enough videohiles out there to justify tooling-up for a new Kuro-clone. Instead, we'll see some Kuro technology incorporated into the next several generations of Pany plasmas along with their own technological advances.

[saprano]

Originally Posted by BluStation 3

thank you!! The point I've been trying to make over and over again.

And i agree with you.

All your post seemed like it was saying something entirely different. Like you were upset at all the kuro praise.

Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

But then, nothing is stopping Panasonic to have a higher end Plasma series right? ...With Kuro technology.

This is what im hoping. BUT....If it didn't work for pioneer panasonic wont go that direction.

Although they do have that panasonic premier $10k 65" set.

http://www.hometheatermag.com/flat-p...ma_hd_monitor/

So a high end set with 100% kuro tech is still possible.

[BluStation 3]

Originally Posted by saprano

And i agree with you.

All your post seemed like it was saying something entirely different. Like you were upset at all the kuro praise.



This is what im hoping. BUT....If it didn't work for pioneer panasonic wont go that direction.

Although they do have that panasonic premier $10k 65" set.

http://www.hometheatermag.com/flat-p...ma_hd_monitor/

So a high end set with 100% kuro tech is still possible.

No, I'm not upset one bit. The Kuro deserves all the praise it gets.

[LordoftheRings]

Well, we all just hoping that Panasonic eventually will catch up with those gorgeous looking Blacks from the Kuros right?

That's why I said before; I just want my Panny Kuro! ...And I would pay the premium to get it.

[ryan4blu]

wow this is pretty anal. to each is own for tv's i guess. i have a top of the line samsung and i love it. my calibrator came within 1/2 percent of calibrating my tv to near perfect according to ISF. for me its my pioneer kuro without spending 5K++ to get what? a little better black, a little better PQ?

well to each is own again and by the way i am not knocking pioneer, they are great and are the top plasma's. but i also didnt have to second mortgage my house to get it either.

either way i love plasma, its the way to go.