Advice Needed for New Plasma to Replace Stolen Pioneer Kuro

[wafi]

Frak the Mother*****s, the whole lot of them! Those who stole it, will sell it and make money off of it.

My sincerest apologies, dude. I can't imagine how crappy it must feel. Especially when it is something as irreplaceable as a Kuro. Here's hoping the insurance ppl give you what the Kuros go for and you can get your hands on one from amazon.

[Wingman1977]

I can't even begin to understand how violated the OP must feel. If my 46" XBR9 I would be upset and violated but it would pale in comparison to what the OP must feel getting the Mona Lisa of tv's taken from him.

[Canada]

I would have to say go for a Panasonic they are widely considered to be the best since Pioneer stopped making the Kuro!

[oildude]

Thanks for all the sympathy posts. Yeah, I lost a Mona Lisa for sure. Nice to be among those who understand. I saved up for a long time to buy that Kuro and got it at a price I could afford when they were on sale in late 2009.

No word yet from the insurance, they are still working on the claim. I have pretty much decided on the VT30 if I have to get something else. The VT30 may not have Kuro blacks, but it is still pretty darn good. Unless the insurance reimburses me fully for a replacement of a Kuro, I can't justify paying for another one at the prices they are going for these days.

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by oildude

Thanks for all the sympathy posts. Yeah, I lost a Mona Lisa for sure. Nice to be among those who understand. I saved up for a long time to buy that Kuro and got it at a price I could afford when they were on sale in late 2009.

No word yet from the insurance, they are still working on the claim. I have pretty much decided on the VT30 if I have to get something else. The VT30 may not have Kuro blacks, but it is still pretty darn good. Unless the insurance reimburses me fully for a replacement of a Kuro, I can't justify paying for another one at the prices they are going for these days.

If I had a Kuro and it was stolen from me, I would have been punching holes through walls. Hopefully, you kept the receipt of the Kuro from where you purchased it.

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by oildude

Man, what a bummer. Came home from work to find my home broken into. Front door jimmied open and my 60" Kuro Elite Pro-151 fd plasma stolen

Have not looked into plasmas since I bought the Kuro in 2009. Any recommendations on a replacement are appreciated.

Man, my condolences. I have the same unit, if mine got ripped off, I'd probably start reading books again.

I wish I had a recommendation, but with a Kuro, I haven't really been interested in looking into other specs since. I hope I don't have to, either...I can only imagine the mood you're in.

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by Sonny

I feel your pain... I got the satisfaction of meeting my would be kuro thiefs face to face. I'm an ex-police officer & always carry. Eventhough they broke my elite pro-111 getting it off the wall, I gave one of them the hot lead treatment, & hadn't I rendered aid he would of been DOA before EMS arrived. Lucky for this dumbass I was in a good mood.

There IS justice in this world, and hearing an example of it cheered me up immensely.

Made my day, thanks.

[Dogwalker]

Nationwide search on Craigslist turned up a Kuros.

[Mahatma]

Either a 65" Panny or the Philips 58" LED 3D 21:9-you know you want it

[Chizzap30]

I've seen the VT30 and it's not a bad set. The closest thing, if not better than the Kuro is the new Runco Vistage series plasmas. when I saw it my jaw dropped. Amazing black levels, color accuracy, and the motion was just a fluid as could be.

[HDTV1080P]

Originally Posted by Chizzap30

I've seen the VT30 and it's not a bad set. The closest thing, if not better than the Kuro is the new Runco Vistage series plasmas. when I saw it my jaw dropped. Amazing black levels, color accuracy, and the motion was just a fluid as could be.

It appears the Runco plasmas are all 60Hz with no 72Hz or 96Hz film mode to eliminate 3:2 pulldown judder. That is what I understand from the Runco spec sheets and manuals.

[dobyblue]

Plasma's listed on Videogon, some Kuro's in there - http://cgi.videogon.com/cgi-bin/fs.pl?teliplsm

[Sonny]

I got more of the "wow" factor from Kuro's then Runco's. Might be hard for some to believe and or agree but, the highend shops that have them, have them setup in nice dark rooms fully Calibrated and they do look great, but are more of a status symbol than anything. I'd take an elite or Sig/KRP over any of them. They sell them to folks that have no limit on $ & the add ons just add to the hole "I paid the most, so it has to be the best"

I think I need one...

[Sonny]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Plasma's listed on Videogon, some Kuro's in there - http://cgi.videogon.com/cgi-bin/fs.pl?teliplsm

That 101 for 1900$ get it...

[fathergll]

Originally Posted by oildude

Thanks for all the sympathy posts. Yeah, I lost a Mona Lisa for sure. Nice to be among those who understand. I saved up for a long time to buy that Kuro and got it at a price I could afford when they were on sale in late 2009.

No word yet from the insurance, they are still working on the claim. I have pretty much decided on the VT30 if I have to get something else. The VT30 may not have Kuro blacks, but it is still pretty darn good. Unless the insurance reimburses me fully for a replacement of a Kuro, I can't justify paying for another one at the prices they are going for these days.

Well look at the bright side. You're going to get a TV with 17% more screen real estate and 3D capabilities.

It sucks what happened but no point on just looking at what your losing. Looks at the pros as well. With a legit guy to give you pro calibration(if you find you need it) you could be extremely happy with your new set.

[Wingman1977]

I just found a retailer (in Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn of all places) that still sells Pioneer Kuro: LINK They are a physical store that one can go to as well.

[wafi]

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

I just found a retailer (in Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn of all places) that still sells Pioneer Kuro: LINK They are a physical store that one can go to as well.

Wow! I haven't seen the 111 being sold anywhere in ages, and these guys seem to have it, I'm impressed, a tad skeptical, but impressed if they do have it.

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by wafi

Wow! I haven't seen the 111 being sold anywhere in ages, and these guys seem to have it, I'm impressed, a tad skeptical, but impressed if they do have it.

Well, if I'm going to buy it, I'll go to the store (since it's in NYC like me).

[oildude]

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

I just found a retailer (in Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn of all places) that still sells Pioneer Kuro: LINK They are a physical store that one can go to as well.

Thanks for posting this. I sent the link to my insurance to help with pricing the Kuro. It has been two weeks since submitting my claim and the they have come to agree the Kuros are hard-to-find items, which is delaying their evaluation of the loss amount. Should know more in a few more days.

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by oildude

Thanks for posting this. I sent the link to my insurance to help with pricing the Kuro. It has been two weeks since submitting my claim and the they have come to agree the Kuros are hard-to-find items, which is delaying their evaluation of the loss amount. Should know more in a few more days.

Good luck to you sir.