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Pioneer 9G Kuro Series

Pioneer's plasma televisions are regarded as some of the best sets around, and the 9th generation 2008 line improves upon the already praised black levels and video processing of the 8th generation, 2007 models. The Kuro line puts primary focus on creating the deepest black possible with the 9Gs seeing a 5 times increase in contrast ratio over the previous generation. Alongside the picture quality improvements Pioneer has added extra features such as the Home Media Gallery which displays digital media content stored on your home network.

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Pioneer 9G Kuro Series
MSRP $5,000 - $7,000
Release date June, 2008
Brand Pioneer
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Pros & Cons

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Pros:
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Has the deepest black levels
+3agreedisagree

Media streaming supports many formats
+3agreedisagree

Thinner cabinet than previous years
+2agreedisagree

72Hz does a good job of smoothing film
+2agreedisagree

Reflective screen is best in class
+2agreedisagree

Excellent high definition picture
+1agreedisagree

super nice looking plasma panel
+1agreedisagree

Easy software updates through USB Port
+1agreedisagree

Lots of HDMI Input connections
+1agreedisagree

Accurate colors
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No pixel blurring on fast moving pictures
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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Runs very warm
+1agreedisagree

Costs a pretty penny
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VGA input maximum resolution is 1280x1024
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Expensive
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Heavy
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Details

Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 72Hz 3:3 pull down
  • 60Hz 2:3 pull down
  • Improved video processing and upscaling
  • New Optimum Mode
  • Smooth Film mode
  • New anti-reflective screen
  • Home Media Gallery digital streaming
  • Two 18 watt speakers
  • Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 1, Composite x 3, S-Video x 1, USB, Ethernet, VGA

Optimum Mode - a new mode introduced in the 2008 the Kuro line, this mode analyzes both the ambient lighting in the room and the content of the picture to automatically adjust the picture settings. The idea is that you set the television to this mode and never have to readjust, instead of having separate modes depending on the movie, weather,

Home Media Gallery - when connected to your home network through the LAN port you can view pictures, videos and music on the TV without any external device.

Home Media Gallery Format support

Video: WMV9, MPEG1, MPEG2-PS, MPEG2-TS, ASP, H.264/AVC

Audio: WMA9, MP3, PCM, HE-AAC, MPEG-4 AAC

Image: JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP

Models

There are three classes of Pioneer 9G Kuro televisions that have minimal differences between them, outside of an increase in price and longer warranty period.

Regular 9G Kuro

Pioneer Elite Kuro

Adds more calibration/picture adjustment options and modes, and a 2 year warranty.

Pioneer Elite Signature Series

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Buy It

Pioneer Kuro PDP-6020FD

• Pioneer PDP-6020FD 60-Inch Class KURO Plasma HDTV

UPC: 840410711161

EAN: 012562887104

MPN: PDP-6020FD

Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-151FD

• Pioneer PRO 151FD - 60" Elite KURO plasma TV with built-in network media player - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV

• Elite KURO PRO-151FD 60" Plasma TV

UPC: 012562887128

EAN: 012562887128

MPN: PRO-151FD

Pioneer Elite Signature Kuro PRO-101FD

• Pioneer Elite Signature 50 pro-101fd

• KURO Elite PRO-101FD 50" Plasma Display

UPC: 012562905754

EAN: 012562905754

MPN: PRO-101FD

Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD

• Pioneer PRO 111FD - 50" Elite KURO plasma TV with built-in network media player - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV

UPC: 012562887111

EAN: 012562864976

MPN: PRO-111FD

Pioneer Elite Signature Kuro PRO-141FD

• Elite Signature 60" Kuro PRO-141fd

UPC: 012562905761

EAN: 012562905761

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Eman

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September 19, 2009
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Pros

  • Has the deepest black levels
  • Media streaming supports many formats
  • Thinner cabinet than previous years
  • 72Hz does a good job of smoothing film
  • Reflective screen is best in class
  • Excellent high definition picture
  • super nice looking plasma panel
  • Easy software updates through USB Port
  • Lots of HDMI Input connections
  • Accurate colors
  • No pixel blurring on fast moving pictures

Cons

  • Runs very warm
  • Costs a pretty penny

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Omar

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July 23, 2008
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5 pros
3 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Has the deepest black levels
  • Media streaming supports many formats
  • Thinner cabinet than previous years
  • 72Hz does a good job of smoothing film
  • Reflective screen is best in class

Cons

  • Runs very warm
  • Costs a pretty penny
  • VGA input maximum resolution is 1280x1024

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allergen

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May 6, 2009
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Pros

  • Has the deepest black levels
  • Media streaming supports many formats

Cons

  • VGA input maximum resolution is 1280x1024

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