How to select the right Pioneer HDTVAs one of the most established plasma TV manufacturers, Pioneer has been instrumental for a number of key innovations in the consumer display industry. Most notable is the introduction of its Kuro line in 2007, which has constantly set the yardstick for plasma black-level reproduction. Kuro, which means black in Japan, is not only used to signify the panels' picture quality but also relates to their overall simplistic yet classy styling.
![]() The company's no-nonsense performance-minded philosophy has won many accolades for its flat panels, though they are currently niche products due to their premium pricing. The situation has improved, nevertheless, with the latest ninth-generation (9G) Kuros which are more competitively priced. In fact, our latest reviews have shown that they're still the "king" when it comes to blacks against the pricier LED-backlit LCD TVs. Click on the images to find out more about the series.![]() Tags: TV company, HDTV, pricing strategy, flat panel, performance |
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