Pioneer PDP 5020FD

Pioneer PDP 5020FD - 50"

Prepare yourself for the next generation of Pioneer KURO with the high-definition 1080p PDP-5020FD. Open your eyes to a world where black levels are beyond what was thought possible and are so deep, they disappear into an infinite abyss. Where breathtaking detail, added dimension and vibrant color will change the way you see, hear and feel the world forever.Discover for yourself what happens when sight and sound come together in the most extraordinary, beautiful and amazing way of ways in the Pioneer KURO PDP-5020FD.With an optimum Mode, the KURO lets you enjoy entertainment as it was meant to be. No need to toggle through or change settings for each type of programming. Built-in intelligence seamlessly monitors content and room light, and then automatically adjusts both audio and video settings for an immaculate picture and pristine sound. Together they become something remarkable and unlike any other experience. Sports come alive, news casts are crisp and clear and movies take on a life all their own.The KURO features a totally redesigned GUI (graphical user interface) for ease of navigation. A universe of advanced picture-in-picture settings and game control preferences ensures your experience is unique and tailored to your specific tastes. Improved video processing for both standard and high-definition content surpasses Pioneer's highest standards and provides you with the best viewing experience possible today. But there's more to this world than meets the eye. It…

User Reviews

Perhaps The Best Plasma Ever!! What a TV!!

Pros: Outstanding Picture, Great Sound, Best Black Level of any...

Cons: Nothing at all.

"Just received this TV recently and all I can say is OMG, where you have been my whole life? I realize anyone who is reading these...

5.0 out of 5bmueller44 · 5/3/2009

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Grab it while you can...

Pros: Spectacular picture quality, particularly good performance...

Cons: Cost. Pioneer is leaving the market, remote could be...

If you value picture quality over all else, grab one of these while you still can get one. The picture is just amazing! I researched...

5.0 out of 5teamw23 · 3/12/2009

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Second best display in the world

Pros: Outstanding contrast ratio, deep blacks, no IR, excellent...

Cons: Limited user controls

I absolutely love this TV, in my opinion this has to be the second best display (note not TVs only) on the market bested only by their...

5.0 out of 5staticsurge · 9/21/2008

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Blows the Panasonic and others away

Pros: Best picture quality, period. No noise in the picture (like...

Cons: price, you get what you pay for.

Don't believe that you are getting more for your money with another brand (you're probably looking at the panasonic). With the others...

5.0 out of 5robp4p · 10/19/2008

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Easily the new benchmark!

Pros: Astounding overall picture quality, surprisingly decent...

Cons: None, at this point at least

This review is coming from somebody who has owned every top-of-the line plasma/lcd HD TV in the past 6 years, including the LED backlit...

4.5 out of 5haragr · 7/7/2008

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Really poor color reproduction

Pros: Blacks, Sound, viewing angle

Cons: Color, Sharpness, User Controls, Whites,

(Disclaimer: I do color for a living) I got this plasma and I'm really disappointed. The color is just off on everything. All the...

2.0 out of 5aypues · 8/12/2008

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"plasma tech is #1 for HD flat panel PQ"

Pros: Terrific build quality, it looks fabulous in the piano...

Cons: The 9g series KURO (5020) does not have the extended pic...

Paid $1950 from Invision Displays dot com in ...

5.0 out of 5almnine · 4/18/2009

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"Phenomenal TV! Still nothing compares."

Pros: TV produces the best black levels of its kind. Picture...

Cons: They stopped making them.

I've looked over many of TV's before I came a...

4.5 out of 5kalidd81 · 2/3/2010

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"Excellent. Excellent picture; very good features"

Pros: Picture first-rate. Accurate colors easy to adjust. Just...

Cons: Ethernet utility less than expected when connected to a Mac.

If you can get this on sale, as I did, it is ...

4.5 out of 5stkowel · 2/28/2009

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BY FAR THE BEST IN ITS CLASS

WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW - need I say more? Every review I have ever read of any of the other brands in this class end by saying that the Kuro still has the best picture. When the price finally came down in January I...

5.0 out of 5BigMamou · 2/3/2009

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"I give it a perfect score"

Pros: By far the best HDTV I know for color and sound quality....

Cons: I just can't think of one.

I am an electronic sales and I give it a perf...

5.0 out of 5johnnydk · 3/25/2009

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"Incredible Picture"

Pros: Picture (& Sound) Quality. Blacks are very deep. Casing...

Cons: If you're looking to spend this much for a TV, then I have...

I NEVER write reviews. However, I felt oblig...

4.5 out of 5teheller · 7/6/2008

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"PLEASE CORRECT THE FACTS IN YOUR REVIEW"

Pros: One of the best PQ for a 50" display

Cons: Removal of Service Menue level adjustments. But not a major...

First of all, you (David Katzmaier, Matthew M...

4.0 out of 5cnet2cnet · 7/20/2008

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"Best plasma for the price!"

Pros: Deep blacks, vibrant colors, decent sound

Cons: Few user controls, no swivel stand, pricey

I have owned this TV for about two weeks now....

4.5 out of 5panditsh · 7/27/2008

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"slight overall improvement over last years model"

Pros: slimmer design, sides of tv now black as opposed to grey,...

Cons: inner border of frame is also shinny so it reflects white...

I've had my PDP6020FD for a month now and I a...

4.5 out of 5jblanco.ucla · 8/11/2008

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"The rating should be revised with recent price drop"

Pros: I own the 6020 Kuro and since Pioneer dropped the price on...

Cons: we haven't found anything to complain about this HDTV as of...

Watching this large screen plasma is unlike a...

5.0 out of 5mstrj9 · 2/5/2009

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"Katzmaier way too brutal!"

Pros: Black levels, stock speakers,sleekness,sexyness

Cons: No Panasonic Viera Link!

I must admit Samsung and Panasonic certainly ...

4.5 out of 5ILUVMYMD · 8/3/2008

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"Cnet review is way off!!!"

Pros: Picture and colors are amazing

Cons: Slight buzz

Pioneer TVs will give you the most beautiful ...

4.5 out of 5gb9876 · 8/10/2008

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Amazing TV

Pros: Excellent picture quality

Cons: wish i got the 60'

I shopped around, researched, looked at avsforums.com, watched a movie at a friends house on one, also tried a sammy pn50b650 and panny...

5.0 out of 5marc930 · 8/3/2009

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"Cnet's review is horrible! this TV beats panasonic 800u"

Pros: Blacks are deep as a black hole, color depth, 72hz...

Cons: lack of picture controls

Don't go by the review when deciding between ...

4.5 out of 5chadmak09 · 7/17/2008