Pioneer BDP-LX52 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Patrick Wignall

Reviewed on: 29 September 2009

Tags: Pioneer, Pioneer BDP-LX52, plasma, video quality, Dolby TrueHD

We like:

Exceptional picture and sound quality; full BD-Live support

We don't like:

No multi-channel analogue outputs; slow load times

CNET UK judgement:

The Pioneer BDP-LX52 is pricy and suffers from some flaws, like its lack of multi-channel analogue outputs, and slow disc-loading times. But its video and audio quality are so good that these negative issues are easily outweighed

Full review:

Pioneer's Kuro range of plasma TVs were met with an avalanche of awards, but its Blu-ray players have also consistently been among the best performers of their type. The BDP-LX52 is the company's latest flagship model. Priced at about £500, it's obviously designed to appeal to picture purists rather than bargain hunters. Continue Reading...