Price range: £3,199.95
What is it: Colossal 60-inch, 1080p plasma TV
What we think: This TV has set a new standard for picture quality, black levels and amazing contrast
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 July 2008
Tags: Pioneer, Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090, love, analogue, televisions
We like:
Picture; sound; design; connectivity; remote control
We don't like:
Price
You might also need:
Speakers (side mounted: PDP-S64 or bottom mounted: PDP-S65); stand (for side mount speakers: KRP-TS01, for bottom mounted speakers: PDK-TS35A); wall mount (PDK-WM03)
CNET UK judgement:
This TV is nothing short of stunning. DVD and Blu-ray look amazing, games will blow your mind and even Freeview looks passable, which is no mean feat on a screen this large. We're going to ignore the ludicrous price because if you simply must have the best, then money will be no object
Full review:
You get what you pay for, especially when it comes to electronics. People looking for a bargain should probably stop reading now. Priced at around £4,300, the 60-inch Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090 could only be described as 'cheap' by Sir Alan Sugar. Continue Reading...
Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090 History
11 May 2009 in Crave
Long-term test: Long-time loving with the Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX5090
On 15 September 2008 we reviewed the Pioneer PDP-LX5090 and found it to be flipping marvellous -- several months on, it feels like a good time to review its long-term performance
1 Jul 2008 in Crave
Photos: Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090 is big, black and beautiful
If you love movies you'll want a TV that can do them justice. The Pioneer PDP-LX6090 isn't just bigger than some cinema screens, it's also blacker than most
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Latest user reviews
May 19, 2009
Posted by: GK-Kenny
"Does what it says on the box"
July 8, 2008
Posted by: Mary Lojkine
"Pricey but worth every penny"
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