Author Topic: Pioneer Kuro Plasmas (Read 39740 times)

borly · « **Reply #240 on:** Aug 27, 2009 at 01:50 AM »

how i wish for the 428xg to be still available.

E-reply · « **Reply #241 on:** Aug 27, 2009 at 07:36 PM »

Quote from: borly on Aug 27, 2009 at 01:50 AM

how i wish for the 428xg to be still available.

Company just called up. There is still one sealed unit of 428XG at P103K.

borly · « **Reply #242 on:** Aug 27, 2009 at 08:09 PM »

Quote from: E-reply on Aug 27, 2009 at 07:36 PM

Company just called up. There is still one sealed unit of 428XG at P103K.

Thanks, Vic. I'll call as soon as I make my mind (and my budget).

number1 · « **Reply #243 on:** Sep 02, 2009 at 07:10 AM »

Will there be new Kuro model for this year (2009)? KRP600 and 500M are from last year, right? I want to get the last generation of Kuro before Pioneer exits the business.

jambam · « **Reply #244 on:** Sep 02, 2009 at 11:37 AM »

Quote from: number1 on Sep 02, 2009 at 07:10 AM

Will there be new Kuro model for this year (2009)? KRP600 and 500M are from last year, right? I want to get the last generation of Kuro before Pioneer exits the business.

They KRP series are the last in the series , in fact the KRP500 in particular had an update that makes it the blackest in the kuro series , like a 9.5gen kuro , where the Lx508 (5010 sa US) was 8th gen . The Lx509 (5020 in the US) or 9th gen was never released here.

Verbl Kint · « **Reply #245 on:** Sep 06, 2009 at 06:21 PM »

I saw a couple of brand new Pioneer Kuros marked as "sold" at HMR. According to the guy there, both were priced under 80k. It wasn't up close but I am positively sure both were 50 in at least.

The guy there did say "May parating pa naman, ser. Unahan lang talaga. Meron pa yatang mga Pioneer na malalaki sa Sta. Rosa, brand new din."

I will be probably be in Sta. Rosa tomorrow.

frenchbulldog · « **Reply #246 on:** Sep 07, 2009 at 10:20 PM »

@Verbl kint
Saan na branch na HMR po. Thank you

ninjababez® · « **Reply #247 on:** Sep 07, 2009 at 10:38 PM »

im just afraid how HMR handle warranty issues.

Carlo777 · « **Reply #248 on:** Sep 07, 2009 at 10:48 PM »

Quote from: ninjababez on Sep 07, 2009 at 10:38 PM

im just afraid how HMR handle warranty issues.

If this HMR is the same company that handles the S.O.S shops then I'd really think twice.

pekspert · « **Reply #249 on:** Sep 07, 2009 at 11:01 PM »

yup warranty would be a real problem with those companies. After you pay, youre on your own. The term "customer service" is greek to them.

Verbl Kint · « **Reply #250 on:** Sep 08, 2009 at 06:16 AM »

That much is true. I haven't checked their warranties yet, to be honest.

However, the lure of a sub-80k priced Kuro can be hard to resist. Turth be told, if I ever see a KRP-600M ( even a 500M) for 80k, I would snatch it in a heartbeat, so long as it's brand new.

anchit · « **Reply #251 on:** Feb 21, 2011 at 07:23 PM »

my boss is inclined to get the 60" krp600m, any downside aside from it not having a tuner? thanks!

pekspert · « **Reply #252 on:** Feb 21, 2011 at 11:05 PM »

the only downside is its expensive

Pioneer Rules pa din!

Clondalkin · « **Reply #253 on:** Feb 22, 2011 at 06:19 AM »

Quote from: anchit on Feb 21, 2011 at 07:23 PM

my boss is inclined to get the 60" krp600m, any downside aside from it not having a tuner? thanks!

Downside, it gets very very hot on the front surface (space heater), it consumes a whole lot of electricity, you need controlled lighting environment and it got stuck at model 2008. But these issues are probably trivial for someone who wants to own a Kuro and can very well afford to have one.

For the price, I'd rather buy a 65V 3D Plasma.

Tavus · « **Reply #254 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 10:22 AM »

guys just got my kuro! i have to say its amazing!

I had pioneer install a free wall bracket. I did some measurements on the brackets rear space, between the tv and my wall, strangely the brackets rear space is much shorter by 4 cm the safe 10cm distance the manual says. Will it increase its chances of over heating my tv?

ninjababez® · « **Reply #255 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 01:01 PM »

Quote from: anchit on Feb 21, 2011 at 07:23 PM

my boss is inclined to get the 60" krp600m, any downside aside from it not having a tuner? thanks!

magkano naman bro francis?

ABCmotorparts · « **Reply #256 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 01:06 PM »

May nabibili pa bang KURO here in the Phils and in the US,..?

Tavus · « **Reply #257 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 01:20 PM »

Quote from: ABCmotorparts on Apr 15, 2011 at 01:06 PM

May nabibili pa bang KURO here in the Phils and in the US,..?

yeah, meron pa. Your last chance to buy the last of the kuros. Pioneer says around 20 krp500a left and probably a few more Lx508 8th gen panels.

if you can't get these than probably the upcoming panasonic VT30 series can match these TVs.

mandyb · « **Reply #258 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 01:25 PM »

@abc - apparently its available here. im surprised really. its in all sm appliance and sns.

The brand new models are krp 500A and the display units are krp 500M. One difference between them is the pure AV mode which makes me quite curious on the difference.

Can anyone here share if the pure av mode makes a huge difference? From what i read, this mode doesnt make the plasma process anything and just replicates the dvd/blu ray source directly.

Also the 500A in europe has the pure AV mode, philippines and hk dont have this option...Why?

Thanks in advance guys.

Tavus · « **Reply #259 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 01:38 PM »

Quote from: mandyb on Apr 15, 2011 at 01:25 PM

@abc - apparently its available here. im surprised really. its in all sm appliance and sns.

The brand new models are krp 500A and the display units are krp 500M. One difference between them is the pure AV mode which makes me quite curious on the difference.

Can anyone here share if the pure av mode makes a huge difference? From what i read, this mode doesnt make the plasma process anything and just replicates the dvd/blu ray source directly.

Also the 500A in europe has the pure AV mode, philippines and hk dont have this option...Why?

Thanks in advance guys.

If you can find the 500M go for it. Its way better than the 500A. M's have a DVI port and lan ports and the aforementioned pure mode. While A gets a media box and some A is more like a hybrid of the euro LX5090 firmware mixed with the panels of the krp500M 9G, in other words 500A is slightly worse than the 500M but I can assure you the A is still one of the best Tv very made and if calibrated

i spoke to some Singaporeans and they gladly told me the differences of the A and M. i learned quite a lot.
http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=45450.1410

mandyb · « **Reply #260 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 02:23 PM »

wow, good information indeed. Thanks for sharing

Clondalkin · « **Reply #261 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 02:31 PM »

How much is the KRP500A?

mandyb · « **Reply #262 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 02:35 PM »

the other day it was 149k tag price sa sm, i think without the bundles 120k nalang cash or card

Clondalkin · « **Reply #263 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 02:42 PM »

Quote from: mandyb on Apr 15, 2011 at 02:35 PM

the other day it was 149k tag price sa sm, i think without the bundles 120k nalang cash or card

Thanks. Same market price as the VT30. To 3D or not to 3D. Hehehe

Tavus · « **Reply #264 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 03:02 PM »

Quote from: Clondalkin on Apr 15, 2011 at 02:42 PM

Thanks. Same market price as the VT30. To 3D or not to 3D. Hehehe

nope. Pansonic Philippines will obviously price its new VT30 for around 300k+ like the old vt25 when it was first released. Price point the GT30 will probably be priced closer to the krp500A in today's market.

Clondalkin · « **Reply #265 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 08:51 PM »

Quote from: Tavus on Apr 15, 2011 at 03:02 PM

nope. Pansonic Philippines will obviously price its new VT30 for around 300k+ like the old vt25 when it was first released. Price point the GT30 will probably be priced closer to the krp500A in today's market.

300K for a 50 inch HDTV? What??? If that is the case, then the GT30 which is 30% less than the VT30 will be more than 200K. So that leaves the ST30 as the possible choice, but who will buy a mirror like TV, prone to glare for 150K? No la.

Tavus · « **Reply #266 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 09:26 PM »

Quote from: Clondalkin on Apr 15, 2011 at 08:51 PM

300K for a 50 inch HDTV? What??? If that is the case, then the GT30 which is 30% less than the VT30 will be more than 200K. So that leaves the ST30 as the possible choice, but who will buy a mirror like TV, prone to glare for 150K? No la.

The 65 and not 55 inch will be around 300k. This is just based on last years vt25 prices. Cross your fingers that's will not be the case.

Mirror like TV? Glare? Plasma screens are gloss but they produce the best picture quality, not even LED or LCD can top plasma in terms of PQ

Clondalkin · « **Reply #267 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 10:44 PM »

Quote from: Tavus on Apr 15, 2011 at 09:26 PM

Mirror like TV? Glare?

Not my V2 (I can watch anything on the V2 with awesome PQ even if I turn on all the bright house lights and let sunlight through the veranda within the immediate surrounding of the TV), not the new VT3 as well, even the GT3 has very minimal glare and subdued reflections. The ST30 is totally different in terms of level and clarity of reflection and susceptibility to glare and lighting compared to the top of the line plasmas from Panasonic - and so are most of other plasma makes and models I think.

Sony recognized the importance of keeping reflectivity and glare at a minimum - their 2011 TOTL HX920 is pretty awesome on this regard - a significant improvement over last year's mirror-like HX900, and matching the TOTL non-glare Sharp Aquos as well.

BTW, what's the size of that 149K Kuro at SM? 60 or 50?

anchit · « **Reply #268 on:** Apr 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM »

Quote from: ninjababez® on Apr 15, 2011 at 01:01 PM

magkano naman bro francis?

it was @190k last month amigo, pero di namen inabutan yung last unit. they confirmed and when ipapadeliver na wala na daw pala.

nauwi kame sa 63" ng Samsung, C7000.

ninjababez® · « **Reply #269 on:** Apr 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM »

Quote from: anchit on Apr 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM

it was @190k last month amigo, pero di namen inabutan yung last unit. they confirmed and when ipapadeliver na wala na daw pala. nauwi kame sa 63" ng Samsung, C7000.

mura narin pala bro. pero wala parin pambili

lipat kasi akong condo kaya naisipan ko yung 60"
OT:btw yung samsung magkano score?