Pioneer LX01 Reviews

Pioneer's LX01 takes the idea of an all-in-one system to another dimension. It has a load of features, including a Freeview tuner, DVD/HDD recorder and surround receiver, and could be considered a home media hub that will accommodate your every home enter...

Stunning design; features galore; automatic calibration system; complete connectivity; exceptional image quality

No dedicated centre speaker; complicated remote

While some home cinema systems are Jacks of all trades, Pioneer's LX01 attempts to master everything from watching and listening to recordings -– but unrivalled features and high-end performance come at an inflated price

Behind the swish styling lies a super-talented system with a phenomenal features list

Sensational performance and features

Expensive; No DVD-A or SACD

The system's audio talents are remarkable. It decodes Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio piped from a Blu-ray player, as well as Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks, while Dolby Pro-Logic and DTS Neo:6 are also present

Pioneer's LX01 will bring style and performance to your home cinema - if you're prepared to splash out for it.

We've got nothing but praise for the LX01 system, which delivers a dizzying array of features and sensational performance - all wrapped up in a stylishly low-key design that makes it the perfect match for Pioneer's Kuro plasmas. We would have been even mo...

Sound and design very good.

Remote control very difficult to operate system difficult to set up don't like ekstra panel connected to subwoofer.

Great sound

Manual poorly organised

Switching problems

Two problems when using PDP-508D and LX01 together: \n \n1. LX01 can not be controlled by the PDP508D's remote despite of the manual's description (p.69). \n2. When powering on the LX01, it forgets to switch the HDMI input to the HDMI output even if it wa...