Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX5090

Extremely deep blacks., Low-judder HDTV video at 60i and 24p., Built-in HD tuner., USB and LAN connections for multimedia

Slight weaknesses in operation., Grey bars instead of black on 4:3 pictures., Limited brightness in daylight

This huge Pioneer plasma might suffer some quirks in its operation and picture presets, but it easily won our affections; we can’t help but be impressed by its top feature-set, excellent video processing, dreamlike picture quality, and maximum contrast...

Try as I might, nothing I can write in this review can do full justice to the truly extraordinary picture quality of the LX5090. You have to see it to fully believe it. So if I were you I'd start begging, borrowing or saving the necessary cash so that...

Best black levels ever ; Amazing detail and depth ; Future-proofed connectivity

Stands and speakers are optional extras

Simply the best

A premium product: Full HD spec ; deep, dark blacks ; brilliant colours ; solid tuner and organised sound

It's expensive

Once again Pioneer has delivered the goods; a premium product, with the price tag and - most importantly - the performance to match

Great quality, excellent HD performance, even the remote feels superior

EPG a little primitive, no side HDMI, price

The Pioneer KURO PDP-LX5090 is a television that makes you want more: it makes you want to get the best from your home cinema set-up and deservedly so. It distinctly has a purpose, and settling down to watch a movie in front of the screen is a great...

One of the best televisions ever made. Neither cheap nor small, but if you can afford it and accommodate it, we envy you

Once again Pioneer has delivered the goods; it’s a premium product, with the price tag and most importantly the performance to match

If you're looking for the best television in its class, then this is it. OK it's expensive, but so's a Ferrari and we still want one of those. Pioneer PDPLX5090-UT is tagged with television, high definition and plasma. Select a tag (television, for...

The PDP-LX5090 is considerably more expensive than most of its 50in rivals and this includes some very impressive panels from the likes of Panasonic. However, if you want a truly exceptional all round big screen performance, this latest offering from...

Deepest black level we've ever measured (0.0031 cd/m2) on a flat panel HDTV ; Enormous dynamic range with full preservation of shadow and highlight detail ; Calibrates extremely well to D65 greyscale and 2.2 gamma ; Stunning colour reproduction thanks...

Subtle uneven blotches/ streaks on screen (mostly invisible during normal viewing) ; Certain connections are shared in a mutually exclusive manner, requiring you to delve deep into the user menu to swap source ; The mind-boggling number of picture...

If you've read through all the reviews on this website, you'll discover that every single HDTV which has been awarded "Highly Recommended"... or better... delivers excellent black level. Inky blacks enhance the realism of dark scenes, bolster image...