Pioneer KURO KRP-500M 50" HD Plasma (same build as Elite models) $1549.18 + Free Wall Mount + Free Shipping!
Thought I would post this as these are getting low in supply and I could not find another thread here for this model and it's even cheaper now! Stock will be limited soon on these. For those not in the knowing this is one of the best Pioneer HD Plasma sets available before they stopped production. The KRP-500M was a special model monitor that shares the same components as the Pioneer KURO Signature Elite models.
The only downside on these is no built in HD tuner, no stand and 2 HDMI connections instead of 4. If you are running a 5.1 / 7.1 receiver that has HDMI switching then this is not a deal breaker anyways. Also most would have a cable or satellite box for the HD reception as well.
I just picked this up and the picture is phenomenal! Once calibrated this is hands down one of the best sets I have ever seen! Black levels are very deep.
Here is a huge thread discussion on this guy! >> Link
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aztecsurf said:The only downside on these is no built in HD tuner, no stand and 2 HDMI connections instead of 4.As a side note, it does have one DVI input (with HDCP) as well. So, if you're looking to hook up an HTPC as one of your inputs, that may solve your issue. Personally, I'd have an HTPC to DVI, IPTV/Cable tuner, and Blu-ray/PS3 for my digital inputs, so that'd work out nicely.
The lack of an ATSC tuner isn't huge for me either - especially with my Mac Mini and eyetv.
I'm gonna have to give this one some thought as you can get a 50" G15 for just over $1k. Thanks for the heads up.
might want to note that the item is basically a "monitor only" in the title... NOOB!!!! lol!!! j/k! BTW why the heck aren't you at work??? Kevin misses you a lot and is going to be lonely at lunch today. i guess i'll have to man up and try to "fill" your spot.. hahahah how is your swine flu treating you?
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Message edited by: chbak014 on 2009-10-28 13:41:45 CDT
Sorry for a noob question. Can someone tell me a "perfect" solution for the HDMI ports? This will be my first time building a HT. I will have the following HDMI devices:
1. HD cable box with HDMI out 2. Xbox 360 with HDMI out 3. (maybe)TiVo with HDMI out 4. Blueray player with HDMI out 5. A PC with HDMI out
So how exactly do I connect all of these devices to 2 HDMI ports without losing any quality? I assume some sort of receiver will be used (which will also be used to connect speakers)? Any recomendations for such a receiver? Also I assume all the audio from the TV programs and Xbox etc will be played through my HT speakers?
start, imo, the best thing to do would be to get a receiver with as many HDMI "In's" as possible. also, it depends on how much $$$ you gots to spend. right now, i have almost the same setup as you. cable box (DVR), 360, ps3 and mac mini. all going "in" the receiver and 1 output to the tv. i was on a budget so i went with the str-g(SP?) 820 from Sony.... that had 4 HDMI inputs..... correct me if i'm wrong, but i don't think there is a receiver on the market with 5 inputs... at that point you'll probably have to start adding switchers and stuff...
oh, i also recommend getting an all-in-one remote.... it WILL make your HT much more enjoyable.... i think there are AIOR now that can control the PS3.
Message edited by: chbak014 on 2009-10-28 13:47:05 CDT
startover said:Sorry for a noob question. Can someone tell me a "perfect" solution for the HDMI ports? This will be my first time building a HT. I will have the following HDMI devices:
1. HD cable box with HDMI out 2. Xbox 360 with HDMI out 3. (maybe)TiVo with HDMI out 4. Blueray player with HDMI out 5. A PC with HDMI out
So how exactly do I connect all of these devices to 2 HDMI ports without losing any quality? I assume some sort of receiver will be used (which will also be used to connect speakers)? Any recomendations for such a receiver? Also I assume all the audio from the TV programs and Xbox etc will be played through my HT speakers?
Your best bet is a HDMI switch (example: Monoprice 4x1 HDMI Switch 1.3b. This will be the easiest fix. Or you could go with a receiver with HDMI switches, but then you'd deal with more power usage for a simple task.
aztecsurf said:Pioneer KURO KRP-500M 50" HD Plasma (same build as Elite models) $1549.18 + Free Wall Mount + Free Shipping!
I just picked this up and the picture is phenomenal! Once calibrated this is hands down one of the best sets I have ever seen! Black levels are very deep.
do you hire someone to calibrated it for you or you do it by yourself? i have read some but there are too much information to calibrated by self
Message edited by: namcongtu on 2009-10-28 13:48:56 CDT
Thanks for the quick answers. Since I'll need a reciever anyway, I can just get a receiver that has 4 HDMI inputs and everything will go through the receiver then into TV, right? So with this setup I don't lose any video quality since HDMI is digital I assume? Also the audio signals will be processed directly at the receiver then into amp/speakers?
Basically, a receiver with HDMI switching will "smartly" separate the audio signal from video signal, pass the video signal directly to the TV for 1080P display and process the audio signal for amp/speakers output. Is this how it works?
Since the TV has no speakers (and I don't want to use TV speakers even if the TV had them anyway) and I want the audio from my HDMI devices to go through my HT speakers, how can the switch work? I mean the HDMI outputs from Xbox/Cablebox/Blueray etc will carry *both* video and audio signals right? If I plug them into the switch, then switch to TV, how can the audio be played?
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HDMI carries both audio and video signals. yes, the receiver "smartly" separates. video to tv and audio to "out" on receiver.
with the switch, it works the same way, its just that you are switching sources that goes into your receiver instead of all sources being plugged into it. there is no signal loss, unless you have defective hardware or your source (ie xbox, cable box etc...) experiences data loss/drops....... i don't use the speakers from my TV also... i just mute the tv.
oh, i wanted to add. MONOPRICE is the SH!t!!! excellent quality with rock bottom prices. i ALWAYS order from them for my audio/video needs. .. Don't be a tool and go out and buy a $10000000 monster HDMI cable when a $5 shipped to your door one from monoprice will more than be enough.
Message edited by: chbak014 on 2009-10-28 14:08:44 CDT
startover said:Sorry for a noob question. Can someone tell me a "perfect" solution for the HDMI ports? This will be my first time building a HT. I will have the following HDMI devices:
1. HD cable box with HDMI out 2. Xbox 360 with HDMI out 3. (maybe)TiVo with HDMI out 4. Blueray player with HDMI out 5. A PC with HDMI out
So how exactly do I connect all of these devices to 2 HDMI ports without losing any quality? I assume some sort of receiver will be used (which will also be used to connect speakers)? Any recomendations for such a receiver? Also I assume all the audio from the TV programs and Xbox etc will be played through my HT speakers?
My recommendation: HD Cable > Component TiVo > Composite PC > PC (either the DVI+HDCP or PC+StereoMini) XBOX > HDMI BluRay > HDMI
Or as mentioned get an [autoswitching] HDMI switching system, or get a stereo receiver with the HDMI functionality you need.
If there's no audio out on that TV that can go to your current stereo then I would go with the new receiver option to run all your feeds through for switching and audio handling.
Message edited by: SiliconJon on 2009-10-28 14:22:42 CDT
I just ordered the TV. I've been having my eyes on these for a while and finally decided to pull the trigger. I don't think they'll go much lower before all the stocks run out.
It amazes me that Pioneer, a traditionally audio-only company decided to make TV's, and made the best ones in the world out of the box. Then almost 2 years after they stopped making them, other companies have yet to come up with something that really rival their quality. I wonder exactly what the secret is here.
Hey guys, I have been reading that if you hook up an HTPC to this display (Vista or Win7) that it does not display correctly because the modes do not have a real resolution 1080p (1900x1080)? Is this true? How did you get around this? I want to be able to plug this into my ATI 2600 Pro card without scaling in anyway.
Also, are you guys afraid that Pioneer is out of this plasma business? What happens if it breaks and is not fixable, what will we get back if we buy a warranty?
raccah1 said:Hey guys, I have been reading that if you hook up an HTPC to this display (Vista or Win7) that it does not display correctly because the modes do not have a real resolution 1080p (1900x1080)? Is this true? How did you get around this? I want to be able to plug this into my ATI 2600 Pro card without scaling in anyway.
Also, are you guys afraid that Pioneer is out of this plasma business? What happens if it breaks and is not fixable, what will we get back if we buy a warranty?
Thanks!
Pioneer warranty on these guys is one year standard. The issue may be if they run out of parts but I dont think that would happen anytime soon.
startover said:It amazes me that Pioneer, a traditionally audio-only company decided to make TV's, and made the best ones in the world out of the box. Then almost 2 years after they stopped making them, other companies have yet to come up with something that really rival their quality. I wonder exactly what the secret is here. Actually, Pioneer has been in the TV business since (at least) the early 90s; however, most of their sets (RPTV all, IIRC) were more expensive than comparable sets from other manufacturers, so you wouldn't see them at mass market retailers.
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