When it comes to flat screen TV’s Pioneer always seems to step up to the mark and design a class beater, and that is just what they have done with the Pioneer PDP-508XD This 50-inch Plasma TV is high-spec, in fact it is one of the highest specced televisions from Pioneer.

Remember when you do purchase the Pioneer PDP-508XD, all you are getting is the 50-inch panel and that is it, no stand and no speakers. You might think that paying around £2,500 for this TV is a bit expensive, but do remember that Pioneer say that this TV offers superb performance to warrant such a huge price.

The design of the Pioneer PDP-508XD suggests that it is in fact top class, as with most TV’s the finish is in glossy black piano. The front of the TV is very plan apart from the Pioneer logo and the on and off switch, but remember less is better. The plain no nonsense look make the TV ideal to mount up on the wall in your living.

As we know Plasma screens have always offered unrivaled image quality, and the Pioneer PDP-508XD is no exception the black levels are truly stunning which knocks the spots of any LCD TV.

Specifications for the Pioneer PDP-508XD Plasma TV are:

• Resolution: 1365 x 768
• Image contrast ratio: 16,000:1
• Surround Sound
• Freeview
• Picture in Picture

Connections:

• 3 x HDMI
• 3 x Scart
• USB
• S-Video
• Composite

The Good: The Pioneer PDP-508XD has to be one of the best TV’s that is on the market, it seems to leave many of the other TV’s behind.

The Bad: Having to pay extra for the stand and external speakers

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