Pioneer updates KURO plasmas, intros 1080p projector
Pioneer this morning overhauled its KURO and Signature Series lines of plasma HDTVs as well as introducing a new 1080p projector. While not going into specifics, the Elite line now has better contrast ratios to produce deeper black levels as well as improved colors; the new models are also much more customizable and also pack an Optimum mode that automatically checks both the environment and the content itself to adjust both the image and audio quality on the fly, saving viewers from having to make manual adjustments at different times of the day or as they switch channels or movies.
The company divides its high-end launch into four models. The standard Elite KURO models ship in 50-inch (PRO-111FD) and 60-inch (PRO-151FD) sets both capable of 1080p; they also both ship in June and will sell for $5,000 and $6,500 respectively. Pioneer also ships same-sized 50- (PRO-101FD) and 60-inch (PRO-141FD) Elite Signature Series models built for custom home theater installations that are similarly capable and will be available in October and August respectively, though prices aren’t expected to appear until closer to the launches themselves. Read more here
