Pioneer 428XG vs Panasonic TH-42PV7

reignofchaos · #11 28th August 2008, 08:03 PM

The Pioneer is in a completely difference performance class compared to the Panasonics... be it black levels, calibration options, post processing of both HD/SD content. Essentially you get what you pay for. I intend to get the Pioneer shortly. Its one brilliant TV.

sanjit.randhawa · #12 28th August 2008, 09:54 PM

Nitin,
That's the first time I have heard anything negative on the Pioneer 428XG. I did not notice this problem when I viewed a demo of Tata sky feed in the store. I will check out again. But is it something to do with the settings ?
By the way how much did you buy it for ? I have had some doubts about after sales service, especially as I have heard that Pioneer India does not support the sales & service of TVs - they only officially do the car audio equipment. The service on the plasma is offered by the importers / dealer.
Any views on this.
I am hoping the prices on this set will drop. i checked prices in Singapore last week where it was still SGD 3,000 (approx Rs 90k)

sanjit

nitingoyal · #13 29th August 2008, 12:07 AM

Hi Sanjit

I also found out this problem (on Tata Sky) only after buying the set. when asked, I was told that this problem was worse in 7 series kuros. but still there is some problem left in 8 series. buy panasonic does not have any such problem.
which dealer are you talking to ...

sanjit.randhawa · #14 31st August 2008, 05:44 PM

Hi Nitin,

For the Panasonic I have checked with the Pansonic Brand shops in Delhi, who have the best deals. For the Pioneer, I have so far checked with Rhythm Corner, South Ex and a couple of shops in Khan Market.
Still feel the Pioneer 428 is better. Anyway, I think I will wait till the Times AV Expo to be held between 5 to 7 Sep and then decide.

Sanjit

nitingoyal · #15 31st August 2008, 07:25 PM

hi

have you checked the price in grey market...

psychotropic · #16 5th September 2008, 02:19 PM

that sounds very strange...plasmas are generally a lot better at tracking motion including scrolling text....my samsung does a good job with the tickers on the news channels.....do play around with your settings.....i'm sure this can be rectified....

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Originally Posted by nitingoyal

i bought pioneer...but there is a problem with pioneer plasmas, fast scrolling text (cnbc, ndtv profit) is not clear at all.

Dushie · #17 5th September 2008, 05:50 PM

I also have not faced any such issues with my Q9 sammy plasma

sanjit.randhawa · #18 7th September 2008, 02:03 PM

Finally, made the decision ! Should be getting the Pioneer PDP 428 XG. Will give a feedback once done. Shall also upgrade the DVD player to the Pioneer DV610. Total cost incl DVD player is Rs 103K.
Plan to use these with my existing AV reciever - Yamaha RXV530 and my old set of 5.1 Telome speakers that have done reasonably good service for the last 5 years. Should work - if not, then shall look at a Denon AVR 1909 or the Onkyo TX-SR606 and speakers - dunno as yet. Any advise ?

Sanjit

Dushie · #19 8th September 2008, 10:19 PM

Sanjit
Before you jump in and purchase the Pioneer,

Try and audition the Panasonic PV8 once , reviews state that at it's current price, it's an excellent buy,

once u audition the same , you will have more clarity in making the purchase,

It is costing around 60k currently

sureshthadani · #20 5th October 2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitingoyal

i bought pioneer...but there is a problem with pioneer plasmas, fast scrolling text (cnbc, ndtv profit) is not clear at all.

Hi, you need to change the setting by going into home menu and under the options select drive mode as 2. the drive mode option is after the video patter.

My name is suresh and i am the distributor for pioneer in s.india. Contact 080-41529090

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