Pioneer PDP-427XDA Images  Editors' choice

By Pam Carroll on 27/12/2006

More Pioneer reviews , RRP: AU$4999.00

The good:

  • Classy design
  • Striking picture quality
  • Built-in HD tuner
  • Designed to accommodate professional-grade calibration

The bad:

  • Tuning options may overwhelm the timid
  • No memory card slots
  • High-end of the price scale

The bottomline:

The Pioneer PDP-427XDA scores with a stylish design, a built-in HD tuner and impressive picture quality, particularly if the set's been professionally calibrated.

Buying choices:

Editors' rating:

9/10

Users' rating:

7.3/10
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