Pioneer PDP-508XD

The Pioneer PDP-508XDA is without a doubt one of the best televisions ever released, with excellent black levels and oodles of detail.

Pioneer presents their new generation of plasma TVs in 42, 50 and 60 inches. The line-up is called Kuro which means black in Japanese

Is this the best plasma TV ever made? John certainly thinks so.

The Pioneer KURO PDP-508XDA is easily the best plasma television we have reviewed thus far. Even though it is a little more expensive than other 50in plasmas on the market, it is money well spent.

I’ve completed the review on Pioneer PDP508XD, the current flagship model of the G8 Kuro series of plasma TVs. The set was generously supplied by TLC Broadcast, an authorised Pioneer specialist dealer. If you’re thinking ...

You may wonder why we are reviewing the PDP508XD when the 9th Generation screens are hitting the shops? Could it be that this screen is now the bargain of the year? Phil Hinton explains all...

Pioneer’s ‘mid-price’ 50in plasma is more expensive than many same-sized rivals – but far better, too

Breathtaking blacks from a magnificent plasma

Pioneer's top-of-the-range PDP-508XD is without doubt one of the best screens we've ever reviewed. Its design and build quality are difficult to fault, it has no less than three HDMI inputs and the picture quality is truly outstanding