What Hi Fi Sound and Vision 28 AUG 2009

Pioneer BDP-LX52

£ 550 5
* * * * *

A worthwhile upgrade from Pioneer, the BDP-LX52 stands proud at this price-point

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azahid March 16, 2010 12:11

I purchased this at the same time as the PDP-LX5090 TV. It's difficult to say if it's the TV that's gives the great picture of if this Blu-Ray player contributes something. Disc loading time is average by Blu-Ray players (30 seconds maximum) but it is a great device. I found build quality to be excellent. definitely better than a Panasonic or Toshiba.

dmsmms February 4, 2010 10:12

I have brought the LX 52 and am very happy with the performance. It gives excellent pictures with clean and sharp details. Audio is also dynamic and full. Start up and load times are definately improved. In short I would definately say that LX 52 is the right choice !!!

Andy Clough February 3, 2010 14:13

Yes.

dmsmms February 2, 2010 13:40

Is LX 52 worth buying

gel November 19, 2009 11:54

Not upto pioneer's usual standards, big shame as I love to see the new one's get better.

Biggest disapointment is the sound and build, very thin and weak.

Picture only slightly worst than last year's model's.

Can't see a merger with Sharp improving things.

Will Harris August 29, 2009 00:02

Well, this should make for an interesting comparison with the Oppo BDP 831, as the Pioneer "stands proud at this price-point", will it droop a little when the ???450 universal player, hailed around the world, is given it's chance to stand against it? Only time will tell. In my experience, the BDP-LX51 was an excellent player, which only fell down in utterly snail like operating speed. Has the 52 actually moved things on, with less features (no analogue connectivity) and a higher price tag by ???150 at least. I think it remains to be seen.


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