Not sure personally since I can't afford an Elite, but did find this..: Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-1FD series
Simultaneous with the release of the basic Kuro panels, Pioneer will ship its two Elite models, again in both 50- and 60-inch versions. The main differences between non-Elite and Elite panels have to do with picture calibration options--according to the company, all of the lines share the same black-level performance. On these Elite models, however, professional calibrators and other knowledgeable adjusters can access color temperature and other controls from the user menu, making it easier to dial in the best picture. Whether that's worth an extra $1,000 or $1,500 depends on your point of view. Models (suggested retail prices) Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD ($5,000) Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-151FD ($6,500) Step-up features of the Elite Kuro PRO-1FD series User-menu calibration controls Pioneer Elite Kuro Signature Series Monitor PRO-1FD series New for 2008 Pioneer is adding an even more expensive pair of models to the Kuro lineup, a sort of Elite Elite dubbed the "Signature Series Monitors." Your extra cash--just how much extra is TBD--over the standard Elite models loses you a tuner but nets you an even thinner chassis (2.5 inches, still a far cry from the model demoed at CES) and even more custom-installer-friendly calibration options, including the ability to somehow calibrate the TV remotely (that's right--without being able to see the picture). The 50- and 60-inch Sig Series TVs will ship in October and August, respectively (for some reason, the 50 comes out later than the 60). Models (suggested retail prices) Pioneer Elite PRO-101FD ($TBD) Pioneer Elite PRO-141FD ($TBD) Step-up features of the Elite Kuro Signature Series Monitors 2.5-inch thick chassis Custom-installer calibration controls -- JRS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please remove **X** to reply... Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored. ----- Original Message ---- From: DHSinclair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11:52:56 AM Subject: Re: [H] Just Wondering? Is there really a meaningful difference between the PRO-141FD and the PRO-151FD other than the $500 difference? Read the specs. The 141 weighs ~2lbs more. Duh? I am an Elite fan; just cuz I own one now. Best, Duncan At 21:33 08/25/2008 -0700, you wrote: >At 05:08 PM 8/25/2008, you wrote: >>Viera's are good, but Pioneer Elite Kuro's are arguably the best >>plasmas to be had, but then again, they do cost 4-5-6 grand. :) > >They are the best, the new PRO-151FD 60" price actually came down a grand >to 6500 but it is a fantastic display. Of course, my new 30 inch >GatewayX3000 monitor does 1600p which is also pretty impressive. > > > >>I spent weeks reading on the AVS forum, >>http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/index.php . >> >>Bought a nice 50 inch Samsung last weekend. Not as good on blacks as >>the Panny, but better color by most all reports >>from the calibrators on the forum. :) >> >> >> >>On Aug 25, 2008, at 4:30 PM, DHSinclair wrote: >> >>>So, My Brother has bent his plastic on an HDTV. >>>He choose the Panasonic TH-42PZ85U. >>>http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Televisions/VIERA-Plasma-HDTVs/model.TH-42PZ85U_11002_7000000000000005702 >>> >>>Says it is "i" and "p" capable. >>>Looking for opinions????????????? >>>(to share) >>> >>>I will be back later....... >>>I do not mind Panasonic. >>>But, I am more of a Pioneer Elite kind of sort; because I have a >>>55in Pioneer analog rpg ATM. >>>I dream of something in the 60in. realm. >>>Duh. Two questions. Bummer............... :) >>>Thank you. >>>Best, >>>Duncan >> >> >>-- >>JRS [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Please remove **X** to reply... >> >>Facts do not cease to exist just >>because they are ignored. >>
