Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD Pro Reviews

My network connection issues notwithstanding, I was impressed by the BDP-52FD’s speed, Blu-ray video performance, and aesthetics. The connection problems and quirky operation were likey related to the newness of Pioneer’s Blu-ray platform, and it’s fair to expect a few bugs to be resolved in the first firmware updates. Still, our good-to-excellent 3.5-star rating for performance would have been a four-star excellent without these concerns. Again, check our online version of this review to see if firmware updates issued after we went to press have resulted in a ratings adjustment. My bigger hesitation here is the price. Unless you plan to pair the PQLS feature with a Pioneer AVR to enjoy higher-quality audio, you can find similar performance and more streaming options on players for considerably less money in our Top Picks section. Do your own research, then you make the call.