Replacement for Pioneer Kuro LX-5090

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Unfortunately, few days back, I broke my Kuro 5090's screen accidentally. I bought this telly after spending hours of investigation, reading reviews etc......and after less then two years, I am again back to the same position.

I was very happy with my TV and I cannot get the same TV as Pioneer is no more in TV manufacturing business.

Now Question is .............is there any TV available on the market which stands equal (if not better) as Kuro 5090?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Anonymous]

nothing has beaten the kuro yet, though reviews suggest the panasonic vt30 is very nearly as good. it's still early days for reviews of this years high end sets though, so i guess it's possible something may be deemed better, but that's highly unlikely imo...

 

[CnoEvil]

I believe that Pioneer are still providing support for some of their TVs - maybe worth investigating - if you don't get anything else to match up.

Cno

 

[Anonymous]

I believe that Pioneer are still providing support for some of their TVs - maybe worth investigating - if you don't get anything else to match up. Cno

Yes, but my insurace company will not pay for the repair cost (which is arround £1500 or more) and they are offering me Panasonic G30 same size i.e. 50 inches which will cost them less I suppose. They cannot offer any 3D TV i.e. only 2D TV they can offer at their best.

...wondering if I can put the extra money to repair my telly (if they give me cash instead of TV which is higly unlikely?)

 

[Anonymous]

nothing has beaten the kuro yet, though reviews suggest the panasonic vt30 is very nearly as good. it's still early days for reviews of this years high end sets though, so i guess it's possible something may be deemed better, but that's highly unlikely imo...

Yep, VT30 seems to be good but I suppose my insurace company will not replace Kuro i.e. 2D telly with 3D one. Sorry, should have mentioned it in the original post.

 

[Anonymous]

take the g30 and sell it, you could try selling your kuro for parts too, then try and find another kuro, second hand obviously, they're out there if you know where to look, i seen one today going for £1200.

 

[Anonymous]

take the g30 and sell it, you could try selling your kuro for parts too, then try and find another kuro, second hand obviously, they're out there if you know where to look, i seen one today going for £1200.

really? £1200? kindly, can you provide the link please? I might buy that one instead ...I am sure I can sell G30 later on. Thanks for your advice.

 

[Anonymous]

take the g30 and sell it, you could try selling your kuro for parts too, then try and find another kuro, second hand obviously, they're out there if you know where to look, i seen one today going for £1200.

really? £1200? kindly, can you provide the link please? I might buy that one instead ...I am sure I can sell G30 later on. Thanks for your advice.

i'm sorry but it's against house rules to provide links to the classified sections of competing AV websites..

otherwise i'd be happy to..

 

[Anonymous]

thats fine, thanks anyway I respect house rules.

 

[Anonymous]

thats fine, thanks anyway I respect house rules.

you could try a bit of googling? you might find it..

 

[Anonymous]

....back to original question, is Panasonic G30 good enough replacement (I guess this is the top of the range 2D Panasonic Telly?) or shall I look for other brands like Samsung .... is there any better 2D plasma than G30?

 

[bigboss]

Personally, I would negotiate with them. Can you not put a bit more from your pocket & go for something like a VT30? Check its review in the latest WHF issue.

 

[strapped for cash]

I'd be a little more forceful with your insurance company. Consult citizens' advice, if you have no luck.

The Kuro was (and in many respects still is) a high end product. The G30, while a good TV, isn't. It's Panasonic's mid-tier television for 2011.

I think your insurance company are using the 3D spec of some TVs to their advantage. Trading a Kuro for a G30 is a bit like swapping a Lamborghini for a Jaguar (or insert your own comparable analogy).

 

[Anonymous]

bigboss: Thanks for your comment. Yes I would like to put money from my pocket if its fine with Insurance Company. Having said that shall I put money in repairing the Kuro or for having replacement as VT30. I will read its reviews, experts advice most welcome!

strapped for cash: Thanks for your advice. I will try my best to push them towards VT30 or repairing Kuro but TBH I doubt they will allow 3D telly as replacement. The difference between G30 and VT30 is nearlly £800 pounds.

(...and honestly I doubt they would have replaced Pioneer Kuro if it woud have been available as they would replace as like to like basis and not exactly the same brand? ..cost factor of course)

 

[professorhat]

This is why checking your insurance policy is important. Many companies claim an "new for old" policy, but when it actually comes to it, this means you can get a new device, as long as it costs significantly less than your original puchase price.

It's the reason I've gone with Hiscox, where "new for old" actually means "new for old". When you've paid upwards of £2,000 for a premium TV, I don't see why you should have to settle for a basic £1,000 TV just two years later.

 

[bigboss]

This is why checking your insurance policy is important. Many companies claim an "new for old" policy, but when it actually comes to it, this means you can get a new device, as long as it costs significantly less than your original puchase price.

It's the reason I've gone with Hiscox, where "new for old" actually means "new for old". When you've paid upwards of £2,000 for a premium TV, I don't see why you should have to settle for a basic £1,000 TV just two years later.

Completely agree with that.

 

[Anonymous]

This is why checking your insurance policy is important. Many companies claim an "new for old" policy, but when it actually comes to it, this means you can get a new device, as long as it costs significantly less than your original puchase price.

It's the reason I've gone with Hiscox, where "new for old" actually means "new for old". When you've paid upwards of £2,000 for a premium TV, I don't see why you should have to settle for a basic £1,000 TV just two years later.

Completely agree with that.

yep, totally agree. My Accidental Damage Content Insurance is with Paragon and kuro is an specified item (specified items are individual items worth more than £1500) TBH, I don't see the point of specified item as Kuro in this case as they will cover like to like anyway i.e. insurace company will not spend more then £1000 so whats the point it to be specified?

Having a seperate insurace on TV is always good, for one you wouldn't loose no claim bonous of 3 yrs (in my case) and insurace will cover the full cost. Having said that you have so many things at home and you can't really have separate insurance on each item? ....but agree TV insurance, especially if it cost £2000, as separate is worth considering!

 

[Anonymous]

........sorry, back to my previous question..... is there any better 2D Telly than Panasonic G30 ?

 

[pejwhome]

There's absolutely no reason why your insurers should force you to accept any TV which is inferior to the one covered ie. your Kuro. If they are not prepared to repair it or replace it with a Panasonic VT30, put something in writing to them telling them you want one or the other and giving them 14 days to sort it out. Tell them if they don't, you will take your complaint to the Ombudsman, which will hit your insurers in the pocket regardless of the outcome. Also, you should only be losing 2 years no claims bonus, not 3.

As far as 2D TV's are concerned, I would demo the G30 and Samsung's top 2D TV but I think you're short changing yourself by accepting this route.

I doubt very much that the Ombudsman would agree you're only entitled to a G30.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the advice. Yep, my first preferene will be getting this TV repaired and if not will ask for VT30 replacement... will not hesitate to go to Ombudsman if needed....lets see how this goes 😉

There's absolutely no reason why your insurers should force you to accept any TV which is inferior to the one covered ie. your Kuro. If they are not prepared to repair it or replace it with a Panasonic VT30, put something in writing to them telling them you want one or the other and giving them 14 days to sort it out. Tell them if they don't, you will take your complaint to the Ombudsman, which will hit your insurers in the pocket regardless of the outcome. Also, you should only be losing 2 years no claims bonus, not 3.

As far as 2D TV's are concerned, I would demo the G30 and Samsung's top 2D TV but I think you're short changing yourself by accepting this route.

I doubt very much that the Ombudsman would agree you're only entitled to a G30.

 

[Anonymous]

Definitely hold out for a like for like, when my pioneer 507 had an accidentally damaged screen, the insurance tried to pay out on a panasonic S20 at £750, quoting matching contrast ratios etc. I managed to provided them reviews from WHF and numerous emails to prove that specs alone don't make a TV.

Eventually the laid out £2,500.00 less the excess, I bought a Samsung for £1000 and used the rest towards a holiday lol.

 

[Anonymous]

What if there is choice betweed Panasonice VT30 as replacement OR Repair of Pioneer Kuro 5020? I am more after getting my Kuro back, but VT30 has good reviews so far. whats your opinion?

 

[bigboss]

You'll have to check out the VT30 yourself. Personally, I would go for the VT30.

 

[Anonymous]

You'll have to check out the VT30 yourself. Personally, I would go for the VT30.

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[bigboss]

You'll have to check out the VT30 yourself. Personally, I would go for the VT30.

🙂

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We've got to be practical here. Yes, my Kuro has been the best TV for a long time. But when I saw the VT30, I think Panasonic has finally caught up. Ok, Panasonic's QC may not be as good as Pioneer Kuro.....hmmm....not sure now! :~