Pioneer BDP-LX08 review

Super stylish Blu-ray spinner sacrifices speed for image quality and control

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Pioneer BDP-LX08
It may be a bit slow when it comes to loading the discs but the image quality is simply superb

TechRadar Verdict

The sheer quality of the pictures pumped out of this Blu-ray payer make up for the slow disc loading times. However, we think the price is a bit steep for a Profile 1.1 player

Pros

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    Picture quality

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    Design

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    7.1 outputs

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    Fine-tuning

Cons

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    Profile 1.1

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    Slow disc loading

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    Price

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Part of Pioneer's swanky LX series of home cinema gear (and the central source for its LX03BD system), the BDP-LX08 is an unsurprisingly stylish affair.

Its naked fascia and black-as-night finish makes it elegant and esoteric enough to satisfy home cinema purists and interior designers alike.