Testseek.co.uk have collected 18 expert reviews of the Pioneer BDP-51FD and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pioneer BDP-51FD.
March 2009
(85%)
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The editors liked
Picture quality
Multichannel analogue outs
Operating system
Dapper design
Detailed
Natural images
Sounds refined and musical
Dapper design. Detailed
Natural images. Sounds refined and musical
The editors didn't like
No BD-Live
Slow disc loading and boot-up times
DTSHD Master Audio decoding is still months away
Only Profile 1.1
DTS-HD Master Audio decoding is still months away. Only Profile 1.1
Abstract: Our recent and forthcoming group tests of budget Blu-ray players show that theres a wide range of good quality affordable machines on the market. But if you have a bit more cash to spend and want something a little more sophisticated, then rest assur...
This machine does pretty much everything well. The GUI is easy to follow and gives quick and intuitive access to the unit’s considerable power and surefooted delivery. The £350 price tag is about right for the machine’s spec and performance le...
It's great to see Pioneer delivering a product that gives those on a modest budget the chance to see what the company is capable of, and there's no doubt that the BDP-51FD delivers the best picture performance we've seen from a sub-£400 player.Had Pioneer...
Abstract: The BDP-51FD is the most expensive standalone player here, but its Pioneers cheapest Blu-ray player to date. The company shows no sign of tarnishing its reputation as a premium brand, with a substantial design that oozes quality. Even the remote ...
There isn’t anything special about the Pioneer BDP-51FD Blu-ray player, though its audio quality retains its superiority compared to other brands. It was originally priced at $800, but it is now much cheaper with the introduction of newer Pioneer model...
With that being said, the Pioneer BDP-51FD does do it's sole job well; the 1080p resolution, True24FPS (frames per second) and Jitter Reduction Circuit are good features to have. The firmware issues are a concern and although new versions have been rel...
Abstract: The Pioneer BDP-51FD is currently the only non-Elite Blu-ray player that Pioneer offers, but it is far from a budget model. Pioneer has a well deserved reputation for offering high quality DVD players in the past and is certainly trying to continue th...
