If there's not much price difference, I'd have the H with its better features.
You might have done better to mention that originally...Its £100 more expensive with a long drive to collect
Depends if you want the extra features like satellite TV etc.
I have a 5090 and also a Humax Freesat HD PVR.
I find the freesat SD images look very soft via the PVR and maybe a 5090H with satellite capability will do a better job with freesat SD than a 5090+PVR?
Freesat HD from the PVR looks possibly a little oversharpened by comparison.
I went for the 5090 + PVR because I wanted to be able to record stuff in HD. (like the FA Cup final )
You're really not happy with your Pioneer are you?
Every post I've seen from you is about negative points you perceive.
I wonder why you haven't sent it back yet.
Hi Everyone,
I got a chance to pick up either of these today!
Not sure which to go with can anyone offer any advice as to which would be better?
Neither, 600m!LX5090 or LX5090H
Hi!
I thought we sent through this in detail already(?)!!!! The H has far more features as per the detailed info I sent you and you wanted DLNA etc? What is causing you to have doubts? Once again, here are the differences between the two:
Suave!
Hi!
I thought we sent through this in detail already(?)!!!! The H has far more features as per the detailed info I sent you and you wanted DLNA etc? What is causing you to have doubts? Once again, here are the differences between the two:
The "5090H" is exactly the same as the KRP-500A in all its features and functions apart from Pure Mode, which it doesn't have. Apart from this the benefits are the same!
Features/Functions the 5090H has over the standard 5090 are:
+ DLNA Certified For Networking
+ Enhanced Optimum Mode
+ New Concept GUI
+ Electronic Programme Guide
+ New Intelligent Mode
+ DVB-S Integrated Satellite Tuner (5000 Pre-set Channel)
+ DVB-S2 Integrated Satellite Tuner (5000 Pre-set Channel)
+ MPEG2 MP@HL and MPEG4 AVC Video Decoding
+ Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC v1 Audio Decoding
+ 2 x CI Slot For Satellite
+ 1 x Ethernet Socket
+ 2 x Antenna Terminals
+ 0.4kg weight
+ 18 watts power usage in use (no addition in standby mode)
- Polish language
The Menu system is exactly the same as the KRP500A and is much more stylish and slicker than the standard 5090 and also has a picture preview window that comes up when navigating or using the EPG which again the 5090 doesn't have and many 5090 owners complain about. It's basically a KRP-500A in a 5090 shell!
Another "H" owners view:
"If you got the 5090H for the same price as the 5090 or at £100-£200 more, than you should be over the moon, cause you got the all in one model that really completes the package in every aspect."
You have had a tough time tracking one down and they are not that easy to find as you now know so I would make up your mind real quick if I were you!
Suave!
Somewhat unrelated, sorry OP.
Fair to say that except for the other features (which are cool), the picture on the 5090 and 5090H would be the same, assuming they're both ISF'd where the optimum modes etc become less relevant?
I'm not knocking the extra features! Not at all. Just I have Apple TV etc so a lot of the networking stuff isn't my main concern.
Cheers.
Stuart
Hi Suave,
I gave it some thought and I decided that it was only the DNLA/Ethernet connectivity that really appealed to me about the 5090H. Not really bothered about the inbuilt Freesat tuner as I alreday have Sky and I'll just buy a new Freesat tuner as and when I ditch the Sky package. Also given that the PQ between the 2 are the same I decided not to spend an extra £200-300 and 5hrs driving for the extra's.
I discovered from Pioneer today, they're releasing 3 new Blu-ray players that have ethernet and DNLA built so I'll buy one these which will enable streaming of photos to the TV.
I really hope I've made the right decision and its not something I'll later regret but I guess time will tell?
Many thanks for your help.
Ditto. I think I go for the Kuro 5090 as well (after consideration of Samsung B850 but its buzzing + IR issue hold me back). The V10 is not my cup of tee, and in the LCD world I am interested in only the Phillips 9704 or the Samsung B8500. The Samy probably will not be in Europe in that year. so basically the Kuro5090 goes against the Philips 9704.I finally decided to go for it. This TV was actually above my budget...
Features/Functions the 5090H has over the standard 5090 are:
+ DLNA Certified For Networking
+ Enhanced Optimum Mode
+ New Concept GUI
+ Electronic Programme Guide
+ New Intelligent Mode
+ DVB-S Integrated Satellite Tuner (5000 Pre-set Channel)
+ DVB-S2 Integrated Satellite Tuner (5000 Pre-set Channel)
+ MPEG2 MP@HL and MPEG4 AVC Video Decoding
+ Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC v1 Audio Decoding
+ 2 x CI Slot For Satellite
+ 1 x Ethernet Socket
+ 2 x Antenna Terminals
+ 0.4kg weight
+ 18 watts power usage in use (no addition in standby mode)
+ Zelfde (eenvoudigere) menu als de KRP500