100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Looks ; Picture quality ; Built-in memory

Won't play media via USB ; Slow disc loading

Typically brilliant performance from Pioneer, although not the knockout feature set we expected at this price

Smart styling and easy control ; full spec for HD AV ; clean, detailed and colourful images ; clear, punchy sound

No multichannel analogue outputs

A worthwhile upgrade from Pioneer, the BDP-LX52 stands proud at this price-point

Picture and sound quality, build quality

Slow disc loading, won’t play media from USB, no Wi-Fi or multichannel outputs

Given the LX52’s wallet-busting price, the lack of bells and whistles is slightly jarring - there’s no Wi-Fi, multichannel outputs or USB media playback, all of which can be found on Samsung’s much cheaper BD-P3600. But what might convince you to crack...

If you can afford the £500-odd to buy a Pioneer BDP-LX52, then do. Whilst the loading times are long, there’s nothing wrong in a bit of waiting in anticipation, as quite soon you’ll realise what’s coming next – you’ll be blown away by the quality and...

Above Average

Eye-popping picture quality

Expensive and lacks Wi-Fi

Superb HD-film picture., Above-average DVD playback., Loads of picture controls., Versatile HD-audio output., Effective jitter reduction in combination with Pioneer receivers.

Audible fan noise., Loading times are way too long.

There’s no question about it: Pioneer devices almost unfailingly produce top-quality pictures. On top of that, the BDP-LX 52 also sounds fantastic: Pioneer’s PQLS technology improves differentiation in HD-audio formats — although only if you use the...

It definetly has high picture quality having viewed blu-ray discs on a 40" LED monitor and with good sound quality too having heard it through an AV amplifier with quality speakers. I viewed BBC's Planet Earth as a first disc to test and 'wow' was my...

It definetly has high picture quality having viewed blu-ray discs on a 40" LED monitor and with good sound quality too having heard it through an AV amplifier with quality speakers. I viewed BBC's Planet Earth as a first disc to test and 'wow' was my...

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