The Pioneer PDP-LX5090 is supplied as a standalone panel: its
undermount or sidemount speakers, pedestal stand and/ or wall mount
accessories have to be purchased separately should you require them,
though some retailers do bundle them together with the plasma panel as
a package. Because the speakers were out of stock when we placed our
order for the PDP-LX5090 review sample, we couldn't comment on its
sound quality. But we did receive a PDK-TS36B pedestal stand that has
impressed us with its sturdy weight, matching polished black coating,
and swivelling/ tilting capabilities.
An inspection around the back of the Pioneer PDP-LX5090 reveals that
while build quality remains more than acceptable, the material and
finishing lack the über-premium feel of its 8G predecessor. This is
perhaps unavoidable due to a combination of cost-cutting (the RRP of
PDP-LX5090 at launch is £1000 less expensive than that of PDP-LX508D
last year), bulk-trimming (27mm or 22.5% slimmer in depth) and
weight-shedding (33.5kg vs 38.3kg).
