If you insist on the best at any cost, look no further.
You don't need a physics degree to coax incredible contrast and theater-perfect color out of this beauty: The set measures your room with color and light sensors, then tweaks the TV's zillions of settings to make whatever you're watching look its best. Even the audio impresses, delivering surprisingly effective bass…and clear dialog.
The PRO-111FD delivers even deeper blacks, and its natural-looking color, clean video processing, and powerful noise reduction contribute to a picture that’s nothing short of breathtaking ... the TV isn’t cheap; you could easily score a same-size plasma from another maker that would deliver satisfying performance for half the price.
A stratospheric price disqualifies the Elite from consideration as our Editors' Choice, but make no mistake: If you have the cash to burn, this plasma or its 60-inch brother is best flat-panel HDTV you can buy today, period.
The panel praised the Pioneer for its smooth performance on motion. One judge noted that it produced the cleanest detail on horizontal motion, holding small details in the background and foreground.
