Pioneer DVD Players

The Bottom Line: The high-priced Pioneer BDP-HD1 offers top-notch Blu-ray image quality and some nice home networking features, but inferior DVD upconversion and no CD playback curbed our enthusiasm.

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, 13.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: The affordable Pioneer DV-588A Super Audio CD/DVD-Audio player offers sound advantages over CD and even plays DivX files.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Surround Sound, 4.4 lbs

The Bottom Line: Pioneer's entry-level Super Audio CD/DVD-Audio player sounds good enough for all but the most critical listeners.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Dolby Digital, 4.6 lbs

Specs: DVD recorder with TV tuner, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, 8.8 lbs

The Bottom Line: SACD and DVD-Audio could finally get real, thanks to this price-busting universal player.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Standard remote control, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, 5.3 lbs

The Bottom Line: If your HD-ready TV has 3:2 pull-down, this deck is worth a long look.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, 5.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: If you must have everything, you must have the Pioneer DV-47A, which offers great sound and stunning video images.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, 9.3 lbs

The Bottom Line: With similar features compared to those of other players in its class, Pioneer's DV-440 seems a little pricey. Its endearing design, thoughtful feature set, and good overall performance help close the gap, but you may want to hold out for a sale.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, Black, 5.5 lbs

The Bottom Line: The DV-343 delivers solid video on a par with that of more costly players, but it lacks the versatility of the bigger guns.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, 6 lbs

The Bottom Line: Affordable, versatile, and easy to use: this is what to expect from a DVD player.

Specs: DVD changer, Tabletop, Remote control, Surround Sound, Black