Pioneer DV 696 AV S > Reviews > My Pioneer DVD player

Author's product rating:   

Picture Playback	Excellent
Sound Level	Good
Range of Features	Average
Durability	Satisfactory
Value for Money	Good

Advantages:	Slim - line; £115 price tag; multi - region function
Disadvantages:	doesnt come with pioneer surround sound system !

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

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I bought my DVD off www.purelygadgets.co.uk. I had never used the website before and i believe that none of my friends had either. The DVD player cost me £114.95 and came with an 18 month extended warranty as standard. The price and warranty was a major factor in my decision to buy the player from this site. However i would recommend this player for both its functionality and aesthetic qualities.

The DV-696 is not just slim line but wafer thin. When i unpackaged it i was stunned by how sleek this movie beast was. I'm not too sure of the figures and statics but just look at the picture for proof of what i am saying!

The DVD player arrived on my doorstep 3 days after i had ordered it, which was very satisfactory. The postage charge was minimal and for thew quality of service, well worth paying. I have had many other DVD players and a few combo's, to be honest nowadays they are all much of a muchness however i believe that pioneer are a cut above the rest. I would advise buyers to look into buying pioneer surround speakers (have a look on Amazon) for the total movie effect!

Weighing in at 1.7kg this player is not going to cause a problem during installation. It is easy to connect and following the quick-connect guide you will be watching top quality playback in a matter of minutes. You can keep an exisiting VCR player if you wish, however this can make connection possible just ensure you have enough scart plug sockets before making a purchase.

A list of compatiable formats cna be found on pioneers website however believe you me nearly all forms of DVD, VCD and CD can be played through this player. It is compatable with MP3, JPEG etc, Therefore you can download songs, or convert WMA into MP3 and have more songs on a disc, and listen to them through you TV. I find this very popular when friends come over as i dont have a squeezebox to paly my iTunes through.

Previously i mentioned the need for a surround sound system. Pioneer claim that this system has intergrated one into it. However i believe that unless the sound is coming from a different angle it is never going to of the highest quality, however this is obviously a personal preference.

Overall my involment with the website and pioneer with buying this product has left me satisfied and with a top of the range product.

Thank you for reading my review. As always feedback is more than welcome and additional tips are always taken on board. Yours in happy commerce, Aleck Johnston :)