Pioneer DV-525 > Reviews

Advantages: Plays CDRs
Disadvantages: Size, Noise from Player, Remote control

I bought this player on the premise that it could play VCDs recorded onto CDR's and I've not been disappointed. The playback is fine from pretty much every type of media I have tried. As for DVDs, its very well specced, and doesn't have problems with any of the more tricky titles such as Matrix or Something About Mary (region 2). The player has multiple ports for SCART, and S-Video with outputs for Dolby Digital and DTS (although you need a DD/DTS ... Read review

Advantages: full feature, VCD playback
Disadvantages: noisy disk drawer

...your video recorder) as the Pioneer doesn't have a UHF output. However this is the norm with DVD players as it is a digital standard and not really designed for use with ropey televisions! The picture quality is as good on many of the more expensive machines. It has none of the green tint you get on some of the budget machines such as the Proline. All in all the Pioneer represents excellent value for money. It is a nice looking machine, and ... Read review

Advantages: Beats video by far
Disadvantages: None

...the extra and got the PIONEER DV-525 it plays every DVD the picture quality is excellent as is the sound. Having seen the difference it makes to the picture quality and sound I would choose it over a video player anyday. I will not question my husbands need for the best ever again this has proved to me it is worth it. ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent audio, video, easy hookup
Disadvantages: More expensive than VHS

...the player. I settled on the Pioneer 525 for a few reasons. One, the quality of Pioneer products has always impressed me. Two, the price along with the rebates available. Three, the available outputs through the back of the machine. The price I paid was about £275, plus an S-video cable (for those with modern televisions). The S-video I highly recommend for crystal clear hookups (I chose a cable from Monster Cable). I would have preferred an included ... Read review

Advantages: Great picture/sound...
Disadvantages: cost

A lot of people say why go to DVD, for a start the DVDs are a lot more expensive than normal Video's. People have also said, why do I need the extra features than come with DVD, I did without them before when I watched normal videos. Plus the majour difference you can't record them at a reasonable price like of normal VHS videos. I suppose this it was like when CDs first appeared in the 80s, every thought whats the point. You can't record onto ... Read review

Advantages: Plays CDR discs/DTS compatible
Disadvantages: Small remote

After scouring the shops and websites and much deliberation, I bought this DVD player, which I thought was a really reasonable price for the specification. The sound and picture quality are fantastic and the disc compatibility is also superb with no problems at all. the remote control is a little on the small side but holds all thefunctions necessary to operate the DVD player. The machine does make a small amount of noise when the disc rotates but ... Read review

Advantages: Construction, appearance, performance and price
Disadvantages: Remote control handset a bit fiddly

I bought this product because it had a reputable brand i.e. Pioneer, which tended to suggest good quality construction. I also bought it because it was readily available, had a pleasant appearance and was a reasonable price. I bought it from the John Lewis chain of department stores and received their usual good service. Once home, unpacking the product and setting it up was simple, thanks to clear instructions. My only gripe with the product ... Read review

Advantages: solid build, plays VCDs and CDRs
Disadvantages: Price and has to be 'chipped'

I bought the Pioneer 525 as a multiregion player. It had to be 'chipped' to perform as a multiregion player, but there are now plenty of players around that can be changed with the use of a simple code. The player itself is solidly built and plays VCDs and CDRs which is a bonus as many players do not. I have a fair experience of other players and this one is definetly the best one I've used, so far I've not had any trouble playing any DVD or VCD ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap! Does the job better than you would expect. Lots of features
Disadvantages: Ugly. Functional. Poo Remote

I bought this player for £300, as such I had it firmly placed in the budget DVD category. i was a little bit nervous, despite its seemingly impressive specs. Well, I must say i havn't been disappointed. First up, it plays DVD's. Which is good...you might expect this from a DVD player :) The image quality is excellent on par with some £500+ models I've seen and has a host of features (although not zoom, but who really wants to close up their ... Read review

Advantages: Quality of picture and sound
Disadvantages: CD playback not as good as CD separates

...and demoing, I found the Pioneer DVD 535. I have still not seen any reviews of this machine in the press, however going on the well known quality of the 525 I shelled out £209 and have definately been more than happy. I have seen some forums discuss a noisy platter, but compared with most I demoed it was nice and quiet. Have a look if your in the market for a £200-300 DVD player....you wont be sorry. ... Read review

Advantages: Plays DVD, VCD, CDR and CDRW
Disadvantages: Most advanced features only accessible from the remote

This DVD player has a load of features and is easy to set up and get running. I actually never bought one, I won it in a contest on the web in January of 2000. It's durable and to date I have had no problems with it. I have played over 200 DVD movies on it and probably twice as many CD's and to my amazement it could read VCD,CDR, and CDRW. Playing movies is a breeze with the large play, pause and search buttons. The advanced features however are ... Read review

Advantages: Top notch pictures and sound
Disadvantages: Mechanically noisy and spindle motors fail

...looking at buying a second-hand Pioneer DV-525. Compared to modern DVD players, it does show its age. Though capable of playing DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R and CD-RW (not all of which had even been invented when this machine was built!), along with Video CD and SVCD, it will not play MP3 nor display CD Text. All usual DVD player functionality is in there, including Widescreen support. The remote control is not laid out in a particularly ... Read review