Compare Prices : Pioneer DV-989AVi-S

Review summary: This Pioneer does it all at an enviable level. Try it and see if we're wrong

Pros: Feature packed with sublime up-scaling and picture qualities. All disc formats supported

Cons: It's not the best music player in the world

Review summary: Universal DVD player with state-of-the-art specification

Pros: Build quality ; technical specification and connectivity ; peerless picture and sound performance

Cons: Exhausting menu options ; unfriendly remote

Verdict: Pioneer's DV-989 is a top-of-the-range DVD player featuring cutting-edge technology and connectivity. The price will rule it out for many but, as a partner for a compatible high-end system, very few players offer the same performance with both movies ...

Review summary: OK, let's get straight to the price. At $1,499, the DV-989AViS is on the very expensive side of the market when it comes to DVD players. Many people would claim that even with upscaling it's hard to see the value in a DVD player that, like any $199 ...

Verdict: Despite the price, the DV-989AViS really does deliver the goods, especially for videophiles who want the best picture possible for their system