“Our decision to work with Dixons Retail was a natural one, as we highly value their clear customer focus, market leading positions and innovative approach to retailing,” said  Yoshihide Beppu, business planning director of Pioneer Home Electronics Corporation.

“With their highly respectful approach to the premium positioning of the Pioneer brand, alongside our loyal customer base, we believe this is a winning combination and we’re excited to watch these new products transport customers in to a world of fun, entertainment and interactivity.”

Pioneer shocked many when in 2008 it unveiled the Kuro - dubbed one of the best televisions around. It was able to produce amazing black levels and have the best colour of any television at the time. Pioneer didn’t say anything about re-entering the plasma market, and instead, will stick with LED for now.