| While the company name of Pioneer, Japanese | | | | also the masterminds behind the world's first |
| consumer electronics manufacturer might be less | | | | DVD-R drive, the first OEL-equipped car audio |
| known here in the United States, their | | | | product, the first 50-inch HD plasma screen TV, |
| contributions to the electronic entertainment world | | | | the first DVD-RW recorder, the first DVD player |
| have shaped and changed the industry forever. | | | | for professional DJ's and VJ's, and in 2008 they |
| Like their name boasts, they truly are a pioneer in | | | | developed a 16-layer BlueRay Disc that can store |
| the industry, often coming up with new electronic | | | | 400GB. With all these great devices, it's only |
| devices before any other brand has a chance. In | | | | natural that many people are after Pioneer home |
| 1962, Pioneer introduced us to the world's first | | | | theater systems. |
| separate stereo system. In 1975 they gave us | | | | Being the leader in DVD, Blue Ray, and HDTV |
| the very first component car stereo. They | | | | technology, it's no wonder that Pioneer home |
| brought the first 2-way addressable Cable TV | | | | theater systems are some of the most |
| system in 1977, in '79 and '80 they were one of | | | | innovative and powerful home theater systems |
| the forerunners for LaserDisc Players and in 1984 | | | | on the market today. Coming in a variety of |
| they developed the first machine to play both | | | | colors and wattage, along with Pioneer's highest |
| LaserDiscs AND CDs. | | | | quality High Definition TVs and 5.1 surround sound |
| Also in 1984 the world's first ever car CD player | | | | speaker system makes Pioneer stand out as a |
| was brought about by Pioneer. They produced | | | | high quality and innovative home theater brand |
| the world's first CD that is based GPS unit in | | | | name. And with prices starting in the low $200 |
| 1990, the first ever 4X CD-Rom car changer in | | | | price range, Pioneer's home theater equipment is |
| 1992, the first DVD/CD/LD player in 1996, and | | | | one of the most affordable and consumer friendly |
| the first very DVD based GPS in 1997. They're | | | | systems around. |