1937
Pioneer’s founder, Nozomu Matsumoto, successfully develops the A-8 dynamic speaker.

1938
Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho (predecessor of Pioneer) is established in Tokyo.

1947
Incorporated as Fukuin Denki.

1953
Introduces PE-8.

1961
Changes the name to Pioneer Electronic Corporation (now Pioneer Corporation) and shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section.

1962
Introduces the world’s first separate stereo system.

1966
Establishes sales companies in Europe and the U.S.

1967
Shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section and the Osaka Securities Exchange.

1969
Shares are listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange (now Euronext Amsterdam). Starts U.S. GAAP consolidated financial reporting.

1975
Introduces the world’s first component car stereo.

1976
Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

1977
Introduces the world’s first two-way addressable CATV system in the U.S. (with Warner Cable).

1979
Introduces the industry-use LD player.

1980
Introduces LD player for home use, the VP-1000, in the U.S.


1937
Pioneer’s first dynamic speaker


1962
World’s first separate stereo system


1975
World’s first component car stereo


1980
Pioneer’s first LD player


1985
Pioneer’s first projection monitor


1990
World’s first GPS car navigation system


1996
World’s first DVD/LD/CD compatible Player


1997
World’s first XGA plasma display


1997
World’s first product equipped with OEL display


1999
Digital STB for Time Warner Cable


1999
World’s first DVD recorder
1981
Introduces LD player for home use and 70 titles of LD software in Japan.

1982
Introduces the LD Karaoke system for business use. Introduces CD player.

1984
Introduces the world’s first LD combination player compatible with CDs and LDs, and releases the world’s first car CD player.

1985
Introduces the 40-inch projection monitor.

1990
Introduces the world’s first GPS car navigation system.

1992
Introduces the world’s first 4x CD-ROM changer.

1996
Introduces DVD/CD player and the world’s first DVD/LD/CD compatible player for home use. Tokorozawa Plant earns ISO 14001 certifications.

1997
Introduces world’s first DVD car navigation systems, world’s first OEL-equipped car audio product, world’s first DVD-R drive, world’s first high-definition 50-inch plasma display for consumer use. Supplies digital DBS IRDs to CANAL+ in France.

1998
Announces 2005 Vision with new CI. Introduces the world’s first DVD car navigation system featuring 8.5GB dual-layered DVD disc.

1999
Introduces the world’s first DVD recorder compatible with the DVD-RW format. Supplies digital CATV STBs to Time Warner Cable in the U.S.

2000
Shares of Tohoku Pioneer are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section.

2001
Reviews 2005 Vision to reorganize it as the Pioneer Group Vision.

2004
Jul. Introduces the world's first DVD player for professional DJs and VJs.


2004
Sep. Transfer of NEC’s plasma display business is completed. Pioneer Plasma Display Corporation (previously NEC Plasma Display Corporation) starts operation on October 1, 2004.


2006
Jan. President Kaneo Ito and Chairman Kanya Matsumoto, son of the company's founder, leave their posts to take responsibility for the recent poor performance of the maker of DVD recorders and plasma TVs. Vice President Tamihiko Sudo was appointed new president, effective from January 1 by the board of directors.


2006
Dec. Pioneer closed its car audio division in Singapore.


2008
Jul 7. Pioneer develops 16 layer Blu-ray Disc capable of storing 400 GB

Brands

Pioneer — home and car electronics
Pioneer Elite produces electronics that are usually higher in price and quality. Most Pioneer Elite branded electronics have the gloss black "Urushi" finish.

Pioneer Elite products include Laserdisc players, CD players, DVD players, plasma computer monitors and televisions, and rear-projection televisions. Pioneer Elite debuted their first Blu-ray Disc player, the BDP-HD1.[when?]. Pioneer released the first 1080p plasma display, the PRO-FHD1.
Pioneer has recently released the Kuro line of plasma displays, that the company claims has the best black levels of any flat panel display. Kuro means black in Japanese.

Carrozzeria (Japan only) — car electronics
Pioneer Premier (North America only) — high-end car electronics
TAD — high-end speakers
Pioneer PRO DJ — DJ equipment



pioneer

thanks Jens --
imho -- pioneer and marantz made the most 'special' type boxes --

they must have been for sale in more limited lots --and perhaps at the 'high end' stereo shops only --ie , not ever at sears or department stores of discounters , etc
so -- for us that try to collect them --its a long search

Yes they were available in EU as well but not so spread than other brands, I agree.


The type numbers from their models seem to be a bit confusing ...

I'm just trying to find out more details about all the different CK-(8),CT-(3) and FA-types(3).
Anyone brochures `bout them or detailed pictures?


here`an old thread

our own PRIME has a semi-complete pile of the CK series boxes
he has posted a complete brochure here --about a year ago --bet you can find it

Yes ,put it in above.
Nevertheless prime needs the following picture:---(for restoring)

of the
SR-C7 , the sound echo component
for the CK series.




anyone?

My SK-550 looks a bit different to the one in there (dial light is custom though).

Please forgive me if I've missed it.



Rock On.

quote:

My SK-550 looks a bit different to the one in there (dial light is custom though).

yo-there are two versions,the other with dark speaker coverings.
your silver coverings are looking more elegegant for me ,Glucifer...

Wow, those speaker grills really change the entire look of the box all together. Plastic behind the aluminium facsia and speaker grills is black on that one and is gray on mine too.

I think the all silver is a tad more elegant too!



Rock On.

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
thanks Jens --
imho -- pioneer and marantz made the most 'special' type boxes --

they must have been for sale in more limited lots --and perhaps at the 'high end' stereo shops only --ie , not ever at sears or department stores of discounters , etc
so -- for us that try to collect them --its a long search

i am with you there although some of the nice sanyo stuff was right there as well.
when i compare the pioneer sk-95 to the m80 jvc i have it is very clear that the build quality of the pioneer is way beyond the jvc. it really is just nicely made.
i dont have a marantz box yet but the way my little treasure trove has been treating me this week i am sure something will cough its way out. i regret not having the extra set of hands to take home the bizzare pioneer boomer from there this week.

quote:

Originally posted by *TPR*:
Yes ,put it in above.
Nevertheless prime needs the following picture:---(for restoring)

of the
SR-C7 , the sound echo component
for the CK series.




anyone?

that echo unit is very interesting.
what year what it from jens. i am thinking it must somhow relate to the echo pioneer put out for home stereos in the eighties.
i think that it much be a bucket brigade style delay circuit. very cool little piece there.

quote:

what year what it from jens

85/86(?)

by looking i think the differance is the shortwave radio looks like it uses the silver grills and tpr pic has the am fm model with the black grills.. they both look wonderful

quote:

Originally posted by *TPR*:
Yes ,put it in above.
Nevertheless prime needs the following picture:---(for restoring)

of the
SR-C7 , the sound echo component
for the CK series.




anyone?

I think I have a photo somewhere. It's actually a reverb complete with the red/green light effect to show seperation as you adjusted it. Gimme some time and if I still have it I'll post it.

I almost forgot...I got a CK-W50...with two left speakers!

THAT HELPS !!!

thanks AZA for all those quality shots of your awesome magnificent set of components --

i cannot think of even one box ever made in this world that i would rather hear right now

so...... DIBS !!!

Thats Awesome AZA!!!!!

Thanks skippy and yes, dibs to RBJ

get aza to tell you the price he paid on au ebay

quote:

Originally posted by TSHORBA:
get aza to tell you the price he paid on au ebay

Interesting ?? I can promise 110 percent i didn't get this off ebay TSHORBA.
What do you know that i dont ??

AZA! !

thanks a lot for sharing the pictures!

quote:

Originally posted by *TPR*:
AZA! !

thanks a lot for sharing the pictures!

Welcome

This is the SR-C7 component










The lower right front plate on the SR-C7 is
missing. I'd like to fabricate one. Does anyone
have a picture of a complete SR-C7? (with the plate)

I'll bet my chances are really slim here.

brett

Thats a nice box Prime.

Now that is nice !!

Good work Prime.

quote:

Originally posted by TSHORBA:
get aza to tell you the price he paid on au ebay

hahah! I don't think AZA's is that one that was sold in Tullamarine recently for pittance, TSHORBA, if thats the one you're thinking of.

God only knows I should've bidded on it...



Rock On.

oh dear.

This is the one I was referring to:

Pittance



Rock On.

hey prime -
every worthwhile member should have TWO sets of these pioneer kits

since AZA has pledged dibs to me for the ist set--
should we expect anything less from you ??
(old buddy)

DIBS!!!

Here's some prices that each component cost back in 1984.


Information obtained from:

Pioneer Customer Support USA (800)-421-1404



Model Description Year Price

FA-C3 Tuner/Amp 1984 $164
FA-C5 Tuner/Amp 1984 $209
FA-C7 Tuner/Amp 1984 $289
FA-C11 Tuner/Amp no data

SR-C7 Sound Echo no data

CS-C7 2 Way Speaker 1984 $79/ea
CS-C11 3 Way Speaker 1984 $119/ea


CT-C3 Tape Deck 1984 $159
CT-C7 Tape Deck no data
CT-C8 Tape Deck 1984 $269
CT-C9W Tape Deck 1984 $344

M-C11 Power Amp 1984 $169

quote:

Originally posted by *TPR*:
Brands
Pioneer — home and car electronics
Pioneer Elite produces electronics that are usually higher in price and quality. Most Pioneer Elite branded electronics have the gloss black "Urushi" finish.
Carrozzeria (Japan only) — car electronics
Pioneer Premier (North America only) — high-end car electronics
TAD — high-end speakers
Pioneer PRO DJ — DJ equipment

Also Centrex?

PM sent Prime

quote:

Also Centrex?

remember?

quote:

Originally posted by *TPR*:
remember?

I do now. Thanks!

Thanks Prime for posting that pic. I knew the reverb as soon as I saw it. That setup is one I am hunting for and can hopefully get one day.

quote:

Originally posted by oldskool69:
Thanks Prime for posting that pic. I knew the reverb as soon as I saw it. That setup is one I am hunting for and can hopefully get one day.

Here's the same configuration with a CK-5 head unit.
I prefer the analog scale myself.

hey oldy --now wouldnt you trade ALL your sansuis --for that ONE box ??

not even saying your sansuis are any less that great -- they really ARE --

but geeeeeeeeeeeeeezzz !!

Maybe two...

i would trade my M90 for it --

but NFW is he gonna scoff my VINIX !!

quote:

Originally posted by ford93:
Thats a nice box Prime.

hey thanks. It was a long hunt on that one. nice avatar. wish I could have been there.

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
i would trade my M90 for it --

but NFW is he gonna scoff my VINIX !!

Thanks for clarifying. I hope you got your money back on the busted deal from the seller.

Thankyou Prime.
It was good of you to take the time and make the above post and i do appreciate it greatly.