Posted by Ian on May 7th, 2008 at 10:08 PM CST

Pioneer Electronics has announced two new BonusView (Profile 1.1) Blu-ray Disc players. Along with picture-in-picture interactivity, the BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD offer 1080p video output and onboard decoding of advanced audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and (with a firmware update) DTS-HD Master Audio. The BDP-05FD ups the ante even further with an aluminum front panel, gold plated connectors and a 2 year warranty.

Elevating the high definition experience in home theaters, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announces the Elite® BDP-05FD and Pioneer® BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc® players that exceed the capabilities of current players in the market with support of next generation high resolution audio and video formats that fulfill the emotional experience of high end entertainment. Featuring picture-in-picture interactivity and a redesigned platform that significantly improves overall performance, the new players work in tandem with Pioneer’s KURO displays and A/V receivers to provide film enthusiasts the most true-to-life reproduction of HD feature films.

“Our new Blu-ray Disc players continue to demonstrate Pioneer’s unwavering commitment to delivering an immersive seeing and hearing experience for those who want the absolute best in form and function,” said Chris Walker, senior manager of marketing and product planning for Blu-ray Disc at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “In offering a full line of players, we are solidifying Pioneer’s reputation as a brand that is continually meeting the needs of consumers who are designing or upgrading their home theaters.”

The BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD will begin shipping this summer for suggested prices of $799 and $599, respectively. Let's hope that at these prices, the players can be upgraded to support BD-Live (Profile 2.0). If you'd like to read more, Pioneer's entire press release can be found here.