Pioneer Corporation ( Paionia Kabushiki-gaisha ? ) ( TYO : 6773 ) is a Japanese multinational corporation that specializes in digital entertainment products, based in Tokyo , Japan . The company was founded in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair shop. Today, Pioneer is recognized as a leader in technology advancements in the consumer electronics industry.

Pioneer is respected for its role in such innovations as interactive cable TV , the Laser Disc player, developing the first Compact Disc player for the car and the first detachable face car stereo, their renowned Supertuner technology, DVD and DVD recording , plasma display , and Organic LED display (OLED). The company's strength in optical disc and display technology is complemented by its state-of-the-art software products and manufacturing capabilities.

 

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