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BenQ W5700 Projector I’ve revamped my home cinema room and upgraded my projector to an Epson LS12000. Therefore I do not really need my BenQ W5700. The W5700 is a really good projector. Plenty of reviews on line. I’ve hired Andrew Poole, one of the top gun in projector calibration in Oz, to calibrate it to Rec 709. It was calibrated for a dark room with a Screen Inovation Maestro acoustically transparent screen. So the colour in a similar setup will be fantastic. There is about 1500 hours on the lamp at the Eco setting. I can ship at buyer’s cost. But my preference is for a local sale. Hop
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BenQ traces its roots to Taiwan, emerging in 1984 as Continental Systems Inc., a contract manufacturing subsidiary of Acer founded by industry pioneer Stan Shih and his associates. The company rebranded to BenQ in 2001–2002, adopting its name from the slogan "Bringing Enjoyment 'N' Quality to Life," marking a shift from OEM production to building its own global identity in consumer electronics. Headquartered in Taipei with operations spanning multiple continents, BenQ quickly scaled, surpassing $4 billion in sales by 2003 through peripherals like LCD monitors and optical drives.
While renowned for DLP projectors—holding the top global spot in sales and short-throw models—BenQ's audio offerings remain niche and emerging. Recent ventures include the Trevolo U smart speaker tailored for online learning with voice-accentuating tech, alongside ventures into high-design LED lighting that hints at broader lifestyle audio integration. Traditional hi-fi categories like amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables do not feature prominently in their core lineup.
BenQ occupies a mid-tier position in the broader consumer tech market, excelling in accessible, innovative visuals and displays rather than dedicated high-end hi-fi. For audiophiles, it appeals as a value-driven entrant in smart audio rather than a vintage or boutique specialist; its reputation rests on reliable, feature-packed tech over pure sonic refinement. Knowledgeable buyers may find select pieces intriguing for hybrid setups, though purists seek elsewhere for specialist audio gear.
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