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Offered is „Sony VPL-VW500ES 4K Heimkino Beamer Projektor in schwarz mit neuer Lampe“ by Sony as second-hand device from the category „Projektor“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1266277521 ends on 17.12.2026 at 09:58 o'clock.
The “good” condition helps, but €1,399 is still ambitious against the 673 comparable listings: it is far above the €102 median and €206 75th-percentile figure. The new lamp adds genuine value, yet this is not a bargain unless the projector is exceptionally clean, has low panel hours, and comes with convincing service history.
That said, the VPL-VW500ES remains a serious home-cinema machine: native 4096×2160 SXRD, strong contrast, accurate colour, motorised lens memories, and excellent 4K sharpness. It is a lovely choice for a dedicated dark-room setup, and a fresh lamp removes one immediate expense. Before paying the premium, verify lamp hours, panel uniformity, convergence, HDMI performance, remote, lens-cover operation, and whether the replacement lamp is genuine. At this price, negotiating meaningfully lower would be sensible.
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