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Commercial Sony VPLVW590ES Projector Further Information INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY White model NEVER OPENED BRAND NEW STOCK SONY TRUE 4K WITH CINEMASCOPE LENS MEMORY BLACK FINISH RRP IS $11,999 FULL 3 YEAR SONY WARRANTY TO GET A SONY TRUE 4K PROJECTOR WITH CINEMASCOPE LENS MEMORY OTHER THAN THIS IS THE NEW VPLXW7000 LASER VERSION AT $25,499 Condition: BRAND NEW STOCK Payment Method: PAYPAL, DIRECT TRANSFER, CASH, CREDIT CARD IN STORE, Afterpay, ZipPay Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By WC HiFi Midland 0 Comments AUD $8,995 Date: May 6, 20241 yr
With unknown condition unspecified, this A$8,995 ask on the Sony VPL-VW590ES carries extra risk—buyers often pay a premium for verified excellent shape, but without details, it's tough to justify. Our database of 405 recent comparable used AUD listings shows a median of A$365 (25th percentile A$138, 75th A$992), pegging this as wildly ambitious, likely 20-25x over market for a typical used native 4K laser projector like this.
Before biting, verify laser hours (aim under 5,000 for longevity, as phosphor degradation hits hard post-10k) and test HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 handshake for 4K HDR—common dropout issues on early ES models. Insist on original lens, remote, and ceiling mount compatibility docs; skip if no service history from 2018-2020 launch era.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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