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BenQ VA371 LCD TV Review

By admin ⋅ October 31, 2007 ⋅  Send this to a friend.. ⋅  Print this article. ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Add to Technorati Favorites

The VA371 departs from the company’s customary dull silver shade, draped instead in a blend of silver and black. To capitalise on the new color scheme and maintain a minimalist appeal, its TV controls have been repositioned to the side, kept out of view of preying eyes. This leaves the front clutter-free less the BenQ logo, power LED, remote sensor and perforated speaker grille situated below the LCD panel.

At 8W per channel, our expectation was low for the VA371’s onboard stereo speakers. As expected, the low-end delivery was close to non-existent, while its high-end counterpart was surprisingly muffled. Unlike the red push issue, the latter could be worked around by boosting the treble setting in the software menu. Stereo imaging-wise, the TV performed well within the limits of a bottom speaker system with a localisable sound stage.

Priced at AU$2,699, the latest BenQ VA371 represents good value with its combination of above-average picture quality and affordability. If you are shopping for a CRT TV replacement and have a shoestring budget to work with, this living room-friendly 37-incher is definitely worth a consideration.

(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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