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'''Oppo Digital''' ({{zh|c=OPPO影音}})<ref>{{cite web|title=OPPO影音中国|url=http://www.oppodigital.com.cn/|website=OPPO Digital China|access-date=7 January 2016|language=zh}}</ref> is an overseas division of Chinese company [[BBK Electronics]], sharing the brand name '''oppo''' with [[Oppo|Oppo Electronics]], also owned by BBK.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Colin|first1=David|title=A Winning Digital DVD Player|url=http://www.projectorcentral.com/oppo_opdv971h_dvd_player.htm|website=Projector Central|date=July 7, 2005|quote=So who is Oppo? They certainly are not a household name and with good reason as Oppo is a newly created North American branch of BBK Electronics of China, a giant in the manufacture of consumer electronics, employing 12,000 people worldwide. So while Oppo is a new name, the company and the technology behind it are quite substantial.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Beamish|first1=David|title=Review: OPPO Digital DV-971H (US - DVD)|url=http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/technology/oppo-digital-dv-971h.html|website=dvdactive|quote=OPPO Digital are based in Mountain View, CA and are the US arm of BBK Electronics who are a huge Chinese market leader and who have been a private label OEM for companies such as Denon, NEC and BOSE. Manufacturing all sorts of electronics gear, BBK Electronics is a market leader in China and looking to expand globally hence the creation of their North American arm – OPPO Digital.}}</ref> Established in 2004 in [[Menlo Park, California]], US, it conducts all of its sales online.<ref>{{cite web|title=About us|url=https://www.oppodigital.com/About.aspx|website=OPPO Digital USA|access-date=7 January 2016}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=http://www.hometheatermag.com/discplayers/oppo_bdp-83_universal_blu-ray_player/|title=Oppo BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Player|last=Deering|first=Kris|date=July 2009|work=Home Theater|access-date=20 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709233809/http://www.hometheatermag.com/discplayers/oppo_bdp-83_universal_blu-ray_player/|archive-date=9 July 2009|url-status=dead|publisher=Source Interlink Media|department=Disc Players|df=dmy-all}}—The page 2 link at the end of the article leads to a listing of players and not an extension of the article text.</ref> OPPO Digital designs and markets audio and video equipment, including [[Blu-ray Disc]] players and personal audio products such as headphones and headphone amplifiers, mainly targeting markets in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and India.
'''OPPO Digital''' ({{zh|c=OPPO影音}})<ref>{{cite web|title=OPPO影音中国|url=http://www.oppodigital.com.cn/|website=OPPO Digital China|access-date=7 January 2016|language=zh}}</ref> is an overseas division of Chinese multinational company [[Oppo]], sharing the brand name '''OPPO''' with the better known consumer electronics company [[Oppo]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Colin|first1=David|title=A Winning Digital DVD Player|url=http://www.projectorcentral.com/oppo_opdv971h_dvd_player.htm|website=Projector Central|date=July 7, 2005|quote=So who is Oppo? They certainly are not a household name and with good reason as Oppo is a newly created North American branch of BBK Electronics of China, a giant in the manufacture of consumer electronics, employing 12,000 people worldwide. So while Oppo is a new name, the company and the technology behind it are quite substantial.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Beamish|first1=David|title=Review: OPPO Digital DV-971H (US - DVD)|url=http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/technology/oppo-digital-dv-971h.html|website=dvdactive|date=7 July 2022 |quote=OPPO Digital are based in Mountain View, CA and are the US arm of BBK Electronics who are a huge Chinese market leader and who have been a private label OEM for companies such as Denon, NEC and BOSE. Manufacturing all sorts of electronics gear, BBK Electronics is a market leader in China and looking to expand globally hence the creation of their North American arm – OPPO Digital.}}</ref> Established in 2004 in [[Menlo Park, California]], US, it conducted all of its sales online.<ref>{{cite web|title=About us|url=https://www.oppodigital.com/About.aspx|website=OPPO Digital USA|access-date=7 January 2016}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=http://www.hometheatermag.com/discplayers/oppo_bdp-83_universal_blu-ray_player/|title=Oppo BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Player|last=Deering|first=Kris|date=July 2009|work=Home Theater|access-date=20 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709233809/http://www.hometheatermag.com/discplayers/oppo_bdp-83_universal_blu-ray_player/|archive-date=9 July 2009|url-status=dead|publisher=Source Interlink Media|department=Disc Players|df=dmy-all}}—The page 2 link at the end of the article leads to a listing of players and not an extension of the article text.</ref> OPPO Digital offered audio and video equipment, including [[Blu-ray Disc]] players and personal audio products such as headphones.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Al-Heeti|first=Abrar|date=3 April 2018|title=Oppo Digital is ending its audio and Blu-ray player business|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/oppo-digital-is-ending-its-audio-and-blu-ray-player-business/|access-date=5 December 2020|website=cnet}}</ref>


In 2018, Oppo Digital announced they were stopping production and development of new products starting on April 2, but would continue to support existing ones<ref>{{Cite news|last=Archer|first=John|date=2 April 2018|title=Oppo Shock: Popular AV Brand Announces That 'It's Time To Say Goodbye'|work=[[Forbes]]|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2018/04/02/oppo-shock-popular-av-brand-announces-that-its-time-to-say-goodbye/#250e7abc3acc|access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref> and sell products online until stock runs out.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Oppo is ending its line of high-end headphones and Blu-ray players|url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/4/3/17191912/hi-fi-audio-disc-player-oppo-digital-shut-down|last=Ong|first=Thuy|date=2018-04-03|website=The Verge|language=en|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref>
In April 2018, OPPO Digital announced they were stopping production and development of new products but would continue to support existing customers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Oppo is ending its line of high-end headphones and Blu-ray players|url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/4/3/17191912/hi-fi-audio-disc-player-oppo-digital-shut-down|last=Ong|first=Thuy|date=2018-04-03|website=The Verge|language=en|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref>


== Products ==
== Products ==
In 2007 and 2008, Oppo introduced the DV-980H and DV-984H, DVD-to-[[1080p]] upconversion, multi-format players.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buyblurayplayer.com/oppo-bdp-83-blu-ray-player-review-3633|title=Buyblurayplayer.com review of the Oppo BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Disc player|access-date=20 June 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425154521/http://www.buyblurayplayer.com/oppo-bdp-83-blu-ray-player-review-3633|archive-date=25 April 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-37-page-3|title=Stereophile: Music in the Round #37|last=Rubison|first=Klaman|date=24 July 2019|website=Sterophile|publisher=AVTech Media Americas|access-date=30 March 2019}}</ref>
In 2007 and 2008, OPPO introduced the DV-980H and DV-983H, DVD-to-[[1080p]] upconversion, multi-format players.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buyblurayplayer.com/oppo-bdp-83-blu-ray-player-review-3633|title=Buyblurayplayer.com review of the Oppo BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Disc player|access-date=20 June 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425154521/http://www.buyblurayplayer.com/oppo-bdp-83-blu-ray-player-review-3633|archive-date=25 April 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-37-page-3|title=Stereophile: Music in the Round #37|last=Rubison|first=Klaman|date=24 July 2019|website=Stereophile|publisher=AVTech Media Americas|access-date=30 March 2019}}</ref>


In 2009, Oppo introduced a "universal" [[Blu-ray]] player, BDP-83, compatible with [[DVD]], [[DVD-Audio|DVD-audio]] and [[Super Audio CD|SACD]] formats.<ref name=":0" /> The unit included a [[video decoder]] from [[MediaTek]] and a video processing chip from Anchor Bay Technologies.<ref name=":0" />
In 2009, OPPO introduced a "universal" [[Blu-ray]] player, BDP-83, compatible with [[DVD-Audio]] and [[Super Audio CD]] formats.<ref name=":0" /> The unit included a [[video decoder]] from [[MediaTek]] and a video processing chip from Anchor Bay Technologies.<ref name=":0" />
[[File:OPPO BDP-93 booting.jpg|thumb|OPPO BDP-93]]
[[File:OPPO BDP-93 booting.jpg|thumb|OPPO BDP-93]]


In 2018, Oppo discontinued production of all Blu-ray players, due to what they felt was a shrinking market for physical media players in the face of online channels and streaming. At this point, their models are only available as used, for prices much higher than their original retail.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Al-Heeti|first=Abrar|date=3 April 2018|title=Oppo Digital is ending its audio and Blu-ray player business|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/oppo-digital-is-ending-its-audio-and-blu-ray-player-business/|access-date=5 December 2020|website=cnet}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ong|first=Thuy|date=3 April 2018|title=Oppo is ending its line of high-end headphones and Blu-ray players|url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/4/3/17191912/hi-fi-audio-disc-player-oppo-digital-shut-down|access-date=5 December 2020|website=The Verge}}</ref>
In 2018, OPPO discontinued production of all Blu-ray players.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Al-Heeti|first=Abrar|date=3 April 2018|title=Oppo Digital is ending its audio and Blu-ray player business|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/oppo-digital-is-ending-its-audio-and-blu-ray-player-business/|access-date=5 December 2020|website=cnet}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ong|first=Thuy|date=3 April 2018|title=Oppo is ending its line of high-end headphones and Blu-ray players|url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/4/3/17191912/hi-fi-audio-disc-player-oppo-digital-shut-down|access-date=5 December 2020|website=The Verge}}</ref>

=== DVD players===
* DV-970HD
* DV-971H
* DV-980H
* DV-981HD
* DV-983H

=== Blu-Ray players ===
* BDP-80
* BDP-83, Oppo's first universal Blu-Ray player
* BDP-93, launched 2010, with [[3D film|3D]] function and dual [[HDMI]] output
* BDP-95, video section similar to BDP-93, but with [[audiophile]] audio section
* BDP-103, launched 2012, with dual HDMI input
* BDP-103D, launched 2013, video section similar to BDP-103, with Darbee-Visual-Presence-Technology
* DBP-101CI, video section similar to BDP-103, without internet option, modular convertible for professional applications
* BDP-105, video section similar to BDP-103, with audiophile audio section
* BDP-105D, launched 2013, first Blu-Ray player with Darbee-Visual-Presence-Technology
* UDP-203, launched 2016, Oppo's first [[4K resolution|4K]] [[Ultra-high-definition television|UHD]] Blu-Ray player, with [[High-dynamic-range imaging]] and [[Dolby Laboratories|Dolby-Vision]] compatible
* UDP-205, launched 2017, video section similar to UDP-203, with audiophile audio section


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==
After entering the personal audio market in 2014, PM-1 headphones<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.eisa.eu/awards/hi-fi/history/2014-2015.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=24 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222133248/https://www.eisa.eu/awards/hi-fi/history/2014-2015.html |archive-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and HA-2 portable headphone amplifier/DAC have both received prestigious EISA "Best Product" awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eisa.eu/awards/hi-fi/3/european-usb-dacheadphone-amplifier-2015-2016.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-12-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222134004/https://www.eisa.eu/awards/hi-fi/3/european-usb-dacheadphone-amplifier-2015-2016.html |archive-date=22 December 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
It entered personal audio market in 2014. Oppo's PM-1 headphones<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.eisa.eu/awards/hi-fi/history/2014-2015.html |title=Hi-Fi Awards History 2014-2015 &#124; EISA - the European Imaging and Sound Association |access-date=24 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222133248/https://www.eisa.eu/awards/hi-fi/history/2014-2015.html |archive-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and HA-2 portable headphone amplifier/DAC have received EISA "Best Product" awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eisa.eu/awards/hi-fi/3/european-usb-dacheadphone-amplifier-2015-2016.html |title=EUROPEAN USB DAC/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER 2015-2016 - OPPO HA-2 &#124; EISA - the European Imaging and Sound Association |access-date=2015-12-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222134004/https://www.eisa.eu/awards/hi-fi/3/european-usb-dacheadphone-amplifier-2015-2016.html |archive-date=22 December 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{URL|http://www.oppodigital.com.cn/|OPPO Digital China}}
*{{URL|http://www.oppodigital.com.cn/|OPPO Digital China}}
*{{URL|http://www.oppodigital.com/|OPPO Digital US}}
*{{URL|https://www.oppodigital.com/|OPPO Digital US}}


{{BBK Electronics}}
{{Electronics industry in China}}
{{Electronics industry in China}}



Latest revision as of 04:25, 25 June 2024

Oppo Digital Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryConsumer electronics
Founded2004; 20 years ago (2004)
FoundersChen Mingyong (陈明永)
HeadquartersMenlo Park, California, U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsHeadphones, Blu-ray players
OwnerOppo
Websitewww.oppodigital.com

OPPO Digital (Chinese: OPPO影音)[1] is an overseas division of Chinese multinational company Oppo, sharing the brand name OPPO with the better known consumer electronics company Oppo.[2][3] Established in 2004 in Menlo Park, California, US, it conducted all of its sales online.[4][5] OPPO Digital offered audio and video equipment, including Blu-ray Disc players and personal audio products such as headphones.[6]

In April 2018, OPPO Digital announced they were stopping production and development of new products but would continue to support existing customers.[7]

Products

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In 2007 and 2008, OPPO introduced the DV-980H and DV-983H, DVD-to-1080p upconversion, multi-format players.[8][9]

In 2009, OPPO introduced a "universal" Blu-ray player, BDP-83, compatible with DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD formats.[5] The unit included a video decoder from MediaTek and a video processing chip from Anchor Bay Technologies.[5]

OPPO BDP-93

In 2018, OPPO discontinued production of all Blu-ray players.[6][10]

Recognition

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It entered personal audio market in 2014. Oppo's PM-1 headphones[11] and HA-2 portable headphone amplifier/DAC have received EISA "Best Product" awards.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "OPPO影音中国". OPPO Digital China (in Chinese). Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  2. ^ Colin, David (7 July 2005). "A Winning Digital DVD Player". Projector Central. So who is Oppo? They certainly are not a household name and with good reason as Oppo is a newly created North American branch of BBK Electronics of China, a giant in the manufacture of consumer electronics, employing 12,000 people worldwide. So while Oppo is a new name, the company and the technology behind it are quite substantial.
  3. ^ Beamish, David (7 July 2022). "Review: OPPO Digital DV-971H (US - DVD)". dvdactive. OPPO Digital are based in Mountain View, CA and are the US arm of BBK Electronics who are a huge Chinese market leader and who have been a private label OEM for companies such as Denon, NEC and BOSE. Manufacturing all sorts of electronics gear, BBK Electronics is a market leader in China and looking to expand globally hence the creation of their North American arm – OPPO Digital.
  4. ^ "About us". OPPO Digital USA. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  5. ^ a b c Deering, Kris (July 2009). "Oppo BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Player". Disc Players. Home Theater. Source Interlink Media. Archived from the original on 9 July 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2017.—The page 2 link at the end of the article leads to a listing of players and not an extension of the article text.
  6. ^ a b Al-Heeti, Abrar (3 April 2018). "Oppo Digital is ending its audio and Blu-ray player business". cnet. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  7. ^ Ong, Thuy (3 April 2018). "Oppo is ending its line of high-end headphones and Blu-ray players". The Verge. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Buyblurayplayer.com review of the Oppo BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Disc player". Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
  9. ^ Rubison, Klaman (24 July 2019). "Stereophile: Music in the Round #37". Stereophile. AVTech Media Americas. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  10. ^ Ong, Thuy (3 April 2018). "Oppo is ending its line of high-end headphones and Blu-ray players". The Verge. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  11. ^ "Hi-Fi Awards History 2014-2015 | EISA - the European Imaging and Sound Association". Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  12. ^ "EUROPEAN USB DAC/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER 2015-2016 - OPPO HA-2 | EISA - the European Imaging and Sound Association". Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
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