InFocus IN5148HD 3D DLP Projector Preview

Projectors have many uses besides home theater, and the InFocus IN5148HD is a perfect example.

It offers 5000 lumens output through a single-chip DLP light engine. It also offers motorized lens controls for super-easy installation and a relatively small and lightweight chassis.

Many projectors capable of this much brightness are much larger and heavier, and most importantly, cost a lot more. The IN5148HD sells for $6899 MSRP which undercuts some of the competition by a significant amount.

Secrets Sponsor

While it’s most at home in lecture halls and churches, it is suitable for home theater use. A large input panel hosts every type of video connection including HDBaseT which is something rarely seen on any display. It accepts computer input through a VGA port and even has built-in speakers.

I don’t often review super-high-output projectors like this but since it’s not a 100-pound behemoth like some 5000-lumen displays, I thought I’d see if it could function in a home theater environment. After a few measurements and tweaks, I discovered that its low-lamp mode puts out a very reasonable 49fL peak. While this is a bit bright, it’s perfectly watchable in a light-controlled space. The IN5148HD also supports 3D through DLP-Link glasses so I’ll be watching a few titles in that format.

Secrets Sponsor

It’s always fun to see just how many different things a display can do. InFocus appears to have created a versatile product here and I look forward to spending many more hours with it over the coming weeks.

See the complete review of the InFocus IN5148HD 3D DLP Projector

Chris Eberle

Chris' passion for audio began when he took up playing the bassoon at age 12. During his third year at the New England Conservatory of Music, he won a position with the West Point Band where he served for 26 years as principal bassoonist. He retired from the Army in 2013 and is now writing full time and performing as a freelance musician in Central Florida. As an avid movie lover, Chris was unable to turn away the 50-inch Samsung DLP TV that arrived at his door one day, thus launching him irrevocably into an obsession with home theater. Dissatisfied with the image quality of his new acquisition, Chris trained with the Imaging Science Foundation in 2006 and became a professional display calibrator. His ultimate theater desires were realized when he completed construction of a dedicated cinema/listening room in his home. Chris is extremely fortunate that his need for quality audio and video is shared and supported by his wife of over 25 years. In his spare time he enjoys riding his recumbent trike at least 100 miles per week, trying out new restaurants, going to theme parks and spending as much time as possible watching movies and listening to music. Chris enjoys bringing his observations and discoveries about every kind of home theater product to as many curious and well-informed readers as possible. He is proud to be a part of the Team and hopes to help everyone enjoy their AV experiences to the fullest.