In this review, we will be comparing Lumina II and Lumina II Amator, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by Sonus faber
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Sonus Lumina II and Sonus faber Lumina II Amator first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Sonus Lumina II Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.15" high definition DAD Tweeter
- 6" paper cone Woofer
- 55-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:30-150watts
- Weight:5.65kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 12" x 7.1" x 10.3" ( 304.0 x 180.0 x 263.0mm )
Sonus faber Lumina II Amator Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6" Paper Woofer
- 55-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:30-150watts
- Weight:5.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 11-15/16" x 7-1/16" x 10-3/8" ( 304.0 x 180.0 x 263.0mm )
Lumina II and Lumina II Amator are members of Sonus faber's Lumina series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Sonus faber Lumina Series
History
What size room are the Sonus Lumina II and Sonus faber Lumina II Amator speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Sonus Lumina II |
Sonus faber Lumina II Amator |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Good |
| Small Room |
Average |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Sonus Lumina II and Sonus faber Lumina II Amator compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Lumina II and Lumina II Amator are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Sonus Lumina II |
Sonus faber Lumina II Amator |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.15-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6-inch
|
1 x 6-inch
|
Lumina II features a 1.15" high definition DAD Tweeter and 1 x 6" paper cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1800Hz. On the other hand, the Lumina II Amator features a 1.1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6" Paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2600 Hz.
Frequency Response
Lumina II and Lumina II Amator has exactly the same frequency range of 55-24k Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Sonus faber Lumina II Amator
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Lumina II and Lumina II Amator have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 86 dB.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Lumina II and the Lumina II can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Lumina II and Lumina II Amator has the same power range of 30-150 watts.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Lumina II features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Lumina II Amator has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Sonus Lumina II's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Sonus Lumina II's and Sonus faber Lumina II Amator's external dimensions. Sonus Lumina II has external dimensions of 304.0 x 180.0 x 263.0mm ( 12 x 7.1 x 10.3inch) whereas Sonus faber Lumina II Amator has external dimensions of 304.0 x 180.0 x 263.0mm ( 11-15/16 x 7-1/16 x 10-3/8inch) .
In this case, we can see that Sonus Lumina II and Sonus faber Lumina II Amator have the exact same height, width and thickness.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Sonus Lumina II is approximately 473.4cm2 / 73.4inch2 and base area of the Sonus faber Lumina II Amator is approximately 473.4cm2 / 73.4inch2.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Sonus Lumina II weighs 5.65kg / 12.4lbs and the Sonus faber Lumina II Amator weighs 5.80kg / 12.8lbs. This makes the Lumina II Amator 3% heavier than the Lumina II.
Here is a comparison of how Lumina II and Lumina II Amator's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Sonus faber Lumina II Amator
What's in the Box of Sonus Lumina II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Lumina II:
- 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- 1 Manual
- 2 Jumpers
- 2 Grilles
- 2 Fabric dust guards
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
| General |
Sonus Faber Lumina II |
Sonus faber Lumina II Amator |
| Brand |
Sonus faber |
Sonus faber |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
| Power Range |
30-150 watts |
30-150 watts |
| Sensitivity |
86 dB |
86 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
55-24k Hz |
55-24k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
6" |
6" |
| Woofer Composition |
paper cone |
Paper |
| Tweeter Size |
1.15" |
1.1" |
| Tweeter Type |
high definition DAD |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
1800Hz |
2600 Hz |
| Firing Direction |
front |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
304.0mm (12") |
304.0mm (12") |
| Width |
180.0mm (7.1") |
180.0mm (7.1") |
| Depth |
263.0mm (10.4") |
263.0mm (10.4") |
| Weight |
5.65kg (12.4lbs) |
5.80kg (12.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
real multilayer wood |
n/a |
| Available Colors |
Black, Wenge, Walnut |
n/a |
| Mounting Bracket |
|
|
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
|
| Labor Warranty |
|
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