In this review, we will be comparing Lumina V and S60, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Sonus Faber and Polk Audio. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Sonus Lumina V and Polk S60 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the Sonus Lumina V and Polk S60 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Sonus Lumina V and Polk S60 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Lumina V is a 3-way design whereas the S60 is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Driver |
Sonus Lumina V |
Polk S60 |
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
Tweeter
|
1.15-inch
|
1-inch
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
- |
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
Lumina V features a 1.15" high definition DAD Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" paper cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 260 and 2600 Hz. On the other hand, the S60 features a 1" Terylene Dome Tweeter and 3 x 6.5" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz.
Frequency Response
Lumina V has a frequency range of 38-24k Hz whereas S60 has a frequency range of 26-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 26Hz, the S60 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Lumina V's min frequency of 38Hz.
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 Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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 V is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the S60 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Lumina V can provide this impedance level.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 90 dBdB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing 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.
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
Both Lumina V and S60 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Lumina V and S60 have bottom firing ports.
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 V's and Polk S60's external dimensions. Sonus Lumina V has external dimensions of 1049.0 x 280.0 x 373.0mm ( 41.3 x 11 x 14.7inch) whereas Polk S60 has external dimensions of 1131.0 x 299.0 x 401.0mm ( 44-1/2 x 11-3/4 x 15-3/4inch) .
Polk S60 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 19mm wider, 82mm taller and 28mm deeper than Sonus Lumina V.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sonus Lumina V and Polk S60 in scale.
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 V is approximately 1044.4cm2 / 161.9inch2 and base area of the Polk S60 is approximately 1199.0cm2 / 185.8inch2. The Lumina V requires 13% less surface area than the S60 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
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 V weighs 22.50kg / 49.5lbs and the Polk S60 weighs 23.60kg / 51.9lbs. This makes the S60 5% heavier than the Lumina V.
Here is a comparison of how Lumina V and S60's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of Sonus Lumina V?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Lumina V:
Floorstanding loudspeaker1 Manual 2 Jumpers2 Grilles 2 Fabric dust guards4 Spikes 4 Under spikes 4 Spikes locks
What's in the Box of Polk S60?
Here are the items that come with the S60:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille (attached)4 Feet (pre-installed)Owners ManualOnline Product Registration
Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
Height |
1049mm
vs
1131mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
Base Surface Area |
1044cm2 (280x373mm)
vs
1199cm2 (299x401mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
4 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
Number of Woofers |
3
vs
2
|
More woofers |
Low Frequency Response |
26 Hz
vs
38 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
24k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
Price per pair* |
898USD
vs
2799USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
General |
Sonus Faber Lumina V |
Polk Audio Signature S60 |
Brand |
Sonus Faber |
Polk Audio |
Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
Power Range |
50-300 watts |
20-300 watts |
Sensitivity |
90 dB |
90 dB |
Impedance |
4 ohms |
8 ohms |
Frequency Response |
38-24k Hz |
26-40k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
Woofer Quantity |
2 |
3 |
Woofer Size |
6.5" |
6.5" |
Woofer Composition |
paper cone |
Mica-reinforced polypropylene |
Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Butyl rubber |
Tweeter Size |
1.15" |
1" |
Tweeter Type |
high definition DAD |
Dome |
Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
Midrange Driver |
6" |
No |
Crossover Frequency |
260 and 2600 Hz |
2500Hz |
Firing Direction |
bottom |
bottom |
Physical Specs |
|
|
Height |
1049.0mm (41.3") |
1131.0mm (44.5") |
Width |
280.0mm (11") |
299.0mm (11.8") |
Depth |
373.0mm (14.7") |
401.0mm (15.8") |
Weight |
22.50kg (49.5lbs) |
23.60kg (51.9lbs) |
Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
Finish |
real multilayer wood |
Meddite MDF |
Available Colors |
Black, Wenge, Walnut |
Black |
Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |