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Sonus Lumina V vs Sonus Lumina III Comparison

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Sonus Lumina V

Passive Floor-standing | 38-24k Hz

Sonus Faber Lumina V
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Sonus Lumina III

Passive Floor-standing | 40-24k Hz

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Sonus Lumina V vs Sonus Lumina III Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Lumina V and Lumina III, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Sonus Faber

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Sonus Lumina V and Sonus Lumina III first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sonus Lumina V Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1.15" high definition DAD Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" paper cone Woofer
  • 38-24k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:50-300watts
  • Weight:22.50kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1049.0" x 11" x 14.7"( 1049.0 x 280.0 x 373.0mm )

Sonus Lumina III Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1.15" high definition DAD Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 2 x 6" paper cone Woofer
  • 6" Midrange
  • 40-24k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:50-250watts
  • Weight:15.90kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 989.0" x 9" x 10.9"( 989.0 x 228.0 x 278.0mm )

Lumina V and Lumina III are members of Sonus Faber's Lumina series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Sonus Faber Lumina Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Sonus Lumina V
Floor-standing 38-24k Hz 90 dB4Ω 2 x 6.5"
Sonus Lumina II
  
Bookshelf 55-24k Hz 86 dB4Ω 1 x 6"
Sonus Lumina III
Floor-standing 40-24k Hz 89 dB4Ω 2 x 6"
Sonus Lumina I
  
Bookshelf 65-24k Hz 88 dB4Ω 1 x 4.75"
Sonus Lumina Center I
  
Center Channel 65-24k Hz 87 dB4Ω 2 x 4.75"

What size room are the Sonus Lumina V and Sonus Lumina III 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 V Sonus Lumina III
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average Average

(* 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 V and Sonus Lumina III 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 V and Lumina III are 3-way speakers.

Driver Sonus Lumina V Sonus Lumina III
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1.15-inch 1.15-inch
Midrange 1 x 6-inch 1 x 6-inch
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 2 x 6-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 Lumina III features a 1.15" high definition DAD Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 6" paper cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 350 and 3500 Hz.

Frequency Response

Lumina V has a frequency range of 38-24k Hz whereas Lumina III has a frequency range of 40-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 38Hz, the Lumina V can go slightly deeper then the Lumina III's min frequency of 40Hz.

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

Lumina V
Lumina III
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Sonus Lumina V
Sonus Lumina III
Min
Average
Max

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 and Lumina III have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Lumina V sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Lumina III's is at 89 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Sonus Lumina V a more sensitive speaker compared to Sonus Lumina III, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

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 V and the Lumina V can provide this impedance level.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Lumina V
Lumina III
Min
Average
Max

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 V can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Lumina III has a max power handling value of 250 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the Lumina V.

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 Lumina III features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Lumina V and Lumina III 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 Sonus Lumina III'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 Sonus Lumina III has external dimensions of 989.0 x 228.0 x 278.0mm ( 38.9 x 9 x 10.9inch) .

Sonus Lumina V is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 52mm wider, 60mm taller and 95mm deeper than Sonus Lumina III.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sonus Lumina V and Sonus Lumina III in scale.

Sonus Lumina V vs Sonus Lumina III Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sonus Lumina V and Sonus Lumina III Size and External Dimensions

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 Sonus Lumina III is approximately 633.8cm2 / 98.2inch2. The Lumina V requires 65% more surface area than the Lumina III which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Sonus Lumina III weighs 15.90kg / 35lbs. This makes the Lumina V 42% heavier than the Lumina III.

Here is a comparison of how Lumina V and Lumina III's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus Lumina V
Sonus Lumina III
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Sonus Lumina V?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Lumina V:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • 1 Manual
  • 2 Jumpers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 2 Fabric dust guards
  • 4 Spikes
  • 4 Under spikes
  • 4 Spikes locks
  • What's in the Box of Sonus Lumina III?

    Here are the items that come with the Lumina III:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • 1 Manual
  • 2 Jumpers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 2 Fabric dust guards
  • 4 Spikes
  • 4 Under spikes
  • 4 Spikes locks

  • Reasons to choose Sonus Faber Lumina V over Sonus Faber Lumina III
    Max Input Power 300 watts vs 250 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Sensitivity 90 dB vs 89 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 6 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 38 Hz vs 40 Hz Generates deeper bass

    Reasons to choose Sonus Faber Lumina III over Sonus Faber Lumina V

    Height 989mm vs 1049mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 633cm2 vs 1044cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 2199USD vs 2799USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Sonus Lumina V vs Sonus Lumina III Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Sonus Faber Lumina V Sonus Faber Lumina III
    Brand Sonus Faber Sonus Faber
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 50-300 watts 50-250 watts
    Sensitivity 90 dB 89 dB
    Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms
    Frequency Response 38-24k Hz 40-24k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6"
    Woofer Composition paper cone paper cone
    Tweeter Size 1.15" 1.15"
    Tweeter Type high definition DAD high definition DAD
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 6" 6"
    Crossover Frequency 260 and 2600 Hz 350 and 3500 Hz
    Firing Direction bottom bottom
    Physical Specs
    Height 1049.0mm (41.3") 989.0mm (38.9")
    Width 280.0mm (11") 228.0mm (9")
    Depth 373.0mm (14.7") 278.0mm (10.9")
    Weight 22.50kg (49.5lbs) 15.90kg (35lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish real multilayer wood real multilayer wood
    Available Colors Black, Wenge, Walnut Black, Wenge, Walnut
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty
    Labor Warranty

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