In this review, we will be comparing Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and Triton Five, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Sonus and GoldenEar.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and GoldenEar Triton Five first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator Key Specs
- 1.125" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Cellulose Pulp Woofer
- 38-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:50-300watts
- Weight:22.55kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1050.0" x 11" x 14-3/4"( 1050.0 x 280.0 x 375.0mm )
GoldenEar Triton Five Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- " Folded Ribbon Tweeter
- 2 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer
- 26-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:15-400watts
- Weight:18.18kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1131.0" x 11-1/16" x 16-9/16"( 1131.0 x 281.0 x 421.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and GoldenEar Triton Five 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 Sonus faber Lumina V Amator is a -way design whereas the Triton Five 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 faber Lumina V Amator |
GoldenEar Triton Five |
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Driver Setup
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-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1.125-inch
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-inch
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Midrange
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- |
- |
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Woofer
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2 x 6.5-inch
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2 x 6-inch
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Sonus faber Lumina V Amator features a 1.125" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Cellulose Pulp Woofer . On the other hand, the Triton Five features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer .
Frequency Response
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator has a frequency range of 38-24k Hz whereas Triton Five has a frequency range of 26-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 26Hz, the Triton Five can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Sonus faber Lumina V Amator'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
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus faber Lumina V 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
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Triton Five 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 Sonus faber Lumina V Amator can provide this impedance level.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 90 dBdB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator
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.
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator can handle a max power of 400 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Sonus faber Lumina V Amator has a max power handling value of 300 watts RMS , 100 watts less than the Triton Five.
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
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Triton Five has a 5-way Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/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 faber Lumina V Amator's and GoldenEar Triton Five's external dimensions. Sonus faber Lumina V Amator has external dimensions of 1050.0 x 280.0 x 375.0mm ( 41-5/16inch x 11inch x 14-3/4inch ) whereas GoldenEar Triton Five has external dimensions of 1131.0 x 281.0 x 421.0mm ( 44-1/2 x 11-1/16 x 16-9/16inch) .
GoldenEar Triton Five is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 1mm wider, 81mm taller and 46mm deeper than Sonus faber Lumina V Amator.
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 faber Lumina V Amator is approximately 1050.0cm2 / 162.8inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Five is approximately 1183.0cm2 / 183.4inch2. The Sonus faber Lumina V Amator requires 11% less surface area than the Triton Five which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.