In this review, we will be comparing Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and Lumina V, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Sonus faber
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and Sonus Lumina V first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.125" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6.0" Midrange
- 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): 41-5/16" x 11" x 14-3/4" ( 1050.0 x 280.0 x 375.0mm )
Sonus Lumina V Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.15" high definition DAD Tweeter
- 6" Midrange
- 2 x 6.5" paper cone Woofer
- 6" Midrange
- 38-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:50-300watts
- Weight:22.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 41.3" x 11" x 14.7" ( 1049.0 x 280.0 x 373.0mm )
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and Lumina V are members of Sonus faber's Lumina series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Sonus faber Lumina Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and Sonus Lumina V 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 Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and Lumina V are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator |
Sonus Lumina V |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.125-inch
|
1.15-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6.0-inch |
1 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator features a 1.125" Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 6.0" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Cellulose Pulp Woofer . On the other hand, the 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.
Frequency Response
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and Lumina V has exactly the same frequency range of 38-24k 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 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 and Lumina V have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 90 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 Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and the Sonus faber Lumina V Amator can provide this impedance level.
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 and Lumina V has the same power range of 50-300 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
Both Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and Lumina V features dual binding post speaker terminals for 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 faber Lumina V Amator's and Sonus Lumina V'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 Sonus Lumina V has external dimensions of 1049.0 x 280.0 x 373.0mm ( 41.3 x 11 x 14.7inch) .
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 Sonus Lumina V is approximately 1044.4cm2 / 161.9inch2. The Sonus faber Lumina V Amator requires 1% more surface area than the Lumina V 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 faber Lumina V Amator weighs 22.55kg / 49.6lbs and the Sonus Lumina V weighs 22.50kg / 49.5lbs. This makes the Sonus faber Lumina V Amator 0% heavier than the Lumina V.
Here is a comparison of how Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and Lumina V's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator
What's in the Box of Sonus faber Lumina V Amator?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sonus faber Lumina V Amator:
- 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 8 Spikes
- 8 Protective discs
- 8 Nuts
- 4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
- Owner's Manual
- Online Registration/Warranty Card
- Environmental Information
What's in the Box of Sonus Lumina V?
Here are the items that come with the Lumina V:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- 1 Manual
- 2 Jumpers
- 2 Grilles
- 2 Fabric dust guards
- 4 Spikes
- 4 Under spikes
- 4 Spikes locks
 Height |
1049mm
vs
1050mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1044cm2
vs
1050cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
2799USD
vs
4500USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator |
Sonus Faber Lumina V |
| Brand |
Sonus faber |
Sonus faber |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
50-300 watts |
50-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
90 dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
38-24k Hz |
38-24k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Cellulose Pulp |
paper cone |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
n/a |
| Tweeter Size |
1.125" |
1.15" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
high definition DAD |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6.0" |
6" |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
260 and 2600 Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
bottom |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1050.0mm (41.3") |
1049.0mm (41.3") |
| Width |
280.0mm (11") |
280.0mm (11") |
| Depth |
375.0mm (14.8") |
373.0mm (14.7") |
| Weight |
22.55kg (49.6lbs) |
22.50kg (49.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
|
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
Multi-layer wood/veneer |
real multilayer wood |
| Available Colors |
Walnut |
Black, Wenge, Walnut |
| Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Yrs (8 Yrs registered) |
|
| Labor Warranty |
2 Yrs (8 Yrs registered) |
|