In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Sonus faber. Sonus faber Lumina V Amator is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Lumina II Amator is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and Sonus faber Lumina II Amator 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 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 )
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator 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
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Sonus faber Lumina V Amator 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Sonus faber Lumina V Amator is a 3-way design whereas the Lumina II Amator 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 |
Sonus faber Lumina II Amator |
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Driver Setup
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3-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1.125-inch
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1.1-inch
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Midrange
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1 x 6.0-inch |
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Woofer
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2 x 6.5-inch
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1 x 6-inch
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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 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
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator has a frequency range of 38-24k Hz whereas Lumina II Amator has a frequency range of 55-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 38Hz, the Sonus faber Lumina V Amator can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Lumina II Amator's min frequency of 55Hz.
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
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
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator and Lumina II Amator have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Sonus faber Lumina V Amator sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Lumina II Amator's is at 86 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Sonus faber Lumina V Amator a more sensitive speaker compared to Sonus faber Lumina II Amator, 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 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 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Lumina II Amator has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 150 watts less than the Sonus faber Lumina V Amator.
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. Lumina II Amator has a Binding 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 Sonus faber Lumina II Amator'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 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) .
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 100mm wider, 746mm taller and 112mm deeper than Sonus faber Lumina II 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 Sonus faber Lumina II Amator is approximately 473.4cm2 / 73.4inch2. The Sonus faber Lumina V Amator requires 122% more surface area than the Lumina II Amator which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
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