Sonus Faber Lumina III is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Sonus Faber. It features a 1.15" high definition DAD Tweeter, 1 x 6" Midrange and 2 x 6" paper cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 40-24k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Sonus Lumina III has an MSRP of 2199$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Sonus Lumina III is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Sonus Lumina III Lifestyle
Sonus Faber's Lumina Series of Loudspeakers
Lumina III is a member of Sonus Faber's Lumina series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Sonus Faber Lumina Series Speakers
Sonus Faber Lumina Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Sonus Lumina III Speaker
Sonus Lumina III has a Frequency response range of 40-24k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-250 watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, Lumina III delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Sonus Lumina III, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $3000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Lumina III's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Sonus Lumina III's 40Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Sonus Lumina III?
Lumina III is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 350Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3500Hz.
Sonus Lumina III Crossover is set to 350 and 3500 Hz
Impedance and Sensitivity
Sonus Lumina III's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Sonus Faber Lumina III is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Sonus Faber Lumina III with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Sonus Faber Lumina III is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Sonus Lumina III:
Input Type
Lumina III has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
Sonus Lumina III External Dimensions and Weight
Sonus Lumina III has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 38.9 x 9 x 10.9inch (989.0 x 228.0 x 278.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Sonus Lumina III is approximately 633.8cm2 / 98.2inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Sonus Lumina III, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Sonus Lumina III Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Sonus Lumina III virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Sonus Lumina III Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe Sonus Lumina III weighs 15.90kg / 35lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Lumina III's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $3000
How does the Sonus Lumina III compare to the Sonus Faber Lumina V?
One of the natural alternative to the Sonus Lumina III is the Lumina V which is located one step higher in Sonus Faber's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of Sonus Lumina III and Sonus Lumina V Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Sonus Lumina III vs Lumina V for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Sonus Lumina III has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a real multilayer wood finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
Sonus Lumina III comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
4 Spikes 4 Under spikes 4 Spikes locks It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Sonus Lumina III is a bottom-firing port speaker
Available colors
Sonus Lumina III is available in Black, Wenge and Walnut.
Does the Sonus Lumina III come with a Grille?
Lumina III comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Lumina III is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
What's in the Box of Sonus Lumina III?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Lumina III:
Floorstanding loudspeaker1 Manual 2 Jumpers2 Grilles 2 Fabric dust guards4 Spikes 4 Under spikes 4 Spikes locks
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Sonus Faber Lumina III.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Sonus Faber Lumina III, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Sonus Lumina III
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Sonus Faber Lumina III speaker:
Official Brochure for Sonus Lumina III
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Sonus Faber Lumina III speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Sonus Lumina III
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