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Sonus Faber Lumina V Review
Sonus Faber Lumina V

Main Features

  • 1.15" high definition DAD Tweeter
  • 6" paper cone Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" paper cone Woofer
  • 38-24k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range: 50-300watts
  • Weight:49.60 lbs / 22.50 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 41.3"x11"x14.7" / 1049.0 x 280.0 x 373.0mm
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Sonus Faber Lumina V 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 6.5" paper cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 38-24k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Sonus Lumina V has an MSRP of 2799$ per pair.

What size of room is the Sonus Lumina V speaker good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use the Sonus Lumina V is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various sizes of environments considering its size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Suitability
Near-fieldBad
Small RoomPoor
Mid-size RoomAverage
Large RoomGood
Very Large RoomAverage

(* 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.)

What are the speakers in Sonus Faber's Lumina Series?

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


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What is the Frequency Response of the Sonus Lumina V speaker?

Sonus Lumina V has a Frequency response range of 38-24k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-300 watts. At a minimum frequency of 38 Hz, Lumina V will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who like to experience a full range response will still benefit from the use of a subwooofer though.

To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Sonus Lumina V, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $3000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Lumina V's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus Lumina V
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High Frequency
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Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Sonus Lumina V's 38Hz:

  • KLH Kendall with Low Frequency of 25 Hz (Compare w/ Lumina V)
  • GoldenEar Triton Five with Low Frequency of 26 Hz (Compare w/ Lumina V)
  • KLH Concord with Low Frequency of 28 Hz (Compare w/ Lumina V)
  • SVS Ultra Tower with Low Frequency of 28 Hz (Compare w/ Lumina V)
  • GoldenEar Triton Seven with Low Frequency of 29 Hz (Compare w/ Lumina V)


What is the Crossover frequency of Sonus Lumina V?

Lumina V is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 260Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2600Hz.

What are the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Sonus Lumina V? Is it an easy-to-drive speaker?

Sonus Lumina V's nominal impedance level is 4 ohms and has a sensitivity of 90 dB.

Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus Lumina V
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Nominal Impedance of 4 Ohms means that the Sonus Faber Lumina V 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 V with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.

Sensitivity

90dB of Sonus Faber Lumina V 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 V:

  • Integrated Amps under 2000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 3000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 5000 USD
  • All Integrated Amplifiers

Input Type

Lumina V has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by running separate speaker wires to the low & high frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping allows the use of separate amplifiers for the high & low frequency drivers of your loudspeaker which may result in greater dynamic range & lower distortion.

Sonus Lumina V External Dimensions and Weight

Sonus Lumina V has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 41.3 x 11 x 14.7inch (1049.0 x 280.0 x 373.0mm ).

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 V is approximately 1044.4cm2 / 161.9inch2.

To get a better perspective on the real life size of Sonus Lumina V, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).

Sonus Lumina V Real Life Body Size Comparison
Sonus Lumina V Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc

Here we place the Sonus Lumina V virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.

Sonus Lumina V placed next to a Media Stand
Sonus Lumina V Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand

Weight

The Sonus Lumina V weighs 22.50kg / 49.5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Lumina V's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus Lumina V
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Max
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $3000
Sonus Lumina V
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Cabinet type and Materials

Sonus Lumina V 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 V 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 V is a bottom-firing port speaker

    Available colors

    Sonus Lumina V is available in Black, Wenge and Walnut.

    Does the Sonus Lumina V come with a Grille?

    Lumina V 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 V is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.

    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
  • Recommended Accessories

    Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Sonus Faber Lumina V.

    • Speaker Cable and Connectors
      • Speaker Cables with Banana Plugs: If you know the lenght of the cable you need, this is the easier option to connect your speakers with your amp.
      • Speaker Cables without Connectors: If you are not sure about the lenght or need longer than standard cables with plugs, choose this option.
      • Banana Connectors and Plugs: If you chose the cables without connectors option or already have some cable around, pick the banana plugs separately.
    • Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolatorsmore affordable options too.
    • Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.

    User's Manual

    For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Sonus Faber Lumina V, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
    Download User Manual for Sonus Lumina V

    Official Brochure

    Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Sonus Faber Lumina V speaker:
    Official Brochure for Sonus Lumina V

    Official Product Page

    Official manufacturer's product page for the Sonus Faber Lumina V speaker can be found below:
    Official Product Page for Sonus Lumina V

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sonus Faber Lumina V
    What is the External Dimensions of Sonus Faber Lumina V
    What is the Speaker Sensitivity of Sonus Faber Lumina V
    is the Sonus Faber Lumina V an easy to drive speaker?



    Sonus Lumina V Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandSonus Faber
    Full Model NameSonus Faber Lumina V
    Speaker Type3-way Floor-standing
    Power Range50-300 watts
    Sensitivity90 dB
    Impedance4 ohms
    Frequency Response38-24k Hz
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size6.5-inch
    Woofer Compositionpaper cone
    Tweeter Size1.15-inch
    Tweeter Typehigh definition DAD
    Midrange Size6-inch
    Crossover freq260 and 2600 Hz
    Port Positionbottom

    CONNECTIONS
    Connector TypeBinding post
    Biamp InputsYes
    Port Positionbottom
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height1049.0mm ( 41.3-inch)
    Width280.0mm ( 11-inch)
    Depth373.0mm ( 14.7-inch)
    Height1049.0mm ( 41.3-inch)
    Weight22.50kg ( 49.60 lbs)
    EnclosureBass Reflex
    Finishreal multilayer wood
    Available ColorsBlack, Wenge, Walnut
    GrilleYes
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteNo
    Parts Warranty
    Labor Warranty
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