Sonus Faber Lumina V vs Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator

Short answer: the Sonus Faber Lumina V. It ranks #173 of 226 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $4,000; the Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator ranks #185, rated 3.5/5, and costs $4,500, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.

What the Sonus Faber Lumina V does well: Flagship Lumina floorstander featuring dual 6.5-inch woofers and an internal lute-shaped midrange enclosure for enhanced bass impact and lower distortion. The tradeoff: Nominal 4-ohm impedance with reactive bass impedance dips requires a sturdy high-current power amplifier.

What the Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator does well: The Amator version of the Sonus Faber Lumina V with a revised crossover and wood veneer front, a 29mm DAD tweeter, 150mm midrange and two 165mm woofers, rated from 38Hz at 89dB. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.

Buy the Sonus Faber Lumina V. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.

About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Sonus Faber Lumina V 3.4 to 3.8; Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator 3.2 to 3.8). Treat this verdict as provisional.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Sonus Faber Lumina V: $4,000.00 per pair Estimated ListenUp eBay

Same family: the Sonus Faber Lumina I (smallest bookshelf, estimated 3.3/5), the Sonus Faber Lumina II (bookshelf, rated 3.4/5), the Sonus Faber Lumina II Amator (largest bookshelf, rated 3/5), the Sonus Faber Lumina III (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.5/5), the Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator (larger floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.5/5) and the Sonus Faber Lumina Center I (center, estimated 3.5/5).

Pros: Flagship Lumina floorstander featuring dual 6.5-inch woofers and an internal lute-shaped midrange enclosure for enhanced bass impact and lower distortion. Rich, warm presentation well suited for acoustic and vocal genres.

Cons: Nominal 4-ohm impedance with reactive bass impedance dips requires a sturdy high-current power amplifier. Voicing prioritizes warmth and rich timbre over strict monitor linearity.

Full Sonus Faber Lumina V review and specifications →

Released	Oct 2021 (5 years ago)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	38Hz (manufacturer specified)
Crossover Frequency	260Hz, 2600Hz
DIY Kit	No
Dimensions	41.3”H x 11”W x 14.7”D (1049 x 280 x 373 mm)
Drivers	29mm (1.1”) DAD silk dome tweeter, 150mm (5.9”) cellulose pulp midrange, 2 x 165mm (6.5”) cellulose pulp woofers
Frequency Response	38Hz - 24kHz (manufacturer specified)
Impedance	4 ohms nominal
Sensitivity	89dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified)
Weight	49.6 lbs (22.5 kg) each
Woofer Cabinet	ported, down-firing reflex port

• Links
  • Official Sonus Faber Lumina V Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Sonus Faber Lumina V vs Vandersteen Model 2Ce Signature III
  • Sonus Faber Lumina V vs Sonus Faber Lumina III
  • Sonus Faber Lumina V vs Sonus Faber Lumina I
  • Sonus Faber Lumina V vs Sonus Faber Lumina II

Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator: $4500 per pair Estimated World Wide Stereo eBay

Same family: the Sonus Faber Lumina I (smallest bookshelf, estimated 3.3/5), the Sonus Faber Lumina II (bookshelf, rated 3.4/5), the Sonus Faber Lumina II Amator (largest bookshelf, rated 3/5), the Sonus Faber Lumina III (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 3.5/5), the Sonus Faber Lumina V (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 3.6/5) and the Sonus Faber Lumina Center I (center, estimated 3.5/5).

Pros: The Amator version of the Sonus Faber Lumina V with a revised crossover and wood veneer front, a 29mm DAD tweeter, 150mm midrange and two 165mm woofers, rated from 38Hz at 89dB.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. Its measured sibling the Sonus Faber Lumina II Amator placed below the standard Lumina range.

Full Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator review and specifications →

Released	Feb 2024 (2 years ago)
Amplifier Power	50-300W recommended
Dimensions	41.3”H x 11”W x 14.7”D (1049 x 280 x 373 mm)
Drivers	1x 29mm DAD soft dome tweeter, 1x 150mm paper-cone midrange, 2x 165mm woofers
Enclosure	Vented
Frequency Response	38Hz - 24kHz (manufacturer specified)
Impedance	4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	89dB (manufacturer specified)
Weight	49.6 lbs (22.5 kg)

• Links
  • Official Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator vs Vandersteen Model 2Ce Signature III
  • Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator vs Sonus Faber Sonetto III G2