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Sonus Faber Lumina V
Slender Speakers with Surprising Performance.
Lumina V takes inspiration from Sonus faber’s core designs and technologies, packaged in a sleek and minimalistic floorstanding speaker.
LUXURY, SIMPLIFIED.
Lumina V is the flagship three-way floor standing model in the collection. A slender speaker with high-power handling and fast transient response, Lumina V produces a natural, generous, and emotional sound for an immersive listening experience.
LIGHTING THE WAY
The Lumina collection ushers in exciting changes while preserving the history and values core to Sonus faber. Centered on simplicity, Lumina provides an immersive and musical experience to a broader audience.
SIGNATURE SONUS FABER MATERIALS
Lumina V incorporates multilayer wood on the front baffle and wood veneer, available in multiple finishes. The sides and top of the speaker cabinet are hand-covered in black leather.
SIMPLICITY AND STYLE
Lumina takes note of Sonus faber’s iconic natural materials.
SIMPLICITY, STYLE, AND PERFORMANCE
Lumina takes note from core Sonus faber technologies, design, and manufacturing principles – transforming them into a beautifully minimalistic masterpiece, made in Italy.
CROSSOVER HYBRID IFF–PARACROSS TOPOLOGY
The mid-high crossover network “Hybrid IFF – Paracross Topology” combines Interactive Fusion Filtering with Paracross Topology, where reactive components such as capacitors and inductors/coils are placed on the negative rail of the circuitry. The resulting benefits include a reduction in the drivers’ back EMF (Electro Motive Force), allowing them to operate in a maximally interconnected and organic way, and a lowering of crossover sensitivity to radio frequencies, further improving sound definition.
REFLEX PORT
The reflex port, placed at the base in a down-firing position, provides versatility in speaker placement. This sound solution makes Lumina V speakers significantly less sensitive to their placement, delivering superb sound even when placed close to a back wall.
LUTE SHAPED MID-HI INTERNAL CHAMBER
The distinctive design solution of the Lumina V is the internal mid-high volume with the Sonus faber signature’s design shape: the lute. This feature maximizes structural rigidity and the acoustic performance of the midrange while simultaneously reducing standing waves within the acoustic load volume.
WOOFER
The diaphragm of the two 6.5’’ woofers developed for Lumina V encompasses the sandwich construction technique: two external layers of cellulose pulp and other natural fibers are combined with a layer of high-tech syntactic foam in between, guaranteeing a natural reproduction of low frequencies.
TERMINALS
Lumina V has two pairs of nickel-plated terminals, allowing for an upgraded experience through bi-wiring and bi-amping.
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Professional Reviews 93/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
93/100
Build Quality
92/100
Value for Money
95/100
The Lumina V marries palpable vocals, deep, agile bass and a smooth, detailed treble into a richly musical three-way floorstander. What Hi-Fi? admired its expressive, full-bodied presentation, while HomeTheaterHifi found its imaging, dynamic ease and Italian-crafted finish remarkably accomplished for the class.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Expressive, highly articulate midrange gives vocals and acoustic instruments convincing body, texture and emotional presence.
Dual woofers deliver deep, tight and tuneful bass with strong low-level authority and impressive control.
Smooth, detailed DAD tweeter and composed dynamics support long, fatigue-free listening at substantial levels.
Leather-wrapped cabinet, handsome wood baffle and Italian construction create unusually luxurious fit and finish for the price.
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Cons
Needs a capable amplifier comfortable with its 4-ohm load; low-powered amplifiers may compromise bass authority and dynamics.
Performs best with ample room around it and careful toe-in; its soundstage is not the most expansive among similarly priced rivals.
Plastic binding-post plate and basic jumpers are less premium than the otherwise excellent cabinet finish.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
The Lumina V is consistently described as a rich, refined and highly musical floorstander, combining substantial bass with a notably expressive midrange and smooth detail. Its presentation leans warmly natural rather than clinically analytical, while retaining composure and scale with demanding material. It rewards careful setup and quality amplification, and its imaging is good rather than class-leading for the price.
Bass
94/100
Reviewers repeatedly praise deep, tight and tuneful bass from the dual 165mm woofers. HomeTheaterHifi heard meaningful output below 30Hz and felt no need for a subwoofer, while SoundStage Solo found both nimble upper bass and deep, authoritative low bass. Future Audiophile notes that larger towers can create more room-pressurizing weight, and Positive Feedback heard occasional upper-bass congestion.
Mid
95/100
The midrange is a standout, with What Hi-Fi calling it a true highlight and praising unusually palpable, expressive vocals. Reviews describe instruments and voices as full-bodied, textured, natural and free of obvious coloration. SoundStage Solo also found convincing neutrality through the critical vocal range, while other listeners appreciated the speaker's slight warmth and sweetness.
Treble
94/100
The DAD tweeter earns repeated praise for being detailed, extended and smooth rather than fatiguing. Reviewers highlight convincing cymbal shimmer, expressive transient detail and an airy top end that remains refined during long listening sessions. One HomeTheaterHifi setup showed a roll-off above 10kHz, though the reviewer attributed this to the room and listening position.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
Several reviewers heard expansive, deep staging with strong instrument separation and sharply focused images. SoundStage Solo particularly praised the wide, even dispersion and generous sweet spot, while Future Audiophile described the cabinets as disappearing into the performance. What Hi-Fi found that the speakers need space and careful toe-in, and considered their stereo image less expansive than the strongest rivals.
Dynamics
92/100
The Lumina V plays loudly with impressive composure, preserving clarity and balance near 95dB in HomeTheaterHifi's testing. What Hi-Fi heard convincing large-scale swings and subtle dynamic shading without hardening at higher levels, and SoundStage Solo praised its ability to handle rhythmic slam. Future Audiophile found the dynamics capable but wanted a little more of the effortless physical presence that a larger tower can provide.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
The leather-wrapped cabinet, real-wood or gloss baffle options and Italian fit and finish receive unusually enthusiastic praise for this price. Positive Feedback found the craftsmanship exceptional and SoundStage Solo regarded the materials and presentation as unusually luxurious. The main blemish is the binding-post assembly: Future Audiophile strongly criticized its plastic plate, thin terminals and basic jumpers, despite otherwise admiring the cabinet quality.
Value for Money
95/100
At roughly $2,700-$3,000 per pair in the reviewed market, reviewers repeatedly consider the Lumina V exceptional value among premium-looking three-way towers. HomeTheaterHifi called it Sonus Faber's best performance-for-dollar speaker, while SoundStage Solo described the Italian-made, leather-clad package as a ridiculously good value. Future Audiophile likewise judged its full-range sound, compact footprint and trickle-down technology highly competitive at the asking price.
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