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Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator

Name: Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator
Brand: Sonus Faber
SKU: lumina-v-amator
Rating: 4.7 (23 reviews)

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Slender speakers with surprising performance.

Lumina V Amator builds upon Lumina V, with upgraded technology and fresh design queues.

AMATOR HERITAGE

Amator is an evocative name, which has always characterized all the special Sonus faber models, becoming synonymous with uniqueness. Any market enthusiast knows that from this name it is right to expect an exciting and engaging listen.

MADE IN ITALY

Made in Sonus faber’s Vicenza, Italy factory, Lumina Amator incorporates iconic Sonus faber design materials, including wood and leather. Lumina V Amator features the simple squared design of the Lumina collection with new front panels featuring 45-degree woodgrain lacquered veneers.

IMPROVED CROSSOVER

The Lumina V Amator crossovers have been designed, inheriting the legacy left by the development of the new Homage collection. Many of the solutions adopted on the new special models are derived from those of the Amati G5 and Guarneri G5.

Lumina V Amator boasts an upgraded crossover network at 2850 Hz, a 250 Hz improvement from Lumina V, elevating the listening experience to new heights.

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.

TWEETER

The iconic D.A.D. (Damped Apex Dome) tweeter, the same used in the Sonetto series, features a Kurtmueller hand coated soft silk diaphragm of 29mm. The chrome rings around the drivers highlight their shapes and proportions and give brightness to the front baffle.

MIDRANGE

The 6” midranges mirror those from the sister collection, Sonetto, and still feature the Sonus faber proprietary natural fiber and paper blend air-dried diaphragm.

WOOFER

The 6.5’’ woofers were designed from the scratch specifically for the Lumina range. They feature a paper pulp cone for a perfect sonic coherence with the rest for the drivers.

IFF CROSSOVER

The IFF circuitry and the phase coherent philosophy ensure perfect rendering of the virtual sound stage in three dimensions. The new filters also offer greater resolution and more rigorous and coherent reproduction.

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Overall Score 93/100

Deliciously Crispy

The Lumina V Amator delivers a refined, musical presentation built around rich bass, a sweet yet controlled treble and a wide soundstage that places voices and instruments with convincing realism. Reviewers at HiFi News and Sound Advice praise its craft and room-friendly bass tuning.

HiFi News

"The Lumina V Amator, however, steps right up to the plate with a sound that's refined, cultured and supremely easy to enjoy."

Sound Advice

"If you listen to the music rather than the hi-fi, and have an eye for striking design, you'll soon become an amator of these Sonus fabers."

Audiophilepure

"While Sonus faber's floorstander looks imposing in the pictures, the speaker is neither huge nor massively weighty, standing just under 105cm tall and, at 22.5kg, about light enough for one-person set-up, adding convenience to the room-friendliness."

Audiophilepure

"Positioning is no trickier, in no small part due to that downward-firing port."

Pros

Rich, well-weighted bass with dual 165mm woofers and a downward-firing port gives taut low end and forgiving placement.
Open, natural midband and convincing vocal timbre that keeps the focus on music rather than the equipment.
Sweet, controlled treble from the 29mm DAD tweeter delivers detail without brightness.
High-quality finishes and solid engineering (real veneers, high-gloss lacquer and leather-wrapped sections) that elevate perceived value.

Cons

Not intended for PA-like loudness or extreme SPL—limited if you want aggressive, abrasive high-volume performance.
Amator veneer/configuration adds a noticeable premium over the standard Lumina V.

Sound Quality

94/100

Bass

94/100

Dual 165mm woofers with large downward-firing port give rich, well-weighted and taut bass per multiple reviews. HiFi News and Sound Advice describe 'bass richness' and 'taut, pulsing bass' that adds slam without boom; placement is forgiving thanks to the downward port.

Mid

95/100

150mm mid driver and refined crossover deliver an open, attractive midband with convincing vocal timbre. Reviews repeatedly praise the 'clean and open midband' and the way voices/instruments sit naturally in a concert-hall like presentation.

Treble

93/100

29mm DAD tweeter yields sweet, well-controlled treble that is revealing without harshness. Multiple reviews call it 'sweet-but-revealing' and 'explicit' yet refined, indicating very good extension and control.

Soundstage Imaging

95/100

Speakers produce a wide, deep three-dimensional soundstage with stable images that extend beyond the cabinets. Reviewers describe convincing concert-hall ambience and imaging that remains coherent across small placement changes.

Dynamics

92/100

Delivers strong micro and macro dynamics—punch and slam are present though not 'PA-stack' loud. Reviews note both the speakers' punch and textured delivery, with good headroom given recommended amp power range.

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Build Quality

94/100

High-quality veneers, lacquer and leather finishes, solid engineering touches and a stabilising plinth/spikes. Multiple reviewers highlight the attractive finishes and careful construction for the price.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive baseline applied.

Value for Money

90/100

Reviewers call these some of the most affordable Sonus faber speakers and 'hard to beat for the money' given their sound and finish; price premium for Amator veneer noted but judged worthwhile.