Description
Table of Contents
- Introduction to the Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI
- The “Voice of Sonus Faber” for Perfect Dialogue
- Design: Minimalist Luxury Meets Natural Materials
- Technical Specifications and Performance Metrics
- Placement Guide: Optimizing Your Cinema Front Stage
- Why a Dedicated Centre Speaker Matters
- Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction to the Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI
The Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI is the tonal anchor of the Lumina collection. In any multi-channel system, the centre speaker handles up to 80% of the audio information, including the vast majority of film dialogue. The Lumina Center CI was engineered in Vicenza, Italy, to ensure that every whisper and every shout is delivered with breathtaking realism.
As part of a revolutionary line that balances price and performance, the Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI allows you to build a high-end cinema system that is sonically matched across all channels. Its compact, square design makes it an easy fit for media consoles, while its high-end components ensure it stands its ground against larger floorstanding towers.
The “Voice of Sonus Faber” for Perfect Dialogue
The Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI utilizes the same transducer DNA found in the flagship models of the range, ensuring that the critical “Voice of Sonus Faber” remains consistent across your front soundstage.
Damped Apex Dome (DAD) Tweeter
High frequencies are managed by a 29mm silk dome tweeter. The proprietary DAD technology damps the apex of the dome to prevent anti-phase behaviour. This allows the Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI to produce airy, transparent highs that make dialogue sound natural rather than “boxy” or processed.
Natural Fiber Woofers
The dual 120mm (4-inch) mid-woofers are crafted from a custom blend of natural fibers and air-dried cellulose pulp. These drivers are specifically tuned for the Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI to provide a warm, organic midrange that gives human voices a lifelike presence in the room.
Design: Minimalist Luxury Meets Natural Materials
Sonus Faber believes that even a centre speaker should be a masterpiece. The Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI follows the collection’s iconic design language:
- Multi-Layer Wood Baffle: Available in Walnut, Wenge, or Piano Black, providing a rigid foundation.
- Signature Leather Wrap: The cabinet is wrapped in fine black leather, a hallmark of Sonus Faber luxury.
- Stealth Reflex Port: The Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI features a front-firing port, allowing you to place it inside a TV cabinet or close to a wall without suffering from boomy bass distortion.
Technical Specifications and Performance Metrics
The Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI is engineered for high efficiency and seamless integration.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| System | 2-way shelf centre speaker system |
| Tweeter | 29mm High Definition DAD driver |
| Woofers | 2 x 120mm (4″) natural fiber cone |
| Frequency Response | 65 Hz – 24,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB SPL (2.83V/1m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 169 x 524 x 213 mm |
Placement Guide: Optimizing Your Cinema Front Stage
For the best results with the Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI, proper positioning is critical.
- Ear Level: Try to place the Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI as close to ear level as possible, typically directly below your television.
- Angled Placement: If your speaker must sit on a low shelf, use small acoustic wedges to angle the Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI up toward the listeners.
- Timbre Matching: Always pair this with Lumina I/II bookshelf or Lumina III/V floorstanding speakers for a guaranteed seamless transition as sound pans across the screen.
Why a Dedicated Centre Speaker Matters
The Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI is designed to solve the problem of “phantom” centre channels. Without a dedicated centre, dialogue often gets lost in the louder front left and right effects. By adding the Sonus Faber Lumina Center CI, you ensure that voices remain localized to the screen, providing a much more professional and immersive cinema experience.
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