Description
Table of Contents
- Introduction to the Sonus Faber Lumina II
- Acoustic Performance: The Power of 6 Inches
- The “Voice of Sonus Faber” Engineering
- Design Aesthetics: Wood, Leather, and Luxury
- Technical Specifications and Performance Metrics
- Optimal System Matching and Room Placement
- Sonus Faber Lumina II Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction to the Sonus Faber Lumina II
The Sonus Faber Lumina II is the larger, more authoritative sibling in the Lumina bookshelf collection. While maintaining the minimalist and square design of the series, it offers a revolutionary jump in scale and bass extension. It is designed for listeners who want high-fidelity audio that can fill a medium-sized room without the footprint of a floorstanding tower.
Born in the legendary workshops of Vicenza, Italy, the Sonus Faber Lumina II embodies the three core pillars of the brand: Light, Music, and Nature. Every element, from the hand-selected wood to the iconic leather wrapping, is chosen to ensure a guaranteed premium listening experience.
Acoustic Performance: The Power of 6 Inches
The most significant upgrade for the Sonus Faber Lumina II is its 150mm (6-inch) mid-woofer. This larger driver allows the speaker to move more air, resulting in a richer, fuller low-end response compared to ultra-compact models.
Deep and Articulate Bass
Despite its bookshelf status, the Sonus Faber Lumina II provides a tactile sense of bass that adds “weight” to orchestral pieces and “kick” to modern rock. The larger cone area ensures that even at higher volumes, the sound remains composed and distortion-free.
Expansive Soundstage
Because the Sonus Faber Lumina II can handle a wider frequency range, it creates a more expansive 3D soundstage. Instruments are placed with pinpoint accuracy, making the speakers seem to disappear as you become immersed in the music.
The “Voice of Sonus Faber” Engineering
The Sonus Faber Lumina II utilizes the same high-end transducer technology found in the brand’s more expensive collections, ensuring a signature sound that is warm, natural, and transparent.
Damped Apex Dome (DAD) Tweeter
High frequencies are handled by a 29mm silk dome tweeter. The proprietary DAD technology damps the apex of the dome to prevent anti-phase behavior. This ensures the Sonus Faber Lumina II delivers silky-smooth, extended highs that are never fatiguing.
Natural Fiber Mid-Woofer
The mid-woofer diaphragm is made from a custom blend of natural fibers and air-dried cellulose pulp. In the Sonus Faber Lumina II, this creates a warm and organic midrange, particularly essential for the lifelike reproduction of human vocals.
Design Aesthetics: Wood, Leather, and Luxury
Sonus Faber believes that a speaker should be a piece of furniture as much as a piece of technology. The Sonus Faber Lumina II follows this artisanal philosophy perfectly.
- Multi-Layer Wood Baffle: Available in Walnut, Wenge, or Piano Black, the front baffle is crafted from real wood to eliminate internal resonance.
- Signature Leather Wrap: The main cabinet is wrapped in fine black leather, a hallmark of Sonus Faber luxury.
- Stealth Reflex Port: The Sonus Faber Lumina II features a front-firing port hidden in the base, allowing for much easier placement near walls or inside bookshelves.
Technical Specifications and Performance Metrics
The Sonus Faber Lumina II is a versatile performer designed for high-end stereo and home cinema systems.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| System | 2-way bookshelf speaker system |
| Tweeter | 29mm High Definition DAD driver |
| Woofer | 150mm (6″) natural fiber cone |
| Frequency Response | 55 Hz – 24,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB SPL (2.83V/1m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 304 x 180 x 263 mm |
Optimal System Matching and Room Placement
To get the most out of your Sonus Faber Lumina II, we recommend pairing them with a high-quality integrated amplifier providing 30W to 150W into 4 Ohms.
- Placement: Thanks to the front-firing port, the Sonus Faber Lumina II can be placed on a console or inside a shelving unit with minimal “boomy” bass.
- Stereo Listening: Angle the speakers slightly toward your listening position to sharpen the stereo image.
- Home Cinema: These make excellent front speakers for small-to-medium rooms or reference-grade surround channels in larger Lumina systems.
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