SONUS FABER LUMINA AMATOR LOUDSPEAKERS LAUNCHED

Sonus faber has expanded the Lumina Collection with the launch of two new models Lumina II Amator and Lumina V Amator.

Italian HiFi brand Sonus faber has announced the launch of new additions to its existing Lumina collection. The Sonus faber Lumina Amator Loudspeakers.

The Lumina II Amator and Lumina V Amator models feature technical improvements, as well as new finishes, all while staying true to the Sonus faber aesthetic.

SONUS FABER LUMINA COLLECTION

Sonus faber’s Lumina collection was first introduced in September 2020. The premiere Lumina models included the bookshelf two-way Lumina I, the floor standing three-way Lumina III, and the centre channel two-way Lumina CI.

“Simplicity” remained a top concern with the continuation of the project, marked by the announcement of two new models in 2021: the Lumina II, a two-way shelf loudspeaker system and the Lumina V, the collection flagship three-way floor standing loudspeaker system. The collection expansion aims to reach an even wider audience by offering higher power, especially in relation to larger environments, and with special attention to price point.

SONUS FABER LUMINA AMATOR LOUDSPEAKERS

The latest additions to the collection are the new Sonus faber Lumina II Amator and Lumina V Amator.

THE AESTHETICS

Featuring a bookshelf and a floor standing speaker, the simple, square design was an intentional choice, meant to emphasize the quality of materials used. The new Lumina Amator models feature the use of iconic, natural materials, including new wood front panels with a glossy finish enriched by a 45° angle wood veneer.

Lumina II and V Amator are available in three finishes, Glossy Red, Glossy Wenge and Glossy Walnut.

THE TECHNOLOGY

The Lumina electro-acoustic project is designed for modern lifestyles and various listening environments, including multichannel systems and multimedia solutions.

SONUS FABER DAD TWEETER

The D.A.D. (Damped Apex Dome) tweeter, the same used in the Sonetto series, featuring a Kurtmueller hand coated soft silk diaphragm of 29mm is used in the new speakers.

MIDRANGE AND WOOFERS

Developed specifically for this collection is a 4’’ midwoofer equipped with custom-made basket and the diaphragm featuring cellulose pulp blended with other natural fibres. The 5” midranges are based on Sonetto designs, featuring Sonus faber’s proprietary natural fibre and paper blend air-dried diaphragm. The 5’’ woofers, designed from the scratch for this collection feature a paper pulp cone.

LUMINA AMATOR CROSSOVERS

Lumina II Amator’s frequency of the crossover network of is now up to 2600 Hz, with a +800 Hz difference compared to Lumina II

Lumina V Amator’s frequency of the crossover of is now up to 2850 Hz, with a +250 Hz difference compared to Lumina V

The new Lumina V Amator and Lumina II Amator crossovers were designed thanks to the legacy left by the development of the new Homage collection. Many of the solutions adopted by the new special models are derived from those of the Amati G5 and Guarneri G5, such as the IFF circuitry and the phase coherent philosophy.

The beauty of the new Lumina collection is that the models can be placed virtually anywhere , say Sonus faber.

SONUS FABER LUMINA AMATOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sonus faber Lumina II Amator: 2-way shelf loudspeaker system; vented box design

Drive units: Tw: Ø 29mm DAD driver Mw: Ø 150mm paper cone driver

Crossover: Optimized amplitude/phase response for optimal space/time performance.

Crossover Frequency: 2600 Hz

Frequency Response: 55 Hz -24.000 Hz

Sensitivity: 86dB SPL (2.83V/1m)

Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm

Suggested Amplifier Power Output: 30W – 150W, undistorted signal

Dimensions (HXWXD): 304 x 180 x 263mm // 12 x 7.1 x 10.3 in

Weight: 5.8 Kg // 12.8 lb

Sonus faber Lumina V Amator: 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker system; vented box design

Drive units: Tw: Ø 29mm DAD driver Md: Ø 150mm paper cone driver W: Ø 2x165mm cone drivers (sandwich diaphragm structure)

Crossover: Optimized amplitude/phase response for optimal space/time performance “Hybrid IFF-Paracross solution”

Crossover Frequencies: 260 and 2850 Hz

Frequency Response: 38 Hz – 24.000 Hz

Sensitivity: 89 dB SPL (2.83V/1m)

Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm

Suggested Amplifier Power Output: 50W – 300W, undistorted signal

Dimensions (HXWXD): 1049 x 280 x 372.6 mm // 4.13 x 11 x 14.7 in

Weight: 22.5 Kg // 49.6 lb

SONUS FABER LUMINA AMATOR RETAIL PRICES

Lumina Amator II: £ 1,299 / € 1,499 / US$ 1,499 (pair)

Lumina Amator V: £ 2,999 / € 3,499 / US$ 3,499 (pair)

Sonus faber Lumina II Amator and Lumina V Amator will be available in Europe in December 2023 and in in remaining global markets in January 2024.

In the UK they are available through Fine Sounds UK dealer network.

HiFi PiG Says: Very lovely looking new speakers in the Italian design tradition of Sonus faber.