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Sonus faber Lumina I

Lumina series

The Sonus faber Lumina I is a bookshelf speaker with 4 Ω impedance and 84 dB sensitivity. 28 of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue can drive it, 14 of them once set to 4 Ω.

Impedance
4 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Sensitivity
84 dB
Higher is louder per watt
Amplifier power
30–100 W
Sonus faber's recommendation
Bass extension
65 Hz
How low it plays

$1,200 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

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3D model of the Sonus faber Lumina I

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the Lumina I is 4 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that.

  • Works

    Receivers and amps rated for 4 Ω

    14 in our catalogue

  • Needs a setting change

    Receivers with a 4 Ω setting

    Set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.

    14 in our catalogue

  • Not recommended

    Receivers not rated for 4 Ω

    1 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

Works14

Needs a setting change14

Set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.

Not recommended1

Sonus faber Lumina I is 4 Ω; Denon AVR-S570BT supports 6 Ω and up.

Which center speaker matches it?

For the closest tonal match as voices move across the front, pick a center from the same Lumina series.

Plan your room around the Lumina I.

Draw your room in 3D, place the Lumina I and see how they sound at your seat, with every connection to your receiver checked. Designing is free.

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Lumina I specifications

Impedance
4 Ω
Sensitivity
84 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end
65 Hz
Drivers
1 × 29 mm, 1 × 120 mm
Size
6×11×8 in
Recommended amplifier power
30–100 W
Weight
4.4 kg (9.7 lb)
MSRP
$1,200 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the Lumina I

What receiver do I need for the Lumina I?
One rated for 4 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Emotiva BasX A-700, Monoprice M7100X and Onkyo TX-NR6100 are rated to drive it. Yamaha RX500A, Denon AVR-S670H and Denon AVR-X1700H work once the receiver's impedance setting is changed to 4 Ω. Denon AVR-S570BT is not rated for it.
Is the Lumina I 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The Sonus faber Lumina I has a nominal impedance of 4 Ω. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 4 Ω or lower.
How much power does the Lumina I need?
Sonus faber recommends an amplifier of 30–100 W. Its sensitivity is 84 dB (2.83 V, 1 m). How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
How low does the Lumina I go?
The Sonus faber Lumina I is rated down to 65 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the Lumina I?
The Sonus faber Lumina I measures 148 × 280 × 213 mm (5.8 × 11 × 8.4 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 4.4 kg (9.7 lb).

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References

  1. Sonus faber Lumina I: Manufacturer product page, sonusfaber.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Sonus faber Lumina I: Retailer listing, worldwidestereo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Sonus faber Lumina I: Independent measurement, hifiandmusicsource.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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