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Sonus faber Lumina III

Tower speaker · Lumina series

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The Sonus faber Lumina III is a 4 Ω tower speaker rated 89 dB (2.83 V, 1 m), with a recommended 50–250 W amplifier. Of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue, 14 are rated to drive it, 14 work after an impedance setting change and 1 is not recommended.

$3,000 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

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Receivers and amplifiers for the Lumina III

Each pairing is checked by our compatibility engine: the speaker's impedance against the amplifier's rated minimum, and height decoding for height speakers. Whether it plays loud enough depends on how far you sit, which the 3D editor works out for your room.

Rated to drive it (14)

Works after a setting change (14)

Set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.

Not recommended (1)

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

Lumina III specifications

Impedance4 Ω
Sensitivity89 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end40 Hz
Drivers1 × 29 mm, 1 × 150 mm, 2 × 150 mm
Size9×39×11 in
Recommended amplifier power50–250 W
Weight15.9 kg (35.1 lb)
MSRP$3,000 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 III

What receiver do I need for the Lumina III?
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 III 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The Sonus faber Lumina III 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 III need?
Sonus faber recommends an amplifier of 50–250 W. Its sensitivity is 89 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 III go?
The Sonus faber Lumina III is rated down to 40 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the Lumina III?
The Sonus faber Lumina III measures 228 × 989 × 277 mm (9 × 38.9 × 10.9 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 15.9 kg (35.1 lb).

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References

  1. Sonus faber Lumina III: Manufacturer product page, sonusfaber.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Sonus faber Lumina III: Retailer listing, skybygramophone.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Sonus faber Lumina III: Retailer listing, paragonsns.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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