Does the Lumina III work with the AVR-X4800H?

Yes, with one setting change. The Lumina III is 4 Ω: set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.

Will the AVR-X4800H damage the Lumina III?

Not once it is set up for it: the AVR-X4800H is rated for a 4 Ω speaker with its speaker impedance set to 4 Ω.

Is the AVR-X4800H powerful enough for the Lumina III?

More than you need. From a seat 2 m away, loud 95 dB movie peaks take about 32 W per speaker, and the AVR-X4800H is rated 125 W per channel. Cinema reference level, 105 dB peaks, takes about 318 W.

Does the Sonus faber Lumina III work with the Denon AVR-X4800H?

Verdict

Yes, set it to 4 Ω

The Lumina III is 4 Ω: set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.

Speaker load

Set 4 Ω

4 Ω speaker, change it in speaker setup

Power

125 W

More than you need. About 32 W gives 95 dB peaks at 2 m

How to connect them

Connect the Lumina III speakers to the AVR-X4800H's front terminals with speaker wire.
In the AVR-X4800H's speaker setup, set speaker impedance to 4 Ω.
Run Audyssey MultEQ XT32 with its microphone at your seat.

Plan the Lumina III and AVR-X4800H in your own room.

Draw your room in 3D, place both, and see every connection checked and how loud they play at your seat. Designing is free.

Build it in your room

The specs that decide it

Sonus faber Lumina III

Impedance: 4 Ω
Sensitivity: 89 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Recommended amplifier power: 50–250 W
MSRP: $3,000 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

All Lumina III specs and pairings

Denon AVR-X4800H

Amplifier channels: 9
Height formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Lowest speaker impedance: 4 Ω
MSRP: $2,799 each (MSRP, September 2026)

All AVR-X4800H specs and pairings

Questions about the Lumina III and AVR-X4800H

Does the Lumina III work with the AVR-X4800H?: Yes, with one setting change. The Lumina III is 4 Ω: set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.
Will the AVR-X4800H damage the Lumina III?: Not once it is set up for it: the AVR-X4800H is rated for a 4 Ω speaker with its speaker impedance set to 4 Ω.
What impedance setting should I use for the Lumina III on the AVR-X4800H?: 4 Ω. Set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.
Is the AVR-X4800H powerful enough for the Lumina III?: More than you need. From a seat 2 m away, loud 95 dB movie peaks take about 32 W per speaker, and the AVR-X4800H is rated 125 W per channel. Cinema reference level, 105 dB peaks, takes about 318 W.

Swap one of them

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References

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