{"product_id":"sonus-faber-lumina-v-amator-floorstanding-speakers","title":"Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator Floorstanding Speakers – Pair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA More Refined Expression of the Lumina V\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSonus Faber Lumina V Amator floorstanding speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e build on the original Lumina V with a redesigned crossover network, exclusive high-gloss wood finishes, and engineering influenced by models much higher in the Sonus Faber range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumina V Amator retains the slender proportions, true three-way driver configuration, dual woofers, and room-friendly down-firing reflex port of the standard Lumina V. Its revised crossover moves the transition between the dedicated midrange and tweeter from 2,600Hz to 2,850Hz, with the goal of improving driver integration, phase behavior, resolution, and overall coherence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade at Sonus Faber’s facility in Vicenza, Italy, the Lumina V Amator is designed for listeners who want full-range performance, expressive vocals, convincing bass, and premium craftsmanship without moving into a much larger loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way vented floorstanding loudspeaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised crossover network with a 2,850Hz upper crossover point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29mm D.A.D. soft-dome tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150mm dedicated paper and natural-fiber midrange driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 165mm woofers with sandwich-construction diaphragms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDown-firing reflex port for flexible room placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal lute-shaped midrange and tweeter chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-gloss multilayer wood front baffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack leather cabinet covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBi-wire and bi-amp capable binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Vicenza, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriced and packaged as one stereo pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Lumina V Amator Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumina V Amator is not merely the standard Lumina V in a different finish. Although both models share the same basic cabinet size and driver configuration, the Amator receives a substantially revised crossover network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass crossover remains at 260Hz, while the crossover between the 150mm midrange and 29mm tweeter rises from 2,600Hz in the standard Lumina V to 2,850Hz in the Lumina V Amator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonus Faber developed the revised network using solutions influenced by its work on the Amati G5 and Guarneri G5. The crossover uses carefully selected hi-fi components and Sonus Faber’s Hybrid IFF-Paracross approach to optimize amplitude and phase behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, the revised network is intended to produce a more seamless transition between the midrange and tweeter, greater resolution, clearer spatial organization, and a more cohesive presentation through the critical vocal and presence regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRefined, Open, and Musically Engaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumina V Amator is designed around tonal richness and musical involvement rather than an aggressively etched or clinical presentation. Voices and instruments are reproduced with convincing body, while the dedicated midrange allows complex arrangements to remain organized and intelligible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soundstage can extend beyond the cabinets while maintaining stable placement of singers and instruments. The speakers are capable of presenting both the scale of orchestral and electronic recordings and the intimacy of small acoustic performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh frequencies are detailed and explicit without being separated from the rest of the presentation. The midrange remains open and expressive, while the dual woofers provide enough weight and impact to give drums, bass guitar, piano, and orchestral material a convincing physical foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a speaker suited to long listening sessions and a broad range of music, including vocals, jazz, classical, rock, blues, electronic music, and film soundtracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA True Three-Way Driver Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumina V Amator assigns high frequencies, midrange, and bass to separate drivers. This allows each driver to concentrate on a more appropriate portion of the audible spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 29mm D.A.D. tweeter handles high frequencies, a dedicated 150mm driver reproduces the midrange, and two 165mm woofers handle bass below 260Hz. Compared with a conventional two-way design, this arrangement reduces the range each driver must cover and helps preserve clarity during demanding musical passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eD.A.D. Soft-Dome Tweeter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh frequencies are reproduced by Sonus Faber’s 29mm D.A.D., or Damped Apex Dome, tweeter. Its hand-coated soft-silk diaphragm is locally restrained at the apex to control unwanted dome movement and improve high-frequency behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tweeter is viscoelastically decoupled from the front baffle, helping isolate it from vibration generated by the midrange, woofers, and cabinet. This contributes to cleaner treble, clearer spatial information, and more stable stereo imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDedicated 150mm Midrange Driver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dedicated 150mm midrange driver reproduces much of the range occupied by voices and lead instruments. Its diaphragm uses Sonus Faber’s blend of paper and natural fibers, chosen for its combination of low mass, internal damping, and natural tonal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the midrange operates from 260Hz to 2,850Hz, it handles a substantial portion of the musical spectrum without requiring the woofers or tweeter to reproduce frequencies outside their strongest operating ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps the Lumina V Amator maintain vocal presence, instrumental texture, and separation when a recording becomes dense or dynamically demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDual 165mm Woofers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 165mm woofers give the Lumina V Amator considerably greater low-frequency output and dynamic scale than a compact bookshelf speaker. Their sandwich diaphragms combine rigid outer layers with a lightweight core to balance stiffness, low mass, and internal damping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rated frequency response extends to 38Hz, allowing the speakers to reproduce most music with substantial weight without automatically requiring a subwoofer. Bass guitar, kick drums, piano, and orchestral percussion retain convincing body while remaining connected to the midrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA subwoofer can still be beneficial for home theater, pipe organ, electronic music, or listeners who want significant output below the Lumina V Amator’s natural range. For many two-channel music systems, however, the speakers can perform convincingly on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHybrid IFF-Paracross Crossover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossover is the principal technical upgrade separating the Lumina V Amator from the original Lumina V. It uses crossover points at 260Hz and 2,850Hz and incorporates solutions developed during Sonus Faber’s work on the Homage collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonus Faber’s Interactive Fusion Filtering and Paracross concepts are intended to improve the interaction among the drivers, reduce the effects of back electromotive force, and optimize amplitude and phase response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is not simply to produce more treble or midrange output, but to make the three driver sections behave more like one coherent loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInternal Lute-Shaped Mid-High Chamber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the exterior cabinet uses the squared shape associated with the Lumina collection, the tweeter and midrange are mounted within a separate internal chamber inspired by Sonus Faber’s traditional lute-shaped enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved internal construction reinforces the mid-high enclosure, reduces internal standing waves, and isolates the tweeter and midrange from the air pressure generated by the dual woofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDown-Firing Reflex Port\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumina V Amator’s reflex port vents downward through the bottom of the enclosure and stabilizing base. This makes the speaker less sensitive to rear-wall distance than many similarly sized rear-ported floorstanding speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe port arrangement does not make room placement irrelevant, but it gives the Lumina V Amator useful flexibility in living rooms and multipurpose spaces where the speakers cannot be positioned several feet into the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied spikes are an important part of the design because they maintain the intended clearance beneath the cabinet. Use suitable floor protectors beneath the spikes when installing the speakers on hardwood, tile, or another delicate surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with approximately 18 to 30 inches between the rear of each speaker and the wall. Move the speakers farther into the room if bass becomes excessive or the soundstage lacks depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the two speakers and main listening seat in a roughly equal-sided triangle. A moderate amount of toe-in will normally improve center-image focus and integration through the upper midrange and treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by aiming the speakers so their axes cross slightly behind the main listening position. Increase toe-in if the center image lacks focus, or reduce it if the presentation becomes too narrow or forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe speakers will generally sound their best with the magnetic grilles removed, although the grilles remain useful for protecting the drivers when the system is not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmplifier Requirements and Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator has a rated sensitivity of 89dB and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Sonus Faber recommends between 50 and 300 watts per channel of clean, undistorted amplifier power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the sensitivity figure suggests that extreme wattage is unnecessary, the dual woofers and low-frequency impedance behavior reward an amplifier with strong current delivery and stable 4-ohm performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most medium-sized rooms, a quality integrated amplifier or power amplifier producing approximately 80 to 150 watts per channel into 4 ohms is a sensible starting point. Larger rooms, longer listening distances, and higher playback levels may benefit from more power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumina V Amator can be paired with both solid-state and suitably capable tube amplification. Amplifier quality and current delivery are more important than selecting equipment solely by its advertised maximum wattage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo pairs of binding posts permit standard single-wire connection, bi-wiring, or bi-amplification. Leave the supplied terminal jumpers installed when using a conventional single pair of speaker cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Gloss Wood and Italian Leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumina V Amator is built at Sonus Faber’s factory in Vicenza, Italy. Its front baffle uses multilayer wood veneer arranged in a distinctive 45-degree pattern, with opposing grain directions meeting toward the center of the speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple layers of high-gloss lacquer enhance the depth and pattern of the veneer. The cabinet sides and top are wrapped in black leather, preserving one of Sonus Faber’s most recognizable design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable finishes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed High Gloss multilayer wood with black leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWenge High Gloss multilayer wood with black leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut High Gloss multilayer wood with black leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variations in woodgrain are expected and help make each pair visually distinctive. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, excessive heat, and high humidity to help preserve the lacquer, veneer, and leather surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLumina V Amator vs. Lumina V\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Lumina V and Lumina V Amator share the same basic cabinet dimensions, driver configuration, 38Hz–24kHz rated response, 89dB sensitivity, 4-ohm nominal impedance, and recommended amplifier range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal differences are the \u003cstrong\u003eAmator’s revised crossover and exclusive high-gloss veneers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its upper crossover point is 2,850Hz rather than the standard model’s 2,600Hz, and its network incorporates crossover solutions influenced by the Amati G5 and Guarneri G5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the standard Lumina V when overall value is the priority and the traditional Walnut, Wenge, or Piano Black finishes are preferred. Choose the Lumina V Amator when the upgraded crossover, high-gloss finish, and more exclusive presentation justify the additional investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStereo and Home Theater Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumina V Amator has the bandwidth, bass output, and dynamic capability to anchor a serious two-channel music system. It is well suited to vinyl, high-resolution streaming, CD playback, and other quality source components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also serve as the front left and right channels of a Lumina home theater. Pairing the speakers with a matching Lumina center channel helps maintain consistent tonal character across dialogue, music, and front-stage effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powered subwoofer remains recommended for home theater systems where substantial output below 40Hz and dedicated low-frequency effects are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Choose the Lumina V Amator?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumina V Amator is particularly well suited for listeners who want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full-range floorstanding speaker for a medium or larger room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich bass and an open, expressive midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA refined alternative to the standard Lumina V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA true three-way speaker with a dedicated midrange driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA broad and precisely organized stereo soundstage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible placement from a down-firing reflex port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-gloss real wood and black leather finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA speaker built at Sonus Faber’s Vicenza, Italy facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA primary loudspeaker for both serious stereo and home theater use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSonus Faber Lumina V Amator Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-way vented floorstanding loudspeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTweeter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29mm high-definition D.A.D. soft-dome driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMidrange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm paper and natural-fiber cone driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWoofers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo 165mm drivers with sandwich-construction diaphragms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260Hz and 2,850Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38Hz–24,000Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89dB SPL at 2.83V\/1m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–300 watts per channel, undistorted signal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReflex Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDown-firing through the speaker base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour binding posts for single wiring, bi-wiring, or bi-amplification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDecoupling System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron spikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.3 × 11 × 14.7 inches each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.6 pounds each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAvailable Finishes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed High Gloss, Wenge High Gloss, and Walnut High Gloss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCabinet Materials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-gloss multilayer wood front panel with black leather covering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne stereo pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePurchase from an Authorized Sonus Faber Dealer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Exchange is an authorized Sonus Faber dealer serving Richmond, Virginia, and customers throughout the United States. Contact us for help comparing the Lumina V Amator with the standard Lumina V, selecting suitable amplification, adding a subwoofer, or planning a complete Sonus Faber stereo or home theater system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sonus-faber-lumina\"\u003e Explore the Sonus Faber Lumina collection. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sonus-faber\"\u003e Explore all Sonus Faber speakers available from Audio Exchange. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonus Faber","offers":[{"title":"Red High Gloss","offer_id":45535253790767,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut High Gloss","offer_id":45535253823535,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wenge High Gloss","offer_id":45535253856303,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/1375\/9791\/files\/LuminaV_Amator_HighGlossRed.webp?v=1782772799","url":"https:\/\/audio-exchange.com\/products\/sonus-faber-lumina-v-amator-floorstanding-speakers","provider":"Audio-Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}