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Front view — side by side at true scale
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 280 mm (28.0 cm) · 1 mm = 2.00 px
Dali MenuetvsSonus Faber Lumina I
The Sonus Faber Lumina I stands 28.0 cm tall — about 3.0 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. At 86 dB against 84 dB, the Dali Menuet is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Menuet reaches deeper in the bass, down to 59 Hz versus 65 Hz. The Dali Menuet is rear-ported and the Sonus Faber Lumina I is front-ported. On price, the Dali Menuet sits higher — about $1,749 a pair against $999 for the Sonus Faber Lumina I.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Menuet | Lumina I |
| HiFi ladder position | #10 of 255 bookshelf | #31 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 250 mm | 280 mm |
| Width | 150 mm | 148 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 213 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 4.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 114 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 120 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 59 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 84 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,749 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | sonusfaber.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.