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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 353 mm (35.3 cm) · 1 mm = 1.59 px
Dali Rubicon 2vsSonus Faber Lumina II
The Dali Rubicon 2 stands 35.3 cm tall — about 4.9 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina II at 30.4 cm. On footprint the Dali Rubicon 2 is the wider cabinet (19.5 cm versus 17.9 cm). At 87 dB against 86 dB, the Dali Rubicon 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Rubicon 2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 55 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubicon 2 and a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lumina II. On price, the Dali Rubicon 2 sits higher — about $2,999 a pair against $1,499 for the Sonus Faber Lumina II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Rubicon 2 | Lumina II |
| HiFi ladder position | #115 of 255 bookshelf | #54 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 353 mm | 304 mm |
| Width | 195 mm | 179 mm |
| Depth | 335 mm | 263 mm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 5.8 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3100 Hz | 1800 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 26000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–150 W | 30–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / pair | $1,499 / 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.