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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 714 mm (71.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.78 px
Klipsch kO-R1vsSonus Faber Lumina II
The Klipsch kO-R1 stands 71.4 cm tall — about 41.0 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina II at 30.4 cm. On footprint the Klipsch kO-R1 is the wider cabinet (42.0 cm versus 17.9 cm). At 97.5 dB against 86 dB, the Klipsch kO-R1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch kO-R1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 51 Hz versus 55 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch kO-R1 and a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lumina II. On price, the Klipsch kO-R1 sits higher — about $8,498 a pair against $1,499 for the Sonus Faber Lumina II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Sonus Faber |
| Model | kO-R1 | Lumina II |
| HiFi ladder position | #250 of 255 bookshelf | #54 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 714 mm | 304 mm |
| Width | 420 mm | 179 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 263 mm |
| Weight | 23.6 kg | 5.8 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28-E paper cone) | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 970 Hz | 1800 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 30–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,498 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.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.