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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 359 mm (35.9 cm) · 1 mm = 1.56 px
Polk Reserve R200vsSonus Faber Lumina I
The Polk Reserve R200 stands 35.9 cm tall — about 7.9 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina I at 28.0 cm. On footprint the Polk Reserve R200 is the wider cabinet (19.4 cm versus 14.8 cm). At 86 dB against 84 dB, the Polk Reserve R200 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Polk Reserve R200 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 51 Hz versus 65 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Polk Reserve R200 and a 120 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lumina I. On price, the Sonus Faber Lumina I sits higher — about $999 a pair against $749 for the Polk Reserve R200.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Polk | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Reserve R200 | Lumina I |
| HiFi ladder position | #124 of 255 bookshelf | #31 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 359 mm | 280 mm |
| Width | 194 mm | 148 mm |
| Depth | 354 mm | 213 mm |
| Weight | 8.7 kg | 4.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone) | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 120 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 38000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 84 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–200 W | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $749 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | polkaudio.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.