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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1070 mm (107.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.52 px
ELAC Carina FS247.4vsSonus Faber Lumina III
The ELAC Carina FS247.4 stands 107.0 cm tall — about 8.1 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina III at 98.9 cm. At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Sonus Faber Lumina III is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Carina FS247.4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 34 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 133 mm cone on the ELAC Carina FS247.4 and a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lumina III. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,299 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Carina FS247.4 | Lumina III |
| HiFi ladder position | #108 of 281 floorstander | #47 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1070 mm | 989 mm |
| Width | 226 mm | 230 mm |
| Depth | 205 mm | 277 mm |
| Weight | 16.41 kg | 15.9 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 5 pleated-folded ribbon), 2× 133 mm woofer (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (paper cone), 2× 150 mm woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 34 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–250 W | 50–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,398 / pair | $2,199 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.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.