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Front view — side by side at true scale
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 13.0 in · 1 in = 43.10 px
Quad S-2vsSonus Faber Lumina I
The Quad S-2 stands 33.0 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina I at 28.0 cm. On footprint the Quad S-2 is the wider cabinet (18.0 cm versus 14.8 cm). At 87 dB against 84 dB, the Quad S-2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Quad S-2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 48 Hz versus 65 Hz. The Quad S-2 is rear-ported and the Sonus Faber Lumina I is front-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | Sonus Faber |
| Model | S-2 | Lumina I |
| HiFi ladder position | #77 of 215 bookshelf | #25 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 13 in | 11 in |
| Width | 7.1 in | 5.8 in |
| Depth | 10.2 in | 8.4 in |
| Weight | 13.4 lb | 9.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 4.9 in mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 4.7 in mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 84 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | quad-hifi.co.uk ↗ | 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.