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