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Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ vs Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Comparison

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Emotiva Airmotiv B2+

Passive Bookshelf | 40-28k Hz

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Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ vs Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Emotiva. Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Airmotiv T-Zero+ is a Floor-standing speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ and Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter
  • 6.25" woven fiber cone Woofer
  • 40-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 86 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:Up to 125watts
  • Weight:7.10kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 324.0" x 8-1/2" x 11-1/2"( 324.0 x 216.0 x 293.0mm )

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter
  • 2 x 5.25" woven fiber cone Woofer
  • 48-28 kHz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:Up to 100watts
  • Weight:13.20kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 969.0" x 38-1/8" x 10-1/2"( 969.0 x 969.0 x 267.0mm )

Airmotiv B2+ and Airmotiv T-Zero+ are members of Emotiva's Airmotiv series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Emotiva Airmotiv Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+
  
Bookshelf 48 Hz – 28 kHz 86 dB8Ω 1 x 5.25"
Emotiva Airmotiv B2+
Bookshelf 40-28k Hz 86 dB4Ω 1 x 6.25"
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+
  
Floor-standing 29 Hz – 28 kHz 91 dB4Ω 3 x 8"
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+
  
Center Channel 40 Hz – 28 kHz 92 dB4Ω 4 x 6.5"
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+
  
Center Channel 50 Hz – 28 kHz 89 dB4Ω 2 x 5.25"
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
Floor-standing 48-28 kHz 87 dB4Ω 2 x 5.25"
Emotiva Airmotiv C2+
  
Center Channel 45 Hz – 28 kHz 92 dB4Ω 2 x 6.5"
Emotiva Airmotiv T1+
  
Floor-standing 37 Hz – 28 kHz 88 dB4Ω 2 x 6"
Emotiva Airmotiv T2+
  
Floor-standing 35 Hz – 28 kHz 91 dB4Ω 2 x 8"

What size room are the Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ and Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
Near-field Average Poor
Small Room Good Average
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Poor Poor
Very Large Room Bad Bad

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ and Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

Both Airmotiv B2+ and Airmotiv T-Zero+ are 2-way speakers.

Driver Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 25×32 mm-inch 25×32 mm-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 6.25-inch 2 x 5.25-inch

Airmotiv B2+ features a 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter and 1 x 6.25" woven fiber cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz. On the other hand, the Airmotiv T-Zero+ features a 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" woven fiber cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz.

Frequency Response

Airmotiv B2+ has a frequency range of 40-28k Hz whereas Airmotiv T-Zero+ has a frequency range of 48-28 kHz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Airmotiv B2+ can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Airmotiv T-Zero+'s min frequency of 48Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Airmotiv B2+
Airmotiv T-Zero+
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Emotiva Airmotiv B2+
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Airmotiv B2+ and Airmotiv T-Zero+ have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Airmotiv B2+ sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the Airmotiv T-Zero+'s is at 87 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ a more sensitive speaker compared to Emotiva Airmotiv B2+, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Airmotiv B2+ and the Airmotiv B2+ can provide this impedance level.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Airmotiv B2+
Airmotiv T-Zero+
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Airmotiv B2+ can handle a max power of 125 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Airmotiv T-Zero+ has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 25 watts less than the Airmotiv B2+.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Airmotiv B2+ and Airmotiv T-Zero+ have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

Emotiva Airmotiv B2+  Port
Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ Port

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Emotiva Airmotiv B2+'s and Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+'s external dimensions. Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ has external dimensions of 324.0 x 216.0 x 293.0mm ( 12-3/4-inch x 8-1/2-inch x 11-1/2-inch) whereas Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ has external dimensions of 969.0 x 969.0 x 267.0mm ( 38-1/8 x 38-1/8 x 10-1/2inch) .

Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ is 753mm narrower and 645mm shorter than Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ but it is also 26mm deeper.

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ is approximately 632.9cm2 / 98.1inch2 and base area of the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ is approximately 2587.2cm2 / 401.0inch2. The Airmotiv B2+ requires 76% less surface area than the Airmotiv T-Zero+ which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.


Reasons to choose Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ over Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
Max Input Power 125 watts vs 100 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
Woofer Size 6.25 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response 40 Hz vs 48 Hz Generates deeper bass
Height 324mm vs 969mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 632cm2 vs 2587cm2 Takes less floor space

Reasons to choose Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ over Emotiva Airmotiv B2+

Sensitivity 87 dB vs 86 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ vs Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
Brand Emotiva Emotiva
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Floor-standing speaker
Power Range Up to 125 watts Up to 100 watts
Sensitivity 86 dB 87 dB
Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms
Frequency Response 40-28k Hz 48-28 kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 2
Woofer Size 6.25" 5.25"
Woofer Composition woven fiber cone woven fiber cone
Woofer Surround Material SBR n/a
Tweeter Size 25×32 mm" 25×32 mm"
Tweeter Type folded ribbon folded ribbon
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Crossover Frequency 2000Hz 2500Hz
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 324.0mm (12.8") 969.0mm (38.1")
Width 216.0mm (8.5") 969.0mm (38.1")
Depth 293.0mm (11.5") 267.0mm (10.5")
Weight 7.10kg (15.6lbs) 13.20kg (29lbs)
Enclosure Bass reflex Bass reflex
Finish HDF HDF
Available Colors Black Black
Mounting Bracket No
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs Yes n/a
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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