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Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ vs Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Comparison

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Emotiva Airmotiv C3+

Passive Center Channel | 40 Hz – 28 kHz

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Passive Center Channel | 65-35k Hz

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Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ vs Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Airmotiv C3+ and Silver C250 7G, two Passive Center Channel speakers from Emotiva and Monitor Audio .

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter
  • 5.25" Midrange
  • 4 x 6.5" woven fiber cone Woofer
  • 40 Hz – 28 kHz Frequency Response
  • 92 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:Up to 200watts
  • Weight:26.80kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 220.0" x 54-3/4" x 12-1/4"( 220.0 x 1391.0 x 312.0mm )

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" gold dome C-CAM Tweeter
  • 3" Midrange
  • 2 x 5.25" C-CAM with Rigid Surface Technology (RST) Woofer
  • 3" Midrange
  • 65-35k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:80-200watts
  • Weight:10.63kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 205.0" x 18-15/16" x 10-3/4"( 205.0 x 482.0 x 274.0mm )

What size room are the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G 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 C3+ Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
Near-field Poor Poor
Small Room Average Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Average Average
Very Large Room Poor Poor

(* 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 C3+ and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both Airmotiv C3+ and Silver C250 7G are 3-way speakers.

Driver Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 25×32 mm-inch 1-inch
Midrange 2 x 5.25-inch 1 x 3-inch
Woofer 4 x 6.5-inch 2 x 5.25-inch

Airmotiv C3+ features a 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 4 x 6.5" woven fiber cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 350 Hz and 2800Hz. On the other hand, the Silver C250 7G features a 1" gold dome C-CAM Tweeter , a 3" Midrange and 2 x 5.25" C-CAM with Rigid Surface Technology (RST) Woofer .

Frequency Response

Airmotiv C3+ has a frequency range of 40 Hz – 28 kHz whereas Silver C250 7G has a frequency range of 65-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Airmotiv C3+ can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Silver C250 7G's min frequency of 65Hz.

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 Center Channel class in our database.

Low Frequency

Center Channel Speakers

Airmotiv C3+
Silver C250 7G
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Center Channel Speakers

Emotiva Airmotiv C3+
Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
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 C3+ is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Silver C250 7G which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Airmotiv C3+ can provide this impedance level.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Airmotiv C3+ sensitivity is rated at 92 dB and the Silver C250 7G's is rated at 88.5 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Center Channel Speakers

Airmotiv C3+
Silver C250 7G
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.

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.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Airmotiv C3+ features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Silver C250 7G has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ Terminals
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+'s Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7GBinding post Terminals
Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G's Binding post terminals

Emotiva Airmotiv C3+  Port
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ double 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 C3+'s and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G's external dimensions. Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ has external dimensions of 220.0 x 1391.0 x 312.0mm ( 8-5/8-inch x 54-3/4-inch x 12-1/4-inch) whereas Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G has external dimensions of 205.0 x 482.0 x 274.0mm ( 8-1/16 x 18-15/16 x 10-3/4inch) .

Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 909mm wider, 15mm taller and 38mm deeper than Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G in scale.

Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ vs Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Size and External Dimensions

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 C3+ is approximately 4339.9cm2 / 672.7inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G is approximately 1320.7cm2 / 204.7inch2. The Airmotiv C3+ requires 229% more surface area than the Silver C250 7G which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ weighs 26.80kg / 59lbs and the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G weighs 10.63kg / 23.4lbs. This makes the Airmotiv C3+ 152% heavier than the Silver C250 7G.

Here is a comparison of how Airmotiv C3+ and Silver C250 7G's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Center Channel class.

Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+
Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G?

Here are the items that come with the Silver C250 7G:
  • Center-channel loudspeakers
  • Grille
  • 2 Jumpers (pre-installed)
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • Hex-key
  • Owners Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions

  • Reasons to choose Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ over Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
    Sensitivity 92 dB vs 89 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
    Number of Woofers 4 vs 2 More woofers
    Low Frequency Response 40 Hz vs 65 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Price per pair* 899USD vs 1100USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G over Emotiva Airmotiv C3+

    Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 4 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
    High Frequency Response 35k Hz vs 28k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 205mm vs 220mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 1320cm2 vs 4339cm2 Takes less floor space
    Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ vs Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
    Brand Emotiva Monitor Audio
    Speaker Type Center channel speaker Center channel speaker
    Power Range Up to 200 watts 80-200 watts
    Sensitivity 92 dB 88.5 dB
    Impedance 4 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 40 Hz – 28 kHz 65-35k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 4 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition woven fiber cone C-CAM with Rigid Surface Technology (RST)
    Tweeter Size 25×32 mm" 1"
    Tweeter Type folded ribbon gold dome C-CAM
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 5.25" 3"
    Crossover Frequency 350 Hz and 2800Hz n/a
    Firing Direction rear n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 220.0mm (8.7") 205.0mm (8.1")
    Width 1391.0mm (54.8") 482.0mm (19")
    Depth 312.0mm (12.3") 274.0mm (10.8")
    Weight 26.80kg (59lbs) 10.63kg (23.4lbs)
    Enclosure Bass reflex Acoustic Suspension
    Finish HDF n/a
    Available Colors Black White
    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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