Airmotiv B1+ is a 2-way Passive Bass reflex Bookshelf speaker by Emotiva. It features a 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" woven fiber cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 48 Hz – 28 kHz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ has an MSRP of 299$ per pair.
Airmotiv B1+ is a member of Emotiva's Airmotiv series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Emotiva Airmotiv Series Speakers
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Frequency Response
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ has a Frequency response range of 48 Hz – 28 kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of Up to 70 watts. At a minimum frequency of 48 Hz, Airmotiv B1+ will provide an average bass depth so depending on your use case, you may consider supplementing your system with a subwoofer.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find a subwoofer to find out more about the available options.
Here we have a comparison of how Airmotiv B1+'s Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Emotiva Airmotiv B1+'s woven fiber cone Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 300$ (Pair), these are the 3 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Emotiva Airmotiv B1+'s 48Hz:
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+'s folded ribbon Tweeter
What is the Crossover frequency of Emotiva Airmotiv B1+?
Crossover frequency of the Airmotiv B1+ is set to 2000Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+'s nominal impedance level is 8 ohms and has a sensitivity of 86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Is the Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ an easy to drive speaker?
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with hogh output if you like listening your music at high volume levels.
Input Type
Airmotiv B1+ features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring is not possible.
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ Back View
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+'s terminals
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ Speaker Size: Weight and Dimensions
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10-3/4 x 7-1/8 x 8-1/4inch (274.0 x 181.0 x 210.0mm ). Each speaker weighs 4.00kg / 8.8lbs.
Base Surface Area and Volume
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ is approximately 380.1cm2 / 58.9inch2.
To have a better perspective on the real life size of Emotiva Airmotiv B1+, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
Here we have a comparison of how Airmotiv B1+'s weight compared with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $300
Cabinet type and Materials
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ has a
Bass reflex type cabinet and HDF finish.
Speaker Feet
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ comes with
shock absorbing rubber bottom pad which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ Port
Available colors
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ is available in Black.
Wall Mounting
Airmotiv B1+ doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket so you need an external structure to mount on walls.
Grille
Airmotiv B1+ comes with magnetic grilles in black color choices. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound pass as clearly as possible.Since the included grille of the Airmotiv B1+ magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ with Grille
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Emotiva Airmotiv B1+, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Emotiva Airmotiv B1+
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Emotiva Airmotiv B1+
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
