Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ is a 3-way Passive Bass reflex Center Channel speaker by Emotiva. It was released in October 2022. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter, 1 x 3" Midrange and 2 x 5.25" woven fiber cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 50 Hz – 28 kHz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ has an MSRP of 299$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Emotiva later replaced Airmotiv C1+ with Airmotiv XC1. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
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Emotiva's Airmotiv Series of Loudspeakers
Airmotiv C1+ is a member of Emotiva's Airmotiv series of Passive speakers. The Airmotiv range are Emotiva's powered studio-style speakers, known for high value and folded-ribbon tweeters. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Emotiva Airmotiv Series Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ Speaker
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ has a Frequency response range of 50 Hz – 28 kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of Up to 120 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Airmotiv C1+'s Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+'s folded ribbon Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+?
Airmotiv C1+ is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 550Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2600Hz.
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ Crossover is set to 550 Hz and 2600Hz
Impedance and Sensitivity
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+'s nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–120 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Airmotiv C1+ has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ Back View
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+'s Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ External Dimensions and Weight
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-3/4 x 20-1/2 x 8-1/4inch (197.0 x 521.0 x 210.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
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 C1+ is approximately 1094.1cm2 / 169.6inch2.
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WeightThe Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ weighs 8.45kg / 18.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Airmotiv C1+'s weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $300
How does the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ compare to the Emotiva Airmotiv C2+?
One of the natural alternative to the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ is the which is located one step higher in Emotiva's Passive Center Channel selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ vs for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ has a
Bass reflex type cabinet and a HDF finish.
Speaker Feet
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ 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 C1+ 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.
Available colors
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ is available in Black.
Does the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ come with a Grille?
Airmotiv C1+ 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 to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Airmotiv C1+ is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Emotiva Airmotiv C1+
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Emotiva Airmotiv C1+
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.