Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ 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, 2 x 5.25" Midrange and 4 x 6.5" woven fiber cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 40 Hz – 28 kHz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ has an MSRP of 899$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ 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 C3+ with Airmotiv XC3. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
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Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ Lifestyle
Emotiva's Airmotiv Series of Loudspeakers
Airmotiv C3+ 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 C3+ Speaker
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ has a Frequency response range of 40 Hz – 28 kHz and Power Range of Up to 200 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Airmotiv C3+'s Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+'s folded ribbon Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+?
Airmotiv C3+ is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 350 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2800 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+'s nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ 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 C3+ with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Airmotiv C3+ an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–150 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Airmotiv C3+ 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 C3+ Back View
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+'s Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ External Dimensions and Weight
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 8-5/8-inch x 54-3/4-inch x 12-1/4-inch (220.0 x 1391.0 x 312.0mm ).
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 C3+ is approximately 4339.9cm2 / 672.7inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Emotiva Airmotiv C3+, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
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WeightThe Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ weighs 26.80kg / 59lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Airmotiv C3+'s weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1000
Cabinet type and Materials
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ has a
Bass reflex type cabinet and a HDF finish.
Speaker Feet
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ 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 C3+ 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 C3+ double Port
Available colors
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ is available in Black.
Does the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ come with a Grille?
Airmotiv C3+ 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 C3+ is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Emotiva Airmotiv C3+
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Emotiva Airmotiv C3+ speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Emotiva Airmotiv C3+
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
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