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Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Review
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ - Front View

Main Features

  • 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 100 watts
  • Weight: 29.00 lbs / 13.20 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 38-1/8"x38-1/8"x10-1/2" / 969.0 x 969.0 x 267.0mm
MSRP: $499 (list price)

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Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ is a 2-way Passive Bass reflex Floor-standing speaker by Emotiva. It was released in October 2022. It features a 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" woven fiber cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 48-28 kHz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ has an MSRP of 499$ per pair.

Room Size Suitability

The size of the room where you plan to use the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ 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-fieldPoor
Small RoomAverage
Mid-size RoomGood
Large RoomPoor
Very Large RoomBad

(* 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 Airmotiv T-Zero+  Lifestyle
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Lifestyle

Emotiva's Airmotiv Series of Loudspeakers

Airmotiv T-Zero+ 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.

See all 9 Emotiva Airmotiv models compared »

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


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Frequency Response of the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Speaker

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ has a Frequency response range of 48-28 kHz and Power Range of Up to 100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 48 Hz, Airmotiv T-Zero+ delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.

Here we have a comparison of how Airmotiv T-Zero+'s Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
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Median
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+?
  • Work out the crossover setting — it follows from this speaker's 48 Hz low end
  • Powered subwoofers under $500 — a similar price range to these speakers
  • Every powered subwoofer we cover, whatever the budget
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Woofer
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+'s woven fiber cone Woofer


Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Tweeter
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+'s folded ribbon Tweeter

Crossover frequency of the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+?

The crossover frequency of the Airmotiv T-Zero+ is set to 2500Hz. 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.

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ driver frequency bands48-2.5kWoofer 5.25"2.5k-28kTweeter20501002005001k2k5k10k20k40kHz, log scale
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Crossover
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Crossover is set to 2500Hz

Impedance and Sensitivity

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+'s nominal impedance level is 4 ohms and has a sensitivity of 87 dB.

Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
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Average
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Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ 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 T-Zero+ with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.

Sensitivity

With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ plays in your room →

Running more than one pair from a single amplifier? Check the load it would present →

What amplifier does the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ need?

At normal listening levels in a medium room, about 30–100 W per channel into 4 ohms. Set your own conditions and we will rank every amplifier we cover.

We check power, impedance safety and current delivery — not just watts.

Prefer to browse? Integrated amplifiers under $500, or every amplifier we cover.

Input Type

Airmotiv T-Zero+ features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Back View
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Back View

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Terminals
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+'s terminals

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ External Dimensions and Weight

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 38-1/8 x 38-1/8 x 10-1/2inch (969.0 x 969.0 x 267.0mm ).

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 T-Zero+ is approximately 2587.2cm2 / 401.0inch2.

Find speakers that fit your shelf or alcove →  ·  Work out where they should sit in the room →

Weight

The Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ weighs 13.20kg / 29lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Airmotiv T-Zero+'s weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
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Average
Median
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $500
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
Min
Average
Max

How does the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ compare to the Emotiva Airmotiv T1+?

One of the natural alternative to the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ is the which is located one step higher in Emotiva's Passive Floor-standing selection.

Check the Detailed Comparison of Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ vs for more details.

Cabinet type and Materials

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ has a Bass reflex type cabinet and a HDF finish.

Speaker Feet

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:

  • Permanently attached outrigger feet with rubber pads
  • detachable adjustable spikes included

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.

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+  Feet
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Feet

Port Position

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ 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 T-Zero+ is available in Black.

Does the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ come with a Grille?

Airmotiv T-Zero+ 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 T-Zero+ is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+  with Grille
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ with Grille

Recommended Accessories

Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+.

  • Speaker Cable and Connectors
    • Speaker Cables with Banana Plugs: If you know the lenght of the cable you need, this is the easier option to connect your speakers with your amp.
    • Speaker Cables without Connectors: If you are not sure about the lenght or need longer than standard cables with plugs, choose this option.
    • Banana Connectors and Plugs: If you chose the cables without connectors option or already have some cable around, pick the banana plugs separately.
  • Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
  • Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.

User's Manual

For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+

Official Product Page

Official manufacturer's product page for the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+

Warranty

5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Alternatives in Passive Floor-standing Speakers
Model Type Sensitivity Impedance Frequency
Emotiva Airmotiv T1+
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3-way 88 dB 4 ohms 37 Hz – 28 kHz
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+
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2-way 86 dB 8 ohms 48 Hz – 28 kHz
Emotiva Airmotiv B2+
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2-way 86 dB 4 ohms 40-28k Hz
Emotiva Airmotiv T2+
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3-way 91 dB 4 ohms 35 Hz – 28 kHz
Emotiva Airmotiv C1+
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3-way 89 dB 4 ohms 50 Hz – 28 kHz
Emotiva Airmotiv C2+
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3-way 92 dB 4 ohms 45 Hz – 28 kHz
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+
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3-way 91 dB 4 ohms 29 Hz – 28 kHz
Emotiva Airmotiv C3+
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3-way 92 dB 4 ohms 40 Hz – 28 kHz
Frequently Asked Questions about Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+

What amplifier do you need for the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+?

Emotiva rates the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ for Up to 100 watts of amplifier power. It is a 4-ohm speaker, a demanding load that wants an amplifier rated to drive 4 ohms - many budget receivers are not.

Is the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ easy to drive?

The Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ has a sensitivity of 87 dB. That is about average for a home speaker, so it is neither hard nor especially easy to drive.

Does the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ need a subwoofer?

The Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ reaches down to 48Hz (full range 48-28 kHz). That covers most music, though a subwoofer still adds the bottom octave for home theatre.

What drivers does the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ use?

The Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ is a 2-way design using a 25×32 mm" folded ribbon tweeter and 2 x 5.25" woven fiber cone woofers.

Is the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ sealed or ported?

The Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ uses a Ported enclosure. A ported design uses a tuned vent to get more low-end output from the same driver, but it wants some breathing room behind it.

Does the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ come with grilles?

Yes. The Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ comes with removable grilles (black).

How big and heavy is the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+?

The Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ weighs 13.20kg / 29lbs each and measures 38-1/8 x 38-1/8 x 10-1/2inch (HxWxD).

How much does the Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ cost?

The Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $499 per pair.


Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+ Detailed Specifications

General
BrandEmotiva
Full Model NameEmotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
Speaker Type2-way Floor-standing
Power RangeUp to 100 watts
Sensitivity87 dB
Impedance4 ohms
Frequency Response48-28 kHz
Release DateOctober 2022
DRIVERS
Woofer Size5.25-inch
Woofer Compositionwoven fiber cone
Tweeter Size25×32 mm-inch
Tweeter Typefolded ribbon
Crossover freq2500Hz
Port Positionrear

CONNECTIONS
Port Positionrear
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height969.0mm ( 38-1/8-inch)
Width969.0mm ( 38-1/8-inch)
Depth267.0mm ( 10-1/2-inch)
Height969.0mm ( 38-1/8-inch)
Weight13.2 kg (29 lbs)
EnclosureBass reflex
FinishHDF
Available ColorsBlack
GrilleYes
Moisture ResistanceNo
OTHER
Handheld RemoteNo
Parts Warranty5 Years
Labor Warranty5 Years
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