Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ is a 3-way Passive Bass reflex Floor-standing speaker by Emotiva. It was released in October 2022. It features a 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter, 1 x 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 8" woven fiber cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 35 Hz – 28 kHz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ has an MSRP of 1099$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| 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 T2+ with Airmotiv XT2. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ vs Emotiva Airmotiv XT2
Emotiva's Airmotiv Series of Loudspeakers
Airmotiv T2+ 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
Frequency Response of the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ Speaker
Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ has a Frequency response range of 35 Hz – 28 kHz and Power Range of Up to 200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 35 Hz, Airmotiv T2+ delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Airmotiv T2+'s Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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Emotiva Airmotiv T2+'s woven fiber cone Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+'s 35Hz:
Emotiva Airmotiv T2+'s folded ribbon Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+?
Airmotiv T2+ 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 3200 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Emotiva Airmotiv T2+'s nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ 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 T2+ with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Airmotiv T2+ 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 T2+ will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–190 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Airmotiv T2+ 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 T2+ Back View
Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ External Dimensions and Weight
Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 42-11/16 x 12-3/16 x 17-1/4inch (1085.0 x 310.0 x 439.0mm ).
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 T2+ is approximately 1360.9cm2 / 210.9inch2.
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WeightThe Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ weighs 25.90kg / 57lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Airmotiv T2+'s weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $1500
How does the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ compare to the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+?
One of the natural alternative to the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ is the which is located one step higher in Emotiva's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ vs for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ has a
Bass reflex type cabinet and a HDF finish.
Speaker Feet
Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ 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.
Port Position
Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ 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 T2+ is available in Black.
Does the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ come with a Grille?
Airmotiv T2+ 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 T2+ is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Emotiva Airmotiv T2+
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Emotiva Airmotiv T2+
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.