Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ is a 3-way Passive Bass reflex Floor-standing speaker by Emotiva. It features a 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter, 2 x 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 8" woven fiber cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 29 Hz – 28 kHz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ has an MSRP of 1899$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ 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 | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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 T3+ with Airmotiv XT3. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ vs Emotiva Airmotiv XT3
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Lifestyle
Emotiva's Airmotiv Series of Loudspeakers
Airmotiv T3+ 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 of the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Speaker
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ has a Frequency response range of 29 Hz – 28 kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of Up to 250 watts. With a minimum frequency of 29 Hz, Airmotiv T3+ 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.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Emotiva Airmotiv T3+, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $2000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Airmotiv T3+'s Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+'s woven fiber cone Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 2000$ (Pair), these are the 2 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+'s 29Hz:
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+'s folded ribbon Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+?
Airmotiv T3+ is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 350Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2800Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+'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 T3+ 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 T3+ with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Airmotiv T3+ 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 T3+ will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+:
Input Type
Airmotiv T3+ 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.
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Back View
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+'s Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ External Dimensions and Weight
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 49-1/2-inch x 12-1/2-inch x 17-inch (1258.0 x 318.0 x 432.0mm ).
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 T3+ is approximately 1373.8cm2 / 212.9inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Emotiva Airmotiv T3+, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ weighs 38.60kg / 84.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Airmotiv T3+'s weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $2000
Cabinet type and Materials
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ has a
Bass reflex type cabinet and a HDF finish.
Speaker Feet
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ 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 T3+ 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 T3+ is available in Black.
Does the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ come with a Grille?
Airmotiv T3+ 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 T3+ is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Emotiva Airmotiv T3+
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Emotiva Airmotiv T3+
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
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