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Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Review
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+

Main Features

  • 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter
  • 2 x 5.25" woven fiber Midrange
  • 3 x 8" woven fiber cone Woofer
  • 29 Hz – 28 kHz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range: Up to 250watts
  • Weight:85.00 lbs / 38.60 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 49-1/2"x12-1/2"x17" / 1258.0 x 318.0 x 432.0mm

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Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Review

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.

What size of room is the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ speaker good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various sizes of environments considering its size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Suitability
Near-fieldBad
Small RoomPoor
Mid-size RoomAverage
Large RoomGood
Very Large RoomAverage

(* 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.)

What are the speakers in Emotiva's Airmotiv Series?

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
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+
29-28k Hz 91 dB4Ω 3 x 8"
Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
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48-28k Hz 87 dB4Ω 2 x 5.25"
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 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"


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What is the 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. At a minimum frequency of 29 Hz, Airmotiv T3+ will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who like to experience a full range response will still benefit from the use of a subwooofer though.

To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Emotiva Airmotiv T3+, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1899. 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
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+
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Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Woofer
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+'s woven fiber cone Woofer

Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1899$ (Pair), these are the 2 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+'s 29Hz:

  • KLH Kendall with Low Frequency of 25 Hz (Compare w/ Airmotiv T3+)
  • KLH Concord with Low Frequency of 28 Hz (Compare w/ Airmotiv T3+)


Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Tweeter
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+'s folded ribbon Tweeter

What is the Crossover frequency of 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.

What are the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Emotiva Airmotiv T3+? Is it an easy-to-drive speaker?

Emotiva Airmotiv T3+'s nominal impedance level is 4 ohms and has a sensitivity of 91 dB.

Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+
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Nominal Impedance of 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 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+:

  • Integrated Amps under 1500 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 2000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 3000 USD
  • All Integrated Amplifiers

Input Type

Airmotiv T3+ has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by running separate speaker wires to the low & high frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping allows the use of separate amplifiers for the high & low frequency drivers of your loudspeaker which may result in greater dynamic range & lower distortion.

Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Back View
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Back View

Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Terminals
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+ Real Life Body Size Comparison
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+ placed next to a Media Stand
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand

Weight

The 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
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+
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Max
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $1899
Emotiva Airmotiv T3+
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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
    Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ with Grille

    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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    Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandEmotiva
    Full Model NameEmotiva Airmotiv T3+
    Speaker Type3-way Floor-standing
    Power RangeUp to 250 watts
    Sensitivity91 dB
    Impedance4 ohms
    Frequency Response29 Hz – 28 kHz
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size8-inch
    Woofer Compositionwoven fiber cone
    Tweeter Size25×32 mm-inch
    Tweeter Typefolded ribbon
    Midrange Size5.25-inch
    Crossover freq350 Hz and 2800Hz
    Port Positionrear

    CONNECTIONS
    Connector TypeBinding post
    Biamp InputsYes
    Port Positionrear
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height1258.0mm ( 49-1/2-inch)
    Width318.0mm ( 12-1/2-inch)
    Depth432.0mm ( 17-inch)
    Height1258.0mm ( 49-1/2-inch)
    Weight38.60kg ( 85.00 lbs)
    EnclosureBass reflex
    FinishHDF
    Available ColorsBlack
    GrilleYes
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteNo
    Parts Warranty5 Years
    Labor Warranty5 Years
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