Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 is a 3-way Passive Bass reflex Center Channel speaker by Emotiva. 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" woven fiber cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 45 Hz – 27 kHz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 has an MSRP of 899$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Emotiva replaced the older Airmotiv C3+ with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 vs Emotiva Airmotiv C3+
Emotiva's Airmotiv X Series of Loudspeakers
Airmotiv XC3 is a member of Emotiva's Airmotiv X series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Emotiva Airmotiv X Series Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv X Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 Speaker
Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 has a Frequency response range of 45 Hz – 27 kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of Up to 250 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Airmotiv XC3's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3's 45Hz:
Emotiva Airmotiv XC3's folded ribbon Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3?
Airmotiv XC3 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 370Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2800Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Emotiva Airmotiv XC3's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 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 XC3 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3:
Input Type
Airmotiv XC3 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 XC3 Back View
Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 External Dimensions and Weight
Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 9.25″ x 51.25″ x 12″ (235 x 1302 x 305 mm ).
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 XC3 is approximately 3971.1cm2 / 615.5inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Emotiva Airmotiv XC3, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
WeightThe Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 weighs 29.00kg / 63.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Airmotiv XC3'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 XC3 has a
Bass reflex type cabinet.
Port Position
Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 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 XC3 is available in Black.
Does the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 come with a Grille?
Airmotiv XC3 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 XC3 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Emotiva Airmotiv XC3
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Emotiva Airmotiv XC3
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.