Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 is a 3-way Passive Bass reflex Floor-standing speaker by Emotiva. It was released in February 2024. It features a 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter, 1 x 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 6" woven fiber cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 40 Hz – 27 kHz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 has an MSRP of 1499$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 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 replaced the older Airmotiv T2+ with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 vs Emotiva Airmotiv T2+
Emotiva's Airmotiv X Series of Loudspeakers
Airmotiv XT2 is a member of Emotiva's Airmotiv X series of Passive speakers. The Airmotiv X range are Emotiva's affordable passive bookshelf and tower speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Emotiva Airmotiv X Series Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv X Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 Speaker
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 has a Frequency response range of 40 Hz – 27 kHz and Power Range of Up to 250 watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, Airmotiv XT2 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 XT2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2?
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 XT2's 40Hz:
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2's folded ribbon Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2?
Airmotiv XT2 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 430 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3100 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 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 XT2 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
15–240 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Airmotiv XT2 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 XT2 Back View
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 External Dimensions and Weight
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 44.75” x 8.5” x 12.25” (1137.0 x 258.0 x 311.0mm ).
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 XT2 is approximately 802.4cm2 / 124.4inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Emotiva Airmotiv XT2, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 weighs 22.20kg / 48.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Airmotiv XT2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 has a
Bass reflex type cabinet.
Speaker Feet
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 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 XT2 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 XT2 is available in Black.
Does the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 come with a Grille?
Airmotiv XT2 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 XT2 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Emotiva Airmotiv XT2
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Emotiva Airmotiv XT2
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.