Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 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 30 Hz – 27 kHz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 has an MSRP of 1999$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 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 | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
(* 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 T3+ with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 vs Emotiva Airmotiv T3+
Emotiva's Airmotiv X Series of Loudspeakers
Airmotiv XT3 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 XT3 Speaker
Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 has a Frequency response range of 30 Hz – 27 kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of Up to 300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 30 Hz, Airmotiv XT3 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 XT3, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $2000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Airmotiv XT3's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 2000$ (Pair), these are the 3 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Emotiva Airmotiv XT3's 30Hz:
Emotiva Airmotiv XT3's folded ribbon Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Emotiva Airmotiv XT3?
Airmotiv XT3 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 300Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3100Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Emotiva Airmotiv XT3'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 XT3 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 XT3 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Airmotiv XT3 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 XT3 will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Emotiva Airmotiv XT3:
Input Type
Airmotiv XT3 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 XT3 Back View
Emotiva Airmotiv XT3's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 External Dimensions and Weight
Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 48.7” x 10.75” x 16.75” (1240 x 273 x 425 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 XT3 is approximately 1160.3cm2 / 179.8inch2.
WeightThe Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 weighs 41.30kg / 90.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Airmotiv XT3'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 XT3 has a
Bass reflex type cabinet.
Speaker Feet
Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 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 XT3 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 XT3 is available in Black.
Does the Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 come with a Grille?
Airmotiv XT3 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 XT3 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Emotiva Airmotiv XT3.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Emotiva Airmotiv XT3, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Emotiva Airmotiv XT3
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Emotiva Airmotiv XT3 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Emotiva Airmotiv XT3
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.