Airmotiv XS12e is a Ported type Powered Subwoofer by Emotiva with a frequency range of 28-200 Hz. It was released in 2025. It features 1 x 12" Treated paper Woofer, and powered by a Class D 300 watts amplifier.
A 400 mm cube: 12 inch forward-firing long-throw driver, 300 W RMS Class D, dual rear flared ports, with both RCA and XLR inputs and an acoustically transparent limiter.
Airmotiv XS12e is a member of Emotiva's Airmotiv X series of Powered subwoofers. The Airmotiv X range are Emotiva's affordable passive bookshelf and tower speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these subwoofers as well as review and comparison links.
Emotiva Airmotiv X Series Speakers
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Frequency Response
Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e has a Frequency response range of 28-200 Hz at ±3dB. With the help of its 1 x 12-inch driver and 300 watts RMS amplifier, the Airmotiv XS12e can go as low as 28 Hz which doesn't quite offer full range sound (20Hz-2kHZ) but it gets really close.
Here we have a comparison of how Airmotiv XS12e's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Powered Subwoofers
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Among all subwoofers in our database with a max MSRP price of 500$, these are the 5 Powered Subwoofer models that can reach deeper bass levels than the Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e's 28Hz:
Inputs and Outputs
- PreampLevel Inputs: Stereo RCA/LFE, XLR
Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e External Dimensions and Weight
Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 15-3/4 x 15-3/4 x 15-3/4inch (400.0 x 400.0 x 400.0mm ).
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 XS12e is approximately 1600.0cm2 / 248.0inch2.
WeightThe Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e weighs 19.05kg / 41.9lbs. Weight of a subwoofer is an important factor when you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. Here is a comparison of how Airmotiv XS12e's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
Subwoofer Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Ported subwoofers are generally accepted to be more suitable for home theatre systems whereas the sealed designs are preferred for music oriented systems.
Port Position
Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e 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.
Does the Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e come with a Grille?
Airmotiv XS12e comes with grilles. 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.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand | Emotiva |
| Full Model Name | Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e |
| Type | Powered Subwoofer |
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Frequency Response | 28-200 Hz |
| Enclosure Type | Ported |
| Enclosure | Bass Reflex |
| Firing Direction | Front |
| Port Position | rear |
Amplifier & Driver |
| Power (RMS) | 300 watts |
| Amplifier Type | Class D |
| Woofer | 12-inch Treated paper |
| Controls & Connections |
| Phase Control | Yes |
| Line-level Inputs | Stereo RCA/LFE, XLR |
Physical |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 15-3/4" x 15-3/4" x 15-3/4" (400.0 x 400.0 x 400.0mm) |
| Weight | 19.05kg ( 42.00 lbs) |
| Grille | Yes |
| Parts Warranty | 5 Years |
| Labor Warranty | 5 Years |