Short answer: the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 is the newer model that replaces the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+, but only the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ has been measured and ranked so far, so this comparison is on specs and features rather than sound. The Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ is discontinued, so it is now a used buy.
The case for the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2: A three-way tower with a 25mm x 32mm Airmotiv folded ribbon tweeter, a 5.25” woven fiber midrange in its own sub-enclosure, and three 6” long-throw woofers, crossed at 430Hz and 3.1kHz.
On the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ side: High-value three-way tower with strong output and unusually deep usable sealed-room bass for the price.
Buy the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked.
Buy the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 if you want the newer model, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 | Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 per pair Discontinued | $999 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | - | #35 of 73 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Crossover Frequency | 430Hz, 3.1kHz | - |
| Dimensions | 1137H x 216W x 311D mm | 42.7”H x 12.2”W x 12.3”D |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Drivers | 25mm x 32mm folded ribbon tweeter, 5.25” woven fiber midrange, 3x 6” woven fiber woofers | 32mm folded-ribbon tweeter; 5.25” midrange; dual 8” woofers |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 27kHz ±3dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Impedance | 4 ohms | Approximately 3 ohms minimum near 100Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Recommended Power | 100W or more | - |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | Approximately 89.5dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 22.2 kg each | 56.9 lbs (25.8 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 62Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 32Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.56 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.14 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2: $999 per pair Discontinued Emotiva eBay
Older model: the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ (rated 4.2/5).
Pros: A three-way tower with a 25mm x 32mm Airmotiv folded ribbon tweeter, a 5.25” woven fiber midrange in its own sub-enclosure, and three 6” long-throw woofers, crossed at 430Hz and 3.1kHz. Emotiva rates it at 40Hz to 27kHz (±3dB) and 90dB (2.83V/1m) efficiency. A 31mm braced baffle, rear port, bi-amp terminals, outrigger feet with spikes, magnetic grilles and a five year warranty.
Cons: No independent measurements have been published yet, so it can’t be compared with the Airmotiv T2+ it replaces, which Erin measured reaching about 32Hz (-10dB) from two 8” woofers. The XT2 swaps those for three 6” woofers. Its 4 ohm load calls for an amplifier of 100W or more that is comfortable with 4 ohms. It weighs 22kg per speaker, and it is sold mainly direct from Emotiva, where it currently shows sold out. Discontinued.
Full Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 review and specifications →
| Crossover Frequency | 430Hz, 3.1kHz |
|---|---|
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 1137H x 216W x 311D mm |
| Drivers | 25mm x 32mm folded ribbon tweeter, 5.25” woven fiber midrange, 3x 6” woven fiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 27kHz ±3dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Recommended Power | 100W or more |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 22.2 kg each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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Emotiva Airmotiv T2+: $999 per pair Discontinued Emotiva eBay
Newer model: the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we don’t have measurements to confirm that yet.
Pros: High-value three-way tower with strong output and unusually deep usable sealed-room bass for the price. Erin measured F3 at 62Hz and F10 at 32Hz, with sensitivity just under 90dB/2.83V/1m. Dual 8-inch woven-fiber woofers relieve the 5.25-inch midrange, and the 32mm folded-ribbon tweeter provides broad horizontal coverage. Approximately +/-2.5dB response linearity, solid cabinet bracing and low compression allow substantial playback levels; the gradual low-frequency roll-off integrates well with either room gain or a subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 62Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 89.5dB.
Cons: The nominal 4-ohm system approaches 3 ohms near 100Hz in Erin’s measurement, so a high-current amplifier is preferable. Horizontal and especially vertical directivity through the midrange/tweeter transition is less uniform than the best waveguided or coaxial designs; listener height and nearby reflections matter, and EQ cannot correct the narrowing mismatch. The large rear-ported cabinet needs placement clearance, and its deep F10 should not be confused with flat 30Hz output at cinema levels. Discontinued.
Full Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 32Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 42.7”H x 12.2”W x 12.3”D |
| Drivers | 32mm folded-ribbon tweeter; 5.25” midrange; dual 8” woofers |
| Impedance | Approximately 3 ohms minimum near 100Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | Approximately 89.5dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.56 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.14 |
| Weight | 56.9 lbs (25.8 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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