Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality (#82 and #83 of 228 floorstanding speakers). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. If you want one new, the Revel Concerta2 F35 ranks #31 at $900.
What the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 does well: A three way tower with a folded ribbon tweeter, a dedicated midrange and three woofers, with bi-amp terminals and a five year warranty. The catch: No independent measurements have been published yet, so it can’t be compared with the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ it replaces, which Erin measured reaching about 32Hz (-10dB) from two 8” woofers.
The case for the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+: A high value tower with strong output, a folded ribbon tweeter and deep bass for the money, now discontinued but worth buying used. Watch for: The nominal 4-ohm system approaches 3 ohms near 100Hz in Erin’s measurement, so a high-current amplifier is preferable.
Buy the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 or the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+, whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, start with the Revel Concerta2 F35 instead.
About the ratings: the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 4.0 to 4.4, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 | Emotiva Airmotiv T2+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 per pair Discontinued | $999 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #82 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #83 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 40Hz (manufacturer specified) | 62Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 430Hz, 3.1kHz | - |
| Dimensions | 44.8”H x 8.5”W x 12.2”D (1137 x 216 x 311 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 | 48.9 lbs (22.2 kg) each | 56.9 lbs (25.8 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 32Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.56 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.14 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Emotiva Airmotiv XT2: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Emotiva Airmotiv T2+: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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