Short answer: the Revel Concerta2 F35. It ranks #31 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5) at $900 and is still sold new; the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 ranks #82 (rated 4.2/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
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 tradeoff: 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.
What the Revel Concerta2 F35 does well: Floorstanding speakers with clear, balanced sound and low distortion, an excellent value for most living rooms. The catch: F3 of 61Hz and F10 of 39Hz mean a subwoofer is needed for real bass extension.
Buy the Revel Concerta2 F35. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 is discontinued.
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 | Revel Concerta2 F35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 per pair Discontinued | $900 per pair |
| Ranked | #82 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #31 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 40Hz (manufacturer specified) | 70Hz (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) | 40.3”H x 8.4”W x 12.2”D (1023.6 x 213.4 x 309.9 mm) |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Drivers | 25mm x 32mm folded ribbon tweeter, 5.25” woven fiber midrange, 3x 6” woven fiber woofers | 3x 5.25” deep anodized aluminum cone woofers, 1” Aluminum Tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 27kHz ±3dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Impedance | 4 ohms | 6 ohms nominal (3.8 ohms minimum, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Recommended Power | 100W or more | - |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 89.4dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; 90dB manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 48.9 lbs (22.2 kg) each | 41 lbs (18.6 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.35 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.30 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Emotiva Airmotiv XT2: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Revel Concerta2 F35: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Audio Science Review.
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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