The Emotiva Airmotiv line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 13 models, from the Emotiva B1+, Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ and Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ to the Emotiva Airmotiv XB2, Emotiva Airmotiv XT1 and Emotiva Airmotiv XT2. Ratings run from 2.9/5 to 4.2/5. Of these, 7 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
B1+ to Airmotiv XB2
The Emotiva Airmotiv XB2 replaced the Emotiva B1+. It rates higher, 4.2/5 against 4.1/5.
| Spec | B1+ | Airmotiv XB2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.25” woven fiber cone with SBR surround woofer, 25x32 mm Airmotiv folded ribbon tweeter | 1x 6” woven cone woofer, 1x 25x32mm AMT folded ribbon tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 85dB | 86dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70Hz | 62Hz |
| Weight | 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) each | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) |
Airmotiv T2+ to Airmotiv XT2
The Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 replaced the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+. Both rate 4.2/5.
| Spec | Airmotiv T2+ | Airmotiv XT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 32mm folded-ribbon tweeter; 5.25” midrange; dual 8” woofers | 25mm x 32mm folded ribbon tweeter, 5.25” woven fiber midrange, 3x 6” woven fiber woofers |
| Sensitivity | Approximately 89.5dB/2.83V/1m | 90dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz | 40Hz |
| Weight | 56.9 lbs (25.8 kg) each | 48.9 lbs (22.2 kg) each |
Airmotiv C1+ to Airmotiv XC1
The Emotiva Airmotiv XC1 replaced the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+. It rates higher, 3.6/5 against 3.4/5.
| Spec | Airmotiv C1+ | Airmotiv XC1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 32mm Airmotiv folded ribbon tweeter, 3” woven fiber midrange, 2x 5.25” woven fiber woofers | 25x32mm Airmotiv folded ribbon tweeter, 4.5” woven cone midrange, 2x 5.25” woven cone woofers |
| Sensitivity | 89dB | 88dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 112.8Hz | 50Hz |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) |
Airmotiv C2+ to Airmotiv XC2
The Emotiva Airmotiv XC2 replaced the Emotiva Airmotiv C2+. It rates higher, 3.4/5 against 2.9/5.
| Spec | Airmotiv C2+ | Airmotiv XC2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 25x32mm Airmotiv folded ribbon tweeter, 2x 3” woven fiber midranges, 2x 6.5” woven fiber woofers | 25x32mm Airmotiv folded ribbon tweeter, 5.25” woven cone midrange, 2x 6” woven cone woofers |
| Sensitivity | 92dB | 89dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 63.0Hz | 45Hz |
| Weight | 36.2 lbs (16.4 kg) | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Emotiva Airmotiv are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Emotiva Airmotiv, from the Emotiva B1+, Emotiva Airmotiv C1+ and Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ to the Emotiva Airmotiv XB2, Emotiva Airmotiv XT1 and Emotiva Airmotiv XT2.
What replaced the Emotiva B1+?
The Emotiva Airmotiv XB2 replaced the Emotiva B1+. It is rated 4.2/5, against 4.1/5 for the Emotiva B1+.
What replaced the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+?
The Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 replaced the Emotiva Airmotiv T2+. Both are rated 4.2/5.
What replaced the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+?
The Emotiva Airmotiv XC1 replaced the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+. It is rated 3.6/5, against 3.4/5 for the Emotiva Airmotiv C1+.
What replaced the Emotiva Airmotiv C2+?
The Emotiva Airmotiv XC2 replaced the Emotiva Airmotiv C2+. It is rated 3.4/5, against 2.9/5 for the Emotiva Airmotiv C2+.