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Emotiva Airmotiv XC3
Emotiva
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Specifications · per-field provenance
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Speaker typecenter channelManufacturer
Intended rolescenterManufacturer
Way configuration3-wayManufacturer
Woofer count4Manufacturer
Woofer size (in)6Manufacturer
Midrange size (in)5.25Manufacturer
Tweeter typeAMT folded ribbonManufacturer
Impedance, nominal (Ω)4Manufacturer
Sensitivity (dB @ 1 W/1 m)90Manufacturer
Sensitivity measurement contextunstatedManufacturer
Frequency response, low (Hz)40Manufacturer
Frequency response, high (Hz)27000Manufacturer
Frequency response toleranceunstatedManufacturer
Recommended power, min (W)100Manufacturer
Peak power handling (W)500Manufacturer
Crossover frequencies (Hz)370, 2800Manufacturer
Enclosure typebass reflex portedManufacturer
Port locationrearManufacturer
Binding postsbi-ampManufacturer
Grille includedYesManufacturer
Height (in)9.3Manufacturer
Width (in)51.3Manufacturer
Depth (in)12Manufacturer
Weight (lbs)64Manufacturer
Sold aseachManufacturer
Common questions
ANSWERED FROM THE DATAWhat receiver do you need to drive the Emotiva Airmotiv XC3?
The Emotiva Airmotiv XC3 is rated at 90 dB sensitivity (efficient — it reaches volume on modest power) and is 4Ω nominal with no stated minimum — pick a receiver explicitly rated for 4Ω loads. Our free builder checks this against the exact parts in your build.
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