NEW AIRMOTIV 3 Series | Emotiva T3+ Towers, C3+ Center, A2+ ATMOS Home Theater Speakers REVIEW!

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Today on TwoGuyzTech, Rob is going to be talking about his experience with the brand new Emotiva Airmotiv 3 Series speakers - including the brand new T3+ towers, C3+ center channel, and A2+ Dolby ATMOS Height Speakers - which are some big speakers that offer some impressive specs!
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[@edwardsanchez3708]

That center channel speaker looks insane lol

[@anthonydotb]

I just got my Airmotiv T2+'s, with the C2+ center, and B1+'s in the rears combined with the new Denon X3800H powering the rears and an Emotiva BasX A3 powering the fronts and holy wow is it awesome. The T2+'s sounded really good with my old Pioneer VSX1131 but it really wasn't giving them the power that they needed. Emotiva makes a great product, and their customer service is second to none. If you have the money and the space for the Airmotiv's and you're on the fence about them, just do it. For the price it's darn near impossible to beat. Last night I watched 1917 and dang, I had no idea what I was missing before.

[@nonametofame]

Thank you for the thorough assessment. It really helps to see them in different setups and configurations for scale.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SpecOfTech]

Great video guys, I have been curious about these myself. Almost at 20K subscribers too, that's amazing!!!

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Hey Barrett awesome to hear from you! Yeah it's even hard for us to believe we're almost there haha. Hope you're doing well & we appreciate the comment :)

[@SpecOfTech]

@@TwoGuyzTech It's crazy how time flies, but proud of you guys for keeping at it and getting to 20K...well soon enough anyway!

[@TwoGuyzTech]

@@SpecOfTech Hey man, we appreciate you being such a good friend. Time really does fly haha. We just want to say that we've been watching every one of your videos and you're doing a great job :) You keep it up too!

[@SteveSmith-cm1hx]

Boy I will say Emotiva makes some beautiful speakers. When I re-do my HT Surround Sound setup I have some choices to make. Great video.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Couldn't agree more! 😀

[@bigbardmusiq]

I got that C3, my God 🎉 amazing!!

[@tausha46]

GREAT REVIEW THANKS

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@donjaun540]

Wow. Those are some beautiful speakers.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

They are!

[@TheNLHAZE]

I want them You know they sound awesome ❤️❤️🤗

[@Pabula]

Impressive new T3 speakers, i wished i had the space for them.

[@WindomRettes]

Another informative video.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marvintrott7450]

I like the speaker with out the grill

[@gregmayhew2037]

I just got the center channel. Waiting for the towers to arrive. Got it with the xs15 and the xpa-5 Amp.

[@mikedinno8413]

I would also like to know how does the Emotive center compare to the NHT's?

[@DJMichaelMcClain]

I think magnetic grills are good for floor standings. back surrounds side surrounds and centers if it comes to Atmos speakers. especially when they're on your ceiling how many times are you going to climb up there to take off the grills. I really don't think it's a big difference in that regard in my opinion. I just wish they had an option instead of using the same exact grill style for both atmos and back or surround speakers they have more of an option. depending on what they're for my opinion.

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

lets compare T3+ vs klipsch rp8000f vs JBL 698s, Im need a excellent towers speakers for movie and music duty

[@themafia3119]

JBL HDI3800

[@Edward135i]

6:35 they did this so the grills don't easily fall off if they are mounted to the celling.

[@mzmz9355]

Hello, do you have a measurements to present? Thanks

[@NickyNicest]

That is an insane center speaker lmao Definitely makes more sense for dedicated Home Theater. Absolute overkill for the room it is in but enthusiasts will still purchase for their living rooms. To each their own though!

[@mosey4650]

i thought my Klipsch RC-64 was crazy big. Wow...

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

@@mosey4650 I own the RP-450c

[@michaelbass5951]

I did not realize how big that center channel was!

[@jedknutson8373]

1519.00 for the emo t3+ is a steal...use snow 20 coupon...yes it's a 100.00 shy just get some cables or something the extra 10% is well worth it..

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

good stuff

[@TwoGuyzTech]

thanks for watching! :)

[@hatoraidcowboy]

My goodness I saw this CC in person but seeing it scaled next to a human being it just looks absolutely ridiculously massive lol 😁

[@TwoGuyzTech]

You realize just how massive they are when you have to move them haha :) Thanks for watching bud!

[@hatoraidcowboy]

@@TwoGuyzTech Yea that looks like a pain to move around lol

[@hhectorlector]

I love your reviews. Just wanted to drop a request for a review of the KEF Q150 and/ or Q350 (especially as LCRs/ use for any channel). They're all the rage on r/HomeTheater

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for the suggestion, we will reach out to KEF.

[@acepaul1]

I have been running a KEF Q series surround setup for a couple years now. Q950 LR, Q650 center, Q350 x4 surrounds, also run some Q150's in the kitchen. Decent sounding speakers and a large upgrade from the Energy speakers I used to run. After I upgraded to Emotiva amps from running them off the receiver, I ran into some limitations at reference levels. I purchased an Emotiva C2+ to see how it compared and after an hour of A/B testing the Q650 was collecting dust in the corner. Just that much better and able to handle all the content. Next step after finishing the HT room will be to upgrade to the 3 series reviewed here for LCR. The Q350's & Q150's make good surrounds but are just too small for LCR's unless it is a very small listening area and subs are present.

[@32toddv]

IfI was to upgrade my nearly 20 year old Infinity Beta front 3 speakers. These Emotivas would be what I'd try 1st, the triple 8" L&R and that massive 4 x 6 1/2 CC. I wonder how well my Onkyo RZ50 would drive these 3, 4 Ohm speakers? Emotiva, you should send me 3+ to review.... Wink,wink...

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

i wanna know how t3+ compares to the JBL studio 698s

[@pedrobottesineto7523]

That center channel is screaming to be mounted vertically on a LCR configuration (3 of them behind a ATS). I understand the tweeters can be easily rotated 90o to cope with the vertical position.

[@lipscovc]

I rather the magnetic grilles. That system looks great and if I know emotiva it isgreat.

[@veroman007]

nice set up but i question why they did not power the woofers internally . this system needs so much juice it makes the total cost pretty high if you ask me.

[@shawnjohnson6112]

It is I have it in my theater room

[@madcrabber1113]

I have been going back and forth between the T3+ and the Polk R700 for a few weeks now. I would be using them for music and home theater but really want something to sound good with music if I have to pick. On a side note your voice sounds a lot like Marty Stouffer who used to host a show on PBS called Wild America. Heck you two could even pass for brothers as you look similar as well.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

That's funny you are the second person that said I sound like Marty, must be something to it :) Unfortunately I don't have first hand experience with the Polk's but the T3+ sound excellent for music and movies. Thanks for watching!

[@kingtrance307]

That is if you can even find the R700’s right now. Supply chain issues?

[@CC-xu2yz]

Check out the Chane Music & Cinema 753s as well. They are actually in stock right now for $1900/pair.

[@kingtrance307]

@@CC-xu2yz - The new JBL Studio 698’s look pretty nice too. An economy version of JBL’s HDI series.

[@bigdreams5554]

The new center channel speaker is insane. I have the Emotiva C1+ and B1+ speakers as my LCR on my small dedicated movie room (18*10*9ft room), great value and great performance. Can't imagine having a 55" inch wide center speaker. That's crazy. But i have a feeling people will buy these"for the headroom". Seems like you would need a 20* 50ft room to justify that enormous center channel speaker.

[@robognu5000]

I’m using the c3 in a 18’x14’ room. It’s probably not necessary, but it’s great! If I end up with a larger room in the future, I’m set. 😅

[@deejaybriez2341]

@@robognu5000 My C3 is operating in a 20x16 with 18 foot ceilings...AND open floor plan...I DEFINITELY needed the oopmhf!

[@robognu5000]

@@deejaybriez2341 open spaces like that are tough! Last year we had our setup in a similar environment. 32’x 15’ with vaulted 17’ ceiling on half and open to an open staircase on one side. Really challenging. I love being in an enclosed room now, and I have more power and better speakers. How are you liking the C3 so far? We are loving it!

[@deejaybriez2341]

@@robognu5000 Absolutely horrible environment for sound contouring!!!....(I have had MANY different components in this room).....having said all of that, I ran Dirac over the weekend....while it is not the end all be all, it IS tons better and liveable with!

[@shawnjohnson6112]

I wish could post pictures on the tube chat

[@TehJoker070]

I think the The A2+ have pins so that if they’re mounted on a ceiling, they’re less likely to fall off compared to magnetic grills. Not as much surface area for magnets compared to something like a simple, circular ceiling speaker. But who uses grills anyways 😁

[@nickmandara8231]

Correct!

[@bizmofunyuns6463]

The grills for the atmos speakers need to be that way. Who wants to pick up grills from ceiling installed speakers?

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Hi and thanks for watching! You are correct, Emotiva say's they used the pin and cup fasteners to insure they won't fall off. On all of the other speakers Emotiva sells they use a magnet on the grill that attaches to the metal screws that hold the drivers in, which in my opinion isn't as strong as magnet to magnet. If they would have used the magnet to screw design on the A2+ then I agree the grill would be more likely to fall off, but if they had gone with the magnet to magnet design using strong magnets I don't think they would ever fall off especially since the grills are so light weight. Most of the in ceiling Atmos speakers available today use magnets to hold the metal grills on which is what I have been using for the last few years without any issues.

[@barbarashissias9567]

Mine started delaminating from the back after 8 weeks. The rep told me to glue them or they’d give me $50 courtesy credit on their products. They would not pay to ship them back. I thought they were more reputable than that. I had already purchased a few thousand dollars of their amps several years ago, so I felt pretty duped.

[@mikeh1687]

How would you compare this setup with the Aperion Novus N6T setup?

[@TwoGuyzTech]

I really like the Novus N6T but in my opinion the Emotiva's sound better. Thanks for watching!

[@54tristin]

How was hoping for thinner narrower less visual, visually demanding speakers, especially in the center channel

[@danzilla31stompinontokyo36]

Does anyone know if the c3+ center channel tweeter can be rotated so you can use them vertically? Vertically they would make killer L C R speakers or amazing surround speakers. I can totally see myself using three of the 3T+ for L C R and 2 of the C3+ for surrounds

[@hondaphan4172]

Emotiva's new speaker lineup was revealed several days ago and all three of their new CC's, the XC1, XC2 & XC3 have the ability to rotate the tweeters so they're designed to be used in a LCR array if choose to go that route. The XC3 is 51 1/4" L.

[@gaurd3]

Going to need an acoustically transparent screen to keep everything in line for optimal placing

[@bassproable]

And I thought my C2+ was big. Wow I power the front stage with an 160w pc Anthem 3 channel

[@mikedinno8413]

How do these compare to the NHT C4??

[@TwoGuyzTech]

I think these are both great speakers each with their own individual sound signatures, and I really enjoyed both of them with music. The Emotiva's did a better job with movies, so if I had to choose just one pair it would have to be the Emotiva's for their better price to performance. Thanks for watching!

[@stoianovadrian8772]

due to vibration , magnetic grills could fall off, hence the pins - I would say proper product design.

[@moveezy5591]

Anyone have the t3+ towers if so what do you guys think

[@RennieAsh]

I'm disappointed, thought they were going to be a bit bigger. Like, use the centre channel speaker as your TV cabinet big xD

[@Boxkerp]

I have the T1+ and they sound great but I do have a complaint about the magnetic grills. I don't know if it's common or if it's just my pair, but I find that they fall off very easy. I could just breathe on them and they fall off. Not much of a problem if I was a grills off guy, but I like to leave my grills on.

[@miscreant1739]

I have the T1+, C2+, and B1+ and haven't had this problem with any of them.

[@Boxkerp]

@@miscreant1739 Like I said it could be just my set. I use to have the C2+ and it was the same with that as well. It's no biggie, I just try my best not to go near them.

[@robognu5000]

Must be just yours. I have T1+, B1+, C3+. All magnets seem stronger than necessary on them. Maybe some of your magnets are missing somehow?

[@barbarashissias9567]

Yep

[@housbinpharteen7445]

I love that center channel

[@jameshobbs1460]

I just wish it was made somewhere reputable.. it would fix lots of their issues. Great review

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thank you!

[@miscreant1739]

I have the C2+ and its dispersion isn't as good as its width would suggest. Its frequency response changes when you move more than 25 degrees to the sides from the center line of the speaker due to comb filtering as noted by Erin's Audio Review. The C3+ is suspected of having the same issue. You mentioned it has a wide dispersion, but did you pay close attention to this aspect of it in particular? I've never seen a measurement on your channel so I doubt you checked with REW, but did you think to check the general tonality when listening far off-axis? Thanks!

[@Josh-os2px]

Paid advert I bought a c1+ and T1+ the center is ok but underwhelming and T1+ is good for movies and games not so with music you can do better

[@miscreant1739]

@@Josh-os2px What makes them bad for music? My T1+ speakers sound great in my room for both movies and music. Apple lossless sounds freaking amazing on them, but I'm using Dirac Live, maybe that's helping more than I realize. My main complaint with the line is the C2+ horizontal dispersion I mentioned above.

[@hondaphan4172]

@@Josh-os2px You think the C1+ is only ok but underwhelming? I love my C1+ as I consider the clarity in the mids and highs to be excellent and the woofers pack a punch in the bass department as far as center channels are concerned. I have no regrets whatsoever with it. To each his own I guess.

[@austinwatts9785]

Curious how these stack against arendal over all

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately we've reached out to Arendal a few times without any luck, so we can't say for sure how they compare.

[@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301]

At this size that they are, I wonder if it is really for 'home' theater?

[@TwoGuyzTech]

They definitely shine in a mid to large size room. Thanks for watching!

[@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301]

@@TwoGuyzTech Certainly!

[@mikemcdonald5147]

crap that is the largest center channel I've ever seen LOL :)

[@TwoGuyzTech]

haha yep it's pretty sweet!! Thanks for watching :)

[@shawnjohnson6112]

Hey two guys what size is the. Room

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Our theater is 16x21. Thanks for watching!

[@shawnjohnson6112]

I’m thinking about running T2 instead with the c3 my room is 14.5 by 15

[@hhectorlector]

Magnetic grills aren’t trivial.. especially at the price of these speakers

[@Cblan1224]

Not sure why they messed with a good design. I can't stand center channels that don't have the tweeter crossing vertically to the mid range. I guess it would be OK if perfectly dialed in, in a huge room, but the C2 was a much better design

[@kack7130]

I had to get c2 because this one is just too big even with 12 feet width room

[@anthonymartino9917]

It looks like they looked at my Legacy Focus and tried to do a cheap version.

[@ryanschipp8513]

Something certainly stands out about the fact that they sounded great during music. The towers are huge and the Tweeter is very high. If you sit down on a regular chair or couch the Tweeter is going to be way above ear level. There's no way it can sound cohesive with imaging when the Tweeter is way above ear level.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching - I just double-checked and when sitting in my theater chairs, the tweeter is exactly at ear level. In the end all we can talk about is what we experienced and we were pretty impressed with these speakers.

[@ryanschipp8513]

@@TwoGuyzTech thanks for the feedback. How high off the the ground is the seat of your theater chair?

[@TwoGuyzTech]

@@ryanschipp8513 The seats are 21" high, but you do sink into them a few inches while sitting. This is 1" higher than my normal sofa in our living room, so pretty comparable in height to a regular style seat.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

I went and measured just to be sure and it turns out I wasn't exactly correct when I said the tweeters were right at ear level since I was just eyeballing it. The tweeters stand at just about 40" up from the floor, and while seated, my ears are approximately 46" up from the floor. Of course, this is all going to be dependent on variables like the height of your seats and how tall you are.

[@ryanschipp8513]

@@TwoGuyzTech cool, thanks

[@lassmirandadennsiewillja3943]

Emotiva Soundbar then will be 150meters wide

[@performingspecs7841]

I thought my Revel C208 center channel was a large speaker. That EMotiva center would look great under my screen!

[@performingspecs7841]

@@shaolin95 No, I wouldn’t think of it. Besides I don’t want to break up the set. It’s a pretty awesome system, I just like the look of that giant speaker the EMotiva has. Lol!

[@wadimek116]

I bought t2+ week ago and Im disappointed. I might return them. Bass doesn't get low. They sound like bookshelf speakers to the point where I know few pairs of bookshelves that actually got a better bass.

[@miscreant1739]

Yeah I believe this was an intentional choice by the designers to voice the speakers for clarity and that meant not covering up the midrange with accentuated bass. I have the T1+ towers and when I was doing comparisons of them with other speakers without subs I had the same complaint. I ended up choosing them anyway because I have two 18" subs that can get very low and loud so I cross the towers over at 100hz and this just isn't a problem in my case. If you don't have subs or a way to adjust the bass via a tone control or room correction with manual adjustments then they may not be the best choice for you.

[@wadimek116]

@@miscreant1739 I also got 18" sub but I can use better quality bookshelf rather than use tower like emotiva t2 at this price point

[@miscreant1739]

@@wadimek116 I'd be interested to hear what you find that is better at that price point once you factor in stands.

[@wadimek116]

@@miscreant1739 Still monitors. At home Im using 70usd pro monitor stands and they do the job well

[@miscreant1739]

@@wadimek116 Still monitors? Is that a brand?

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

There new center channel looks bad A$$🔥🔥🔥

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Haha we certainly think so!! Fits really well under our projector screen. Thanks for watching :)

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

@@TwoGuyzTech do y'all plan on keeping those speakers? And it was well worth the watch

[@TwoGuyzTech]

@@Lowkey_nxthxn Nope, unfortunately these have to go back to Emotiva so other reviewers can have a go at them. We appreciate the support!

[@ginabrown3492]

I don't care for magnetic grills for the speakers

[@Novilicious]

These giant LCRs combined with their DR3 amp is likely the best value in hifi/home-theater today. Full stop. End of story!

[@markjaggerkamchatskiy6817]

Like №360

[@54tristin]

So they’re going for a more expensive bigger dealer where Emotiva traditionally would not have been used, but the core audience has nothing to gain from any of these speakers which gigantic they’re on wheel. They’re heavy quarter onions, small rooms and medium systems. Even large systems were well served by the previous line. I think this is a move backwards by Emotiva.

[@williemclean3224]

They need to change their looks.

[@maheeinfy13]

That aint no center. Its a soundbar j/k

[@justkiddin1980]

It bothers me that companies still choose rear firing ports especially when the speakers themselves already are 17 inches deep…front firing would be the way to go so speakers can be placed closer to the wall/screen…Missed opportunity imo…

[@CC-xu2yz]

Ideally almost all speakers need to be pulled out from the wall for best sound whether they have a front or rear firing port. These don't really need much room behind them to keep from obstructing the port airflow, but they will sound better away from the walls. Just like speakers with a front firing port.

[@littlewicky1]

That's not a center channel!! That's a horizontal tower!!

[@nagumaninagu9368]

Hi sir from India. Sumal former. Please help.

[@yournightmare9999]

I don't like the look of the emotiva speakers, they look like coffins

[@gman1087]

Looks a bit ugly to me!

[@steadychaosproductions3376]

what the F is that thing? LOL

[@Prettytony0627]

I’m sure these speakers sound great but they are not attractive looking at all.