Bookshelf Speaker Airmotiv B1+ 2-Way, 32 mm Ribbon Tweeter, 5-1/4" Woofer, Black

Quick Facts — EM-AB1p Bookshelf speaker

• Model: EM-AB1p
• EAN: 0818841011877
• Type: Passive 2-way bookshelf speaker
• Tweeter: 32 mm folded ribbon tweeter
• Woofer: 5-1/4" woven fibre
• Colour: Black

The Airmotiv B1+ is a passive 2-way bookshelf speaker with a 32 mm folded ribbon tweeter and a 5-1/4" woven fibre woofer. Two speakers are supplied, intended for a two-channel system or as surround speakers in a small room.

The cabinet is made of heavily braced HDF with a front panel machined from a solid 25 mm slab of HDF. The faceted front panel reduces diffraction and room interaction. The grille is attached with magnets.

The B1+ has an updated crossover that gives a smoother midrange. It is timbre-matched to the original passive Airmotiv speakers and can be used alongside them.

Key benefits of bookshelf speaker Airmotiv B1+

The B1+ delivers a bright, crystal-clear character and a wide soundstage, and the benefits lie in the drivers, crossover and cabinet:

• 32 mm folded ribbon tweeter for bright, crystal-clear treble and a wide soundstage.
• 5-1/4" woven fibre woofer with high-temperature voice coil and vented pole pieces for controlled, punchy bass.
• Crossover with film capacitors, air core inductors and precision resistors in critical locations.
• HDF cabinet with a faceted 25 mm HDF front panel against diffraction and vibration.
• Magnetic grille that is easy to remove and refit.

Applications for bookshelf speaker Airmotiv B1+

The B1+ is used as the main speaker in a small two-channel system, or as five or seven speakers in a surround system for a small room:

• Stereo in small rooms, with bass sufficient for music playback up to approx. 80 dB.
• Rear speaker in a cinema sound system.
• Surround system with five or seven speakers in a small room.
• Home cinema and music listening in the same system, driven by a power amplifier.

Technical Specifications

Package Contents

• 2 bookshelf speakers

Used by: AV installers, home cinema installers, audio consultants for small rooms, audiophiles with small listening rooms.

Common in: AV installation, home cinema installation, interior projects with small media rooms, audio and video retail.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does the bookshelf speaker Airmotiv B1+ work as the only bass reproduction in a home cinema system?

No, for the best cinema sound the Airmotiv B1+ should be complemented with a subwoofer. The bass is controlled and sufficient for small rooms and music playback up to approx. 80 dB.

Can the bookshelf speaker Airmotiv B1+ be combined with older Airmotiv models?

Yes, the Airmotiv B1+ has an updated crossover with a smoother midrange and is timbre-matched to the original passive Airmotiv models, so they can be used in the same system.

What distinguishes the bookshelf speaker Airmotiv B1+ from other bookshelf speakers?

The difference lies in the drivers and the front panel: the Airmotiv B1+ has a 32 mm folded ribbon tweeter, a 5-1/4" woven fibre woofer and a faceted 25 mm HDF front panel that reduces diffraction. The result is a bright, crystal-clear character and a wide soundstage.