Emotiva XPA-2 Gen3

XPA Gen3 series

The Emotiva XPA-2 Gen3 is a 2-channel power amplifier rated 300 W per channel into 8 Ω, for speakers down to 4 Ω. It has no volume control or decoding, so it goes after a receiver or processor with pre-outs.

Channels
2
Amplified
Power
300 W
Per channel, 8 Ω
Power at 4 Ω
490 W
Per channel
Lowest speaker load
4 Ω
As rated

$1,499 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which speakers work with it?

What decides it is the speaker's impedance, in ohms (Ω) on its spec sheet. The XPA-2 Gen3 is rated for speakers down to 4 Ω.

  • Works

    Speakers rated 4–8 Ω

    98 in our catalogue

All 98 speakers we checked

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XPA-2 Gen3 specifications

Channels
2
Power
300 W at 8 Ω
Lowest impedance
4 Ω
Inputs
RCA, XLR
Size
17×8×19 in
Power at 4 Ω
490 W
Weight
16.1 kg (35.5 lb)
MSRP
$1,499 each (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026.

Questions about the XPA-2 Gen3

How many watts per channel is the XPA-2 Gen3?
300 W per channel into 8 Ω (490 W into 4 Ω), with 2 channels driven, across 2 channels.
Can the XPA-2 Gen3 drive 4 ohm speakers?
Yes. It is rated for loads down to 4 Ω.
Do I need a receiver with the XPA-2 Gen3?
Yes. A power amplifier has no decoding or volume control of its own; connect it to the pre-outs of an AV receiver or processor.
What inputs does the XPA-2 Gen3 have?
Unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR.
How big is the XPA-2 Gen3?
The Emotiva XPA-2 Gen3 measures 432 × 203 × 483 mm (17 × 8 × 19 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 16.1 kg (35.5 lb).

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References

  1. Emotiva XPA-2 Gen3: Owner's manual, cdn.shopify.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Emotiva XPA-2 Gen3: Manufacturer product page, emotiva.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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