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Kanto YU

Name: Kanto YU
Brand: Kanto
SKU: yu
Price: 349.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

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Powered Speakers

Keep things simple without forfeiting performance. Housed within YU’s compact MDF cabinets is everything you need to get the most out of your favorite tunes. Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX provides high-quality streaming, a single RCA input covers all your analog needs, and a SUB OUT port gives you the option to really crank up the bass. Equipped with 4-inch Kevlar® drivers and 1-inch silk dome tweeters, this high-performance powered speaker system delivers smooth, natural sound while ensuring you experience the full impact of lower frequencies. For laid-back listening, use the provided remote to make quick volume, tone and balance adjustments, as well as control playback while streaming via Bluetooth.

Bluetooth

High-performance materials. Exceptional sound.

SILK DOME TWEETERS

YU’s 1-inch tweeters are made from silk to deliver a high-frequency range that is bright and refined. Their dome shape improves sound dispersion to ensure your ears capture every sound, regardless of where you are in the room.

Never miss a beat.

SIGNAL DETECTION

Automatic standby and power-up mode conserves power when you’re away and continues playback when your music starts playing.

STREAMING

Play tunes from the palm of your hand.

Featuring integrated Bluetooth 4.2 with Qualcomm® aptX™ technology, YU lets you stream high-quality audio directly from any Bluetooth-enabled device. Sit back and enjoy your carefully curated playlist from anywhere in the room.

NEARFIELD

Upgrade your desktop setup.

Take your desktop setup to the next level by connecting YU to your computer via its RCA input.

To reduce vibration and improve soundstaging, use YU with SP9 desktop speaker stands.

Stream tunes from the palm of your hand.

Upgrade your desktop setup.

Take your desktop setup to the next level by connecting YU to your computer via its RCA input.

To reduce vibration and improve soundstaging, use YU with SP9 desktop speaker stands.

Take control of your sound.

Packed with functionality, the YU series remote makes listening to audio more convenient. Quickly switch between sources, tune your sound to fit your space, and control playback while streaming via Bluetooth.

Get more out of your speakers.

With 16 degrees of tilt, S4 desktop speaker stands ensure you experience the full range of frequencies your speakers have to offer.

Silk Dome Tweeters

YU4’s 1-inch tweeters are constructed from silk to deliver a high-frequency range that is bright and refined. Their dome shape improves sound dispersion to ensure your ears capture every sound, regardless of where you are in the room.

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Overall Score 85/100

Nicely Roasted

The Kanto YU delivers a surprisingly smooth, natural sound and articulate low end from its 4" Kevlar driver, paired with a precise silk-dome treble ideal for nearfield listening. With handy inputs and aptX Bluetooth, Dagogo Staff praises its simple setup and compact, well-equipped package—powerful, versatile performance that belies the small footprint.

Pros

Smooth, natural sound with articulate bass and clear treble driven by a 1" silk-dome tweeter and 4" Kevlar driver.
Versatile connectivity including aptX Bluetooth, RCA inputs and a subwoofer output for flexible source pairing and extended low end.
Compact, well-built package with Class D amplification, included remote and mounting provisions suited to desktop or small-room use.

Sound Quality

85/100

Bass

82/100

4" Kevlar driver with a quoted low end to 60 Hz yields respectable extension and control for a small sealed/compact bookshelf. Not deep like larger woofers but strong enough for many genres; subwoofer output provided for those wanting more low bass.

Mid

88/100

Kevlar mid/woofer plus silk-dome tweeter and active amplification suggest clear, well-defined midrange with good presence. Expect natural vocal timbre and solid detail for the class.

Treble

86/100

1" silk-dome tweeter and a 20 kHz upper spec point to smooth, non-fatiguing top end with good detail and air without apparent harshness.

Soundstage Imaging

83/100

Compact cabinet and forward-firing drivers limit huge soundstage width, but active integration and well-matched drivers should produce solid image focus and believable depth for nearfield/listening-room use.

Dynamics

85/100

70 W RMS (140 W peak) Class D amplification provides healthy headroom and punch in a small package; should deliver energetic micro- and macro-dynamics for most listening levels.

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Build Quality

86/100

Sturdy compact enclosure, threaded mount point, included accessories (rubber feet, remote) and Kevlar drivers indicate solid materials and assembly for the price tier.

Features Connectivity

90/100

Active-speaker feature set: RCA inputs, Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX, subwoofer output and included remote make this very versatile for desktop, TV and stereo use. (Noted as active unit — connectivity score elevated accordingly.)

Value for Money

86/100

At $349.99 the package (active amp, aptX Bluetooth, sub out, good materials) represents strong mid-tier value versus peers; good performance and features for the price.