In this review, we will be comparing Focus 10 and YU4, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Dynaudio and Kanto. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Focus 10 and Kanto YU4 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Dynaudio Focus 10 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 390-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 5.5" MSP Woofer
- 43-22k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:7.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 315.0" x 7-1/8" x 10-1/4"( 315.0 x 180.0 x 261.0mm )
Kanto YU4 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 70-watt RMS( 140-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 4" Kevlar Woofer
- 60-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 96 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.0 Bluetooth
- Weight:2.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 220.0" x 5.5" x 7.5"( 220.0 x 140.0 x 190.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Dynaudio Focus 10 and Kanto YU4 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Focus 10 and YU4 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Focus 10 |
Kanto YU4 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.5-inch
|
1 x 4-inch
|
Focus 10 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2200 Hz. On the other hand, the YU4 features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Kevlar Woofer .
Frequency Response
Focus 10 has a frequency range of 43-22k Hz whereas YU4 has a frequency range of 60-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 43Hz, the Focus 10 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the YU4's min frequency of 60Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Dynaudio Focus 10's and Kanto YU4's external dimensions. Dynaudio Focus 10 has external dimensions of 315.0 x 180.0 x 261.0mm ( 12-3/8-inch x 7-1/8-inch x 10-1/4-inch) whereas Kanto YU4 has external dimensions of 220.0 x 140.0 x 190.0mm ( 8.7 x 5.5 x 7.5inch) .
Dynaudio Focus 10 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 40mm wider, 95mm taller and 71mm deeper than Kanto YU4.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Dynaudio Focus 10 and Kanto YU4 in scale.
Comparison image of Dynaudio Focus 10 and Kanto YU4 Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Dynaudio Focus 10 is approximately 469.8cm2 / 72.8inch2 and base area of the Kanto YU4 is approximately 266.0cm2 / 41.2inch2. The Focus 10 requires 77% more surface area than the YU4 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Here is an another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:
Size Comparison image of Dynaudio Focus 10 and Kanto YU4 on a Media Console