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Fluance Ai61 vs Kanto YU6 Comparison

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Fluance Ai61

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Fluance Ai61 vs Kanto YU6 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Ai61 and YU6, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Fluance 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 Fluance Ai61 and Kanto YU6 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fluance Ai61 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 120-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Soft Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Woofer
  • 32-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • Power Range:up to 120watts
  • 16-bit Max Depth / 48 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
  • Weight:5.96kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 333.0" x 7.8" x 9.2"( 33.3 x 19.8 x 23.4 cm )

Kanto YU6 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 100-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 5.25" Kevlar Woofer
  • 50-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 96 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 4.0 Bluetooth
  • Weight:4.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 272.0" x 6.9" x 8.1"( 272.0 x 175.0 x 205.0mm )

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Fluance Ai61 and Kanto YU6 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both Ai61 and YU6 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Fluance Ai61 Kanto YU6
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch 1 x 5.25-inch

Ai61 features a 1" Silk Neodymium Ferrofluid Cooled Soft Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Woofer . On the other hand, the YU6 features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Kevlar Woofer .

Frequency Response

Ai61 has a frequency range of 32-20k Hz whereas YU6 has a frequency range of 50-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 32Hz, the Ai61 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the YU6's min frequency of 50Hz.

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

Ai61
YU6
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Fluance Ai61
Kanto YU6
Min
Average
Max

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.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Ai61 and YU6 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

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 Fluance Ai61's and Kanto YU6's external dimensions. Fluance Ai61 has external dimensions of 33.3 x 19.8 x 23.4 cm ( 13.1 x 7.8 x 9.2 inches) whereas Kanto YU6 has external dimensions of 272.0 x 175.0 x 205.0mm ( 10.7 x 6.9 x 8.1inch) .

Fluance Ai61 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 23mm wider, 61mm taller and 29mm deeper than Kanto YU6.

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 Fluance Ai61 is approximately 463.0cm2 / 71.8inch2 and base area of the Kanto YU6 is approximately 358.8cm2 / 55.6inch2. The Ai61 requires 29% more surface area than the YU6 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Fluance Ai61 weighs 5.96kg / 13.1lbs and the Kanto YU6 weighs 4.00kg / 8.8lbs. This makes the Ai61 49% heavier than the YU6.

Here is a comparison of how Ai61 and YU6's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Fluance Ai61
Kanto YU6
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Fluance Ai61?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Ai61:
  • Ai61 Powered Bookshelf Speakers (pair)
  • Remote Control
  • 1x CR2032 Battery
  • 6ft Power Cable
  • 8ft 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Fluance Catalog
  • Lifetime Customer Support
  • 2 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
  • What's in the Box of Kanto YU6?

    Here are the items that come with the YU6:
  • Remote with Batteries
  • Power Cord
  • Speaker Wire (16′)
  • 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable (6.5′)
  • 8 x Rubber Feet
  • Manual

  • Reasons to choose Fluance Ai61 over Kanto YU6
    Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 32 Hz vs 50 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Price per pair* 299USD vs 540USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    USB Port USB-C vs No USB port adds flexibility

    Reasons to choose Kanto YU6 over Fluance Ai61

    Height 272mm vs 333mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 358cm2 vs 463cm2 Takes less floor space
    USB Port Charge only vs No USB port adds flexibility
    3.5mm Connection Yes vs No Connection via 3.5mm AUX input
    RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input
    Phono Input Yes vs No Connect your turntable directly
    Fluance Ai61 vs Kanto YU6 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Fluance Ai61 Kanto YU6
    Brand Fluance Kanto
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 32-20k Hz 50-20k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 120-watt RMS 100-watt RMS
    Max Bit Depth 16-bit 24-bit
    Max Sample Rate 48 kHz 96 kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 6.5" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Kevlar
    Woofer Surround Material Butyl Rubber n/a
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Soft Dome Soft-Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 333.0mm (13.1") 272.0mm (10.7")
    Width 198.0mm (7.8") 175.0mm (6.9")
    Depth 234.0mm (9.2") 205.0mm (8.1")
    Weight 5.96kg (13.1lbs) 4.00kg (8.8lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex bass reflex
    Finish MDF wood n/a
    Available Colors Black Ash,Lucky Bamboo,White Walnut, Natural Walnut n/a
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs RCA 3.5mm, RCA
    USB Port USB-C Charge only
    Phone Input No Yes
    Subwoofer Output Wired Wired
    Digital Input Optical Optical (2)
    HDMI Input No No
    Headphone Jack No No
    Ethernet Port No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 2 Years

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