In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . Fluance Ai81 Elite is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the YU6 is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Fluance Ai81 and Kanto YU6 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Fluance Ai81 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 150-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Soft Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Woofer
- 30-20k Hz Frequency Response
- Power Range:up to 150watts
- 16-bit Max Depth / 48 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
- Weight:13.16kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 960.0" x 8.5" x 10.24"( 96 x 21.6 x 26 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 Ai81 and Kanto YU6 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 Ai81 and YU6 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Fluance Ai81 |
Kanto YU6 |
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Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
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1 x 5.25-inch
|
Ai81 features a 1" Silk Neodymium Ferrofluid Cooled Soft Dome Tweeter and 2 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
Ai81 has a frequency range of 30-20k Hz whereas YU6 has a frequency range of 50-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the Ai81 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 Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing 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.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Ai81 has a bottom firing port whereas YU6 has a rear firing ports. Fluance Ai81's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Kanto YU6 with its rear-firing port.
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 Ai81's and Kanto YU6's external dimensions. Fluance Ai81 has external dimensions of 96 x 21.6 x 26 cm ( 37.8 x 8.50 x 10.24 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 Ai81 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 41mm wider, 688mm taller and 55mm 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 Ai81 is approximately 561.0cm2 / 87.0inch2 and base area of the Kanto YU6 is approximately 358.8cm2 / 55.6inch2. The Ai81 requires 56% more surface area than the YU6 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Fluance Ai81?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Ai81:
Ai81 Powered Tower Speakers (pair)Remote Control1x CR2032 Battery6ft Power Cable8ft 18 Gauge Speaker WireQuick Start GuideFluance CatalogLifetime Customer Support2 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
Woofer Size 
Price per pair* 
Height 
Base Surface Area 
USB Port 
3.5mm Connection 
RCA Connection 
Phono Input