In this review, we will be comparing TUK and HD6, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Kanto and Audioengine. 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 Kanto TUK and Audioengine HD6 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Kanto TUK and Audioengine HD6 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 TUK and HD6 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Kanto TUK |
Audioengine HD6 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.0625 x 1.375-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
1 x 5.5-inch
|
TUK features a 1.0625 x 1.375" Folded ribbon AMT Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer . On the other hand, the HD6 features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" Kevlar Woofer .
Frequency Response
TUK has a frequency range of 50-20k Hz whereas HD6 has a frequency range of 50-22k Hz.
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 Kanto TUK's and Audioengine HD6's external dimensions. Kanto TUK has external dimensions of 277.8 x 179.4 x 276.2mm ( 10.9 x 7.06 x 10.9inch) whereas Audioengine HD6 has external dimensions of 314.3 x 182.6 x 317.5mm ( 12.375 x 7.1875 x 12.5inch) .
Audioengine HD6 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 3.2mm wider, 36.5mm taller and 41.3mm deeper than Kanto TUK.
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 Kanto TUK is approximately 495.5cm2 / 76.8inch2 and base area of the Audioengine HD6 is approximately 579.8cm2 / 89.9inch2. The TUK requires 15% less surface area than the HD6 which gives it a small advantage 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 Kanto TUK weighs 4.50kg / 9.9lbs and the Audioengine HD6 weighs 5.50kg / 12.1lbs. This makes the HD6 22% heavier than the TUK.
Here is a comparison of how TUK and HD6's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.
Weight
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What's in the Box of Kanto TUK?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of TUK:
Remote with Batteries 2 x Magnetic Grilles Power Cord Speaker Wire with Banana plugs (15 ft) 3.5mm to RCA Cable (6 ft) USB Cable 8 x Rubber Feet Manual
What's in the Box of Audioengine HD6?
Here are the items that come with the HD6:
Powered speaker Passive speaker 2 Grilles (pre-installed) 6-feet AC power cord Bluetooth antenna Remote control 13-feet Speaker cable (w/ banana connectors on each end) 6.5-feet Stereo minijack cable 2 Microfiber speaker bags MIcrofiber cable bag Quickstart Guide Product Line Brochure
 Height |
277mm
vs
314mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
495cm2 (179x276mm)
vs
579cm2 (182x317mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 USB Port |
USB-B
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 Phono Input |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connect your turntable directly |
 Headphone Output |
3.5mm
vs
No
|
Connect your headphone |
 Woofer Size |
5.5 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
22k Hz
vs
20k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Price per pair* |
699USD
vs
900USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 3.5mm Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via 3.5mm AUX input |
 RCA Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via RCA input |
| General |
Kanto TUK |
Audioengine HD6 |
| Brand |
Kanto |
Audioengine |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
50-20k Hz |
50-22k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
130-watt RMS |
100-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
260-watt RMS |
200-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
96 kHz |
192 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
5.25" |
5.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
Kevlar |
| Tweeter Size |
1.0625 x 1.375" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
AMT |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
277.8mm (10.9") |
314.3mm (12.4") |
| Width |
179.4mm (7.1") |
182.6mm (7.2") |
| Depth |
276.2mm (10.9") |
317.5mm (12.5") |
| Weight |
4.50kg (9.9lbs) |
5.50kg (12.1lbs) |
| Enclosure |
bass reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black, Walnut, White, Cherry Wood |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
RCA |
3.5mm, RCA |
| USB Port |
USB-B |
No |
| Phone Input |
Yes |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
Wired |
Wired |
| Digital Input |
Optical |
Optical |
| HDMI Input |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack |
3.5mm |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
3 Years |