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Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch vs Kanto TUK Comparison

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Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch

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Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch vs Kanto TUK Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing YU Passive 5.25-inch and TUK, two Bookshelf speakers by Kanto The main difference between these two speakers is that the Kanto TUK is a Powered speaker which means that it has a built-in amplifier inside the speaker body so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp whereas the Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch is a Passive speaker so has to be matched with an amplifier to get any sound from it.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch and Kanto TUK first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 5.25" kevlar Woofer
  • 50-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • 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 )

Kanto TUK Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 130-watt RMS( 260-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
  • 1.0625 x 1.375" AMT Tweeter
  • 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
  • 50-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 96 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
  • Weight:4.50kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 277.8" x 7.06" x 10.9"( 277.8 x 179.4 x 276.2mm )

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch and Kanto TUK 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 YU Passive 5.25-inch and TUK are 2-way speakers.

Driver Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch Kanto TUK
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1.0625 x 1.375-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 5.25-inch 1 x 5.25-inch

YU Passive 5.25-inch features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" kevlar Woofer . On the other hand, the TUK features a 1.0625 x 1.375" Folded ribbon AMT Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer .

Frequency Response

YU Passive 5.25-inch and TUK has exactly the same frequency range of 50-20k 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

YU Passive 5.25-inch
TUK
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch
Kanto TUK
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.

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 YU Passive 5.25-inch's and Kanto TUK's external dimensions. Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch has external dimensions of 272.0 x 175.0 x 205.0mm ( 10.7 x 6.9 x 8.1inch) whereas Kanto TUK has external dimensions of 277.8 x 179.4 x 276.2mm ( 10.9 x 7.06 x 10.9inch) .

Kanto TUK is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 4.4mm wider, 5.8mm taller and 71.2mm deeper than Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch and Kanto TUK in scale.

Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch vs Kanto TUK Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch and Kanto TUK 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 Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch is approximately 358.8cm2 / 55.6inch2 and base area of the Kanto TUK is approximately 495.5cm2 / 76.8inch2. The YU Passive 5.25-inch requires 28% less surface area than the TUK which gives it a small advantage 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:

Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch vs Kanto TUK Size Comparison on a Media Console
Size Comparison image of Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch and Kanto TUK on a Media Console

What's in the Box of Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of YU Passive 5.25-inch:
  • 8 x Rubber Feet
  • Manual
  • What's in the Box of Kanto TUK?

    Here are the items that come with the 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

  • Reasons to choose Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch over Kanto TUK
    Height 272mm vs 277mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 358cm2 vs 495cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 240USD vs 900USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose Kanto TUK over Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch

    Speaker Type Powered vs Passive Built-in amplifier
    RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input
    Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch vs Kanto TUK Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Kanto YU Passive 5.25-inch Kanto TUK
    Brand Kanto Kanto
    Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Sensitivity 89 dB n/a
    Impedance 6 ohms n/a
    Frequency Response 50-20k Hz 50-20k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) n/a 130-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) n/a 260-watt RMS
    Max Bit Depth n/a 24-bit
    Max Sample Rate n/a 96 kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 5.25" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition kevlar Aluminum
    Tweeter Size 1" 1.0625 x 1.375"
    Tweeter Type Soft-Dome AMT
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction rear n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 272.0mm (10.7") 277.8mm (10.9")
    Width 175.0mm (6.9") 179.4mm (7.1")
    Depth 205.0mm (8.1") 276.2mm (10.9")
    Weight 4.00kg (8.8lbs) 4.50kg (9.9lbs)
    Enclosure bass reflex bass reflex
    Available Colors Black,White n/a
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Grille n/a Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs n/a RCA
    USB Port n/a USB-B
    Phone Input n/a Yes
    Subwoofer Output n/a Wired
    Digital Input n/a Optical
    HDMI Input n/a No
    Headphone Jack n/a 3.5mm
    Ethernet Port n/a No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 2 years 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 2 years 2 Years

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