In this review, we will be comparing YU6 and TUK, two Powered Bookshelf speakers by 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 Kanto YU6 and Kanto TUK first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
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 )
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 YU6 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 YU6 and TUK are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Kanto YU6 |
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
|
YU6 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
YU6 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
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 YU6's and Kanto TUK's external dimensions. Kanto YU6 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 YU6.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Kanto YU6 and Kanto TUK in scale.
Comparison image of Kanto YU6 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 YU6 is approximately 358.8cm2 / 55.6inch2 and base area of the Kanto TUK is approximately 495.5cm2 / 76.8inch2. The YU6 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:
Size Comparison image of Kanto YU6 and Kanto TUK on a Media Console
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 YU6 weighs 4.00kg / 8.8lbs and the Kanto TUK weighs 4.50kg / 9.9lbs. This makes the TUK 13% heavier than the YU6.
Here is a comparison of how YU6 and TUK's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
What's in the Box of Kanto YU6?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of YU6:
Remote with Batteries Power Cord Speaker Wire (16′) 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable (6.5′) 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
 Height |
272mm
vs
277mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
358cm2
vs
495cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
540USD
vs
900USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 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 |
|
USB Port |
USB-B
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 Headphone Output |
3.5mm
vs
No
|
Connect your headphone |
| General |
Kanto YU6 |
Kanto TUK |
| Brand |
Kanto |
Kanto |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
50-20k Hz |
50-20k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
100-watt RMS |
130-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
260-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
96 kHz |
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 |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm, RCA |
RCA |
| USB Port |
Charge only |
USB-B |
| Phone Input |
Yes |
Yes |
| Subwoofer Output |
Wired |
Wired |
| Digital Input |
Optical (2) |
Optical |
| HDMI Input |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
3.5mm |
| Ethernet Port |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |