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Kanto YU6 vs Kanto YU Comparison

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Kanto YU6 vs Kanto YU Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing YU6 and YU, 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 YU 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 YU Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 70-watt RMS( 140-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 4" Kevlar Woofer
  • 60-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
  • Weight:2.40kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 220.0" x 5.5" x 7.5"( 220.0 x 140.0 x 190.0mm )

YU6 and YU are members of Kanto's YU Powered series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Kanto YU Powered Series History
Model Body Frequency Watts RMSMax Depth / Sample Rate Woofer
Kanto YU4
  
Bookshelf 60-20k Hz 70-watt24-bit/96 kHzΩ 1 x 4"
Kanto YU2
  
Bookshelf 80-20k Hz 50-watt24-bit/96 kHzΩ 1 x 3"
Kanto YU6
Bookshelf 50-20k Hz 100-watt24-bit/96 kHzΩ 1 x 5.25"
Kanto YU
Bookshelf 60-20k Hz 70-watt24-bit/192 kHzΩ 1 x 4"

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Kanto YU6 and Kanto YU 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 YU are 2-way speakers.

Driver Kanto YU6 Kanto YU
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 5.25-inch 1 x 4-inch

YU6 features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Kevlar Woofer . On the other hand, the YU features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Kevlar Woofer .

Frequency Response

YU6 has a frequency range of 50-20k Hz whereas YU has a frequency range of 60-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 50Hz, the YU6 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the YU's min frequency of 60Hz.

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

YU6
YU
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Kanto YU6
Kanto YU
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 YU6 and YU 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 Kanto YU6's and Kanto YU'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 YU has external dimensions of 220.0 x 140.0 x 190.0mm ( 8.7 x 5.5 x 7.5inch) .

Kanto YU6 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 35mm wider, 52mm taller and 15mm deeper than Kanto YU.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Kanto YU6 and Kanto YU in scale.

Kanto YU6 vs Kanto YU Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Kanto YU6 and Kanto YU 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 YU is approximately 266.0cm2 / 41.2inch2. The YU6 requires 35% more surface area than the YU which gives it a small disadvantage 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 YU6 vs Kanto YU Size Comparison on a Media Console
Size Comparison image of Kanto YU6 and Kanto YU 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 YU weighs 2.40kg / 5.3lbs. This makes the YU6 67% heavier than the YU.

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

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Kanto YU6
Kanto YU
Min
Average
Max

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 YU?

    Here are the items that come with the YU:
  • Remote with Batteries
  • Power Cord
  • Speaker Wire (16-feet)
  • 8 x Rubber Feet
  • Manual

  • Reasons to choose Kanto YU6 over Kanto YU
    Woofer Size 5.25 inches vs 4 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 50 Hz vs 60 Hz Generates deeper bass
    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
    Digital Input Optical (2) vs No Connect digital inputs directly

    Reasons to choose Kanto YU over Kanto YU6

    Height 220mm vs 272mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 266cm2 vs 358cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 300USD vs 540USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Kanto YU6 vs Kanto YU Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Kanto YU6 Kanto YU
    Brand Kanto Kanto
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 50-20k Hz 60-20k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 100-watt RMS 70-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) n/a 140-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" 4"
    Woofer Composition Kevlar Kevlar
    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 272.0mm (10.7") 220.0mm (8.7")
    Width 175.0mm (6.9") 140.0mm (5.5")
    Depth 205.0mm (8.1") 190.0mm (7.5")
    Weight 4.00kg (8.8lbs) 2.40kg (5.3lbs)
    Enclosure bass reflex bass reflex
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs 3.5mm, RCA RCA
    USB Port Charge only No
    Phone Input Yes No
    Subwoofer Output Wired Wired
    Digital Input Optical (2) No
    HDMI Input No No
    Headphone Jack No No
    Ethernet Port No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 2 Years 2 years
    Labor Warranty 2 Years 2 years

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