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Klipsch The Fives vs Kanto YU6 Comparison

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Klipsch The Fives vs Kanto YU6 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing The Fives and YU6, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Klipsch and 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 Klipsch The Fives and Kanto YU6 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Klipsch The Fives Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 160-watt RMS( 320-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter
  • 4.5" Fiber-composite Woofer
  • 50-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:4.85kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 314.3" x 6.5" x 11.125"( 314.3 x 165.1 x 282.6mm )

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 Klipsch The Fives 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 The Fives and YU6 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Klipsch The Fives Kanto YU6
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 4.5-inch 1 x 5.25-inch

The Fives features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" 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

The Fives has a frequency range of 50-25k Hz whereas YU6 has a 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

The Fives
YU6
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Klipsch The Fives
Kanto YU6
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 The Fives and YU6 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 Klipsch The Fives's and Kanto YU6's external dimensions. Klipsch The Fives has external dimensions of 314.3 x 165.1 x 282.6mm ( 12.375 x 6.5 x 11.125inch) whereas Kanto YU6 has external dimensions of 272.0 x 175.0 x 205.0mm ( 10.7 x 6.9 x 8.1inch) .

Kanto YU6 is 42.3mm shorter and 77.6mm less deeper than Klipsch The Fives but it is also 9.9mm wider.

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

Klipsch The Fives vs Kanto YU6 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Klipsch The Fives and Kanto YU6 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 Klipsch The Fives is approximately 466.6cm2 / 72.3inch2 and base area of the Kanto YU6 is approximately 358.8cm2 / 55.6inch2. The The Fives requires 30% more surface area than the YU6 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:

Klipsch The Fives vs Kanto YU6 Size Comparison on a Media Console
Size Comparison image of Klipsch The Fives and Kanto YU6 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 Klipsch The Fives weighs 4.85kg / 10.7lbs and the Kanto YU6 weighs 4.00kg / 8.8lbs. This makes the The Fives 21% heavier than the YU6.

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

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Klipsch The Fives
Kanto YU6
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Klipsch The Fives?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of The Fives:
  • Powered speaker (right)
  • Passive speaker (left)
  • 6-inch AC power cord
  • 13-feet Proprietary speaker cable
  • 58-inch HDMI cable
  • 59-inch USB-A to USB-B cable
  • Remote control
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • Instruction Booklet
  • Need Help? card
  • 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

  • Reasons to choose Klipsch The Fives over Kanto YU6
    High Frequency Response 25k Hz vs 20k Hz Generates higher frequency
    App-Based Control Apple iOS, Android vs None Control the speaker via an app
    USB Port USB-B vs No USB port adds flexibility
    HDMI Input ARC vs No Connect HDMI sources directly

    Reasons to choose Kanto YU6 over Klipsch The Fives

    Woofer Size 5.25 inches vs 4.5 inches Larger woofer
    Height 272mm vs 314mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 358cm2 vs 466cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 540USD vs 969USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    USB Port Charge only vs No USB port adds flexibility
    RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input
    Klipsch The Fives vs Kanto YU6 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Klipsch The Fives Kanto YU6
    Brand Klipsch Kanto
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 50-25k Hz 50-20k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 160-watt RMS 100-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) 320-watt RMS n/a
    Max Bit Depth 24-bit 24-bit
    Max Sample Rate 192 kHz 96 kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 4.5" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition Fiber-composite Kevlar
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Tractrix Horn Soft-Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 314.3mm (12.4") 272.0mm (10.7")
    Width 165.1mm (6.5") 175.0mm (6.9")
    Depth 282.6mm (11.1") 205.0mm (8.1")
    Weight 4.85kg (10.7lbs) 4.00kg (8.8lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex bass reflex
    Finish MDF with genuine wood veneer n/a
    Available Colors Black,Walnut n/a
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Grille Yes n/a
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs 3.5mm 3.5mm, RCA
    USB Port USB-B Charge only
    Phone Input Yes Yes
    Subwoofer Output mono-RCA Wired
    Digital Input Optical, HDMI Optical (2)
    HDMI Input ARC No
    Headphone Jack No No
    Ethernet Port No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 1 Year 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 1 Year 2 Years

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