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Sonos Five vs Kanto YU6 Comparison

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Sonos Five vs Kanto YU6 Speaker Comparison

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

Sonos Five Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • Integrated Amplifier
  • 3 x 0.8" Dome Tweeter
  • 3 x 2.75" Cone Woofer
  • Frequency Response
  • 16-bit Max Depth / 44.1kHz Max Sample Rate
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:6.40kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 201.6" x 14.3125" x 6.875"( 201.6 x 363.5 x 174.6mm )

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
  • 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 Sonos Five 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 Sonos Five and YU6 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Sonos Five Kanto YU6
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 3 x 0.8-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 3 x 2.75-inch 1 x 5.25-inch

Sonos Five features a 3 x 0.8" Dome Tweeter and 3 x 2.75" Cone Woofer . On the other hand, the YU6 features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Kevlar Woofer .

Frequency Response

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

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

Sonos Five
YU6
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Sonos Five
Kanto YU6
Min
Average
Max

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Sonos Five has a front firing port whereas YU6 has a rear firing ports. Sonos Five's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Kanto YU6 with its rear-firing port.

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 Sonos Five's and Kanto YU6's external dimensions. Sonos Five has external dimensions of 201.6 x 363.5 x 174.6mm ( 7.9375 x 14.3125 x 6.875inch) whereas Kanto YU6 has external dimensions of 272.0 x 175.0 x 205.0mm ( 10.7 x 6.9 x 8.1inch) .

Sonos Five is 70.4mm shorter and 30.4mm less deeper than Kanto YU6 but it is also 188.5mm wider.

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 Sonos Five is approximately 634.7cm2 / 98.4inch2 and base area of the Kanto YU6 is approximately 358.8cm2 / 55.6inch2. The Sonos Five requires 77% more surface area than the YU6 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Sonos Five weighs 6.40kg / 14.1lbs and the Kanto YU6 weighs 4.00kg / 8.8lbs. This makes the Sonos Five 60% heavier than the YU6.

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

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Sonos Five
Kanto YU6
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Sonos Five?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sonos Five:
  • Wireless audio speaker
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • Quickstart Guide
  • Important Safety Information
  • 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 Sonos Five over Kanto YU6
    Number of Woofers 3 vs 1 More woofers
    Low Frequency Response Hz vs 50 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls
    App-Based Control Apple iOS, Android, Mac, Windows vs None Control the speaker via an app
    Height 201mm vs 272mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Ethernet Connection Yes vs No High quality streaming over Ethernet

    Reasons to choose Kanto YU6 over Sonos Five

    Woofer Size 5.25 inches vs 2.75 inches Larger woofer
    High Frequency Response 20k Hz vs k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Handheld Remote Yes vs No Control the speaker by the included RC
    Base Surface Area 358cm2 vs 634cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 540USD vs 1098USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    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
    Sonos Five vs Kanto YU6 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Sonos Five Kanto YU6
    Brand Sonos Kanto
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 50-20k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) n/a 100-watt RMS
    Max Bit Depth 16-bit 24-bit
    Max Sample Rate 44.1kHz 96 kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 3 1
    Woofer Size 2.75" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition Cone Kevlar
    Tweeter Size 3 x 0.8" 1"
    Tweeter Type Dome Soft-Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction front rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 201.6mm (7.9") 272.0mm (10.7")
    Width 363.5mm (14.3") 175.0mm (6.9")
    Depth 174.6mm (6.9") 205.0mm (8.1")
    Weight 6.40kg (14.1lbs) 4.00kg (8.8lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex bass reflex
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs 3.5mm 3.5mm, RCA
    USB Port No Charge only
    Phone Input No Yes
    Subwoofer Output Optional Wireless Wired
    Digital Input No Optical (2)
    HDMI Input No No
    Headphone Jack No No
    Ethernet Port Yes No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 1 Year 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 1 Year 2 Years

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