These speaking have been amazing so far! They look great, have many ways of connecting and they sound great. The speakers get loud and I mean loud, definitely something that could fill a large living room or a small get together. They are very solid with a good weight to them.
The sound...
I don’t in any way consider myself an audiophile, however I have been known to return audio products that don’t meet my standards. These sound amazing, there is a high level of clarity, I can hear background noises even at low levels. The bass is sufficient but there is a sub out if you like more. They seem to deliver a sense of space as well, making things feel almost 3D at times. And even at high level there is little to no distortion.
Set up is easy, just plug up and get started, the remote is a nice touch. They also feature an auto-wake feature that turns the speakers on from sleep when you start playing audio to them. Kanto thanks for the Aux cable, but I would have liked to see an optical cable included as well, luckily I had one laying around so this wasn’t too much of an issue. The included audio cable is of good quality and very long, roughly 6 feet or so. And the power cord is thick, thicker then the one my pc came with, definitely meant to last a while. Bluetooth has been good as well, the range could be better but overall good, though the auto-wake doesn’t work with it.
How does it look?
I like all of the color choices, and I certainly would give a 1 Star on a product for not included a color of my choice especially something I didn’t even own.
I opted for the glossy black color, and am very happy with it, the speakers look great and the larger speaker had a nice texture to it that stands out to me. There is a knob on the from that has multiple uses, however I’ve been using the remote more as I am more of a visual person. Now for the light/s on the front, there is a small circle on the bottom left of the powered speaker, this has multiple lights in it for power and Bluetooth indicators. Some have complained about it but it doesn’t really bother me. Although it does look a little out of place and I feel there was a better way of doing this.
Issues
There is some static that comes through from the ground loop, it’s very quite and only heard if your ear is right up against the speaker. Other than that I’ve been satisfied.
These speakers come packaged with foam and each speaker is placed in a cloth bag, very nice packaging.
Highly recommended!!!!
Also the Kanto s2 stands are a little small and “springy” for these speakers, I wouldn’t recommend using them for the yu4 speakers, however Audioengine makes a DS2 stand (not to get confused with the DS1) for about $35 that’s big enough for these.
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Music is made to be shared. Whether you’re hanging out with friends or kicking it solo, YU4 ensures you’re always in good company. Producing 140W peak power, its Class D amplifier effortlessly fills your room with rich, spacious sound. Carefully designed 4” Kevlar drivers and 1” silk dome tweeters faithfully reproduce your favorite tunes, letting you enjoy them to their fullest. Packed with connectivity, YU4 makes it easy to throw on your latest vinyl with a built-in phono preamp, or sit back and stream your carefully curated playlist via Bluetooth. Crystal-clear, detailed sound for all to enjoy.
Tech Specs
- 1-inch Silk Dome tweeters
- 4-inch Kevlar Drivers
- 140W Peak Power Class D Amplifier (70 Watts Total RMS)
- 60 Hz - 20 kHz Frequency Response
- Acoustic Grade MDF Cabinets
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Built-in Bluetooth with Qualcomm aptX technology lets you enjoy high-quality streaming from the palm of your hand. |
Equipped with an integrated phono preamp, YU4 can be easily connected to any vintage or modern day turntable. |
Enclosed in handcrafted MDF cabinets measuring 8.7" tall, YU4’s 1” silk dome tweeters and 4” Kevlar drivers deliver crisp highs and wonderfully balanced mid-range, faithfully reproducing all your favorite tunes. |
YU4 features automatic standby and power-up modes, helping to conserve power when you’re gone and ensuring you never miss a beat when the music starts playing. |
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| Price | — | $379.99 | — | $799.99 |
| Tweeter | 3/4-inch Silk Dome tweeters | 1-inch Silk Dome tweeters | 1-inch Silk Dome tweeters | Air Motion Transfer (AMT) tweeters |
| Driver | 3-inch composite drivers | 4-inch Kevlar drivers | 5.25-inch Kevlar drivers | 5.25 inch Aluminum Concave drivers |
| Peak Power | 100W Peak Power (50 Watts Total RMS) | 140W Peak Power (70 Watts Total RMS) | 200W Peak Power (100 Watts Total RMS) | 260W Peak Power (130 Watts Total RMS) |
| Frequency Response | 80 Hz - 20 kHz | 60 Hz - 20 kHz | 50 Hz - 20 kHz | 50 Hz - 20 kHz |
| 3.5 mini-jack AUX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| RCA Input | Yes with Phono switch | Yes with Phono switch | Separate RCA and Phono input | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 with Qualcomm aptX | Bluetooth 4.0 with Qualcomm aptX | Bluetooth 4.2 with Qualcomm aptX | |
| USB input | ✓ | |||
| Optical (TOSLINK) | 2 Audio Inputs | 2 Audio Inputs | 1 Audio Input | |
| Subwoofer out | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | S-Waves Electronics | S-Waves Electronics | S-Waves Electronics | GRAMOPHONE | Fluance Audio |
| speaker size | 4 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches | 6.5 inches |
| power source | Corded Electric | AC | AC | AC | Corded Electric | AC |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth | RCA | Auxiliary, USB, Bluetooth | Optical |
| speaker type | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Computer | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf |
| mounting type | Tabletop | Shelf Mount | Table Top | Shelf Mount | Floor Standing | Plug Mount,Shelf Mount |
| weight | 6 kilograms | 13.67 pounds | 2 kilograms | 11 pounds | 6 kilograms | 27.17 pounds |
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Gorgeous look and amazing sound quality
After many days searching through Reddit threads and online reviews, I finally came to buy this pair of Kanto YU4 active speakers. Bought these because of the versatility and I’m so happy I did. I have a tendency to change things up a lot, and these are compact enough for different scenarios and have so many inputs that it can be used for so many applications. Phono preamp is a nice addition to the rca input, as well as 2 optical inputs, aux input, and sub output.I’m not new to kanto’s audio equipment, as I have their 5.25” passive speakers in my living room for a modest 5.1 sound system and they are so wonderful there. Lots of depth and clarity from the 5.25” speakers, and I can say the same about the YU4’s.I’m using these as something to add to my work station so I can listen to high quality music while I work to help make the workday a little more enjoyable. They do NOT disappoint, and go fairly loud. The bass response is also fairly good for their size, as stated before; it has a sub output but I don’t think it will be necessary for my use.I highly recommend these speakers and if you’re thinking about getting these, just do it! No regrets.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018
Color: Gloss BlackVerified Purchase
These speaking have been amazing so far! They look great, have many ways of connecting and they sound great. The speakers get loud and I mean loud, definitely something that could fill a large living room or a small get together. They are very solid with a good weight to them.
The sound...
I don’t in any way consider myself an audiophile, however I have been known to return audio products that don’t meet my standards. These sound amazing, there is a high level of clarity, I can hear background noises even at low levels. The bass is sufficient but there is a sub out if you like more. They seem to deliver a sense of space as well, making things feel almost 3D at times. And even at high level there is little to no distortion.
Set up is easy, just plug up and get started, the remote is a nice touch. They also feature an auto-wake feature that turns the speakers on from sleep when you start playing audio to them. Kanto thanks for the Aux cable, but I would have liked to see an optical cable included as well, luckily I had one laying around so this wasn’t too much of an issue. The included audio cable is of good quality and very long, roughly 6 feet or so. And the power cord is thick, thicker then the one my pc came with, definitely meant to last a while. Bluetooth has been good as well, the range could be better but overall good, though the auto-wake doesn’t work with it.
How does it look?
I like all of the color choices, and I certainly would give a 1 Star on a product for not included a color of my choice especially something I didn’t even own.
I opted for the glossy black color, and am very happy with it, the speakers look great and the larger speaker had a nice texture to it that stands out to me. There is a knob on the from that has multiple uses, however I’ve been using the remote more as I am more of a visual person. Now for the light/s on the front, there is a small circle on the bottom left of the powered speaker, this has multiple lights in it for power and Bluetooth indicators. Some have complained about it but it doesn’t really bother me. Although it does look a little out of place and I feel there was a better way of doing this.
Issues
There is some static that comes through from the ground loop, it’s very quite and only heard if your ear is right up against the speaker. Other than that I’ve been satisfied.
These speakers come packaged with foam and each speaker is placed in a cloth bag, very nice packaging.
Highly recommended!!!!
Also the Kanto s2 stands are a little small and “springy” for these speakers, I wouldn’t recommend using them for the yu4 speakers, however Audioengine makes a DS2 stand (not to get confused with the DS1) for about $35 that’s big enough for these.
The sound...
I don’t in any way consider myself an audiophile, however I have been known to return audio products that don’t meet my standards. These sound amazing, there is a high level of clarity, I can hear background noises even at low levels. The bass is sufficient but there is a sub out if you like more. They seem to deliver a sense of space as well, making things feel almost 3D at times. And even at high level there is little to no distortion.
Set up is easy, just plug up and get started, the remote is a nice touch. They also feature an auto-wake feature that turns the speakers on from sleep when you start playing audio to them. Kanto thanks for the Aux cable, but I would have liked to see an optical cable included as well, luckily I had one laying around so this wasn’t too much of an issue. The included audio cable is of good quality and very long, roughly 6 feet or so. And the power cord is thick, thicker then the one my pc came with, definitely meant to last a while. Bluetooth has been good as well, the range could be better but overall good, though the auto-wake doesn’t work with it.
How does it look?
I like all of the color choices, and I certainly would give a 1 Star on a product for not included a color of my choice especially something I didn’t even own.
I opted for the glossy black color, and am very happy with it, the speakers look great and the larger speaker had a nice texture to it that stands out to me. There is a knob on the from that has multiple uses, however I’ve been using the remote more as I am more of a visual person. Now for the light/s on the front, there is a small circle on the bottom left of the powered speaker, this has multiple lights in it for power and Bluetooth indicators. Some have complained about it but it doesn’t really bother me. Although it does look a little out of place and I feel there was a better way of doing this.
Issues
There is some static that comes through from the ground loop, it’s very quite and only heard if your ear is right up against the speaker. Other than that I’ve been satisfied.
These speakers come packaged with foam and each speaker is placed in a cloth bag, very nice packaging.
Highly recommended!!!!
Also the Kanto s2 stands are a little small and “springy” for these speakers, I wouldn’t recommend using them for the yu4 speakers, however Audioengine makes a DS2 stand (not to get confused with the DS1) for about $35 that’s big enough for these.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
Color: BambooVerified Purchase
After many days searching through Reddit threads and online reviews, I finally came to buy this pair of Kanto YU4 active speakers. Bought these because of the versatility and I’m so happy I did. I have a tendency to change things up a lot, and these are compact enough for different scenarios and have so many inputs that it can be used for so many applications. Phono preamp is a nice addition to the rca input, as well as 2 optical inputs, aux input, and sub output.
I’m not new to kanto’s audio equipment, as I have their 5.25” passive speakers in my living room for a modest 5.1 sound system and they are so wonderful there. Lots of depth and clarity from the 5.25” speakers, and I can say the same about the YU4’s.
I’m using these as something to add to my work station so I can listen to high quality music while I work to help make the workday a little more enjoyable. They do NOT disappoint, and go fairly loud. The bass response is also fairly good for their size, as stated before; it has a sub output but I don’t think it will be necessary for my use.
I highly recommend these speakers and if you’re thinking about getting these, just do it! No regrets.
I’m not new to kanto’s audio equipment, as I have their 5.25” passive speakers in my living room for a modest 5.1 sound system and they are so wonderful there. Lots of depth and clarity from the 5.25” speakers, and I can say the same about the YU4’s.
I’m using these as something to add to my work station so I can listen to high quality music while I work to help make the workday a little more enjoyable. They do NOT disappoint, and go fairly loud. The bass response is also fairly good for their size, as stated before; it has a sub output but I don’t think it will be necessary for my use.
I highly recommend these speakers and if you’re thinking about getting these, just do it! No regrets.
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Mark Sokolowski
Excellent pair of bookshelf speakers
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2024Color: Matte WhiteVerified Purchase
Pyrasthus
Excellent speakers, reliable vendor
Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 16, 2022Color: BambooVerified Purchase
