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Kanto YU4

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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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7 editorial reviews
KANTO YU4 – THE LITTLE SPEAKER THAT (REALLY) COULDRead more
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Pros

  • it is great and makes gaming more immersive
  • The sound was cohesive and was really clear
  • it was natural enough for clear and comfortable listening

Cons

  • The bass was a little light
  • not entirely thick while being moderately filling
  • lack of real depth to the bass

Kanto YU4 - Pros & Cons

Kanto YU4

Pros

  • it is great and makes gaming more immersive
  • The sound was cohesive and was really clear
  • it was natural enough for clear and comfortable listening
  • Visually the YU4s are beautiful
  • Kevlar drivers are strong and rigid
  • the rumbling lows and the often intense highs well
  • simple design and high build quality combine
  • speakers filled the room well and provided impressive performance
  • Versatile and simple to use
  • sleek
  • understated

Cons

  • The bass was a little light
  • not entirely thick while being moderately filling
  • lack of real depth to the bass
  • shiny new hardware fails then that excitement soon evaporates
  • Lack of Sub-bass The YU4 is a speaker that utilizes a 4” driver
  • poor workmanship for the duration
  • sound quality drops a little in the Bluetooth mode
  • too many color options
  • There is no need to play with settings through remote or app
  • it could get quite loud and when it got distorted
  • The upper midrange is not pushed back

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Kanto YU4 - Full Specifications

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General
Speaker type2-way
Recommended usageHome
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Teal
  • White
  • Wood
Housing materialMDF
Speaker placementTabletop/bookshelf
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Audio features
Impedance4.0 Ω
RMS rated power70.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.25 %
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Woofer
Wooferyes
Woofer diameter4.0 in
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Type of USB connector
USB
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Dimensions
Weight12.57 lb
Height8.66 in
Width5.51 in
Depth7.48 in
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Tweeter
Tweeteryes
Tweeter diameter1.0 in
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Power
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W

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Kanto YU4 Kanto - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Kanto YU4 KANTO YU4 – THE LITTLE SPEAKER THAT (REALLY) COULD
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Published: 08.07.2019
KANTO YU4 – THE LITTLE SPEAKER THAT (REALLY) COULD

KANTO YU4 – THE LITTLE SPEAKER THAT (REALLY) COULD

Kanto YU4 Kanto YU4 Powered Speaker Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com
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Published: 13.08.2020
Kanto YU4 Powered Speaker Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

I recently upgraded from my old and failing desktop Logitech speakers to the Kanto YU4 Powered Speakers. Coming in at $329.99 for the basic white and...

Kanto YU4 Kanto TUK Review
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Published: 19.02.2020
Kanto TUK Review
4.6

See our in-depth review of the Kanto TUK wireless speakers, with our analysis of the design, sound quality, accessories, and more.

Kanto YU4 Kanto YU4 Review (Page 3 of 4) | APH Networks
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Kanto YU4 Review (Page 3 of 4) | APH Networks

Page 3 - Subjective Audio Analysis This is not the actual test setup. But nevertheless, you got to do it for photo-ops.

Kanto YU4 Kanto YU4 Powered Desktop / Bookshelf Loudspeaker The little speaker that (really) could. Review By The Audio File from Headphone.Guru
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Kanto YU4 Powered Desktop / Bookshelf Loudspeaker The little speaker that (really) could. Review By The Audio File from Headphone.Guru

Kanto YU4 Powered Desktop / Bookshelf Loudspeaker The little speaker that (really) could. Review By The Audio File from Headphone.Guru

Kanto YU4 Review: Kanto YU Powered Bookshelf Speakers
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Published: 31.08.2020
Review: Kanto YU Powered Bookshelf Speakers

Kanto Audio’s YU powered bookshelf speakers lose the extra features to deliver a solid, true-stereo listening experience (with Bluetooth and RCA inputs) at a price that’s competitive with a decent portable Bluetooth speaker.

Kanto YU4 Kanto Audio TUK review
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Published: 02.01.2020
Kanto Audio TUK review

A sonic experience to rival the Northern Lights?

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