About the Kanto YU2
Product highlights:
- powered stereo speakers
- Type-B USB input with built-in DAC lets you bypass your computer's sound card for better performance
- USB DAC supports stereo input up to 16-bit/48kHz resolution
- bass-reflex speaker cabinets with rear-firing slot ports
- two 25-watt RMS amplifiers built into left (active) speaker
- frequency response: 80-20,000 Hz (±6 dB)
- each speaker features:
- one 3/4" silk dome tweeter
- one 3" Kevlar® mid/woofer
- rear-panel volume control on left speaker
Connections:
- gold-plated binding post speaker terminals (10-foot speaker wire included to connect left and right speaker)
- USB input (USB Type-A to Type-B cable included)
- 3.5mm stereo analog input (mini-to-mini cable included)
- mono RCA subwoofer output
Dimensions and warranty:
- 4"W x 6"H x 6-1/2"D (measured by Crutchfield)
- weight: 3.1 lbs. (left speaker), 2.9 lbs. (right speaker)
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # YU2MW
- Item # 310YU2MW
What's in the box:
- Left powered speaker
- Right passive speaker
- AC power adapter (attached 57" DC cord)
- 69" AC power cord
- 9.75' Speaker wire
- 6.5' USB-B to USB-A cable
- 6.5' Stereo minijack cable
- 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
- User Manual
- "Thank You" note
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Features & specs
| Connections | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Port | No | |
| USB-A Port | No | |
| USB-B Port | 1 | |
| USB-C Port | No | |
| 3.5mm Aux Input | 1 | |
| RCA Input | No | |
| XLR Input | No | |
| Phono Input | No | |
| 1/4" Input | No | |
| Optical Digital Input | No | |
| Coaxial Digital Input | No | |
| HDMI Input | No | |
| Headphone Jack | No | |
| Subwoofer Output | mono-RCA | |
| Wireless Features | ||
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Wi-Fi | No | |
| Wi-Fi Bands | No | |
| Wireless Stereo Pairing | No | |
| Driver Details | ||
| Tweeter Size (Inches) | 0.75 | |
| Tweeter Type | Soft-Dome | |
| Tweeter Material | Silk | |
| Midrange Size (Inches) | --- | |
| Midrange Type | --- | |
| Woofer Size (Inches) | 3 | |
| Woofer Type | Kevlar | |
| Audio Specs | ||
| Watts RMS (Continuous) | 50 | |
| Watts Maximum (Peak) | 100 | |
| Frequency Response | 80-20k | |
| Max. Digital Audio Bit Depth | N/A | |
| Max. Digital Audio Sample Rate | N/A | |
| High-res Audio Playback | ||
| From Network | No | |
| From USB Thumb Drive (USB-A) | No | |
| From Computer (USB-B) | No | |
| From Computer (USB-C) | No | |
| Control | ||
| Handheld Remote | No | |
| Control by app | N/A | |
| Amazon Alexa | No | |
| Google Assistant | No | |
| Other Specs | ||
| Width (Inches) | 4 | |
| Height (Inches) | 6 | |
| Depth (Inches) | 6.5 | |
| Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
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Features
Two-Way Driver Design: The Kanto YU2 features a two-way driver design with a 0.75" silk dome tweeter and 3" kevlar cone woofer for clear high and detailed midrange/midbass frequencies.
- 0.75" Silk Dome Tweeter: The 0.75" tweeter is made from silk to deliver a high-frequency range that's bright and refined. The tweeter's dome shape improves sound dispersion to ensure your ears capture every sound, regardless of where you are in the room.
- 3" Kevlar Cone Woofer: The 3" woofer cone is made of a kevlar material and features a rubber surround for long-lasting performance. The woofer provides surprisingly controlled and accurate low frequency response.
Class D Amplifier: The 0.75" tweeter and 3" woofer are powered by a built-in 25 watt (RMS) / 50 watt (Peak) x 2 channel amplifier for dynamic sound reproduction. The built-in amplifier is located in the YU2's "Left" powered speaker. The binding-post output terminals on back of the "Left" powered speaker and the included 9.75' speaker wire provide connection to the "Right" passive speaker's binding-post input terminals.
Note: The included 9.75' speaker wire can be replaced with a long speaker wire (sold separately - see Accessories Tab), if your setup requires that the speakers be placed further apart.
Bass Reflex Cabinet: The Kanto YU2 powered speaker system utilizes a bass reflex enclosure design with a rear-firing slot port for greater efficiency and bigger bass response. The speaker cabinet is available in a black, white, grey, teal, red, or bamboo finish.
Note: The Kanto YU2 powered speaker system does not come with grilles.
Built-in DAC w/ USB-B Port: Featuring a built-in DAC (digital-to-analog) and USB-B port (located on the "Left" powered speaker), the YU2 lets you connect directly to your computer (Windows or Mac) via USB, eliminating any interference that your computer’s onboard soundcard may pick-up while enjoying a fully digital, high-quality audio connection. The YU2's USB DAC supports 2ch stereo up to 16-bit/48kHz resolution. When connecting your computer via USB connection, the noisy built-in DAC of your computer is bypassed, and the audio signals are instead decoded by the YU2's high-quality DAC, delivering rich and distortion-free sound to the speakers.
Notes:
- Please ensure you have changed the proper audio output settings in your computer, so audio signals are output to the YU2 speakers and not to your computer's internal speakers. Select "USB Audio DAC" as the output device in your computer audio settings.
- No separate USB drivers are required for Windows PC or Mac.
- The Kanto YU2 is not equipped with a USB-A port for connecting a USB thumbdrive.
Aux Input: The Kanto YU2 is outfitted with an Aux input (located on the "Left" powered speaker) for connecting an external portable audio device, such as your portable music player. The Aux input can also be used to connect an optional Bluetooth adapter or Phono preamp (both sold separately).
- Optional Bluetooth Adapter: The Kanto YU2 does not offer wireless connectivity. However, you can add a wireless Bluetooth adapter (sold separately - see Accessories Tab) to the system speaker system.
- Optional Phono Preamp: To connect a turntable to the YU2 speaker system, you'll need a turntable with a built-in Phono preamp or an external phono preamp (sold separately - see Accessories Tab).
Sub Out: The Kanto YU2 is equipped with a mono-RCA subwoofer output (located on the "Left" powered speaker) for connecting a powered subwoofer (sold separately - see Accessories Tab) to add deep, low bass to the speaker system. The YU2's sub output is full-range, so you'll need a powered subwoofer with a built-in low-pass crossover.
Power/Volume Control: There is a rotary knob on the back of the "Left" powered speaker that controls Power On/Of and Volume Up/Down functions. There is a LED on the front of the "Left" powered speaker to indicate power. The LED illuminates blue when the system is powered on and does not illuminate when off.
Mounting & Placement Options: The YU2 powered speaker system is designed for either desktop, bookshelf, or stand mounting to enhance your computer audio listening in a near-field environment; but can also be used in a standard 2ch stereo application. The speakers come with self-adhesive rubber feet to protect your furniture (the feet add approximately 0.125" to the overall height of the speakers). Check out the Accessories Tab for desktop and floor stands (sold separately).
- In either setup, the space between the two speakers and the distance from the rear wall is important. If the speakers are positioned too close or too far apart, stereo imaging will not be fully developed.
- The YU2 is designed to perform optimally positioned at least 7.875" to 9.875" from the rear wall for best bass response.
- Regardless of the setup you choose, keep in mind that rooms vary in shape, size, and furnishing; a certain amount of experimentation may be necessary to determine the most suitable position that delivers the most satisfying sound performance.
Note: The Kanto YU2 does not offer brackets, threaded inserts, or key-hole slots to wall-mount the speaker system.
Power Requirements: The Kanto YU2's "Left" powered speaker includes a AC power adapter and cord that will need to be plugged into an AC power outlet or surge protector (sold separately - see Accessories Tab). The "Right" passive speaker does not require AC power.
Note: The Kanto YU2 speaker system is not battery powered.
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These are great desktop speakers! They look great, size is perfect, and sound is phenomenal! They shipped crazy-fast and were expertly packaged. Just a great sales experience from the start with the great video about the product through receipt of the speakers.
Jason from Keego Harbor, MI