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Kanto YU Passive 5.25" Passive bookshelf speakers (White)

Item # 310YU6PWHT

With clear, straight-to-the-point sound and design, Kanto delivers a high-value bookshelf speaker.

With clear, straight-to-the-point sound and design, Kanto delivers a high-value bookshelf speaker.

Item # 310YU6PWHT

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About the Kanto YU Passive 5.25"

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Product highlights:

  • each speaker features:
    • 1" silk dome tweeter
    • 5-1/4" Kevlar® woofer
    • rear-firing bass-reflex port
  • frequency response: 50-20,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 89 dB
  • handles up to 100 watts
  • nominal impedance: 6 ohms
  • gold-plated binding post speaker terminals
  • 6-15/16"W x 10-11/16"H x 8-1/8"D
  • weight: 8.7 lbs. each
  • warranty: 2 years
  • MFR # YUP6W
  • Item # 310YU6PWHT

Our take

Sound profile: Warmer
Detail/Clarity score 7.7
Bass score 7.2
Vocals score 8.1
Inferred by AI from our extensive research

High-performance amplifier recommended. See receivers & amps for this speaker

What's in the box:

More details on the Kanto YU Passive 5.25"

Stacey B.

Features & specs

Cabinet & design
Enclosure Ported
Finish MDF/Vinyl
Color White
Recommended stand height (inches) 26-32
Wall-mountable No
Bracket included No
Connector type 5-Way post
Bi-amp inputs No
Driver details
Tweeter type Soft-Dome
Tweeter size (inches) 1
Midrange size (inches) N/A
Woofer size (inches) 5.25
Woofer composition Kevlar
Woofer surround Rubber
Audio specs
Power range (watts) up to 100
Sensitivity 89 dB
Impedance (ohms) 6
Frequency response 50-20k Hz
Dimensions & other info
Height (inches) 10-11/16
Width (inches) 6-15/16
Depth (inches) 8-1/8
Weight (pounds) 8.7
Parts warranty 2 Years
Labor warranty 2 Years

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Features

Two-Way Driver Design: The Kanto YU Passive 5.25" (YUP6) bookshelf loudspeaker features a two-way driver design with a 1" silk dome tweeter and 5.25" kevlar cone woofer for clear high and detailed midrange/midbass frequencies.

  • 1" Silk Dome Tweeter: The 1" 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.
  • 5.25" Kevlar Cone Woofer: The 5.25" 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.

Bass Reflex Cabinet: The Kanto YU Passive 5.25" (YUP6) bookshelf loudspeaker utilizes a bass reflex enclosure design with a rear-firing port for greater efficiency and bigger bass response. The speaker cabinet is available in black or white vinyl finish.

Note: The Kanto YU Passive 5.25" (YUP6) bookshelf speaker does not come with grilles.

Mounting & Placement Options: The YU Passive 5.25" (YUP6) loudspeaker is designed for either bookshelf or stand mounting (see Accessories Tab for desktop and floor stands - sold separately). The speaker comes with self-adhesive rubber feet to protect your furniture (the feet add approximately 0.125" to the overall height of the speaker). The space between a pair of YU Passive 5.25" (YUP6) speakers and the distance from the listener is important. If the speakers are positioned too close or too far apart, stereo imaging will not be fully developed. Room characteristics and positioning also have a profound effect on the performance of the speakers, so time and effort devoted to achieving the optimum positions will be rewarded.

  • The YU Passive 5.25" (YUP6) is designed to perform optimally at ear level and positioned at least 8" from the rear wall in an average listening room. However, it may not be possible to install the speakers in this position since rooms vary in shape, size, and furnishing. A certain amount of experimentation may be necessary to determine the most suitable position.
  • Moving the speakers very close to the rear wall will enhance the bass frequencies, but will tend to reduce soundstage depth, while moving the speakers away from the rear wall will tend to have the opposite effect. Avoid positioning the speakers close to or in the corners of the room, as this will excite undesirable room coupling in the low and middle frequencies. If the width of the rear wall is limited then toe-in the speakers slightly to reduce reflections.

Note: The Kanto YU Passive 5.25" (YUP6) does not offer brackets, threaded inserts, or key-hole slots to wall-mount the speaker.

Binding Post Terminals: The Kanto YU Passive 5.25" (YUP6) is outfitted with a set of binding post terminals that will accept bare wire (up to 12AWG), pin-connectors, spade-lugs, and banana plugs (single or dual). The binding posts are gold-plated for excellent signal transfer and resistance to corrosion.

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Customer Q&A

2 questions already asked

Q
Will these speakers be a good fit for a NAD 3020 V2 or is something more powerful needed? Thanks!
duct records  Feb 12, 2025
1 answer
A
Greetings Gregory. Thank you for your question. The NAD D3020 has a very under rated amplifier. For near field listening at a desk, it would run the Kanot YU Passive very well.
thomas  Feb 12, 2025 (Staff)
Q
I'm looking for a pair of passive bookshelf speakers. Not too expensive. 1) Klipsch RP-500M @ $259/pair. 2) Kanto YU passive 5.25" @ $179.99/pair. What so you recommend .Other brands too. suggestions ?
harry  Dec 30, 2024
1 answer
A
Speaker choice is very personal and all about your listening preferences and how you intend to enjoy your speakers, Harry. Both brands you mentioned will provide excellent sonic performance. If you are interested in an extremely efficient speaker that will play crisp and detailed with a wide variety of wattages, the Klipsch RP-500M below are a great call! https://www.crutchfield.com/p_714RP500ME/Klipsch-Reference-Premiere-RP-500M-Ebony.html
bo  Dec 31, 2024 (Staff)

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