Kanto Audio

YU4

Powered stereo speakers with aptX Bluetooth, phono input and two optical inputs

Kanto Audio

YU4

Powered stereo speakers with aptX Bluetooth, phono input and two optical inputs

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      • Built-in phono preamp
      • Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX
      • 5 inputs, 2 of them optical
      • 140 W peak, 70 W RMS in total
      • 4 inch Kevlar® woofers
      • Matte black, matte white or walnut
      Specifications
      • Amplifier: Class D, 140 W peak (70 W RMS total)
      • Drivers: 1 inch silk dome, 4 inch Kevlar®
      • Frequency response: 60 Hz - 20 kHz
      • Inputs: RCA (phono/line), 3.5 mm AUX, 2 optical
      • Bluetooth: 4.0 with Qualcomm® aptX™
      • Optical DAC: up to 24-bit/96 kHz
      • USB charging port: 5 V / 1 A
      • Size per speaker: 14 x 19 x 22 cm

      SKU: 800152716916

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      Documente utile

      Manual de utilizare Kanto Audio YU4Document publicat de producător

      Kanto Audio - Powered bookshelf speakers, YU series (generation 1)

      Kanto Audio YU4

      A pair of powered bookshelf speakers that takes the place of a separate amplifier: the left speaker holds a Class D amplifier, a phono preamp and five inputs, so a turntable, a TV and a phone all play through the same pair.

      In shortAmplifier, phono preamp and 5 inputs built in140 W peak power, 70 W RMS in totalMatte black, matte white or walnut

      The YU4 on this page is the first generation of Kanto's powered speaker, the one with 4 inch Kevlar® woofers, two optical inputs and Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX. Kanto has since launched a second generation (G2) with different drivers and connections, so it is worth being clear: this is the original YU4, in the matte black, matte white and walnut finishes that Kanto lists for generation 1. The pair is asymmetric by design. The left speaker is active: it holds the Class D amplifier, rated by Kanto at 140 W peak power and 70 W RMS in total, the power input, the controls and every connection. The right speaker is passive and takes its signal from the active one through the speaker wire in the box. The back panel offers five sources: an RCA input that switches between line and phono, a 3.5 mm AUX input, two optical inputs and Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX. A subwoofer output and a 5 V / 1 A USB charging port complete the panel. The front has a single knob: turn it for volume, press it to step through the inputs and hold it for standby. Everything else, including bass, treble and balance, is adjusted from the remote.

      Rear panels of the Kanto Audio YU4 pair in walnut: the active speaker with RCA, AUX, two optical inputs and subwoofer output

      Five sources on one panel

      Every connection sits on the back of the active speaker, the left one. The RCA input switches between line and phono, so a turntable without its own preamp plugs in directly, and its ground wire has a dedicated terminal. The two optical inputs feed a DAC that accepts up to 24-bit/96 kHz, enough for a TV and a second digital source at the same time.

      • RCA with phono/line switch and a turntable ground terminal
      • 3.5 mm AUX, 2 optical (TOSLINK) inputs and Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX
      • Subwoofer output and 5 V / 1 A USB charging port
      One Kanto Audio YU4 speaker in matte white, front: silk dome tweeter and Kevlar woofer

      Silk on top, Kevlar® below

      Each speaker is a 2-way design: a 1 inch silk dome tweeter above a 4 inch Kevlar® woofer, crossed over at 2.0 kHz, with a bass reflex port on the back. Kanto recommends at least 8 inch between the back of the speaker and the wall; closer to the wall the bass grows, but soundstage depth shrinks.

      • 1 inch silk dome tweeter
      • 4 inch Kevlar® woofer, 2-way crossover at 2.0 kHz
      • 1/4"-20 threaded hole underneath for a compatible stand
      Kanto YU series remote with buttons for sources, volume, bass, treble and balance

      Fine-tuning happens on the remote

      The included remote selects each source directly and adjusts volume, bass, treble and left-right balance, each with its own reset button. On Bluetooth it also handles previous track, play/pause and next track. With no signal for 15 minutes the speakers go into standby and wake up when the same input starts playing again; auto power-up can be switched off from the remote and does not work on the Bluetooth input.

      • Direct buttons for sources, volume and mute
      • Bass, treble and balance, each with a reset
      • Bluetooth playback control and Bluetooth reset
      140 Wpeak power, 70 W RMS in total
      5inputs, 2 of them optical
      24-bit/96 kHzDAC for the optical inputs
      60 Hz – 20 kHzfrequency response

      The three finishes

      Kanto Audio YU4 pair in matte black, front view

      Black

      Matte black, which Kanto calls Matte Black.

      Kanto Audio YU4 pair in matte white, front view

      White

      Matte white, with black drivers.

      Kanto Audio YU4 pair in walnut finish, front view

      Walnut

      Walnut finish, with black drivers.

      Kanto lists the generation 1 YU4 in Matte Black, Matte White and Walnut; Audio Monkey carries all three.

      A white Kanto Audio YU4 speaker on a wooden sideboard, next to a motorcycle helmet
      Rear panels of the Kanto Audio YU4 pair in walnut: the active speaker with RCA, AUX, two optical inputs and subwoofer output
      One Kanto Audio YU4 speaker in matte white, front: silk dome tweeter and Kevlar woofer

      A white YU4 next to a motorcycle helmet on a sideboard, the walnut rear panels and the white speaker from the front. Official Kanto photos of generation 1.

      In the box

      • YU4 active speaker (left channel) and YU4 passive speaker (right channel)
      • Remote with 2 AAA batteries
      • Power cord
      • Speaker wire, 4.9 m (16 ft)
      • 3.5 mm AUX cable, 2 m (6.5 ft)
      • 8 self-adhesive rubber feet
      • User manual

      Frequently asked questions

      Is this the generation 1 or the G2 YU4?

      Generation 1 (G1). It is the YU4 with 4 inch Kevlar® woofers, two optical inputs and Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, in matte black, matte white or walnut. The newer YU4 G2 has abaca-reinforced paper woofers, USB-C audio, Bluetooth 5.3 and other colours; its specifications do not apply to this product. Kanto states that generation 1 is no longer in production and is sold while retailer stock lasts, and the G1 manuals and documentation remain available on the manufacturer's website.

      Is the price for one speaker or for the pair?

      For the pair. The YU4 is a system of one active and one passive speaker that only work together: the active speaker drives the passive one through the supplied speaker wire. Both come in the same box, together with the remote and the cables.

      Can I connect a turntable directly?

      Yes, if the turntable has no preamp of its own: connect it to the RCA input, set the switch to Phono and attach the ground wire to the GND terminal, if there is one. If the turntable has a built-in preamp, use the Line position; Kanto warns that the Phono position with an already preamplified turntable can damage the speakers and voids the warranty.

      Why is there no sound from the TV on the optical input?

      Set the TV's audio output to stereo or PCM, not surround, Dolby, DTS or 5.1, and keep the sample rate at 96 kHz or lower. This is the setting Kanto's manual gives for the optical inputs.

      Specifications

      Values come from Kanto's generation 1 YU4 manual and product sheet. The product sheet also mentions AAC next to aptX, but the manual, the product page and the generation comparison chart list aptX only, so we publish aptX only.

      TypePowered 2-way bookshelf speaker system: one active and one passive speaker
      Tweeter1 inch silk dome
      Woofer4 inch Kevlar®
      Crossover2-way, 2.0 kHz
      AmplifierClass D
      Power140 W peak power, 70 W RMS in total
      Nominal impedance4 ohm
      Frequency response60 Hz – 20 kHz
      Total harmonic distortion< 0.25%
      Input sensitivity560 mV
      InputsRCA L/R with phono/line switch, 3.5 mm AUX, 2 optical (TOSLINK), Bluetooth 4.0 with Qualcomm® aptX™
      Optical DACUp to 24-bit/96 kHz
      OutputsSubwoofer (RCA), USB charging 5 V / 1 A
      Speaker terminalsBinding posts, from the active to the passive speaker
      Power supplyAC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, auto switching
      Standby consumption< 0.5 W
      Auto standbyAfter 15 minutes without signal; auto power-up can be disabled
      RemoteIncluded
      Mounting1/4"-20 threaded hole underneath
      Dimensions (each speaker)14 x 19 x 22 cm (W x D x H)
      WeightActive 3.2 kg, passive 2.5 kg; 7.5 kg boxed pair
      FinishesMatte black, matte white, walnut
      Technical adviceWe help you choose between YU4, YU6 and a passive pair with a separate amplifier.
      DeliveryFast delivery, with parcel inspection at the courier.
      WarrantyOriginal Kanto product, with invoice and legal warranty.
      After-sales supportWe answer questions about connecting a turntable, a TV or a subwoofer.

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