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title: "Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers – 3\" Composite Driver 3/4\" Silk Dome Tweeter – Matte White"
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# 8 color & finish options 100W peak power USB DAC + 3.5mm AUX inputs Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers – 3" Composite Driver 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeter – Matte White

**Brand:** kanto
**Price:** € 1094.12
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## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your desktop sound game—small speakers, massive impact!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers – 3" Composite Driver 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeter – Matte White by kanto
- **How much does it cost?** € 1094.12 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- kanto enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kanto brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Bass Boost Ready:** Rear bass port tuned for deep lows, plus subwoofer compatibility for explosive gaming & cinematic sound.
- • **Style Your Space:** Choose from 8 matte/gloss finishes to match your desk vibe and express your unique personality.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Big, distortion-free sound from 3" composite drivers & silk dome tweeters in a sleek 6" tall frame.
- • **Ready Out of the Box:** Complete setup with cables and accessories included—no extra purchases needed to elevate your audio.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Plug & play USB DAC or 3.5mm AUX for effortless PC, laptop, or mobile device integration.

## Overview

The Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers deliver premium 2.0 channel audio with 3" composite drivers and 3/4" silk dome tweeters, offering clear highs and distortion-free mids. Compact at under 6" tall, they feature a built-in USB DAC and 3.5mm AUX input for versatile connectivity, plus a rear bass port designed to extend low-end response. Available in eight stylish finishes, these speakers come fully equipped with all necessary cables and accessories, making them an ideal choice for professionals seeking powerful, space-saving sound for gaming, work, or entertainment.

## Description

Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers (Matte White)Proudly designed in Canada, the YU2 desktop mini-monitor will make you believe that big sound can come in a small package. With its built-in soundcard, it can stream high-quality audio directly from your computer’s USB port, or connect directly to any 3.5mm AUX jack for maximum input flexibility. 3” composite drivers ensure a distortion-free bass and midrange, while the 3/4” silk dome tweeters effortlessly produce scintillating highs. A specially tuned bass-port on the rear extends the low end while keepingProduct Features3/4 inch Silk Dome tweeters and 3 inch composite driversClass D amplifier4 Ohms nominal impedance, 84 dB speaker sensitivity3.5mm stereo mini-jack AUX and USB DAC audio inputSubwoofer output, active to passive knurled speaker binding posts450 mV input sensitivity, <0.1% total harmonic distortion, 80 Hz - 20 kHz frequency response2-way crossover system, 2.5 kHz crossover frequency100W peak power (50 Watts total RMS)Acoustic grade MDF cabinets, rear bass portProduct Dimensions: 3.9'' W x 5.3'' D x 5.9'' H (10 cm W x 13.5 cm D x 15 cm H) - per speakerProduct Weight: Active: 3.1 lb (1.4 kg) Passive: 2.9 lb (1.3 kg)Shipping Box Weight: 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)Box contents: Speakers (2), Power Cord, USB DAC Cable, 10' Speaker Wire, 10' 3.5mm AUX Cable, 8 Rubber Feet, Manual

Review: Awesome if you take the time to tweak them via a quality EQ. - I'm running my YU2s with an an Audioengine S8 sub (crossed over at 80Hz). I'm mostly going to talk about how these are with a sub as I really don't find the YU2s adequate without one. If you want anything close to full ranged sound, you're going to need a sub. Out of the box, even with the sub, the YU2s have a tinny sound that is desperately in need of mid-bass boost. This is pretty normal as we're working with some pretty small 3" drivers. Fortunately this is easily taken care of with Equalizer APO (Windows) and the Peace UI for APO. This is a powerful PC EQ for audiophile use. I know there are Mac alternatives though I don't know them by name. Learn how to use these tools to avoid clipping and you can make a really squeeze performance out of your speakers. Don't let that inital tinny sound fool you, these speakers are capable of much much more. The YU2s are capable of putting out respectable and great sounding mid-bass for their size. They aren't going to replicate what larger drivers can, it's that simple. But are they great for gaming and music on a PC? Will they impress you with what they can do for their size? Absolutely. My last PC setup was a set of Klipsch Promedia 2.1. This setup is definitely a large improvement over that. The YU2's top end is detailed and clean. Nice sparkly highs, clear vocals and punchy mid-bass after tuning out the system. If you want a sub with your system for gaming, movies and music, I do recommend the Audioengine S8. I chose this to pair with the YU2 specifically because it is a ported sub with a small footprint and a good sized woofer for a small office room. If you want your explosions to go "BOOM" you need a port for the added bass extension. This particular sub handles music great too. If you're not into games or movies, you may want to try Kanto's SUB8 instead which is sealed. A sealed sub will provide an arguably tighter punch, but will be lacking for games and movies. I personally like the versatility of the long throw ported S8. Build quality and looks of the YU2 are fantastic on the enclosure, tweeter, driver, backplate and knobs. I got the flat white which is just perfect looking for me. Beautiful and quality finish. I did knock a star off on build quality due to a pretty garbage mini-jack cord that shipped with the system. It was flimsy and caused a really loud buzzing sound when moving the wires due to a bad wire connection near the connector. They should choose something with more reinforcement for a mini-jack. This was the only weak-point as the speaker wire, RCAs and power cord were fine. I chose to use a mini-jack instead of the USB as I want to use my keyboard to change volume. Sounds great this way. No complaints, no hiss, no hum, even with no music playing and the volume set to max. Very clean sound. Cord length is plenty long so getting the wires to the left speaker was not a problem. My PC hangs under the desk on the right, and the main speaker connections are on the left speaker. If your setup is similar, worry not. I got them with the matching stands which I do recommend. If you don't get stands, they do come with some felt stick on discs you can place on the bottom. The stands will angle the speakers to ear level, improving clarity. Worth it. The 5 star sound rating I chose takes their size into account. These are great for 3" computer speakers. If you are space limited on your computer desk, you're going to be hard pressed to do better at this price point. Their obvious competitor, the Audioengine A2+, is more expensive, and from what I've read, they can have a hiss and come more overly pre-colored from a sound signature standpoint. The A2+ has a 60watt peak, compared to the YU2's 100watt peak. The A2+ seems over-priced to me for being more or less the same thing and less powerful. Overall very happy with the purchase. Great speaker at a great price. -- Tweaked out the profile and I'm even more happy with these speakers. Attached image shows my Equalizer APO YU2 settings with the Audioengine S8. If I have one major complaint about the YU2 at this point it's the lack of a high-pass filter for use with a sub. If you try to achieve any really loud volumes the speakers distort. If they had added a high-pass filter these could achieve a clearer sound with less distortion by sending the low frequencies to the sub. Still goes plenty loud, so not a huge deal, but certainly a missed opportunity by Kanto.
Review: Worth it. - TL;DR – These are great. I am very impressed with the sound for their size (they can easily go "too loud" for desktop speakers while maintaining said quality) and they look good. Prior to buying these speakers, I was using a Dell Stereo Soundbar hidden behind my monitor for minimalism, but on hot summer days with a fan or AC going, I was having trouble hearing it at max volume. I had been searching for an alternative that would give me better sound without being an eyesore and I am really happy I happened across these. I am using them through the 3.5mm AUX port plugged into my monitor with a KVM switch to my PC and Mac and they sound great on both systems out of the box without needing to futz with an EQ. I didn't have the problem another reviewer mentioned about popping when rebooting or switching between systems. They're small enough that they aren't dramatically impacting the minimalist(ish) look I'm going for with my desk and aren't a bother visually, although they're not as small as you could go, of course. I think this is a good compromise, on the balance. Big enough to get quality sound (and they go quite loud, no more risk of me not being able to hear audio over the sound of the AC), small enough that they aren't the main focal point. As someone who wouldn't describe themselves as an audiophile, I would say these are priced a bit high for what they are, but I was willing to pay the premium for the look. The stands (sold separately) are very reasonably priced and kick the look up a notch while also serving a practical purpose of directing the sound toward your head. My only criticism or suggested area for improvement is the LED indicator on the front of the left speaker – it's very bright and you have no way of controlling that. It also sticks out from body of the speaker, so you can't use something like LightDims stickers to cut the brightness. All in all, good product and if you can justify spending this amount of money on computer speakers, you likely won't regret it.

## Features

- POWERFUL AND COMPACT – YU2 Powered PC Gaming Speakers feature 3" composite drivers that provide distortion-free sound while 3/4" silk dome tweeters offer extreme clarity. At just under 6” tall, these small and powerful desktop computer speakers let you save space on your gaming desk setup without sacrificing premium audio quality
- STAY CONNECTED – With its built-in soundcard, YU2 can stream high-quality audio directly from your computer’s USB port, giving you seamless connectivity to your PC or laptop. Its 3.5mm AUX input also lets you connect to any device with a headphone jack, including smartphones, tablets, or other media players. For added bass response, the YU2 speakers are compatible with any powered subwoofer
- PREMIUM SOUND – The YU2’s acoustic grade MDF cabinet features a sleek rear bass port that has been specifically designed and tuned to eliminate port turbulence while extending bass response. The result is a premium quality 2.0 channel audio system made for PC gamers and audio enthusiasts alike
- UNIQUE COLOR OPTIONS – Choose from eight different color options to compliment your gaming setup or personalize your work desk area. Available in matte and gloss finishes in a variety of colors, the YU2 speakers were designed to let you express your individual personality while providing great quality sound
- COMPLETE PACKAGE – You don't have to buy multiple computer accessories to listen to high-quality audio. YU2 is ready to set up right out of the box with included power cord, speaker wires, 3.5mm mini-jack audio cord, and a USB cable to connect the speakers to your computer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00GMPDAGS |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For Computers |
| Audio Driver Size | 76.2 Millimetres |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Box Contents | Power Cord, Speaker Wire, USB DAC Cable, 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable, Rubber Feet, Manual |
| Brand | Kanto |
| Brand Name | Kanto |
| Colour | white |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Connectivity Protocol | USB |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Corded electric |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 227 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Composite |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00800152713144 |
| Impedance Unit of Measure | 4 Ohms |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.5D x 9.9W x 15H Centimeters |
| Item Weight Unit of Measure | 2.72 kg |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Kanto |
| Model Name | YU2 |
| Model Number | YU2MW |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
| Number of Audio Channels | 3 1 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Features | Subwoofer |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 100 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 6 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Monitor, Tweeter |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Speaker Diameter Unit of Measure | 6 Inches |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Tweeter Driver Diameter | 3 Inches |
| UPC | 800152713144 |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology Type | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Driver Diameter | 3 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kanto
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 100 Watts
- **Frequency Response:** 20 KHz
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary
- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo

## Images

![Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers – 3" Composite Driver 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeter – Matte White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HHg6gIz9L.jpg)
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![Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers – 3" Composite Driver 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeter – Matte White - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JIQtdlLgL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you have to shut these down when your not using the computer? ie Do they go into a low power mode with no input?**
A: Kevin,It's best to turn these off as they do not have a standby mode like our YU3, YU5, or YUMI speakers. You can turn them on or off by using the volume control on the rear of the speakers. If you have any other questions feel free to contact us directly at support@kantoliving.com

**Q: Can I use the 3.5mm input & USB DAC simultaneously? I'd like to play music from my iPod (via 3.5mm) while also hearing sounds from my PC via USB.**
A: Chase,You can have two devices connected to the YU2's at the same time using USB and AUX. Since you don't have to choose which input is playing both sources can actually play at the same time. Our speakers should work well for the situation you've described. Contact us directly using the support button on our site if you have any other questions, thanks.

**Q: Can I just plug these into my computer or do I need extra equipment like an amp? I can't find a thorough review or unboxing anywhere. Thanks**
A: No amp required: the amp built into the left speaker. It comes with everything needed to connect to almost any computer.

They sound very nice. Better than 99% of computer speakers. For music, you probably want to add a powered subwoofer.

**Q: What subwoofer can I use for these speakers?**
A: Richie,Any powered subwoofer that can accept an RCA input will work. Contact us directly using the support button on our site if you have any other questions, thanks.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome if you take the time to tweak them via a quality EQ.
*by A***. on 25 February 2020*

I'm running my YU2s with an an Audioengine S8 sub (crossed over at 80Hz). I'm mostly going to talk about how these are with a sub as I really don't find the YU2s adequate without one. If you want anything close to full ranged sound, you're going to need a sub. Out of the box, even with the sub, the YU2s have a tinny sound that is desperately in need of mid-bass boost. This is pretty normal as we're working with some pretty small 3" drivers. Fortunately this is easily taken care of with Equalizer APO (Windows) and the Peace UI for APO. This is a powerful PC EQ for audiophile use. I know there are Mac alternatives though I don't know them by name. Learn how to use these tools to avoid clipping and you can make a really squeeze performance out of your speakers. Don't let that inital tinny sound fool you, these speakers are capable of much much more. The YU2s are capable of putting out respectable and great sounding mid-bass for their size. They aren't going to replicate what larger drivers can, it's that simple. But are they great for gaming and music on a PC? Will they impress you with what they can do for their size? Absolutely. My last PC setup was a set of Klipsch Promedia 2.1. This setup is definitely a large improvement over that. The YU2's top end is detailed and clean. Nice sparkly highs, clear vocals and punchy mid-bass after tuning out the system. If you want a sub with your system for gaming, movies and music, I do recommend the Audioengine S8. I chose this to pair with the YU2 specifically because it is a ported sub with a small footprint and a good sized woofer for a small office room. If you want your explosions to go "BOOM" you need a port for the added bass extension. This particular sub handles music great too. If you're not into games or movies, you may want to try Kanto's SUB8 instead which is sealed. A sealed sub will provide an arguably tighter punch, but will be lacking for games and movies. I personally like the versatility of the long throw ported S8. Build quality and looks of the YU2 are fantastic on the enclosure, tweeter, driver, backplate and knobs. I got the flat white which is just perfect looking for me. Beautiful and quality finish. I did knock a star off on build quality due to a pretty garbage mini-jack cord that shipped with the system. It was flimsy and caused a really loud buzzing sound when moving the wires due to a bad wire connection near the connector. They should choose something with more reinforcement for a mini-jack. This was the only weak-point as the speaker wire, RCAs and power cord were fine. I chose to use a mini-jack instead of the USB as I want to use my keyboard to change volume. Sounds great this way. No complaints, no hiss, no hum, even with no music playing and the volume set to max. Very clean sound. Cord length is plenty long so getting the wires to the left speaker was not a problem. My PC hangs under the desk on the right, and the main speaker connections are on the left speaker. If your setup is similar, worry not. I got them with the matching stands which I do recommend. If you don't get stands, they do come with some felt stick on discs you can place on the bottom. The stands will angle the speakers to ear level, improving clarity. Worth it. The 5 star sound rating I chose takes their size into account. These are great for 3" computer speakers. If you are space limited on your computer desk, you're going to be hard pressed to do better at this price point. Their obvious competitor, the Audioengine A2+, is more expensive, and from what I've read, they can have a hiss and come more overly pre-colored from a sound signature standpoint. The A2+ has a 60watt peak, compared to the YU2's 100watt peak. The A2+ seems over-priced to me for being more or less the same thing and less powerful. Overall very happy with the purchase. Great speaker at a great price. -- Tweaked out the profile and I'm even more happy with these speakers. Attached image shows my Equalizer APO YU2 settings with the Audioengine S8. If I have one major complaint about the YU2 at this point it's the lack of a high-pass filter for use with a sub. If you try to achieve any really loud volumes the speakers distort. If they had added a high-pass filter these could achieve a clearer sound with less distortion by sending the low frequencies to the sub. Still goes plenty loud, so not a huge deal, but certainly a missed opportunity by Kanto.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it.
*by 7***7 on 17 August 2023*

TL;DR – These are great. I am very impressed with the sound for their size (they can easily go "too loud" for desktop speakers while maintaining said quality) and they look good. Prior to buying these speakers, I was using a Dell Stereo Soundbar hidden behind my monitor for minimalism, but on hot summer days with a fan or AC going, I was having trouble hearing it at max volume. I had been searching for an alternative that would give me better sound without being an eyesore and I am really happy I happened across these. I am using them through the 3.5mm AUX port plugged into my monitor with a KVM switch to my PC and Mac and they sound great on both systems out of the box without needing to futz with an EQ. I didn't have the problem another reviewer mentioned about popping when rebooting or switching between systems. They're small enough that they aren't dramatically impacting the minimalist(ish) look I'm going for with my desk and aren't a bother visually, although they're not as small as you could go, of course. I think this is a good compromise, on the balance. Big enough to get quality sound (and they go quite loud, no more risk of me not being able to hear audio over the sound of the AC), small enough that they aren't the main focal point. As someone who wouldn't describe themselves as an audiophile, I would say these are priced a bit high for what they are, but I was willing to pay the premium for the look. The stands (sold separately) are very reasonably priced and kick the look up a notch while also serving a practical purpose of directing the sound toward your head. My only criticism or suggested area for improvement is the LED indicator on the front of the left speaker – it's very bright and you have no way of controlling that. It also sticks out from body of the speaker, so you can't use something like LightDims stickers to cut the brightness. All in all, good product and if you can justify spending this amount of money on computer speakers, you likely won't regret it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Remarquables
*by V***A on 21 June 2022*

Avec ces Kanto YU2 vous passez d'un son trop souvent négligé sur les bureaux informatiques, à un son HI FI : bien que relativement petits ils délivrent un son précis, détaillé, vivant ! Une belle finition avec des couleurs pour tous les goûts, ils sont dotés de prises cinch, mini jack, mais surtout d'une sortie sub qui vient apporter, avec un petit caisson de basse associé, la rondeur nécessaire à une image sonore déjà très expressive ! Branchés directement en USB sur votre ordi, ils sont immédiatement reconnus. Je conseille de les associer à leurs supports dédiés Kanto S2 : le son se spacialise tout en restant terriblement précis en stéréo. Avec leur taille contenue pour ne pas encombrer votre bureau, tout en étant à l'aise dans tous les genres, musique, gaming, streaming, ils sont devenus un complément indispensable de ma config. Au chapitre des regrets : l'entrée USB style imprimante des années 2000 et qui aurait pu (dû ?) être de type USB-C, ainsi que l'absence d'entrée optique réservée au modèle supérieur. Mais sinon, je recommande sans réserves !

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kanto YU2MW PC Gaming Desktop Speakers | 3" Composite Drivers | 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeter | Class D Amplifier | 100 Watts | Built-in USB DAC | Subwoofer Output | Pair | Matte White
- Kanto S2 Tilted Desktop Speaker Stands for Small Speakers & Compact 2”-3” Studio Monitors | Supports 6 lbs | Damping Foam Padding | Pair | White
- Kanto SUB8VMW Sealed Powered Subwoofer | 300W Peak Power | 8" Woofer | Matte White

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