![]() What you’ll find with a lot of desktop speakers is that there are tweeters and woofers to cover the highs and lows and that’s it. In terms of sound, I think most will be pleased with what the YU2 set has to offer - that is, if they’re after a set of premium desktop speakers. It all comes together in a set that would look right home on a bookshelf, though thanks to their size and the lack of a dedicated subwoofer, you could put them just about anywhere. The speaker cabinets are made of MDF acoustic board with the woofers and tweeters utilizing Kevlar and silk, respectively. The line comes in various pastels - my review units were blue - and the exterior features rounded corners and a minimalist feel. The first thing you’ll notice about the Kanto YU2s is that they look good. If the rest of Kanto’s product line follows that same Apple-like philosophy - quality materials, good looks - the company could make a play for the high-end accessories market. But the speakers are high quality, not to mention pretty. There is a design choice I don’t necessarily agree with, and the price tag may turn some folks off. My time with the YU2 speakers has convinced me that Kanto has a shot. So it won’t be long before we see some Kanto products out in the wild. and Canada in 2-3 weeks, and big box stores in Canada will start carrying the product soon. But the company assures me that the YU2s will be shipping to both the U.S. ![]() The company is in the midst of tweaking its marketing and distribution, and the YU2 speakers I reviewed were pre-production models. Heck, at the time this post is being published, you can’t even buy Kanto products from Kanto itself. You won’t find Kanto products in a Best Buy yet. One such competitor is Kanto, a Canadian manufacturer of computer accessories like speakers and adapters. These companies have their fingers in everything, and the sprawl of their product lines can make it easy to forget about their smaller, more focused competitors. Available in matte or gloss finishes to personalize your space.When you think of consumer electronics companies, there are some well-known giants that might spring to mind. If deep bass is your thing, simply connect a subwoofer to the SUB OUT port and revel in pure low-end bliss. A specially tuned bass-port on the rear extends the low end while keeping airflow away from your active workspace. 3” composite drivers ensure a distortion-free bass and midrange, while the 3/4” silk dome tweeters effortlessly produce scintillating highs. 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. ![]() ![]() YU2 desktop mini-monitor will make you believe that big sound can come in a small package. CUSTOM STANDS - Designed to perfectly fit your YU2 speakers, S2 stands provide 16° of tilt for better positioning and foam padding to reduce undesirable vibration.SUB-OUT PORT - If you're looking for a little more kick, hook up a subwoofer via the SUB OUT port.VARIETY OF COLORS - Choose a color that reflects your personality and space.BUILT-IN DAC - Along with a 3.5mm AUX input, YU2's integrated soundcard allows you to stream high-quality audio directly from your computer's USB port.Enclosed in a 5.9" tall MDF cabinet, YU2's 3" composite drivers and 3/4" silk dome tweeters provide detailed mid-range and crisp highs - Surprising performance for such a small speaker. Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers, Matte Black ![]()
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