Short answer: the Kanto Tuk G2. It ranks #44 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.9/5) at $899.99 and is still sold new; the Kanto YU ranks #58 (rated 3.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Kanto Tuk G2 is the more accurate option. A desk or living room pair with solid bass for its size, optical, USB-C, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and a subwoofer output. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.61 against 3.46 for the Kanto YU. It supports aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which the Kanto YU lacks. The tradeoff: On-axis response is uneven, with elevated upper bass around 80 to 100Hz, a forward midrange near 800Hz to 1.5kHz and further ripples through the treble.
What the Kanto YU does well: A compact powered pair with Bluetooth, RCA inputs, a remote, tone controls and a subwoofer output for simple desktop setups. The catch: Standalone preference is 3.46 and the -3dB point is about 85Hz, so it lacks low-bass weight.
Buy the Kanto Tuk G2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Kanto YU is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kanto Tuk G2 | Kanto YU | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 per pair | $349.99 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #44 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #58 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 7.2”W x 12”H x 10”D (183 x 305 x 254 mm) | 8.7H x 5.5W x 7.5D in |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz-22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Optical, 2x RCA, USB-C, Bluetooth | RCA and Bluetooth 4.2 aptX |
| Outputs | Subwoofer RCA (80Hz low-pass), USB-A charging (5V/2A) | Subwoofer |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) (active), 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) (passive) | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) active, 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) passive |
| Drivers | 5.25-inch aluminum woofer + AMT folded ribbon tweeter (each), bass reflex | 1” silk-dome tweeter, 4” Kevlar woofer |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX Adaptive, SBC | SBC, aptX |
| DSP | Yes | - |
| Amplifier Power | 130W Class D total (Manufacturer specified) | 70W RMS / 140W peak per pair |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 52Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.61 (calculated from Erin’s Audio Corner CEA2034 data) | 3.46 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.73 (calculated from Erin’s Audio Corner CEA2034 data) | 6.38 |
| Measurement Source | Erin’s Audio Corner | - |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Output | No | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way powered, rear-ported MDF |
| Country | - | Canada (design) |
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