Short answer: the Kanto YU6. Both are rated 3.9/5 for sound quality (#29 and #32 of 67 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Kanto YU6 costs $579.99 against $899.99 for the Kanto Tuk G2, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
What the Kanto Tuk G2 does well: Bass reaches about 52Hz at -3dB and 42Hz at -10dB in Erin’s measurements, legitimate extension from a 5.25-inch woofer. Watch for: 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.
The case for the Kanto YU6: ASR’s measurements give preference scores of 4.28 standalone and 6.89 with an ideal subwoofer, stronger than several smaller lifestyle pairs. The tradeoff: Local response variation remains despite the mild overall tilt: the midrange span is 3.8dB and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.419.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kanto Tuk G2 | Kanto YU6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 per pair | $579.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #32 of 67 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #29 of 67 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 7.2"W x 12"H x 10"D (183 x 305 x 254 mm) | 6.9W x 8.1D x 10.7H in each |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz-22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Optical, 2x RCA, USB-C, Bluetooth | Bluetooth aptX, RCA phono preamp, 2x optical |
| 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) | 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) (active), 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) (passive) |
| Drivers | 5.25-inch aluminum woofer + AMT folded ribbon tweeter (each), bass reflex | 1" silk dome tweeter, 5.25" Kevlar woofer |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX Adaptive, SBC | SBC, aptX |
| DSP | Yes | - |
| Amplifier Power | 130W Class D total (Manufacturer specified) | 200W peak Class D (100W RMS total) |
| 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) | 4.28 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.73 (calculated from Erin's Audio Corner CEA2034 data) | 6.89 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.4 | Yes, 4.0 |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way active, MDF cabinet |
| Country | - | Canada (design) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Kanto Tuk G2: $899.99 per pair eBay
Pros: Bass reaches about 52Hz at -3dB and 42Hz at -10dB in Erin’s measurements, legitimate extension from a 5.25-inch woofer. The predicted in-room response is fairly even from the upper bass through the treble, which lifts its preference score to about 4.6 on its own and 6.7 with an ideal subwoofer. Connections cover most desk and living room sources: optical, two RCA inputs, USB-C from a computer and Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Adaptive, plus a subwoofer output with an 80Hz low-pass, a remote and a USB charging port. Measured bass extension of 52Hz (-3dB).
Cons: 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. Horizontal dispersion widens abruptly around 2 to 2.5kHz before narrowing again, and the vertical listening window is narrow, so keep the AMT tweeter near ear height. Compression grows at 96dB and becomes severe near 102dB, with distortion rising sharply at high levels, so it sounds best as a nearfield or small room speaker at moderate volume.
Full Kanto Tuk G2 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 130W Class D total (Manufacturer specified) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 52Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 7.2"W x 12"H x 10"D (183 x 305 x 254 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25-inch aluminum woofer + AMT folded ribbon tweeter (each), bass reflex |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz-22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Headphone Output | No |
| Inputs | Optical, 2x RCA, USB-C, Bluetooth |
| Measurement Source | Erin's Audio Corner |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Outputs | Subwoofer RCA (80Hz low-pass), USB-A charging (5V/2A) |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.61 (calculated from Erin's Audio Corner CEA2034 data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.73 (calculated from Erin's Audio Corner CEA2034 data) |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | Yes |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) (active), 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) (passive) |
| XLR Input | No |
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Kanto YU6: $579.99 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: ASR’s measurements give preference scores of 4.28 standalone and 6.89 with an ideal subwoofer, stronger than several smaller lifestyle pairs. Phono input, optical connections and remote control make it useful for a simple multi-source system. The overall response trend is close to level rather than strongly tilted.
Cons: Local response variation remains despite the mild overall tilt: the midrange span is 3.8dB and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.419. Bass reaches -3dB around 75Hz, so the preference model’s 58Hz LFX value should not be quoted as full-level bass extension. A subwoofer improves bandwidth but does not remove tonal irregularities.
Full Kanto YU6 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 200W peak Class D (100W RMS total) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | Canada (design) |
| Dimensions | 6.9W x 8.1D x 10.7H in each |
| Drivers | 1" silk dome tweeter, 5.25" Kevlar woofer |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, MDF cabinet |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Bluetooth aptX, RCA phono preamp, 2x optical |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Outputs | Subwoofer |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.28 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.89 |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) (active), 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) (passive) |
| XLR Input | No |
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