Short answer: pick the Adam Audio T5V if you want sound quality that has been measured and ranked; the Kanto YU4 G2 is unmeasured so far, so its case rests on features and price.
The case for the Kanto YU4 G2: The second generation YU4 swaps the Kevlar woofers for 4” abaca paper cone woofers alongside 1” silk dome tweeters, and raises amplifier power to 110W RMS (160W peak) from the original’s 70W.
On the Adam Audio T5V side: ASR’s data shows a small 2.0dB span from 300Hz to 5kHz, a -3dB point around 59Hz, and scores of 4.65 standalone and 7.02 with an ideal subwoofer.
On paper: The Adam Audio T5V is rated down to 58Hz against 60Hz, though makers quote these at different tolerances.
Price: the Kanto YU4 G2 lists at $449.99 and the Adam Audio T5V at $466.
Buy the Adam Audio T5V if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked. It also has deeper rated bass and XLR inputs.
Buy the Kanto YU4 G2 if you want an optical input, an aux input and Bluetooth, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kanto YU4 G2 | Adam Audio T5V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.99 per pair | $466 per pair |
| Ranked | - | #28 of 67 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 110W RMS (160W peak) per pair | 70w Per Speaker |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 233H x 140W x 205D mm | 11.7”H x 7”W x 11.7”D (297.2 x 177.8 x 297.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” silk dome tweeter, 4” abaca paper cone woofer | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| Inputs | RCA (switchable phono), Optical, USB-C, Aux, Bluetooth | XLR, RCA |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes (switchable phono preamp) | Yes |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes (automatic 80Hz crossover) | - |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| Weight | 3.7 kg (active), 3.1 kg (passive) | 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) each |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 58.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 45.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.65 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.02 |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Kanto YU4 G2: $449.99 per pair Kanto eBay
Older models: the Kanto YU (rated 3.7/5) and the Kanto YU4 (rated 3.3/5).
Pros: The second generation YU4 swaps the Kevlar woofers for 4” abaca paper cone woofers alongside 1” silk dome tweeters, and raises amplifier power to 110W RMS (160W peak) from the original’s 70W. Inputs cover RCA with a switchable phono preamp, optical and USB-C audio at 24 bit/96kHz, 3.5mm aux and Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC. A subwoofer output engages an automatic 80Hz crossover, and a USB-C port charges a phone. Includes a remote, speaker wire and swappable left and right channels.
Cons: Not on sale yet: Kanto lists it as coming soon. No independent measurements have been published, so it can’t be compared with the original YU4, which ASR measured, and its 60Hz to 22kHz rated response means a subwoofer is still needed for deep bass. Kanto doesn’t publish sensitivity or maximum output.
Full Kanto YU4 G2 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 110W RMS (160W peak) per pair |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 233H x 140W x 205D mm |
| Drivers | 1” silk dome tweeter, 4” abaca paper cone woofer |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA (switchable phono), Optical, USB-C, Aux, Bluetooth |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes (switchable phono preamp) |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes (automatic 80Hz crossover) |
| USB Input | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 kg (active), 3.1 kg (passive) |
| XLR Input | No |
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Adam Audio T5V: $466 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: ASR’s data shows a small 2.0dB span from 300Hz to 5kHz, a -3dB point around 59Hz, and scores of 4.65 standalone and 7.02 with an ideal subwoofer. It offers useful bass and midrange performance for an affordable studio monitor. Rear tonal trims allow broad placement adjustment. Measured bass extension of 58.6Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The response rises toward the treble by about 0.56dB per octave, so the small midrange span should not be mistaken for flat full-band response. Upper-frequency unevenness remains, and a shelving control cannot precisely remove every peak. The existing review finds distortion reasonable for the price rather than reference-class; deeper bass and demanding levels still call for more capable hardware.
Full Adam Audio T5V review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.7”H x 7”W x 11.7”D (297.2 x 177.8 x 297.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.65 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.02 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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