Short answer: the Edifier S1000W, if you are buying new. The Kanto YU6 ranks higher than it (#41 vs #81 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers, 3.9/5 vs 3.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Edifier S1000W is still sold new at $599.99. The Kanto YU6’s replacement, the Kanto YU6 G2, is rated 3.9/5 at $549.99.
The Kanto YU6 is the better-sounding option. A powered bookshelf pair with a phono input, optical, Bluetooth and a remote, a simple multi source system. 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.
What the Edifier S1000W does well: An all-in-one powered pair with Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, and several digital and analog inputs. The catch: High-resolution input support does not itself improve acoustic accuracy.
Buy the Edifier S1000W, since the Kanto YU6 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kanto YU6 | Edifier S1000W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $380.00 per pair Discontinued | $599.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #41 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #81 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, MDF cabinet | - |
| Drivers | 1” silk dome tweeter, 5.25” Kevlar woofer | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 6.9W x 8.1D x 10.7H in each | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Weight | 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) (active), 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) (passive) | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W peak Class D (100W RMS total) | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| Inputs | Bluetooth aptX, RCA phono preamp, 2x optical | Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Country | Canada (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.28 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.89 | - |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| Outputs | Subwoofer | None |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | No |
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