Kanto YU6 vs Kanto YU6 G2

Short answer: the Kanto YU6 G2, if you are buying new. The Kanto YU6 measures as well as it (#32 vs #61 of 79 powered bookshelf speakers, 3.9/5 vs 3.9/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Kanto YU6 G2 is still sold new at $549.99.

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. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Kanto YU6 G2 lacks. 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 Kanto YU6 G2 does well: The second generation YU6 swaps the Kevlar woofers for 5.25” abaca paper cone woofers alongside 1” silk dome tweeters, and raises amplifier power to 130W RMS (200W peak) from the original’s 100W RMS. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Kanto YU6 lacks. The catch: Not on sale yet: Kanto lists it as coming soon.

Buy the Kanto YU6 G2 if you want one new; the Kanto YU6 is discontinued, so only look for it used.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Kanto YU6: $380.00 per pair Discontinued Amazon eBay

Newer model: the Kanto YU6 G2, estimated 3.9/5.

Smaller models: the Kanto YU4 (rated 3.3/5) and the Kanto YU2 (estimated 3.4/5).

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. Discontinued.

Full Kanto YU6 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	200W peak Class D (100W RMS total)
Aux Input	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, aptX
Bluetooth Version	4.0
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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Kanto YU6 G2: $549.99 per pair Estimated Kanto eBay

Older model: the Kanto YU6 (rated 3.9/5).

Smaller model: the Kanto YU4 G2 (estimated 3.6/5).

Pros: The second generation YU6 swaps the Kevlar woofers for 5.25” abaca paper cone woofers alongside 1” silk dome tweeters, and raises amplifier power to 130W RMS (200W peak) from the original’s 100W RMS. 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 YU6, which ASR measured. Its rated response starts at 55Hz, against 50Hz for the original YU6, so a subwoofer still helps for deep bass. Kanto doesn’t publish sensitivity or maximum output.

Full Kanto YU6 G2 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	130W RMS (200W peak) per pair
Aux Input	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Coaxial Input	No
Dimensions	10.7”H x 6.9”W x 8.4”D (272 x 175 x 214 mm)
Drivers	1” silk dome tweeter, 5.25” abaca paper cone woofer
Frequency Response	55Hz - 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	11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) (active), 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) (passive)
XLR Input	No

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