Short answer: the Neumi BS5P-ARC, if you are buying new. The Kanto YU6 ranks higher than it (#41 vs #51 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers, 3.9/5 vs 3.8/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Neumi BS5P-ARC is still sold new at $219.99. The Kanto YU6’s replacement, the Kanto YU6 G2, is rated 3.9/5 at $549.99.
What the Kanto YU6 does well: A powered bookshelf pair with a phono input, optical, Bluetooth and a remote, a simple multi source system. The catch: 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 Neumi BS5P-ARC does well: An inexpensive powered pair with HDMI ARC, an easy way to upgrade TV sound with stereo speakers. The tradeoff: Bass is thin: response is down 3dB at about 113Hz and 6dB at about 83Hz, which pulls the standalone score down to 3.84, so plan on adding a subwoofer for movies and music.
Buy the Neumi BS5P-ARC if you want one new; the Kanto YU6 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kanto YU6 | Neumi BS5P-ARC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $380.00 per pair Discontinued | $219.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #41 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #51 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, MDF cabinet | 2-way active |
| Drivers | 1” silk dome tweeter, 5.25” Kevlar woofer | 1” silk dome tweeter with integrated waveguide, 5” poly-cone woofer |
| Dimensions | 6.9W x 8.1D x 10.7H in each | 10.6H x 7.2W x 8.5D in each |
| Weight | 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) (active), 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) (passive) | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) pair |
| Amplifier Power | 200W peak Class D (100W RMS total) | 75W total (37.5W per channel) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth aptX, RCA phono preamp, 2x optical | HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, USB-C, optical, coaxial, RCA analog |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | - |
| Country | Canada (design) | China |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.28 | 3.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.89 | 7.03 |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| Outputs | Subwoofer | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | Yes |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | - |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Typical In-Room) (Manufacturer specified) |
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