The Kanto YU and Tuk line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 7 models, from the Kanto YU2, Kanto YU4 and Kanto YU6 to the Kanto YU4 G2, Kanto YU6 G2 and Kanto Tuk G2. Ratings run from 3.3/5 to 3.9/5. Of these, 5 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
YU4 to YU4 G2
The Kanto YU4 G2 replaced the Kanto YU4. It rates higher, 3.6/5 against 3.3/5.
| Spec | YU4 | YU4 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” silk-dome tweeter, 4” Kevlar woofer | 1” silk dome tweeter, 4” abaca paper cone woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 70W RMS / 140W peak per pair | 110W RMS (160W peak) per pair |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg) powered / 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) passive | 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg) (active), 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg) (passive) |
YU6 to YU6 G2
The Kanto YU6 G2 replaced the Kanto YU6. Both rate 3.9/5.
| Spec | YU6 | YU6 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” silk dome tweeter, 5.25” Kevlar woofer | 1” silk dome tweeter, 5.25” abaca paper cone woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 200W peak Class D (100W RMS total) | 130W RMS (200W peak) per pair |
| Weight | 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) (active), 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) (passive) | 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) (active), 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) (passive) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Kanto YU and Tuk are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Kanto YU and Tuk, from the Kanto YU2, Kanto YU4 and Kanto YU6 to the Kanto YU4 G2, Kanto YU6 G2 and Kanto Tuk G2.
What replaced the Kanto YU4?
The Kanto YU4 G2 replaced the Kanto YU4. It is rated 3.6/5, against 3.3/5 for the Kanto YU4.
What replaced the Kanto YU6?
The Kanto YU6 G2 replaced the Kanto YU6. Both are rated 3.9/5.