Kanto YU6WALNUT Powered Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth and Phono Preamp | Pair | Walnut
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Tuesday, Oct 20
Size: 5.25" Woofer - 200 Watts
Color: Walnut
Features
- REMARKABLE SOUND Enclosed in handcrafted MDF cabinets measuring 10.7" tall, YU6s 1 silk dome tweeters and 5.25 Kevlar drivers deliver crisp highs and wonderfully balanced mid-range, faithfully reproducing all your favorite tunes.
- EASY STREAMING Built-in Bluetooth with Qualcomm aptX technology lets you enjoy high-quality streaming from the palm of your hand.
- VINYL-READY Equipped with an integrated phono preamp, YU6 can be easily connected to any vintage or modern day turntable.
- SIGNAL DETECTION YU6 features automatic standby and power-up modes, helping to conserve power when youre gone and ensuring you never miss a beat when the music starts playing.
- REMOTE CONTROL With volume, input, tone and balance controls, as well as playback options when using Bluetooth, the YU6 remote gives you full control over your audio.
Description
Undeniably loud. Satisfy your craving for powerful, full-impact sound with YU6. Armed with a formidable Class D amplifier pumping out 200W peak power, YU6 will have you questioning what it really means to be loud. Its 5.25” Kevlar drivers and 1” silk dome tweeters inject detailed sound into every square inch of living space, evoking emotions that can only be expressed with an ear-to-ear grin. A built-in phono preamp makes it easy to spin your favorite tunes, while Bluetooth connectivity lets you keep the party going from the palm of your hand. Built-in Bluetooth with Qualcomm aptX technology lets you enjoy high-quality streaming from the palm of your hand. Equipped with an integrated phono preamp, YU6 can be easily connected to any vintage or modern day turntable. Enclosed in handcrafted MDF cabinets measuring 10.7" tall, YU6’s 1” silk dome tweeters and 5.25” Kevlar drivers deliver crisp highs and wonderfully balanced mid-range, faithfully reproducing all your favorite tunes. YU6 features automatic standby and power-up modes, helping to conserve power when you’re gone and ensuring you never miss a beat when the music starts playing.
Brand: Kanto
Speaker Maximum Output Power: 200 watts
Frequency Response: 50 hertz
Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth
Audio Output Mode: Surround
Audio Output Mode: Surround
Mounting Type: Shelf Mount
Enclosure Material: Composite
Speaker Type: Bookshelf
Additional Features: 5.25” Kevlar drivers deliver
Antenna Location: Volume
Subwoofer Diameter: 5.25 inches
Color: Walnut
Is Waterproof: FALSE
Warranty Type: Limited Warranty
Control Method: Remote
Speaker Size: 5.25 inches
Woofer Diameter: 5.25 inches
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Bluetooth Range: 10 meters
Specific Uses For Product: home entertainment, music streaming, vinyl playback, television audio enhancement
Controller Type: Remote Control
Total USB 2.0 Ports: 1
Unit Count: 1 Count
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 15.4"D x 12"W x 19.5"H
Item Weight: 20.1 pounds
Compatible Devices: Turntable, Desktop, TV, Cellphone
Power Source: Corded Electric
Number of Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
Brand: Kanto
Model Number: CA-YU6WALNUT
Model Name: YU6WALNUT
Built-In Media: YU6WALNUT
Warranty Description: 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Number of Items: 1
Customer Package Type: FFP
UPC: 800152719368
Manufacturer: Kanto
Age Range Description: Adult
Speaker Maximum Output Power: 200 watts
Input Voltage: 5 volts
Frequency Response: 50 hertz
Number of Audio Channels: 2
Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth
Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology: Wireless
Connectivity Protocol: Bluetooth
Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver
Audio Driver Size: 5.25 inches
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I bought these for my turntable setup and I've been living with them for a while now. Here's the thing: these speakers are genuinely impressive, and I'm still figuring out exactly how I feel about that. First, the features. These are powered bookshelf speakers with a built-in phono preamp, which means I plugged my turntable directly into them with no extra gear. That alone sold me. The 5.25" Kevlar drivers and 1" silk dome tweeters deliver 200W peak power (100W RMS), and the sound is detailed and warm, with punchy bass that doesn't need a subwoofer for most listening. The matte finish is clean and understated, and the build quality feels solid. The sound is best described as "warm but open" with impressive clarity, especially on vocals and strings. They go loud without falling apart, though I've noticed that if you push them past 70%, things can get a little compressed and distorted. They're plenty loud for my space well below that though, so it's not been a huge issue. Now, the honest part. These speakers seem sensitive to placement. There's also a newer generation of these speakers coming in 2026 with improved drivers, DSP tuning, and a redesigned cabinet. I'm not mad about it, but if you're reading this later, you might want to know that. The remote is functional but not my favorite, though it's a minor issue. At this price point, these are hard to beat for the feature set and sound quality, especially if you want something plug-and-play with a turntable. Would I buy them again? Yes. Would I measure my space first and experiment with positioning? Absolutely.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2026 by Jes
Size: 5.25" Woofer - 200 Watts
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I recently picked up the Kanto YU6MB Powered Bookshelf Speakers for my home office, and after several months of daily use, I can confidently say they deliver an exceptional listening experience with one important caveat. Sound Quality (5/5) These speakers sound incredible. The clarity at mid-range, the warmth in vocals, and the tight, articulate bass far exceed what you d expect from a pair of desktop speakers. Whether I'm on calls, listening to music while working, or watching videos, the audio is consistently rich, balanced, and distortion-free. Even at lower volumes the detail is impressive, and when you decide to push them, they have plenty of headroom. Build & Aesthetics (5/5) I bought the Matte Black (MB) version, and the finish is sleek, modern, and premium. The build feels solid exactly what you d expect from Kanto. The controls have a quality feel, and the overall design fits beautifully in a home office setup. Connectivity (5/5) I primarily use them in wired setup with my computer which works fantastic, Bluetooth is fast and reliable, and the range is excellent and they pair instantly with my Mac and iPhone. The multiple input options make them extremely versatile if you want to use them beyond a desk setup. Desk Use The Only Real Drawback (4/5) Here s the thing: these speakers are big. Not sort of big, but actually bookshelf-size speakers. I have them sitting on my home office desk, and while the sound is phenomenal, their physical footprint is definitely something to consider. If your desk is spacious or deep, you ll be fine they look great and sound even better when given room to breathe. But on a standard-sized desk, they can feel oversized and may dominate your workspace. Verdict If you have the space, the Kanto YU6MB is absolutely worth it. These speakers offer truly premium sound quality, beautiful build, and reliable connectivity. Just be mindful of their size before committing to them for desktop use.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2025 by Dean
Size: 5.25" Woofer - 200 Watts
Color: Matte Black
So I went back and forth for quite some time as to which speakers to purchase for my Technics 1200 MK2 Turntable I recently acquired. Prior to these I was using an older, fairly inexpensive set of Logitech THX Computer Speakers that included a subwoofer. They were okay but not great by any means, so I felt I need to step my game up. I kept going back and forth on the AudioEngine A5+, Klipsch R15-PM, but both speakers were definitely a bit more money than I was hoping to spend. Kanto kept popping up on forums and review sites as a legit competitor to both brands, but I also wanted these speakers to be capable of being pretty loud. So I just was not sure then I saw these YU6's were on sale. I decided to get them based on cost vs specs. My initial impression so far is very, very good. They obviously blow the Logitech set I had away. In a massive way. I am also truly very, very impressed by how if one decides to use the remote to change the bass or the treble, it really does have a pretty dramatic impact on the overall sound signature of the speakers themselves. I will no doubt be fine tuning how much bass and treble there is based on what I am listening to, and I have pretty varied tastes. Just tonight I listened to Metallica (Metal), Bad Brains (Punk/Hardcore), The Avett Brothers (Rock/Country), Nas (Hip Hop), Gang Starr (Hip Hop) and a ended my listening session with a New York hardcore band called BURN who is very heavy. A little fine tuning of the bass and treble for each genre really does make a huge difference. And I have to say, I expected these speakers to have some oomph based on the Wattage, but they really do get very loud without any distortion. And this is all out of the box right away. No 80 hours of breaking the speakers themselves in. I only have to imagine things will be better once all is settled. In regards to the bass itself, I was very impressed with how much resonance the bass had just with the speakers on their own had. I am a big fan of bass though, and I had an extra subwoofer, so I hooked it up shortly after setting them up, but I did want to hear the bass of just the speakers themselves, and while it was not room shaking, it definitely had a decent presence. I have not heard any of the other speakers I mentioned above, so I cannot compare these speakers to them directly, but I absolutely feel I got my money's worth with this purchase. Considering I also spent close to $100 less than those other speakers (depending on the color you get you can save some decent cash on these), I am a happy camper. I plan on checking out the Bluetooth over the weekend although it is not a feature I plan on using all that much, I will check it out and I do decide to go with these for that extra functionality. So perhaps I will append my review once they do. I am adding a picture just to provide an idea of their Footprint. A Technic 1200 is a bit larger than your average turntable, but it should give a decent idea of the size of these speakers for people.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017 by L. M. Cooney Jr.
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I’m guessing many of you are looking around for speakers to go with a turntable, or like me, something for my desktop computer. I was a fairly active audiophile for quite a while and wanted to provide some real-world comparisons to a couple of what I believe are contenders in this range of speaker. I had an extended listening session today between The PeachTree M24’s (yes I know it is smaller), the Klipsch R-51PM, and the YU6. The first thing I noticed is the soundstage on the YU6 really beat everything else in terms of width and height. I did not have to toe the speakers in like I did with the other two. The tweeter puts out an aggressive sound compared to the same size tweeter on the Peachtree. The Peachtree is a little more balanced in that regard. The Klipsch are pretty much right in your face with what I would call a fatiguing treble. As I moved to the midrange, I was really surprised by a couple of things. The YU6 tended to put midrange things farther back in the soundstage, so it was not as pronounced as what I’m used to with the Peachtrees. I lost some of the detail out of instruments unless it strayed up into treble where it gained more detail than the Peachtrees. Klipsch had a very flat soundstage to me except the tweeter was really out in front of the soundstage. On to the mid-bass / bass. The YU6 has some funky mid-bass resonance that muddies it a bit. The bass can be a little more “boomy” than the Peachtrees I’m assuming because of the cabinet size difference. The Klipsch was definitely the most “boomy” and had even more resonance in the mid-bass, so I dismissed the Klipsch from the session. So, between the M24’s and the YU6, here are my conclusions. Keep in mind I’m about 4-5 feet from the speakers. 1. Midrange is a little recessed on the YU6. I like the Peachtree better there. 2. I get a lot more detail from the treble / tweeter on the YU6 without it being fatiguing. 3. The YU6 kills the M24 on soundstage in all directions and the change of what you hear is not as drastic when you move closer or farther away 4. The M24 had tighter bass to me but again, that may be because of the smaller cabinet and woofer. 5. The sub out works great on both – I have two 12” Bic F-12’s and they work great with both speakers although I’d say the F12’s are definitely a better HT subwoofer than a musical one. 6. Build quality on both are outstanding. 7. I like the larger sound and soundstage from the YU6 compared to the M24. I’m going to keep the YU6 on the desktop for now and let them break in well. I have the Peachtree M25’s coming so that will be a more fair comparison but I’m really curious if the M25’s can match the soundstage. And room filling capabilities of the YU6. Hope this helps someone that may be comparing these two speakers like I was. The YU 6 could be a really great speaker if they could knock out some of that cabinet resonance and push the mids a bit farther forward in the soundstage, but I rate these a solid 4/5. Thought I'd add to this a bit. I stepped back from a long listening session yesterday and thought about the things I heard on each speaker. I ended up putting the M24's back on my desktop. The thing that bugged me most about the Kanto was the cabinet resonance. It's just not there with the M24's. I still like the width, depth, and height of the soundstage with the Kanto but I'd say the Peachtree M24's are a more lively and balanced speaker. Another thing I noticed is that the sub out on the M24's drives the subs hotter, which I like because I can turn down the actual sub volume a bit. The M25's and now the YU4 from Kanto is on the way, so it should be fun to compare all of those.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022 by Mike Breeze
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I purchased these based on other reviews on YouTube and various websites and I'm glad I did. I had purchased the PreSonus eris e5 xt but they had a terrible hum and hiss to them so I needed something with fewer problems that sound good. I did want a studio monitor but after a lot of research, I decided to go with the YU6's and the Sub6. They do look nice, but I care more for sound so I will speak on this for the review. For this first hour I played the YU6's there was a bit of distortion in the high ends, even with 24 bit music but after that, I noticed it went away and the sound opened up quite a lot more. They may be a little too big for desktop speakers because they are too close to you at the desk, but step a few feet back and they sound much better. The high-end vocals are great, and the midrange is also detailed and spacious. There is some bass with these but to me it is still a little light. About what you'd expect from a 5 1/4 driver that doesn't push a huge amount of air. I did purchase the Sub6 crossed over around 100 Hz since they start to roll off around 70-80 Hz. I like the sound to not be too divided between the sub and the bookshelf speakers so I set the volume on the sub lower so they blend well. I am burning them in for a day with pink noise so hopefully, they'll be a little more opened up by the time I get back to them. I would definitely recommend purchasing these speakers and the sub if it is in your budget. If not the sub you will be happy with the speakers alone as these are no hassle, have great sound with a lot of options. I will be using these for video editing with voice recording, gaming, and of course music!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020 by Gregg
Size: 5.25" Woofer - 200 Watts
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Makes listening to music a beautiful experience. They’re such pretty speakers in GW and they sound perfect to me no complaints whatsoever!!!
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Color: Matte Black
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