Silk and abaca drivers
1" silk dome tweeter and 4" abaca-reinforced paper cone woofer, with bass down to 60 Hz.
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KANTOPASSIVE BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS
Kanto YU4 (Gen.2) Passive Bookshelf Speaker
Compact passive bookshelf speakers for the amplifier of your choice.
The second-generation Kanto YU4 Passive: a pair of compact two-way bookshelf speakers with 1" silk dome tweeters and 4" abaca-reinforced paper cone woofers, 55 W RMS per speaker and 4 ohms, in five finishes. Add your own amplifier or receiver.
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Kanto YU4 (Gen.2) Passive Bookshelf Speaker
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MEET THE YU4
Compact passive bookshelf speakers for the amplifier of your choice.
The second-generation Kanto YU4 Passive: a pair of compact two-way bookshelf speakers with 1" silk dome tweeters and 4" abaca-reinforced paper cone woofers, 55 W RMS per speaker and 4 ohms, in five finishes. Add your own amplifier or receiver.
Your choice of amp
Passive: pair them with an integrated amplifier or receiver that suits 4-ohm speakers.
Easy to place
Compact MDF cabinets with a ¼"-20 threaded mount for stands, on a desk, a console or in a surround system.
A DEEPER DIVE
Inside the YU4.
The YU4 Passive is the second generation of Kanto’s compact passive bookshelf speaker, sold as a pair. Unlike the powered YU4, it has no amplifier inside: you connect it to an integrated amplifier or receiver of your choice and build the system around the sources and features you value. Kanto, which designs its products in Canada, describes the sound as warm and balanced, with natural detail and surprising depth for its size.
Drivers
Each speaker is a two-way design. A 1" silk dome tweeter handles the treble and a 4" woofer with an abaca-reinforced paper cone handles the mid-range and bass. Kanto quotes a frequency response of 60 Hz to 22 kHz, with bass reaching down to 60 Hz. Seamless silicone trim rings seal the drivers into the front baffle, which gives the front a clean, uncluttered look.
Cabinet and finish
The cabinets are rigid MDF, which Kanto uses to reduce unwanted vibration, wrapped in vinyl. There are five finishes: matte black, matte forest green, matte ice blue, matte white and walnut.
Connecting and placing them
On the back of each speaker are 4-way knurled binding posts. The speakers are rated at 55 W RMS (80 W peak) each and have an impedance of 4 ohms and a sensitivity of 84 dB (2.83 V, 1 m), so choose an amplifier or receiver that is happy driving 4-ohm speakers. A ¼"-20 threaded hole in the base fits stands and mounts, and eight self-adhesive rubber feet come in the box. Kanto suggests them for a desktop, a console or a surround system.
| Type | Passive 2-way bookshelf speakers, sold as a pair |
|---|---|
| Tweeter | 1" silk dome |
| Woofer | 4" abaca-reinforced paper cone |
| Frequency response | 60 Hz – 22 kHz |
| Power handling | 55 W RMS, 80 W peak (per speaker) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 84 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Terminals | 4-way knurled binding posts |
| Mounting | ¼"-20 threaded hole in the base |
| Cabinet | MDF, vinyl wrapped |
| Size (W × D × H) | 140 × 206 × 234 mm per speaker |
| Weight | 3.1 kg per speaker (6.2 kg the pair) |
Good to know
- These are passive speakers: you need an amplifier or receiver and speaker cable. They don’t have Bluetooth or inputs of their own.
- Check that your amplifier is rated for 4-ohm speakers. Amplifiers we sell include the Onix RA-125, or the FiiO AIR AMP streaming amplifier: check the 4-ohm rating of any amplifier before you buy.
- Stands are not included; the ¼"-20 thread suits stands and mounts made for it.
- Kanto’s warranty is 2 years.
- In the box: the pair of speakers, 8 self-adhesive rubber feet and a Quick Start Guide.
In the box
- Kanto YU4 Passive (2nd Gen) speakers (pair)
- 8 self-adhesive rubber feet
- Quick Start Guide
THE FINER DETAILS
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Find the right fit for your setup.
- Design
- Passive 2-way bookshelf speakers (pair), rigid MDF cabinets, vinyl wrapped
- Drivers
- 1" silk dome tweeter + 4" abaca-reinforced paper cone woofer
- Impedance
- 4 ohms
- Sensitivity
- 84 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
- Max input power
- 55 W RMS, 80 W peak (per speaker)
- Frequency response
- 60 Hz – 22 kHz
- Compatibility
- External amplifier or receiver required (compatible with 4-ohm speakers)
- Size (H × W × D)
- 234 × 140 × 206mm
- Weight
- 6200g Pair: 3.1 kg per speaker
- Inputs
- 4-way knurled binding posts
- Finishes
- MATTE BLACK / MATTE FOREST GREEN / MATTE ICE BLUE / MATTE WHITE / WALNUT
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
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