{"product_id":"kanto-yu4-gen-2-passive-bookshelf-speaker","title":"Kanto YU4 (Gen.2) Passive Bookshelf Speaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCabinet and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnecting and placing them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive 2-way bookshelf speakers, sold as a pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTweeter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" silk dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoofer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" abaca-reinforced paper cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 Hz – 22 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower handling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 W RMS, 80 W peak (per speaker)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTerminals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-way knurled binding posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼\"-20 threaded hole in the base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCabinet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMDF, vinyl wrapped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize (W × D × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 × 206 × 234 mm per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1 kg per speaker (6.2 kg the pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are passive speakers: you need an amplifier or receiver and speaker cable. They don’t have Bluetooth or inputs of their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that your amplifier is rated for 4-ohm speakers. Amplifiers we sell include the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/onix-ra-125-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eOnix RA-125\u003c\/a\u003e, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fiio-air-amp-music-streamer-dac-and-power-amplifier\"\u003eFiiO AIR AMP\u003c\/a\u003e streaming amplifier: check the 4-ohm rating of any amplifier before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStands are not included; the ¼\"-20 thread suits stands and mounts made for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanto’s warranty is 2 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: the pair of speakers, 8 self-adhesive rubber feet and a Quick Start Guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kanto","offers":[{"title":"MATTE BLACK","offer_id":63214814626179,"sku":"YU4PG2VMB-G","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"MATTE FOREST GREEN","offer_id":63214814658947,"sku":"YU4PG2VMN-G","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"MATTE ICE BLUE","offer_id":63214814691715,"sku":"YU4PG2VMU-G","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"MATTE WHITE","offer_id":63214814724483,"sku":"YU4PG2VMW-G","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WALNUT","offer_id":63214814757251,"sku":"YU4PG2WMW-G","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/kanto-yu4-gen-2-passive-bookshelf-speaker-Yu4P-Front_Black.jpg?v=1793792415","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/kanto-yu4-gen-2-passive-bookshelf-speaker","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}