Operating out of Metro Vancouver, BC, Kanto Audio has been designing and manufacturing audio products since 2007, and these two new passive speakers are an extension of the company’s home audio range targeting modern lifestyles. The YU Passive 5.25” (MAP: $199 per pair) features a 5.25-inch Kevlar woofer and 1-inch silk dome tweeter, and the YU Passive 4” (MAP: $159 per pair) has a 4-inch woofer and 1-inch silk-dome tweeter. Both models are ideal for use as desktop speakers with a DAC/amplifier or amp, as part of a compact high-quality stereo music or TV sound system, or as the rear, side or height channels in a home theater setup. For those different uses, Kantos offers several models of floor, bookshelf and desktop speaker stands.
The YU Passive 5.25" and YU Passive 4" are Kantos return to the passive speaker segment, and were designed to offer high-quality sound at attractive price points, says Jason Zavarella, Kanto Product Manager. “The YU Passive 5.25" and YU Passive 4" were tuned for a natural tonal balance that complements any type of music listening. They’re ideal for listeners in small to medium-sized rooms, for use in home theater systems, or as an affordable speaker upgrade.”
The two new Kantos models are available in black or white vinyl wrap to complement any home, office or desk setup. The YU Passive 5.25" and YU Passive 4" cabinets are constructed from acoustic-grade MDF to eliminate unwanted internal resonances. Both models feature knurled 5-way speaker binding posts that enable easy connectivity, and include standard 1/4"-20 mounting holes for securing the speakers to optional Kanto floorstanding or desktop speaker stands.
The Kanto YU Passive 5.25" and YU Passive 4" speakers are currently available in black and will be available in white in June. They carry a two-year manufacturers warranty.
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