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product_id: 86461438
title: "YU4 Powered Bookshelf Speakers"
brand: "kanto"
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url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/86461438-yu4-powered-bookshelf-speakers
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# 70W crisp, balanced sound Built-in phono preamp for vinyl Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth streaming YU4 Powered Bookshelf Speakers

**Brand:** kanto
**Price:** ₱11387
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your space with sound that speaks sophistication.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** YU4 Powered Bookshelf Speakers by kanto
- **How much does it cost?** ₱11387 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- kanto enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kanto brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vinyl Revival Ready:** Integrated phono preamp lets you effortlessly connect vintage or modern turntables—because analog is back in style.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Sound:** 1” silk dome tweeters + 4” Kevlar drivers deliver crystal-clear highs and rich mids for immersive listening.
- • **Smart Power Management:** Automatic standby and power-up modes save energy while guaranteeing your music never misses a beat.
- • **Seamless Wireless Streaming:** Bluetooth with Qualcomm aptX ensures lossless, high-fidelity audio from any device—ditch the wires, not the quality.
- • **Total Control at Your Fingertips:** Remote control with volume, tone, balance, and playback options puts premium sound customization in your hands.

## Overview

The Kanto YU4 Bamboo HiFi Bluetooth Active Speakers combine handcrafted bamboo MDF cabinets with advanced 1” silk dome tweeters and 4” Kevlar drivers to deliver 70 watts of crisp, balanced audio. Featuring Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth for high-quality wireless streaming and an integrated phono preamp for vinyl enthusiasts, these speakers offer smart power-saving modes and a comprehensive remote control for effortless, premium sound management.

## Description

Buy Kanto YU4 Bamboo HiFi Bluetooth Active Speakers Sold in Pairs. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Excellent desktop speakers for the discerning listener. - Background Whilst not wishing to label myself an audiophile, there can be little question that I like my music to sound live, the kind of experience where you can shut your eyes and visualise the musicians around you as if you're in the same room. This is remarkably difficult for any audio system to achieve, whether the recording be of a full-blown Marshall stack, a folk rendition, or a concert piano. Source Format All my music is stored in high resolution FLAC format on a central NAS device and accessed via PLEX. For mobile listening tracks are live streamed direct from the PLEX media server to my Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Fortunately, I have excellent broadband courtesy of Virgin and a 50Gb mobile data package. Requirements For home listening I have a Meridian active speaker setup in the lounge and a Meridian Explorer USB DAC coupled with Sennheiser HD 650 for headphone use. Both perform exceptionally well, but do not necessarily lend themselves to all day listening whilst working at the desk. Neither do they come cheap and trying to find acceptable near field audio quality, without breaking the bank, was the challenge in finding suitable desk top speakers. In addition to a pleasant listening experience suitable speakers would need to meet the following criteria: • Powered (active) to minimise cabling. • Input sources to include digital (optical or coaxial), analogue, Bluetooth and phono (ideally). • Subwoofer output in case of requirement. • Ease of control. • Aesthetically pleasing to look at. Having already unsuccessfully tried a cheaper pair of speakers in the £100 bracket, online research narrowed my choice down to three speakers ranging from £199 to £999, of which the Kanto YU4’s reviewed here came in at £334 including stands. Unpacking and Setup Initial impressions of the Kantos upon unpacking was one of concern that I did not accidentally dent the drive cones whilst lifting the speakers out of the box. Fortunately, I was aware the cones were unprotected and thus avoided harm, but I would have preferred there to have been a sheet of cardboard at least to prevent any mishap. The weight of the speakers was reassuring at around 6.5 Kg including stands and the chosen finish (gloss black) was of good quality, as was the construction in general. Having mounted the speakers on the YUS stands (purchased separately), after experimentation I ended up positioning the speakers approximately 30” apart (centre to centre) and equidistant to my listening position also about 30” away. My desk backs onto a wall, the speakers eventually being placed about 4” forward. I found best results were obtained with no toe-in of the speakers. Input wise I tested the speakers on the analogue input via the Meridian Explorer USB DAC, on the digital optical input via Nobsound Douk Audio U2 USB Converter, in both instances the source being USB output from my PC. I also tested the Bluetooth input from my Samsung Galaxy phone. All inputs worked equally well. The Bluetooth had a limited range of about 10 feet, though this could be extended with Google Chromecast for those who want to wander further afield. The speakers also come equipped with a phono input, which I didn’t test but make the purchase of a record deck more likely (nostalgia) and is a welcome addition. Listening Experience Sound wise, the speakers certainly demonstrated no lack of bass. If anything, I found that I would knock back the bass a single step with certain recordings. On no occasion did I find myself increasing the bass. That is not to say I don’t think the sound could be improved by the addition of a subwoofer, these are after all a relatively small enclosure, just that I don’t think it is absolutely necessary and I won’t be purchasing one. On AC/DC’s Gone Shooting the bass sounded almost perfect with no EQ adjustment, whilst on Yo-Yo Ma’s cello suites I preferred to back bass off a notch. These speakers really excelled at both AC/DC and Yo-Yo-Ma, the latter being particularly impressive considering the low frequencies exacted by the cello. Other recordings tested including Eagles’ Hotel California, Jackson Browne’s Running On Empty, The Beatles Paperback Writer, Beth Hart’s Jazz Man, Brian Setzer Orchestra’s This Cats on a Hot Tin Roof, Olga Scheps’ Concert Suite from the Nutcracker: March, Amanda Marshall’s Let It Rain, Bob Dylan’s Like a Rolling Stone, Deep Purple’s Perfect Strangers and Kylie Minogue’s Can’t Get You Out of my Head all played fine with no EQ adjustment. The speakers themselves are equipped with a rotary dial volume control on the front of the left speaker which also serves as a push type input selector. Since I found little need to adjust the EQ, this was more than adequate for everyday use. The remote included does however provide additional adjustment for balance, bass, treble and volume along with input selection and Bluetooth control. I did like the inclusion of a reset buttons on the equaliser adjustments. There is also a power button on the remote allowing the speakers to be put into standby mode. Conclusion Overall, I am most impressed with the speakers and cannot rate them highly enough for near field desktop use. Having now had them for a couple of days, I remain highly impressed, with no tiredness experienced during long periods of listening (five hours this morning) and even less desire to adjust the EQ settings, which is testament to their very balanced sound stage. I have defaulted to using the optical input, there being no noticeable benefit to feeding an analogue input from the external Meridian Explorer DAC, again testament to the quality of the internal DAC and peripheral components. I am really enjoying these.
Review: Excellent speakers - well worth the asking price. - I bought these speakers to use with my TV. The sound quality of most flat screen TVs is awful, but adding these speakers brought Hi-Fi sound to my living room. The left speaker contains the pre/power amps and the supplied speaker cable is used to connect the right hand speaker. There are inputs for analog line/phono inputs (switchable) and 2 digital optical inputs. If your TV only has a digital coax output, get a digital coax to digital optical converter box for a few pounds. The makers seem to have responded to criticism of the remote and a boxy, sturdy remote is now supplied. This allows you to control treble, bass, volume, input and Bluetooth pairing. The sound quality is natural and bass is remarkably good for such a small speaker. Bass freaks may want to add a subwoofer - there is a rca phono output on the back of the 'master' speaker. Bluetooth pairing worked flawlessly and I can now use VLC Player on my phone to stream music from my music server. My only niggles? The remote only seems to work if it is pointed straight at the left hand speaker. Also, my satellite receiver remote seems to confuse the speakers - not really anyone's fault! I haven't tried hitching up a turntable to this system, but my son, who bought the same speakers, is very happy with the sound from his record deck through the system. In conclusion - a real value for money pair of powered speakers that could form the centre of a budget hi-fi system.

## Features

- REMARKABLE SOUND – Enclosed in handcrafted MDF cabinets measuring 8.7" tall, YU4’s 1” silk dome tweeters and 4” 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, YU4 can be easily connected to any vintage or modern day turntable.
- SIGNAL DETECTION – YU4 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.
- REMOTE CONTROL – With volume, input, tone and balance controls, as well as playback options when using Bluetooth, the YU4 remote gives you full control over your audio.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B074R5ZF7K |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For music players |
| Audio Driver Size | 10.16 Centimetres |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Battery Capacity | 1000 Milliamp Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | 22 in Floorstanding Hi-Fi Speakers |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Metres |
| Box Contents | Power supply |
| Brand Name | Kanto |
| Colour | Bamboo |
| Compatible Devices | Cualquier reproductor de audio con salidas compatible con las entradas |
| Connectivity Protocol | USB, Bluetooth, Auxiliary |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (921) |
| Enclosure Material | Acoustic Grade MDF Cabinets |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00800152717586, 00800152717944 |
| Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Input Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Is Waterproof | false |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19D x 14W x 22H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Pair of speakers |
| Item Weight | 6 Kilograms |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Kanto |
| Maximum Speaker Output Power (in watts) | 140 Watts |
| Model Name | yu4 |
| Model Number | YU4BAMBOO |
| Mounting Type | Floor Standing |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary, Bluetooth, USB |
| Number Of Circuits | 2 |
| Number of Audio Channels | 5.1 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Features | 100W Peak Power (50 Watts RMS total), 2.5 kHz crossover frequency, 3 inch composite drivers, 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters, Frequency response from 80 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Product Warranty | 2 Year Manufaturer's Warranty |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 60 dB |
| Speaker Size | 4 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Tweeter |
| Specific Uses For Product | Studio recording and monitoring |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Subwoofer Speaker Diameter | 4 Inches |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Tweeter Diameter | 0.75 Inches |
| UPC | 800152714769 800152717944 800152717586 |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Wireless Technology Type | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Driver Diameter | 10.2 Centimetres |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Kanto
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary, Bluetooth, USB
- **Frequency response:** 60 Hz
- **Input voltage:** 5 Volts
- **Material:** Acoustic Grade MDF Cabinets
- **Model name:** yu4
- **Mounting type:** Floor Standing
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 140 Watts
- **Speaker type:** Tweeter

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i plug my headphones into these?**
A: No, headphones cannot be connected directly to the YU4's, however you could use a headphone amp to connect to the YU4's.  Please email us directly through the support button on our website if you have any other questions and we'll be happy to help.

**Q: Can these speakers be connected from the "sub out" socket to a mixer (mixer has no pre amp),to enable streaming vinyl on an internet radio station ?**
A: The sub-out is not stereo nor is it full range, it will not work to send a line-out for broadcasting purposes. Feel free to contact us using the support button on our website if you have any additional questions, thanks,

**Q: I would like to connect from my macbook pro (new versions) via bluetooth - is it possible to have the speakers connected to an (wired) external dac**
A: Deanna,You can connect our speakers to multiple devices at the same time and switch between the various inputs to play audio from different sources. You can have the speakers connected to a DAC and then switch to Bluetooth when you want to stream audio from your Macbook. Feel free to contact us directly using the support button on our website if you have any additional questions, thanks.

**Q: Will this work with a pro-ject primary e turntable?**
A: Yes - the Kanto speakers have a low level input with RIAA equalisation for a turntable with moving magnet cartridge.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent desktop speakers for the discerning listener.
*by S***G on 10 July 2020*

Background Whilst not wishing to label myself an audiophile, there can be little question that I like my music to sound live, the kind of experience where you can shut your eyes and visualise the musicians around you as if you're in the same room. This is remarkably difficult for any audio system to achieve, whether the recording be of a full-blown Marshall stack, a folk rendition, or a concert piano. Source Format All my music is stored in high resolution FLAC format on a central NAS device and accessed via PLEX. For mobile listening tracks are live streamed direct from the PLEX media server to my Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Fortunately, I have excellent broadband courtesy of Virgin and a 50Gb mobile data package. Requirements For home listening I have a Meridian active speaker setup in the lounge and a Meridian Explorer USB DAC coupled with Sennheiser HD 650 for headphone use. Both perform exceptionally well, but do not necessarily lend themselves to all day listening whilst working at the desk. Neither do they come cheap and trying to find acceptable near field audio quality, without breaking the bank, was the challenge in finding suitable desk top speakers. In addition to a pleasant listening experience suitable speakers would need to meet the following criteria: • Powered (active) to minimise cabling. • Input sources to include digital (optical or coaxial), analogue, Bluetooth and phono (ideally). • Subwoofer output in case of requirement. • Ease of control. • Aesthetically pleasing to look at. Having already unsuccessfully tried a cheaper pair of speakers in the £100 bracket, online research narrowed my choice down to three speakers ranging from £199 to £999, of which the Kanto YU4’s reviewed here came in at £334 including stands. Unpacking and Setup Initial impressions of the Kantos upon unpacking was one of concern that I did not accidentally dent the drive cones whilst lifting the speakers out of the box. Fortunately, I was aware the cones were unprotected and thus avoided harm, but I would have preferred there to have been a sheet of cardboard at least to prevent any mishap. The weight of the speakers was reassuring at around 6.5 Kg including stands and the chosen finish (gloss black) was of good quality, as was the construction in general. Having mounted the speakers on the YUS stands (purchased separately), after experimentation I ended up positioning the speakers approximately 30” apart (centre to centre) and equidistant to my listening position also about 30” away. My desk backs onto a wall, the speakers eventually being placed about 4” forward. I found best results were obtained with no toe-in of the speakers. Input wise I tested the speakers on the analogue input via the Meridian Explorer USB DAC, on the digital optical input via Nobsound Douk Audio U2 USB Converter, in both instances the source being USB output from my PC. I also tested the Bluetooth input from my Samsung Galaxy phone. All inputs worked equally well. The Bluetooth had a limited range of about 10 feet, though this could be extended with Google Chromecast for those who want to wander further afield. The speakers also come equipped with a phono input, which I didn’t test but make the purchase of a record deck more likely (nostalgia) and is a welcome addition. Listening Experience Sound wise, the speakers certainly demonstrated no lack of bass. If anything, I found that I would knock back the bass a single step with certain recordings. On no occasion did I find myself increasing the bass. That is not to say I don’t think the sound could be improved by the addition of a subwoofer, these are after all a relatively small enclosure, just that I don’t think it is absolutely necessary and I won’t be purchasing one. On AC/DC’s Gone Shooting the bass sounded almost perfect with no EQ adjustment, whilst on Yo-Yo Ma’s cello suites I preferred to back bass off a notch. These speakers really excelled at both AC/DC and Yo-Yo-Ma, the latter being particularly impressive considering the low frequencies exacted by the cello. Other recordings tested including Eagles’ Hotel California, Jackson Browne’s Running On Empty, The Beatles Paperback Writer, Beth Hart’s Jazz Man, Brian Setzer Orchestra’s This Cats on a Hot Tin Roof, Olga Scheps’ Concert Suite from the Nutcracker: March, Amanda Marshall’s Let It Rain, Bob Dylan’s Like a Rolling Stone, Deep Purple’s Perfect Strangers and Kylie Minogue’s Can’t Get You Out of my Head all played fine with no EQ adjustment. The speakers themselves are equipped with a rotary dial volume control on the front of the left speaker which also serves as a push type input selector. Since I found little need to adjust the EQ, this was more than adequate for everyday use. The remote included does however provide additional adjustment for balance, bass, treble and volume along with input selection and Bluetooth control. I did like the inclusion of a reset buttons on the equaliser adjustments. There is also a power button on the remote allowing the speakers to be put into standby mode. Conclusion Overall, I am most impressed with the speakers and cannot rate them highly enough for near field desktop use. Having now had them for a couple of days, I remain highly impressed, with no tiredness experienced during long periods of listening (five hours this morning) and even less desire to adjust the EQ settings, which is testament to their very balanced sound stage. I have defaulted to using the optical input, there being no noticeable benefit to feeding an analogue input from the external Meridian Explorer DAC, again testament to the quality of the internal DAC and peripheral components. I am really enjoying these.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent speakers - well worth the asking price.
*by A***R on 22 September 2018*

I bought these speakers to use with my TV. The sound quality of most flat screen TVs is awful, but adding these speakers brought Hi-Fi sound to my living room. The left speaker contains the pre/power amps and the supplied speaker cable is used to connect the right hand speaker. There are inputs for analog line/phono inputs (switchable) and 2 digital optical inputs. If your TV only has a digital coax output, get a digital coax to digital optical converter box for a few pounds. The makers seem to have responded to criticism of the remote and a boxy, sturdy remote is now supplied. This allows you to control treble, bass, volume, input and Bluetooth pairing. The sound quality is natural and bass is remarkably good for such a small speaker. Bass freaks may want to add a subwoofer - there is a rca phono output on the back of the 'master' speaker. Bluetooth pairing worked flawlessly and I can now use VLC Player on my phone to stream music from my music server. My only niggles? The remote only seems to work if it is pointed straight at the left hand speaker. Also, my satellite receiver remote seems to confuse the speakers - not really anyone's fault! I haven't tried hitching up a turntable to this system, but my son, who bought the same speakers, is very happy with the sound from his record deck through the system. In conclusion - a real value for money pair of powered speakers that could form the centre of a budget hi-fi system.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect listening
*by P***M on 2 December 2017*

I spent months researching the perfect small powered speaker. From the ridiculously expensive to the cheapest rubbish. I took the plunge when the Kanto YU4 appeared in Amazon with £70 off. I'm so impressed with them, arrived very well packed and with euro as well as British mains cables, and loads of good quality speaker cable. This is important when slaving from the main speaker/amp. Setting up was a doddle, I shortened the speaker cable to a suitable length, plugged my turntable in to the RCA jacks set to line, switched on and controlled everything from the remote. Sound wise, which lets face it is the most important factor when buying audio equipment, is stunning. You control the eq via the remote and frankly the amount of bass these guys generate defies belief for such a small speaker, the highs perfect the lows perfect, a perfect speaker. You don't have to do too much adjustment to either to achieve a really sweet punchy sound. Now my vinyl through these speakers is a joy to listen to. Volume wise, there's enough here to wake the dead! Bluetooth basically set its self up after I found the setting on my iPhone and now I'm streaming anything from my music library or online radio. Previously I had a massive separates system which was confined to the attic by "her that must be obeyed" and that's where it's going to stay. With such a selection of inputs and the best sound I've heard from small speakers I've found a system that blasts me into a new level of listening. Thanks Kanto

## Frequently Bought Together

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