Kanto YU6 G2 Passive Bookshelf Speakers
Kanto YU6 G2 Passive Bookshelf Speakers with 1" Silk Dome Tweeter and 5.25" Paper Cone Woofer
The second-generation YU6 Passive delivers powerful, room-filling sound with the freedom to choose your own amplifier. Designed for listeners who prefer the flexibility of external amplification, this perfectly matched passive bookshelf speaker pair is equally at home in a traditional two-channel hi-fi system or as the front channels of a high-performance home theatre setup.
Re-engineered drivers deliver greater clarity, improved balance and impressive low-end depth. 1-inch silk dome tweeters produce crisp, airy highs, while 5.25-inch Abaca-reinforced paper cone woofers deliver rich mids and full-bodied bass extending down to 55 Hz.
With 130W RMS and 200W peak power handling per pair, YU6 Passive delivers a warm, balanced sound that's easy to enjoy for hours. Its clean, minimalist silhouette is complemented by seam-sealing silicone dispersion rings, durable vinyl-wrapped MDF cabinets and premium knurled 4-way binding posts.
Whether you're building a dedicated hi-fi listening setup, upgrading your home theatre or bringing better sound to your workspace, YU6 Passive combines effortless performance with understated design.
Features
-1" Silk Dome Tweeters – Deliver crisp, detailed and airy high frequencies.
-5.25" Abaca-Reinforced Woofers – Produce full-bodied mids and deep, controlled bass.
-Powerful Performance – Handles 130W RMS / 200W peak per pair.
-Wide Frequency Response – 55 Hz – 22 kHz for balanced, detailed sound.
-4 Ohm Nominal Impedance – Designed for use with compatible external amplifiers and receivers.
-Premium 4-Way Binding Posts – Knurled terminals provide a secure, versatile speaker connection.
-Solid MDF Cabinets – Vinyl-wrapped construction provides a clean finish and acoustically stable enclosure.
-Flexible Mounting – Integrated 1/4"-20 threaded mounting hole on the bottom of each speaker.
-Fully Passive Design – No internal amplifier, power supply or electronics, giving you complete freedom to choose your amplification.
-Matched Stereo Pair – Sold as a pair for seamless integration into stereo and home theatre systems.
-2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty – Backed by a two-year manufacturer's warranty for added peace of mind.
Specifications
-Tweeter: 1" silk dome
-Woofer: 5.25" Abaca-reinforced paper cone
-Frequency Response: 55 Hz – 22 kHz
-Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
-Power Handling: 65W RMS / 100W peak per speaker
-Power Handling per Pair: 130W RMS / 200W peak
-Cabinet: Vinyl-wrapped MDF
-Speaker Terminals: Knurled 4-way binding posts
-Mounting: 1/4"-20 threaded hole on base
-Dimensions (each): 17.8 W × 21.5 D × 27.2 H cm
-Speaker Type: Passive
-Warranty: 2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
FAQ
Do I need an amplifier for the Kanto YU6 Passive Bookshelf Speaker?
Yes. This is a passive speaker pair, so you will need a compatible external amplifier or receiver to power it.
Can the YU6 Passive be used for home theatre?
Yes. It can be used as part of a two-channel hi-fi system or as the front channels in a home theatre setup.
What type of sound can I expect?
Expect a warm, balanced sound with crisp highs from the silk dome tweeters and rich low-end depth from the 5.25-inch woofers.
