KantoYU2GR PC Gaming Desktop Speakers | 3" Composite Drivers | 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeter | Class D Amplifier | 100 Watts | Built-in USB DAC | Subwoofer Output | Pair | Gloss Red

I was looking to buy a pair of sleek desk speakers and was deciding between these and the Audio Engine A2. I went for these because the walnut design matched my desk aesthetic. I’m super pleased I did because the build quality is great, they look great and sound great. Be warned though that the powered speaker is the left one so it’s something to be aware of if you’re planning your cable management under your desk depending on where your power sockets are. I had to move the speakers as I initially wanted to right speaker to be the powered one but then my audio was flipped. Not a huge deal but something to be aware of. I’d still definitely recommend them.

I had these for about three weeks (read on!) and they were excellent. The sound quality and particularly the sound staging was fantastic. Set up on my corner desk as far apart as the desk would allow and then angled up slightly, it was very absorbing just listening to different music on these. They are - roughly - about the size of four paperback books stuck together so could fit into most spaces and on my corner desk they did not overtake the space. I bought the angled stands that go with these but they don't angle up enough and so I ended up putting a piece of rubber under that as well so they were directed towards my ears.The only reason I ended up returning these was that I had been after some Bowers & Wilkins MM1s which came up on eBay (as they are no longer available new). I bought the MM1s and then spent more than an unhealthy amount of time comparing them to the YU2s. Initially I thought - 'damn' - as the YU2s sounded a lot better than the MM1s in terms of sound staging - much better in fact. But the MM1s came back strongly on styling, form factor on the small desk and particularly bass. Back to back, some tracks sounded slightly better - or at least different - on the MM1s and some on the YU2s. Bass though was no comparison and the YU2s sounded bass 'non-existent' compared to the MM1s.If I could have kept both YU2s and the MM1s I would have for different types of music but, space, and wanting to just pick one, made me go with the MM1s. If you get the YU2s and then get their small sub then I think you would have a fantastic desk system. You never know, I made do this in the future anyway and put the MM1s somewhere else! Even if you just get the YU2s - and don't compare them to anything else which has some bass - you will still be very, very happy sitting at your desk!

Hmm the USB DAC in these speakers don't make them sound very nice. They sound somewhat natural but the base is non existent, and they are not particularly loud. I have some rourk R2's and in comparison they sound WAY better but have a little too much base. I was kind of looking for muma bear.I decided I would try these speakers again using a Sabre 9018 USB DAC (can't recommend this DAC enough) combined with HifiMe's usb isolator to remove hum. Wow, these are like completely different speakers now. They sound way better in terms of base and richness, but still very natural. Which is what I wanted as I use these speakers for a desktop computer.These are great looking speakers, and also great sounding when combined with a good DAC. If the internal DAC was better, I would have given these speakers 5 stars.

really nice and good qly

I had previously used, and been frustrated with, standard PC speakers in the cheaper end of the range but decided, due to a chnge in my life, that I was going to listen to more music, and I wanted it to sound as it shouldAfter a bit of research I decided on the Kanto YU2 - and was it the right choice? YES in all departments - the sound is so good, and I would recommend them to anyone

Great speakers haven’t tried the onboard DAC as I use a separate. Won’t get tons of bass but mid and top excellent. Paired with suitable sub overall sounds are great. Love the finish as well.

Have had these for a few months now and find them perfect both visually and sound quality in my desk setup.Easy to set up and adjust.

Despite my concerns about the bass on these smaller speakers, I have found them to be perfect for my bedroom. Excellent sound and build quality. I have used them everyday for a few months and are yet to disappoint. Highly recommend.