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@tylero85952 жыл бұрын
I had the YU6. They were great until I blew them listening to Tool too loud for too long. Bought these Tuks for my office. They are amazing for the price point. The mids and high are amazingly clear for the price.
@IvanJohnsonMedia Жыл бұрын
Love my new TUKs. I don't know about other Kanto remotes, but I like the two-tone because the white part makes it easier to locate. You're right as far as less-than-great source material! It will be apparent immediately. The TUKs cost me $500 through Amazon because the carton was dented.
@catire984 жыл бұрын
You could review an Oster blender and make it sound interesting! Great review.
@andrewrobinsonreviews4 жыл бұрын
I should try that just for fun.
@quaternion2 жыл бұрын
That's the only reason I watch their videos. Most of the time I absolutely don't agree with Andrew. Especially regarding Klipsch. But the presentation is superb and the woman in the background who 'knows Shit about this hobby' (her words) is a most welcomed addition. 🥳
@joshvantassel31293 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I bought a pair of Kanto YU2's for my computer which replaced my 2003 Bose Companions which were finally not performing well. I did connect my Paradigm MilleniaSub to them, and they were a step up. However, I felt like I was still missing the quality that I desired, and stepped up to the TUKs. I love their simplicity, and over-all, they are great, especially with my sub. I spend a lot of time behind my computer and stream Spotify premium, and plenty of KZbin. I bought them from Crutchfield, who's got great customer support. One challenge was that the optical cable that I bought didn't fit my Panasonic Verra, it did fit my LG OLED. This is definitely a quick and easy way to add speakers. Normally I run an AVP, Amp, and lots of subs, etc.
@randalllawkin5 жыл бұрын
I watched this after zeos video glad to see you reviewing this too
@andrewrobinsonreviews5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Onlythatfunkyshit3 жыл бұрын
When he started talking about the remote he turned into Jerry Seinfeld. 😂
@nikkdizzle2 жыл бұрын
thank for this review. I was in the market to replace my hand me down/bulky loudspeaker set up for all my entertainment needs and with the TUKS and I could not be happier.
@Kiddomike4 жыл бұрын
I have a Kanto 2.1 speaker system comprising a pair of YU2 speakers and a YURI down-firing subwoofer. They sound great! I believe in Kanto's speakers. I am planning on building my small home theater system with the TUK speakers.
@Powerpickle684 жыл бұрын
I believe in them too, I love my YU6's
@GOLFADDICT652 жыл бұрын
well just got my TUK's and my 8 inch subwoofer....hooked them up and OMFG i am in love...lol beyond words to express the quality....thx for your review that steered me this way...cheers
@andrewrobinsonreviews2 жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying them!
@philsince594 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the TUK review. I watched pretty much all of the TUK reviews from all of the usual suspects. I've been round and round with what I want to get for my small room, finally zeroed in on powered bookshelf and went round and round again, there's so many. Finally knew the Y6 is what I had to have and I love that walnut finish! But then the TUK reviews came along and that high pass filter that feeds everything below 80hz to a sub which I don't see on many other powered speakers and I thought well maybe I need to pay double and get the TUKs. Your review is the only one that made me realize that the YU6 is still the one for me and I won't be missing out on anyting as I listen to a wide range of genres from the 60s through the present with the vast majority just being Bluetooth through my phone on KZbin Music. I would have wasted $400 more unnecessarily going with the TUKs instead of the YU6. So thanks Andrew!
@lorcro20005 жыл бұрын
Good to see it has the Toslink. It is underrated, I think; it eliminates any possibility of ground loops which is worthwhile in and of itself. And do I see that the sub out actually has a highpass filter on it so the speakers stop playing bass with a sub connected? About time! All in all, looks good. The question is just is it really $200 more good than a pair of Vanatoo Transparent One Encore?
@ryan2stix4 жыл бұрын
The Kanto lineup is great! I got the kanto yumi for my setup, got my turntable and tv running through them...love them!...these TUK look killer!
@brucesmith79602 жыл бұрын
I'm using the TUKs with a Kanto 8 sub and a Cambridge Audio DACMagic 100. Source is mostly a Macbook Pro via optical to the DM100-mainly iTunes ALAC/AAC and Amazon Music HD. This is not anywhere near my first rodeo with powereds, but it's the best ride to date. I was a bit taken aback at first by the AMT tweeters, but I now fully appreciate them. With a bit of a discount and a price match (post-sale), I paid well under the going price of 900 USD. I already owned the Kanto 8, (and SYD, and Kanto 6), so this was not a difficult call.
@creadict4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful review. Obviously the sound is of upmost importance but would have liked some higher definition video of different lighting on the aesthetic design of the black, trying to decide between white and black.
@HowardFrischer2 жыл бұрын
Should I get the YU6 or TUKs? Room size 12.5 X 15 feet.
@gklinger3 жыл бұрын
From the review it sounded like Andrew thought the TUKs were better than the YU6 but in the comments he is clearly stating that the YU6 are better. I'm confused.
@jaysimons52822 жыл бұрын
Color Map of the Sun is a fantastic record. Derek Vincent Smith is a mastermind. God I miss Pretty Lights. Haven’t seen a PL show sense Red Rocks 2018.
@sk61293 жыл бұрын
I got these speakers for my pc. It looks amazing in white but that's about where the good ends. Starting from a minor flaw, the grill which is attached with magnet did not fit on the slave unit. Turns out, the magnet inside the speaker was placed in the wrong way so the whole unit had to be sent in for a repair. But the bigger flaw for me is the sound. It is hard to explain but it made me uncomfortable listening to it. The mid and high didn't seem to mix well. The high was a bit too harsh while the mid sounded a bit muddy. I ended up returning it even though I got a really good deal.
@remymenger89373 жыл бұрын
You do know that you can adjust the mids and the lows?
@brucelavender3 жыл бұрын
If one were inclined to use a cable, that connects the two speakers, that would be a considerable upgrade over the supplied cable... what should I look for? Thank you.
@paolosoddu96423 жыл бұрын
A question from one that is new to game. You said that you never used the YU6 - and therefore the TUKs - using digital inputs. May I ask why? I thought about buying a powered speaker set and connect it to the television via optical among other uses. I was sure that the dac in the speaker is better than the one in the television, am I missing something?
@carolineleonard82145 жыл бұрын
I think that there is room for active speakers at every price point. I also think that the future is active speakers, it will, however, take a long time to get there. I feel that more and more manufacturers will collaborate to bring their skills to this retail area (especially as DSP is getting so good). The best so far IMHO are the KEF efforts and NAIM as the synergy is there. The KEF LS50W may be considered the best hifi system in terms of performance per pound, as I've yet to find a better for £2k. AFAIK TUK is not available in the UK. BTW I get to listen to many different audio manufacturers as I am a studio engineer.
@laika253 жыл бұрын
It'd be nice that headphone socket was the bigger kind. 😊
@ottopjk Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, thanks so much for the review. I also follow your review about Klipsch the Fives. Now, I really need your subjective inputs or comments, which one is better, Tuk or the Fives, if we want to get good speakers both for music and tv/movies?
@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын
bit.ly/3T2zcgW over Tuks. bit.ly/3IfdpAJ over the Fives.
@8474Starscream3 жыл бұрын
Kanto Tuk's just landed for guest room 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
@Crosshead13 жыл бұрын
It might seem a minor point but I like how with the TUKs, I can swap the speakers over and have the active speaker on the right. You can’t do that with any of the YUs. This suits my set up much better. It was a deal breaker for me.
@RainCity3rd3 жыл бұрын
YU6 in Canada comes up on sale for around $320. Had never seen the TUKs for sale until i just saw today just over $700 cdn..
@RainCity3rd3 жыл бұрын
I should say i have the YU6s and really like them but thinking of upgrading to the TUKs or adding the sub to the 6s...
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
@@RainCity3rd Personally, I would stick with the YU6 speakers and add a sub. This sub from SVS bit.ly/svs1000A would pair nicely.
@RainCity3rd3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews cheers thank you Andrew. I'll check it out right now. Apartment living I have to be careful about the base especially. Great set of videos I've been binging through.
@simon73043 жыл бұрын
@@RainCity3rd hey dude where did you find the sale of Yu6? Is it from visions ?
@RainCity3rd3 жыл бұрын
@@simon7304 they seem to go on sale a few times a year. Just keep an eye out or set up a price reminder thing. I forget where I got them but honestly all the online prices match up within hours. For the sale price I highly recommend.
@carewser Жыл бұрын
Did you ever think the remote is black and white because those are the two colors the speakers come in?
@jaysimons52824 жыл бұрын
I see that Pretty Lights : Color Map of the Sun LP. You sir are a gentleman and a scholar whom has terrific taste in music. Man, I miss PL, Derek needs to tour again. Ohh yeah, solid review.
@John_Merrick4 жыл бұрын
Firstly, I very much appreciate your videos. I'm learning a lot. I've been considering the TUK speakers for many of the reasons you pointed out, but I do listen to a lot of older music, 60s through 80s blues, rock and soul. Does the clarity of these speakers work with music that was recorded once upon a time or is it too unforgiving for those older recording methods?
@PeterBlanchard3 жыл бұрын
Andrew, thank you for your awesome reviews - very informative and I appreciate your focus on what is best for each person's needs. I've never had the budget to be a true audiophile, but I've always appreciated great speakers when I hear them. I'm looking for a solution that I hope you can help with. My first pair of "real" speakers were JBL L50s that I found for $10 at a garage sale. I paid $30 each to have them refoamed and proceeded to absolutely LOVE those speakers for almost 20 years. Eventually life forced me to sell them, and I have missed them ever since. I'm now on the hunt for powered speakers that will give me a comparable richness and sound quality for home use. I first tried a pair of Klipsch R-15PMs, which I found to be impressive at high volumes, but lacking in clarity and richness at lower volumes, so I sold them. I am strongly considering the Kanto YU6s or TUKs based on your reviews, however I am wondering if you can speak to how they will compare to my JBL L50s. I really miss the full rich sound that I got from them, and I'm just skeptical that anything with a 6" woofer can compare. Even with an accompanying sub, I often find that today's smaller speakers don't seem to give me that rich sound I became used to, though it's been a little while so maybe these will? I would love to hear your suggestions. Some people have suggested that I try the Yamaha HS8s, or another 8" studio monitor . . . which do you think will be a better fit if I'm looking to scratch my nostalgia for the L50s but in a more streamlined/contained powered speaker? My budget is hundreds, not thousands, otherwise I'd look into the B&W Formation Duos that you recently reviewed. Thank you so much!
@allanmacneil3 жыл бұрын
Hi Please do shootout with Tuck and Kef LSX Also do you find AMT tweeter reminds you of Infinity Emit tweeters ? - Thanks !
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
You'll have to let KEF know you'd like to see their product on the channel. We've made all the requests we can on our end.
@calfstad Жыл бұрын
Why do you keep a salt cellar on your desk?
@deluxultra41773 жыл бұрын
First of all, thanks for such articulate reviews, I really enjoy your take on things. That said, I’d like to know if you think the Klipsch TheFives has deeper bass than the Kanto TUK? I’ve watched both reviews, I just bought a pair of TUKS and I too am disappointed with the remote so much I’m considering picking up the Fives based on your review. I suppose I just want book shelf speakers that hit nicely (I listen to jazz, dub, hiphop, downtempo & Latin genres most) I appreciate good bass. For reference I loved my old powered Event 20/20s many moons ago. Thanks for your time. -best Clint
@Usman0128132 жыл бұрын
did you end up getting The Fives and if so how do they compare to the TUKS?
@deluxultra41772 жыл бұрын
@@Usman012813 hey, I did not. I just stuck with the Kanto TUKS which I’m super happy with all around minus the remote. Not that it doesn’t work but it’s really a poor design in my opinion considering how nice the Klipsch ones are. Also… HDMI ARC would have been a nice touch / upgrade to the TUKs so I could just use my Samsung TV remote to control them; Then I wouldn’t have to see the subpar remote. That said I can’t say I have any issues with the sound. Do you have the TUKS as well? Good luck!
@Usman0128132 жыл бұрын
@@deluxultra4177 appreciate the quick and detailed reply! I don’t have either but am a budding enthusiast looking to grab my first pair of powered bookshelves. There’s so much to choose from, seems like every other there’s something else to consider. Thanks again for your take!
@jasonwhitehurst75765 жыл бұрын
I pre-ordered my pair and plan on using my 10" sealed servo sub with these to avoid some of that punchiness for my preferences. Nicely done review. In my experience with Kanto, you might want to use a servo sub with them to avoid that muddiness sound that the Kanto brings forward because they are so "fast".
@chrisronan5 жыл бұрын
Jason Whitehurst - based on this review I may order a pair also - curious which “sealed servo sub” you plan to use with yours?
@chadwallace35984 жыл бұрын
What’s a servo sub
@krane154 жыл бұрын
On the other hand, "muddiness" depends on a lot of things especially placement and room acoustics. Not to mention, albeit to a lesser extent, musical preferences.
@krane154 жыл бұрын
Actually, I'd say the grill dress them down since all the moving parts are covered. Anyway, very straight forward review without a lot of coloration. Since I tend to listen to a lot of classical music, but only have a meager budget, basically soundstage pretty much summed it up for me.
@joepop81225 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the thorough review. I have been considering the YU6s based on your review and others, but have been waiting for the TUKs to come out and be reviewed to help determine if I should pony up the extra cash for them. Your’s is the second review that has mentioned the AMT tweeters brittleness with less than perfect recordings. I, like many people seem to be, am very sensitive to harsh sounding highs and pronounced sibilance. I still play CDs and have many early ones that really are far from perfect recordings. So I would probably regret purchasing the TUKs. Also with the YU6 I would be able to hook up both my Xbox and TV to the digital inputs, leaving the analog RCAs for my CD player and the 3.5mm for my ChromeCast audio and Spotify Premium playlists. Thanks again for the great review and helping me make up my mind.
@andrewrobinsonreviews5 жыл бұрын
Glad I was able to assist you. The TUK are great speakers when treated correctly but the YU6 (or YU line in general) are likely better all 'rounders for 99% of people.
@brycevallie35455 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Why do you say this? I'm looking to buy my first pair of bookshelves and I'm a college student and I have heard from most early reviews that the Tuk's are really nice. I like how they come with a headphone amp as well and the built-in phono stage so I can easily use them as entry into headphones and vinyl. I know all preferences change by person but I don't want to pay that much if 99% of people are better off with the YU's.
@andrewrobinsonreviews5 жыл бұрын
@@brycevallie3545 If you need the headphone amp/connectivity than the TUK is a GREAT option, but for someone like yourself who may be on a stricter budget, are new(er) to the hobby, and may not need a headphone jack/amp, the YU6 is very good, and for a wide range of musical tastes, may be a better all around fit. The TUK is good, but it does require a bit more "effort" with respect to setup, and source material, whereas it is my experience that the YU6 (YU line in general) is less picky. Just my opinion.
@brycevallie35455 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thank you, that helps a lot!
@tehgman2 Жыл бұрын
How good is the headphone amp? How are these for playing games?
@Mrch33ky5 жыл бұрын
Great, thorough review. Will look for them at RMAF in T minus 20 days and counting. :)
@TheHernandezluis9173 жыл бұрын
How do you prefer these to the vanatoo t1 encores? At 200 dollars cheaper they're on my list vs the Tuks
@valgallant5167 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, My YU sixes just arrived and i do love them, but i find the Bluetooth sound not nearly as loud as when i hook up tidal through optical on the TV. Am i doing something wrong?
@Powerpickle68 Жыл бұрын
If you are still having that issue, check the volume on the device that you are bluetoothing from, also check tidal settings and turn off auto normalization.
@thomaswhudson3 жыл бұрын
Currently I use the Adams T7V studio monitors for my home studio. Would you recommend these for listening to my mix downs? And if anything else has come out since these that I should check out in this price range or lower, let me know. Thanks alot.
@chrisronan5 жыл бұрын
Andrew - very well articulated! Subbed, liked, and even bit that little bell. I’ve recently added a pair of Adam t7v’s to my ableton rig. I do like them. But the way you have expressed the convenience factor of the Tuk’s is very compelling for just easy access to listening. You did mention there is a subwoofer output on the Tuks. I’m new to the whole “amp” thing so this may be naive but - would a separate amp be needed for a subwoofer? Or is there an obvious plug and play choice to add a subwoofer to the Tuk? I do appreciate the clarity of your videos. I’m in danger of becoming an “audiophile” but love the idea of amazing sound that brings along convenience. Thank you!
@andrewrobinsonreviews5 жыл бұрын
There is a subwoofer output on the TUK (as well as the Kanto YU6/YU4 speakers), which allows you to connect a powered subwoofer directly to the speakers. If I were to pair a sub with the TUK or any other Kanto product, I'd likely go with their SUB8 or SUB6 models, which have amps built-in (just like their speakers). You can check them out here: amzn.to/2YJmo7S
@benjamincarter60955 жыл бұрын
The Kanto Tuk, paired with the SUB6 or SUB8, lets you control the crossover frequency, which is nice.
@chrisronan5 жыл бұрын
Andrew Robinson thank you!!
@Powerpickle683 жыл бұрын
Have you ever paired two of the passive speakers such as the Tuks/YU6 or other brands and used them with an amp to see how they sound that way? If so what was the result ?
@laika253 жыл бұрын
Great thorough yet down to earth review. Thanks
@califmike20033 жыл бұрын
Good Review Andrew, what about the quality of the DAC ? and how good is the phono stage ?
@elwhistero4400 Жыл бұрын
why would you connect your tv via rca and not toslink?...my my two tv's dont even have rca output, but toslink, like most tv's
@AndrewWong084 жыл бұрын
I am trying to decide if I should buy another set of Buchardt S400 or a pair of these to use in a different location. I know these will never be able to compare, but are they good enough?
@mychaelhouck24044 жыл бұрын
My reference speakers are ML Motion 40s, so I feel like these will be a great pair for my office.
@nick070310 ай бұрын
Thanks for this - just found a bargain and pulled the trigger without listening so this review helped a lot. BTW - I absolutely love them - miles better than the Bose Companion 20 I had before. Cheers
@AbirBelly7 ай бұрын
Just wondering, how much did you manage to pick them up for? I love the look of these, but currently they're hovering around $600 and wondering if I could wait out and get a much better deal
@addictedtocardmagic7 ай бұрын
@@AbirBellyI’m in the uk and a shop was advertising ‘new, unopened old stock’ whatever that means haha. They seemed brand new to me but I love them. Slight buzzing but barely noticeable. £500 delivered
@juandoe78024 жыл бұрын
A pair of these or the SVS ultra bookshelves for movies and music? I listen to hip-hop, radio hits, some southern rock, oldies, and Mexican music (Banda and norteno) and most of this from youtube music, or any other suggestion?
@flyingsomm3 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, I love your reviews. I hope you don't mind but I have one question for you: Do you think the Bluesound Node 2i would sound better than say using the Tidal app on my smart TV with an optical cable to these speakers or just plain old bluetooth right into these speakers? I guess you could say I'm just trying to find an excuse to purchase the Bluesound Node 2i. I have a Sony 4K TV from 2015 with an optical cable to my Tuks, Project Debut Turntable and now possibly the Bluesound Node 2i. Thank you keep up your great work!
@thomasward002 жыл бұрын
I use my LG Tv's as my streamers, just use the optical out to my DACS, no need for a Bluesound node.
@Finn_2187_Binks2 жыл бұрын
Please consider reviewing the Revel M126BE standmount speakers, ASR recommended this brand also.
@timlu5389 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, may I ask how much we should toe-in desktop speakers?
@mehmetsenol5254 жыл бұрын
Could you compare the tuks with the kef lsx regarding sound quality please?
@andrewrobinsonreviews4 жыл бұрын
Would if I could, but have never heard the KEF speakers.
@marwanomar3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews haha good one!
@subarashi-sama63092 жыл бұрын
me listen this video with my kanto tuk they are amazing
@isaacsykes35 жыл бұрын
Thanks for yet another great video. I'd like to get your take on the Elac NAVIS before making a purchasing decision.
@andrewrobinsonreviews5 жыл бұрын
I have no direct experience with the NAVIS, sorry.
@itsregie3 жыл бұрын
Hello, my main usage would be for music via streaming youtube music via chromecast as well as hooking up to a television via optical cable in a living room 2.1 setup (i currently have a klipsch r-12sw sub). Obviously lower quality sources. However, can these Kanto Tuk's perform well in your opinion in that scenario?
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
I should think they would do well in that scenario, yes.
@justinschultz43253 жыл бұрын
I'm curious about this as well. Did you end up getting the Tuk's? I'm looking to replace my bulky 3.1 set up with powered monitors and a sub. My audio source will be bluetooth music and optical out from tv/roku. I'm debating between the Tuk's, YU6, Klipsch The Sixes, or Klipsch R51PM. Either way they will be paired with my BIC America F12 subwoofer. I like the 80 hz crossover of the Tuk's for this purpose, but I'm nervous about the tweeters sounding harsh.
@johnboutell92214 жыл бұрын
i'm trying to decide between these, the YU6 or a soundbar for a LG C8 TV. Very limited space... What would you suggest? Thanks!
@andrewrobinsonreviews4 жыл бұрын
I cannot possibly make that decision for you as all 3 options would represent dramatically different sounds. Sorry.
@modemmark4214 жыл бұрын
This was a great product Review. My old (then, very expensive) speakers and receiver which I'd had for nearly 18 years were starting to sound very rough. Because I have always had this silly notion that HiFi speakers should sound like *"music",* instead of sounding like a PA system, I felt the need to very carefully research my options for their replacement. I was looking seriously at the Kanto YU6, with all the great features and good reviews. But when I started looking further at the really highly rated audiophile reviews of great new speakers, I saw that although the Tuk was expensive, it was not nearly as expensive as other comparable AMT equipped self powered systems. $799 for a complete audiophile quality system... works for me! My eclectic taste and desire for emotionally rapturous musical experiences opens me towards Jazz, Blues, World and Classical music. Now, after listening critically to them for several months, I find that the Tuks honestly reveal the skill and passion of the artists, as well as the craft of the recording engineer in capturing the subtleties of acoustic instruments and voices in high fidelity recording. I am glad I paid the difference in price and got what I really wanted, instead of "settling" and then living for who knows how many years with a sad compromise. I feel the Tuks are worth every penny I paid for them. Disclosure: I am a huge fan and supporter of Live music. My S/O is a veteran studio session recording artist. Access to her collection of material and live music are my cherished treasures. It is tragic that so many people never attempt to experience Live music. I encourage everyone to seek out and enjoy local venues, especially small intimate venues, that provide Live music. Speakers are supposed to sound like... *"music"!* Please support the Arts and Culture. www. PatrioticMillionaires .org
@Guerilla_law35164 жыл бұрын
I can’t disagree that the sound is impossible to comment on but there are some strong practical considerations I can offer insight on that may help. The first question is always do you watch more movies and shows or do you listen more to music in your system? If you do not listen mostly to music then the sound bar is almost certainly a better option. In particular because LG makes matching sound bars which, speaking from having on the older model LG sound bar with an LG TV, integrate very well with their televisions and work reliably and easily with a single remote etc. You will also get a surround channel for movies and shows which adds a lot to the experience. If you listen to more music it may be worth getting dedicated stereo speakers because that is something you’ll get more out of. In my case for example, I listen to a lot of to channel music and have a record player I play a lot. The record player sounded way better with two channel so I decided to go that route instead even though I still watch a lot of movies and shows. Whatever you decide I think the real choice is between the sound bar or the tux because at this point retail everywhere is dropped at 650 and at that point it is well worth the step up.
@johnboutell92214 жыл бұрын
@@Guerilla_law3516 thank you - i listen to music almost as much as movies - i live in a small loft space with 12 foot ceilings - the living/dining area is about 20X8 - i was looking at the LG SY10 - but figured for the money i could have a true stereo setup with a phono hook-up. another factor is that atmos might not work that well with the high ceilings. i'm leaning towards the TUK pair and a Kanto subwoofer would do better for me - thank you for your input - take care!
@krane154 жыл бұрын
Soundbars are for when you want something a step above your TV speaker, but you're still an absolute minimalist. Compared to a soundbar, even bookshelf speakers are twice as complicated. On the other hand, they're so much more versatile since you get to listen to all you TV programs, plus the added ability to enjoy your music as well.
@cruiselifeeric3 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Decided to go with Klipsch Fives instead.
@MaestroMvn3 жыл бұрын
How are you liking them? I’m also trying to decide between the two!
@cruiselifeeric3 жыл бұрын
@@MaestroMvn I like them a lot. The main reason I went with the Fives was the HDMI-ARC input. One HDMI cable from them to my TV and I get sound for everything hooked to the TV. Love the quality for music and I have them paired with a Klipsch subwoofer. In terms of audio quality you probably can't go wrong with either one.
@simianinc4 жыл бұрын
Hi have you tried the Kef LSX wireless? I’d love to know how you think these compare....
@Pirxel4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see that comparison too.
@psykobibi4 жыл бұрын
they are just not in the same league ... better compar thos TuK with : Klipsch the sixes Edifire s3000Pro etc ...
@suggestivesimon3 жыл бұрын
Apologies if I missed this in your review, but many reviewers complain about the detail of the highs becoming harsh and unpleasant over time. JoeNTell's review hints that this behaviour can be mitigated with the built-in tone control. Was that your experience as well? Did these speakers become more suitable for long listening sessions once the treble was reined in using the remote?
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
The treble can be reigned in but if you are not a fan of AMT tweeters, this may not be the speaker for you. For this reason, I prefer these speakers over the TUKs amzn.to/3gBgb2c.
@Pistolita2216 ай бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Do you think a sound treated room would help with the harshness?
@joeshmoe7485 Жыл бұрын
Considering getting a pair of these. I would use them in my bedroom, but I would prefer them not to emit any light. Can you disable the front indicator lights?
@OM_42 Жыл бұрын
Yes you can disable the lights I just bought them today
@joeshmoe7485 Жыл бұрын
@@OM_42 That's awesome, thanks. I couldn't find that in any of the product info. How do you like them? I would be replacing a pair of sonos play5's wit the tuks. I hate sonos but the speakers do sound good so hopefully its not a downgrade in sound quality...
@OM_42 Жыл бұрын
@Joe Shmoe I love the tuks they sound great lots of detail and bass without a subwoofer.
@raywitkowski85473 жыл бұрын
I’m hooked on these. Love them.
@lintflavored72384 жыл бұрын
is this really the yu6 but just better in literally every way except for price?
@Xeltos4 жыл бұрын
Different materials used and sound signature. They're definitely an upgrade sonically.
@PL-im4mg3 жыл бұрын
Hi @AndrewRobinson . So many nice review of speakers...what kind of music do you listen to?
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
A little bit of everything really with a heavy rotation of pop, electronica and 90s music.
@PL-im4mg3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews thanks !
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
By the way, Kristi usually provides a list of some of the music and movies we use during a review period. You’ll find this in the “testing” section in the description.
@disciple7774 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew, another Awesome review, I’m looking to get desktop speakers for My new iMac ,I’m considered the Tuks or the YU6 with the sub 8 , however if I hookup the YU6 using the headphone input , I lose connectivity of headphone use. Which set up do you like better sonically? The Tuks would be through Bluetooth listening through iTunes. I lean towards detailed full sound. Just wanna get your thoughts , not sure which route to go?
@MrShanyboy254 жыл бұрын
Tuks have a headphone output, a really good one too so you could use that for headphones
@keithjohnson28633 жыл бұрын
The DAC in the TUK or YU6 is probably better than the one in the iMac. I recommend connecting the speakers to the iMac with a USB-C to USB-B cable to engage the DAC in the speakers.
@paulgillard50943 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of getting these for my TV. Do you have good vocal clarity. ? That is my top priority.
@RaineWilder2 жыл бұрын
They have great vocal clarity, I have them connected to my Sony Bravia TV and to my turntable, and the voice clarity is outstanding even at lower volumes, which I can't quite say about the TV's internal speakers.
@paulgillard50942 жыл бұрын
@@RaineWilder Thank you kindly for your answer.
@AleksandreMzhavia5 жыл бұрын
Do they Hiss if you put your ear next to them? (Optical input)
@andrewrobinsonreviews5 жыл бұрын
They emit a very, very subtle hiss if you press your ear directly to the tweeter (but who listens like that!?), however from more than a few inches away the "hiss" is basically inaudible.
@AleksandreMzhavia5 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thanks
@markaochoa20175 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew thanks for the review. Been thinking about pulling on Kantos. What are your thoughts on what minimum price point or model of turntable you should play with these powered speakers to get the most out of em? Thanks.
@GarydeBrown5 жыл бұрын
Mark Ochoa I’m running them with a Pro-Ject Carbon Debut DC I got for $300 with a Pro-Ject acrylic platter and I love it. But Andrew’s UTurn is a great choice too. Full disclosure, I run it with a Schiit Mani Phono amp I already had to the YU6’s and do find they improve the sound over the built in phono amp, but the built in one is no slouch. Also, better RCA cables made a noticeable improvement in sound too. But I love YU6’s. I think the Sub8 is worth the investment as well. Those these TUK’s look really nice too
@andrewrobinsonreviews5 жыл бұрын
I paired them with my Audio Technica as well as my U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus. I think the U-Turn was a better fit as the AT is a bit treble-heavy to begin with, something the TUK doesn't need help with. So, the U-Turn with the more balanced Ortfon cartridge would likely be a good starting point.
@cybergod775 жыл бұрын
cool, how does it compare to the ELAC's Navis ARB-51?
@RedSinter2 жыл бұрын
I'd be more inclined if not go right out and buy if and when they include not just with Dirac for room correction. The Fives have a really nice DSP, however their new improved DSP controls are hinky, sadly. They sound great with just a slightly muddy bass response. All that said, how are their off axis response.
@8KilgoreTrout43 жыл бұрын
Freaking in-depth! I just picked some up on sale for PC speakers, with a dedicated sound card. We'll see, you made it so informative that I'm no longer absolutely sure about them, and they haven't even arrived...
@itzmezelio54333 жыл бұрын
I also got some. I've had them for about 5 days. Let me know how you feel about them.
@gklinger3 жыл бұрын
I'm dying to know how things turned out.
@gklinger3 жыл бұрын
@@itzmezelio5433 What was it that made you return them?
@itzmezelio54333 жыл бұрын
@@gklinger oh sorry man. This totally skipped by me. I still have them. They sound really good. Bass that shakes the walls in your house. Treble is amazing when pumped up. It can get very fatiguing at those levels but you can always adjust it to be softer on the ears. If you want extreme detail in the higher frequencies you can crank it. Very good imaging on these things. In TV shows like the Mandalorian you can hear exact details coming from parts of the screen you can’t even see. Its somewhere so far back in the scenery you start to wonder if the speakers are messing up. There was an episode where Mando is in a garage and you can hear different tools working on the spaceships. Like small welding noises out in the distance. I literally didn’t see anyone welding in that scene. The AMT tweeters are very revealing. If there is something wrong with the recording of the song your listening to you will most definitely think the speakers are messing up. At that point you can use older speakers or headphones to see if your hearing the same noise. You will see that it’s just part of the recording. These speakers really make things like that stick out. That is with the treble cranked up at least. When you lower it these things ain’t so apparent. They are very good with house / trance / techno music! Hope this helped man.
@gklinger3 жыл бұрын
@@itzmezelio5433 Wow! Thanks for the detailed response. I had mistakenly thought you returned them but I'm glad to hear they worked out. I'm tearing my hair out as I have a few days to decide whether to get the YU6s or spend $130 more to get the TUKs. The MSRP on the TUKs is double the YU6s so I thought I'd take advantage of the deal but Andrew keeps repeating that the YU6s are better. ARGH! Either way, I have the SUB8 already so bass won't be an issue.
@thomasjohnson68082 жыл бұрын
As a senior, my hearing rolls off at around 10K. Would the AMT tweeter likely be wasted on me?
@AsadNazif2 жыл бұрын
Nope! It’ll be fine!
@brucesmith79602 жыл бұрын
I am 75. I'm good a bit beyond 10k but not that much....last check was around 12k, IIRC. AMTs not the least bit wasted.
@johncuneo5971 Жыл бұрын
so crazy question....i have the Klipsch ProMedia Heritage 2.1, is it possible to use the Sub from that with the Tuks? sorrry most likley a dumb question, Just new to this game and its a lot to learn lol thanks in advance!!
@IvanJohnsonMedia Жыл бұрын
I had the older-style ProMedia 2.1 (Z623). That's a good question. I'm wondering if the sub can actually be separated from the rest of the system and used as such.
@carewser Жыл бұрын
@@IvanJohnsonMedia I own both and yes it can be done, that little Promedia sub is something else-it provides 15hz lower bass than the Tuk's but the only reason I don't have my Tuk's hooked up to it is because my Tuk's are hooked up to a Paradigm sub that goes even lower and plays much louder
@kayzacc2 ай бұрын
@carewser hi what is the subwoofer that you are using
@douglasdavid1775 жыл бұрын
Between these and the vanatoo t1e, in a living room scenario, which has more defined and prominent vocals? This is most important to me because they will be used often for TV shows and movies, and the fact that I won't have a center channel makes me really concerned about clear dialogue that stands out from other sound effects
@andrewrobinsonreviews5 жыл бұрын
I don't know anything about the Vanatoo T1E, so I cannot help you with your question. Sorry.
@MrCow999875 жыл бұрын
I can't say either as I have neither, but currently am using the edifier s2000 pros in my living room and with vocal mode it's perfect for shows and movies. The aesthetic isn't to everyone's taste, but if you want to know more about the s2000s, feel free to hit me up.
@MrCow999875 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Also, slightly off topic, but your voice bears a resemblance to Bryan Cranston's 😜
@andrewrobinsonreviews5 жыл бұрын
High praise as he is a great actor, one of my favorites actually. Thanks for watching!
@xMoac4 жыл бұрын
How do these compared to the Kef LSX? They seem in a similar price point.
@matthias4lupe4 жыл бұрын
Well, Elac Debut 6.2 reference or those? I already have a reciever amp. Mainly listening music. My guess isElac, but not sure and unable to go listen them before purchase.
@andrewrobinsonreviews4 жыл бұрын
Neither. Not after having these - bit.ly/fivesUS
@matthias4lupe4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thank You :)
@MorpheusLoopYMCMB4 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew, I am a big listener of Hip-Hop music, both old school and new. I would love a powered speaker that offers a lot of bass, but also a good amount of clarity as I have begun monitoring video audio and music production. I listen to majority of music off of Spotify Premium and if on KZbin it’ll be well produced Hip hop/ Trap music. However, I don’t tend to listen to music with a wide range of instruments (though I will probably widen my range of genres with the Tuks) which I know these speakers are great for. Would you recommend these for old and new school Hip hop lovers? Thank you
@andrewrobinsonreviews4 жыл бұрын
I think the YU line of speakers from Kanto have slightly better low-end extension and depth, might start there vs. TUK. Also, other products to consider would be Adam Audio, JBL 300 Series (very good option BTW), and if Emotiva's Stealth line or AirMotiv line is also available. YU will be the least expensive option compared to the other options, but all are worth checking out for Hip/Hop listening.
@MorpheusLoopYMCMB4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Robinson Thank you for the recommendations Andrew. I spoke to a few Sales advisers and they too advised the YU line for entry level, however, I have the budget of just under a thousand and wanted to purchase speakers for the long term which suit general use but will work for audio editing and music production. Knowing I have the budget and what I would use the speakers for in time, would you still recommend YUs over the TUKs? Thanks again
@andrewrobinsonreviews4 жыл бұрын
@@MorpheusLoopYMCMB For your purposes and genre of music, yes, I likely would. But you should definitely check out the other options too if you're thinking of making a purchase that is one and done. You owe it to yourself to hear as much as you can so you can make an informed decision.
@MorpheusLoopYMCMB4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thanks for your advice, I completely agree! I plan on ordering in a few of these speakers or testing in-store before making a final decision. I just felt that listening to the TUKs would allow me to discoverer parts of songs I've been missing, giving a foreign experience?
@andrewffay2 жыл бұрын
I am considering either the Kanto Tuk's or the Klipsch Five's for my office that is about 14' x 18' and also play vinyl, stream, and connect to my computer. Which speakers would you go with between these 2?
@andrewrobinsonreviews2 жыл бұрын
I would go Fives, but that's just me.
@andrewffay2 жыл бұрын
I went with the five's - can't wait!
@bradfoley88742 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews That's funny after watching your review.
@dawolyan132 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Really…huh. Would you elaborate? Thanks! Love your channel!
@oB_Session2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewffay Dude how are the five's?!
@wim19834 жыл бұрын
Very frank and straight to the point review, I can't live with unforgiving speakers, basically everybody can hear details, just that how detailed is the sound can be very subjective from person to person, 99% speakers with metal or similar material tweeters will sound less musical and soulful I guess.
@C--A4 жыл бұрын
Metal woofers and tweeters can sound excellent if designed engineered properly to eliminate ringing. But myself personally find metal woofers and tweeters fatiguing on my ears after a while. Whereas wooden, carbon fiber woofers and silk, ribbon tweeters don't cause my ears to fatigue. Can listen to them all day long.....
@carewser3 жыл бұрын
16:25 Many people like the two-tone remote but it's really not a big deal either way nor is the input selector a big deal at all, I bet few people will rarely if ever even use the input selector feature, I know I never will. There there princess. My only minor issue with the remote is I wish it were smaller like my other credit card-sized remotes because comparatively it's huge
@ericcollins15613 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but it's really solid and heavy which is awesome!
@carewser3 жыл бұрын
@@ericcollins1561 It's like a typical A/V remote but it's bigger than my Audioengine, Edifier and M-Audio remotes put together
@christopherhuyer61263 жыл бұрын
I posted a comment on your review of the Klipsch The Fives about how excited I was to get them. Well, I received them and they were broken so I had to return them :( I was wondering though, before I shell out the money for another pair, how would you compare the Tuks to The Fives? Would you prefer one over the other? I understand that everyone has their own preferences, but I was hoping you could give me some of your insight. I’d be using them for both TV viewing and eventually as desktop speakers for my computer. I generally listen to everything from acoustic to metal to electronic music; I also play video games. If anybody else wants to chime in, you’re more than welcome! Thanks in advance to anyone who chooses to respond!
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Fives.
@ericcollins15613 жыл бұрын
I tested both the TUKs and the Fives in my home. For television it was a toss up. For music the TUKs were the clear winner for both me and my adult son. Much richer and fuller sound. Both hooked to a sub. Kind of wanted the Fives to win because I loved the looks, but sent them back and am enjoying the TUKs. Had to switch to Tidal Hifi to take full advantage of these speakers.
@ericcollins15613 жыл бұрын
Also, the TUKs have a sub button on the remote which, when held down for 5 seconds, reverts back to just the speakers without the sub crossover. You cant do that with the Fives because the Fives crossover cant be over ridden. You have to unhook the sub with them. I find this to be a benefit I use a lot with my TUKs.
@christopherhuyer61263 жыл бұрын
@@ericcollins1561 I was the same way lol I wanted SO bad to prefer The Fives. They just look so good! But after trying both pairs of speakers, I agree with you and I love my TUKs I appreciate the response!
@DigitalPhilosophers5 жыл бұрын
There is always a hissing coming from the tweeter of active speakers. As this pair comes with an active and a passive box I would like to know if the master shows this hissing and the slave doesn’t ? Is this the case here ?
@lorcro20005 жыл бұрын
If you hear hissing from the speaker, the speaker has a crappy amp with a high noise floor. Probably a small, weak amp driven hard, that tends to cause them to hiss. It's not something that happens on powered speakers only, nor should it happen on a good pair. I can totally see it happening on a cheapo pair.
@DigitalPhilosophers5 жыл бұрын
Croft Thank you. I hear this hissing always on active speakers, unfortunately from expensive ones too.
@andrewrobinsonreviews5 жыл бұрын
My Kanto YU6 tweeters do emit some hiss if I put my hear directly to the tweeter, however, seated at my desk with the tweeter almost 3 feet from my ear no hiss is audible. For what it is worth, I consider it a non-issue.
@DigitalPhilosophers5 жыл бұрын
Andrew Robinson Dear Andrew, there is a question on this kind of active speakers with one active unit and one being passive I asked almost everybody I know and I would like to know your thoughts on this point. How would or does this pair, especially the passive speaker, sound with another cable than the one that is included? Can this really be a symmetrical pair of a stereo sound with one dsp-active speaker and one mechanical-crossover-passive speaker? So, can a pair with one speaker being active itself and the other being differently really sound exactly the same over both channels?? The work that the dsp correction has do would be to make the active speaker sound like the passive speaker because it can not make the passive one sound like the active one. Is this matching of sonic characteristics of both speakers only possible with the cable which the manufacturer tested and ships it with? Kind regards from Munich
@GarydeBrown5 жыл бұрын
Digital Philosophy Idk if this answers your question, but upgraded RCA cables and speaker wire brought a noticeable improvement in sound for me. As for one being passive and the other active, they both sound exactly the same to me. My ears may suck compared to yours though
@MarkDavidBlack Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm watching this video because somehow I've damaged the usb connection on my Klipsch R-51's so I'm making sure there isn't something better that I should be looking at.
@carolineleonard82145 жыл бұрын
My apologies for not mentioning some others that I've recently listened to. Please look up the prices yourselves, but they all sounded great for the money being asked and facilities. So here goes... Swans m300 Audio Engine Acoustic Energy Elac Dutch and Dutch ATC Kii Three (these really are superb and very expensive)
@SuperMatrix592 жыл бұрын
Not worth the 800 to 900 bucks. Vanatoo blows them away. More power. No dedicated input buttons. Wtf. Vanatoo auto switch. 900 bucks!!!
@keithjohnson2863 Жыл бұрын
Vanatoo vs TUK depends on your input. Vanatoo speakers use DSP, so digital input is optimal. Get the Vanatoo if your primary input is digital. Get the TUK if you are using an external DAC and that is important to you, and, the price differences aren't an issue.
@squrler7 ай бұрын
Any chance we can get a review on the ORA’s?
@chriscarpenter34843 жыл бұрын
Can you control treble and bass without the remote yu6 cannot my remote went out and they became useless. I did find a wire off. However I was unable to order the remote bye itself. I'd hate to spend 1000$ on speakers that sound can only be adjusted bye remote , when they don't sell replacement.
@derekg21322 жыл бұрын
How do Monolith by Monoprice MM-5R compare they look the same just half fhe price
@BigMikeDTW2 жыл бұрын
They look similar but not the same. TUK has an aluminum driver while the 5R has a more standard polypropylene cone. My guess is you'll get what you pay for...
@cybergod774 жыл бұрын
A sound demo clip of 2-3 genres spanning 25s each to accompany your review wd have be great
@robertnoblitt5185 жыл бұрын
Unless I missed it, you didn't mention the treble and bass adjustments that can be made with the remote. If the speaker is too brittle or harsh with poor recordings, couldn't you lower the treble setting? I think I saw one review of the Tuk that recommended lowering the bass & treble settings by one click each, to achieve a more neutral sound.
@andrewrobinsonreviews5 жыл бұрын
You can do this in the loudspeaker, or via most electronics, however I do not do this in my reviews, for it is my job to try and illustrate how the loudspeaker sounds on its own, straight from the factory, and not how I "tuned" it to my liking. But you are correct (if memory serves me) I did not make specific mention of this capability, my apologies. Thanks for watching!
@robertnoblitt5185 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thanks for your reply, and for your helpful & informative review. I have a pair of Tuks on order.
@robertnoblitt5185 жыл бұрын
I received the Tuks and hated their sound. Way too bright and harsh. I returned them.
@robertnoblitt5184 жыл бұрын
@@MykeXz No, they still sounded bad to me. I returned the Tuks and instead ordered a pair of KEF LS50. They were more expensive but are far better sounding.
@robertnoblitt5184 жыл бұрын
@@demonreturns4336 Sorry, I have not heard them.
@quantumcreator88883 жыл бұрын
Let me him tuk 🤩🔊👽🎧
@monk43282213 жыл бұрын
Could these speakers hook up to an audio interface? Also, does it have an aux connection?
@itzturtlexd17213 жыл бұрын
It does not have a aux port on the speakers themselves but they come with a cable that is RCA - Aux!
@mistermushroom652 Жыл бұрын
Do the analog inputs bypass the DAC?
@AlexIsUber11 ай бұрын
Yes
@bal204 жыл бұрын
Void who make outstanding pa audio equipment make a small speaker system called indigo. This can be paired with an indigo sub and apparantly sounds fantastic in a living space. Id love to see you have look at these
@parkerrabel6363 жыл бұрын
How would the TUK do with a record player such as the RT-85
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
I haven't directly tested the RT85 with the TUKS but they should work just fine.
@xz863 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew, this Tuk or the fives? The tuk looks so sexy lol. The fives seem to have lot more tech builded in.
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Fives or the YU6 to the TUK.
@xz863 жыл бұрын
Andrew Robinson YU6 over Tuk? You must really hate the remote 😂
@ericcollins15613 жыл бұрын
I tested the Fives against the TUKs in my home, both hooked to my sub. The TUKs won hands down. At least for my adult son and me, there was no comparison. Fuller sound. Less bright?
@xz863 жыл бұрын
@@ericcollins1561 I end up getting the Tuk for the design and it was on sale during the holiday. It does sound great! very punchy
@tankoksiong8173 жыл бұрын
@@xz86 i am getting myself a TUK for my pc, do u think i need a kanto sub8 ? in ur opinion
@davidwest44084 жыл бұрын
Do the Tuks power something like an iPad when its connected via USB?
@modemmark4214 жыл бұрын
Yes, they have 2 USB ports; 1 is for music/data, the other is only for charging. And they sound AMAZING!
@modemmark4214 жыл бұрын
@@TriptoMoon yes, there are 2 (two) usb ports on the back panel of the Tuk. One is used for data (playing), the other is for charging.
@07wrxtr14 жыл бұрын
Okay next review: HEDD Type 20's = TRUE 3-ways with the ribbon tweets.