Best Computer Speakers - Kanto Ora vs iLoud Micro Monitor vs Audioengine A2+ vs Swans OS-10 vs YU2

[@Jasper-Tech]

If you'd like to see more videos like this, please support me by using the links below🙏 Kanto ORA Speakers amzn.to/3JBV9RJ HiVi-Swans OS-10 Speakers amzn.to/3xVdXJr iLoud Micro Monitor amzn.to/4a1LoHo

[@seltonu]

Just picked up the Kanto ORA yesterday at Microcenter because of your video, really appreciated that you had competing speakers with you to directly compare against. Really liking them so far! Thank you for the review :)

[@space_cakes]

Love my Kanto Ora, everyone is saying it’s too expensive but it’s the only one that sounds good very small and looks great.

[@TheJasonSoon]

Thanks for reviewing all of these at once! You've saved a ton of time for many of us speaker buyers. I was in the market to upgrade my A2+, and this finalized my decision on the Oras :)

[@corbalan12]

Great review! I own the Ora's and the Swan's right now, and I've been using the micro monitors for 5 years and I do share almost all your opinions: I Used the iLouds for long time in my desktop and I was extremely happy with them, analityc sound precise bass... they are incredible, but then I moved out and I put them in the living room paired with an SMSL C200. That was an error... They were still good but don't try to fill a big room with this little ones as you will loose most of its precision and characteristic sound. That's when the Swan's came in action. Extremely happy with them but I suggest to pair them with a DAC or something like the SMSL PS100 if you have it connected to your TV (and your TV allowes it) but i wouldn't use them in a desktop if I'm honest, to me they sound more like bookshelf speaker and they are able to fill a bigger room, which is not a problem neither for nearfield speakers, but for that purpose I think there are better options. Lately I was so hyped with the Ora's that I sold my iLouds and got those. Quite happy with them as well, but for my taste they have too much base... and it is not as precise as the iloud's bass. In the other hand, the sound is more natural and I completely agree that you can listen to them the whole day and you won't have fatigue at all. (Edit:) I have to say that I use the Ora's now paired to my SMSL C200 because the sound is better than using its integrated DAC. If you ask me, for you desktop, iLouds or Oras, but I couldn't set a winner between these two, as I prefer the sound of the Micro monitors to analyse music, and the Oras to play videogames, watch videos and listen more "mainstream" music. Swan OS10 defenetly for a bigger room or as TV speakers, they sound BIG! Nice to discover this channel!

[@sedraniM]

The ORA's will exclusively launch in the US in these colors in September: Matte Black Matte White Matte Purple Matte Pink Matte Red

[@Jasper-Tech]

Whoa - this is great news! May I ask how you got this info?!

[@sedraniM]

@@Jasper-Tech I directly emailed Kanto support and asked them. Unfortunately there is no release planned for EU for now, they said. So i'll just import some white ones from the US. Loving the new matte route they are going, but 3 out of 3 are red tones, so i wished for a little more variety. Still happy that they are trying new colors!

[@Umar-f4b4v]

I agree with you about the OS-10, coming from Edifier MR4, I had to tune the highs because they were a bit too sharp for me, but the OS-10 is excellent out of the box

[@stephen0993]

Great video, it's clear that you have a good taste for sound. This video is exactly what I was looking for, I was considering all of these speakers (except the Audioengine). I'll be waiting your next video testing their sound 👍.

[@Der_Boratcho]

I absolutely love this comparison video! It’s incredibly informative and well-presented. Thanks for breaking down the features and sound quality of each speaker so clearly. Keep up the fantastic work, looking forward to see more quality content like this! Very well done !!!

[@Jasper-Tech]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@brandonkealiher5572]

This made Kanto ORA my first choice of a dozen speakers so far. Thank you for such thorough research. Your labor is evident in the coverage.

[@Jasper-Tech]

Glad you found this helpful!

[@scottlouie1651]

Perfect timing on the review. I also own the Swan OS-10a and was just about to buy another pair for my desk but now I’m thinking differently. Appreciate it.

[@Jasper-Tech]

I’d say give the ORAs a try and see how you like them relative to the Swans. I’m really enjoying mine :)

[@TTMOTO888]

You could also review each one and do an unboxing. thats extra content. :)

[@edwardangeles-sv9zq]

Thank you for this review/comparison video. I've ordered the Kanto Ora. They are arriving today. Super exited!

[@jesseyou2]

I went with "go big or go home" for the "better" "entry-level" buy it for life audiophile speakers which were the Vanatoo T-Zero Plus. I'm honestly quite happy and the size of them is still relatively small as I'm space conscious (as tall as A2 on stands, 6.5 inches deep, not including the cables). I tried the A2 and iLouds but honestly wasn't too impressed... Good review!

[@nelsonmejia4023]

Interesting, I just checked those and they look fantastic, how is the low end on those? Can you feel the presence of the back passive radiators?

[@jesseyou2]

@@nelsonmejia4023 Quite rumbly. Slightly more in the midbass section. With EQ, you can boost it. Also if you get a sub, the T0+ will "disable" the speaker's bass and let the sub do all the work and you will get a full range with the T0+ handling the mids and highs.

[@nelsonmejia4023]

​@@jesseyou2 great, thanks!

[@mrkruzadar4152]

The A2+ has a Sub out too. I agree with your impression about the missing bass thing. But okay n combination with with a nice sub ( in ma case I have the wavemaster fusion in nearly the same white like my Audioengine 2+) it is a really great setup. After trying desktop speakers without sub and finally tried the the fusion sub I would highly recommend to use these small speakers with a small sub like the canton ASF 75 or the Wavemaster Fusion and you will be really happy. Especially with the clear crisp sound of the 2+ you will get a perfect system. 👍 Thank you for your review

[@eriksark4883]

I found a set of iLoud Micros available locally on Craigslist for about half of retail. Like you I am also dealing with space constraints on my desk, but no speaker with small drivers will effectively produce bass at reasonable volume levels ... so I added an Adam Audio Sub7 that fits hidden under my desk to round them out. The Sub7 has built in crossovers, so you aren't asking the iLoud's to reproduce frequencies they aren't necessarily made for. The iLoud / Sub7 makes for a super-solid full-range listening setup!

[@Javi-bk6me]

Hi, how could you connect the subwoofer to the speakers?

[@eriksark4883]

@@Javi-bk6me - come out of the computer / interface TRS->XLR on the back of the Sub7, the Sub7 has an onboard adjustable crossover, then connect the post-crossover output of the Sub7 XLR->RCA to the iLoud Micros. Since the Micros are only fed the high-pass signal from the Sub7 - they aren't being asked to reproduce those sub-bass frequencies that they are not suited for.

[@Javi-bk6me]

@@eriksark4883I imagine that the iLoud Micros speakers amplify the high-pass signal? or the high-pass signal is amplified from the subwoofer? Thank you! :)

[@jeremias6769]

I just ordered the ORA. Thank you for the video!

[@Jasper-Tech]

Nice! Would love to hear your impressions once you’ve had a chance to try them :)

[@djoetma]

Thanks. With very little space on my desk I considering some smaller size speakers as well. Unfortunately the Kanto's aren't available in my country. Same with the Swans. Heard a lot of good things about them. Keep it up with your channel, you explained your opinion well, in an accessible way.

[@inmitch]

Oh man this is a perfect review. I actually like how the iloud looks, I AM looking for a mostly studio monitor, AND I love a strong high end. Thanks for a great fair review.

[@Jasper-Tech]

The iLoud is your dream speaker then! If you get it, let me know how you like it!

[@Andrew-cp7mc]

Thanks for a great review. Where I am (Australia), A2+ is the most bang-for-buck choice especially when I can add a subwoofer in the future to fill out the lower frequency. The Ora is > 30% more expensive and on preorder as well; I reckon once I add the subwoofer to the A2+, the sound could surpass the Ora.

[@reanwen6387]

How would you link the subwoofer?

[@Jasper-Tech]

This is the cheapest sub Audioengine makes: www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q4GYPM5/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_6A0EE154441VKEX3738K?linkCode=ml2&tag=ytbestcompactstudiomonitor24-20 Adding a sub to any small speaker that supports a sub out does make a world of difference.

[@quikspecv4d]

Wow. They must have raised the price of the Swan’s. I got them when they first released for $109. Still worth it at $150 though

[@stancarmen3369]

I really appreciate you going out of your way to make this comparison, it was very helpful!

[@_Wake_Up_If_U_Can]

When you can, try to get your hands on some B&W M1's. I have tried many speakers over the years on my desks. I own the iLoud Micro Minis, some Kanto YU4's, NHT Super Zero's, B&W M1B's, a Polk Insigna S4, Kef Q100s and Q150s, along with many others. Hands down the B&W M1Bs sound the best. I have a subwoofer so the desktop speakers only have to handle above 80hz. Hands down, for my use I really enjoy the B&W M1Bs. They are so much fun to listen to even though I am using a Sony STRHD790 receiver along with the Crown XLS1002 powering a 12" Infinity Subwoofer in a 4.6 cu foot box with an F3 of 19hz fed from a Rolls M15B signal format changer/line driver (converts RCA LFE out from the Sony to XLR and allows me to raise the voltage to get proper power out of the Crown XLS1002). The Kanto YU4's have Kevlar cones which I do not like the sound of. The NHT's have a paper cone which I do not like the sound of. The iLoud Micro Mini's have an inherent design flaw which drove me bonkers. Here is what someone who went into the flaw said: when playing a B3 or Bb3 or the same notes an octave above (B4, Bb4) at higher velocities/volumes the left speaker makes a very noticeable high pitched buzzing noise as if a piece of hardware within the speaker is resonating with the note. The is especially prominent when playing Rhodes tones from my keyboard and from Keyscape. I also hear this buzzing occasionally when watching videos where the voices are in the same ranges."

[@shehyee]

Hey guys, I’ve been thinking about replacing my krk rokit 5s with the kanto ora, main reason is the size / aesthetic but also it does sound good too. My question is can you use ora for casual mixing / mastering of audio?

[@Jasper-Tech]

I think this is the perfect application of the Kanto. It’s excellent for everyday listening, and neutral enough to be used for casual mixing.

[@joseph011296]

If you can find the Yu2 used for a good price along with Kanto's Sub8 they make an amazing trio.

[@meenam300zx]

I got my audioengine a2+ the stand including free shipping and no taxes all for $249. Same setup with Kanto would have been $160 more andbhonestly, Kanto's shell is so flimsy compared to my sleek white piano Audioengine. I think for price difference, Audioengine is a better deal.

[@user-jk5um1om8l]

Kanto Oras for me. The best looking of the lot.

[@TheLeftistOwl]

I have the Swan OS-10 in my bathroom. They are so good for their price and sound WAY bigger than they are. Such a great pair of speakers.

[@Jasper-Tech]

Ha - that's a nice bathroom setup!

[@Johnang8]

I just bought audioengine a2+ month ago, after 3 weeks i bought s8 subwoofer for a2+, it is nice sound and good looking, i love it.

[@Jasper-Tech]

Nice! I think a sub makes a lot of sense for the YU2 and A2+. Glad you like your setup!

[@c.s.herman860]

Did you turn down the treble switch on the rear of iLoud Micros?

[@dantesantoyo3460]

Thank you for your in-depth analysis! Just some friendly recommendations 🙂 I know speakers a bit when it comes to wanting a good setup for your TV such as a sound bar and have recently got into gaming on a monitor, hence why I am here. Maybe explain why you want different ports and what versatility they bring, I am just looking for something to sound better when I game and not always have to use my gaming headset, but I do not fully understand what other options I may or may not want when you are going over the specs they include. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@Jasper-Tech]

This is really helpful feedback and something I've been thinking about. In my next videos in going to try and make them a bit more educational and touch more on the “why should you care/does this matter aspect”. Really appreciate your help taking the time to give this feedback :)

[@surfsup004]

Super detailed mate, really appreciate it. Glad I could be subscriber #500, keen for future vids

[@Jasper-Tech]

Your comment and sub just made my evening. Thanks for the support 🙏

[@arsonne]

Awesome comparison round up!

[@taro2268]

I am Japanese. I listened to the translation. It was very helpful.Thanks! I'm torn between Genelec G One and Kanto ora.

[@nelsonmejia4023]

Hey, I think right now the Kanto ORA are overpriced at $350, for me this a factor to think about it, I don't know what's the current price of the Genelec.

[@STEVEO779]

Just got the ORAs delivered today. They are great, thanks for tips and video :D

[@Jasper-Tech]

So glad you like them!

[@STEVEO779]

@@Jasper-Tech Thank you. I was tempted to wait for the white version but not sure how long that could be since I’m in the UK

[@kennypunsu9713]

@@STEVEO779are they releasing the white version?

[@Jasper-Tech]

I’ve heard rumors they are - but who knows if that will come to pass. If they do, I’ll be sure to make a video about them!

[@soldierboy2350]

Never seen your channel until this video right now. Earned a subscriber in me for sure. Great clean setup up and review. Good job man!

[@sasa.vukovic]

As a person with the same size desk and a multi-monitor set up, this video spoke to my minimalist not-quite-audiophile-but-wants-good-sound soul. What monitor arms are you using? Would love a minimalist desk breakdown!

[@Jasper-Tech]

Thanks for this suggestion - I have been thinking about making a video about my desk setup in general. 🙂 If you have two monitors, your desk is against the wall, and you don’t care much about moving your monitors around regularly, then I recommend this arm (it’s what I use - see my note below tho) amzn.to/4bF8zc2 The telescoping aspect makes it perfect for desks against the wall (many other arms require having much more space behind the desk). My 3 monitors setup is actually two of these arms smashed together. I had to use a dremel tool to make extensions from the second monitor set. Not the most elegant, but it works!

[@PaulForeman-indievisuals]

Thought you might have tried Genelec G One

[@JetSe77er]

Thanks for the reviews! I went with the Oras as well, hope they're great!

[@Jasper-Tech]

Nice - I hope you like them as much as I do. Once you've got them let me know what you think! :)

[@freihy]

I've listened to three of the five of these speakers. You're being too nice to the Kanto YU2 haha... they really aren't great for the price, muffled, narrow dynamics, and hollow sounding. The A2+ is just an upper mids speaker but at least can be somewhat saved by a sub although by the time you do that it defeats the purpose of its size. Fully agree on the OS-10 being straight up amazing if you're willing to go just a bit bigger though. At first I thought it was meh, but after letting the woofer break in a bit it really does come alive. It still could use a bit more focus in the mids and more resolution but for the price I'm asking way to much already. Really curious now to try the Ora.. I've heard the Tuk but didn't like it due to being nasally sounding but that could just be me being not used to its AMT tweeter.

[@AbbyAdrift]

Hi Jeesp, love the channel!

[@RiazUK78]

Excellent video Jasper, great job!

[@marcosvictor4935]

My go-to is Genelec 8020 (or 8010, or 6010 if you need smaller) + Presonus Temblor T10 Subwoofer Both sizes really need a sub though, they're more loudness and low distortion instead of deep bass.

[@rajusamala]

Please review for TV better sounding(low, mid, high and voice) with different possible options and controlling sound(remote, tv-remote or app etc).And i impressed lot about yours speakers review. you are perfect.

[@NainGeantMiniature]

Would be nice to use a pebble or a logitech pair to act as baseline.

[@PotentChr0nic]

Omg just the video I was looking for. Please do a follow up comparing the Kanto Ora to the Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus and the Ruark Audio MR1 MKII. I am leaning towards the Vanatoo because I would like to have optical-in since Windows can be unpredictable with the default output device if you keep plugging/unplugging USB audio devices like I do with my meeting headset. So I'd rather not add another USB audio device and use my motherboard's optical-out instead. Thanks for the video!

[@Jasper-Tech]

That makes sense! If you want optical in, the Vanatoo is a great option.

[@gregjones2472]

If you don't mind saying, what desk are you using? Thanks

[@gokhanozdemir8970]

Is this Marc Demarco ? :D nice video.

[@leighgray8537]

It wouldn't take much to defuse the overbearing LEDS, especially if you've a 3D printer.

[@TheJasonSoon]

LED indicators drive me insane as well, I use rubber feet pads to cover them discreetly while not affecting the clean aesthetic

[@mangatom192]

I'm using an Edifier mr4 which imo is a very good value speaker and really sounds great for its price.

[@picanha694]

i want kanto ora but they are currently out of stock in my country, what a bummer.

[@eph51912]

i ended up buying the kanto ora + the sub! please make a vid with your thoughts on the sub as well! :) great vid, and I am subbed now.

[@sage11x]

“You cannot remove this grill.” Hold my beer.

[@Jasper-Tech]

😂

[@kevinraymond720]

I'm debating between the Kanto Ora and Kanto YU6 for my desktop. Space is not really an issue for me. Anyone have an opinion on which way I should go?

[@Jasper-Tech]

Two solid options, but two very different speakers. What are you prioritizing? If you want very clear and accurate but not super loud, the ORA. If you want something with more bass and volume, the YU6. You may also want to consider this option, it’s a great speaker and really solid value: amzn.to/3BmYl2M

[@lukesuder1260]

thanks for the video!

[@newjeans5050]

subbed and thumbs up. appreciate the content!

[@kodonosaki9273]

If audio quality that your brain could easily listen to for hours on end, is important when you're at your preferred desktop setup, then spending several hundreds of dollars on even just a pair of 2.0 ch powered speakers, is not excessive! Just consider the costs of the other components, that had to be included in order that the total system would fully satisfy your brain!

[@tiehnporesources7078]

My Klipsch pro media 2.1 are going out- the bass works but the speakers go out then come back on then go back out This seems to be a widespread problem for Klipsch What is Klipsch doing about this?

[@l4n1301]

If size wasn't a factor and you're basing your choice purely on sound, which one would you choose? The ora or the swan? Thanks

[@Jasper-Tech]

Hmm - that’s tough. I REALLY like the ORAs, so I think I’d still go with them. I’ll say, if you’re looking for a really loud speaker that can fill a room, the Swans would probably be the better option.

[@l4n1301]

@@Jasper-Tech thanks for replying. Over here the Oras cost almost 4 times the Swans so that's a huge factor for me. Both have been getting rave reviews. I have yet to see any negative reviews on either ones so the fact that you admit it's tough makes it easier for me to decide. Subscribed

[@Jasper-Tech]

Oof - at four times the cost AND not being as concerned with size, I would probably go with the Swans.

[@agentorange8530]

EVE Audio SC203 looks to be a good pair also. Thought about getting those.

[@Leskylor]

Great review, thanks for this! Was really helpful when i was chosing mine. Actually i went with iLouds (ORAs were not available at my amazon location) paired with Dragonfly Red DAC and quite satisfied with them but i may try ORAs as I have similar expectations. Only concern is that in ORAs spec sheet the lowest frequency they have is 70hz whereas iLouds have 45hz. As lows are very important for me, do you think there is any difference between them? Thanks!

[@Jasper-Tech]

I think the iLouds probably will go a bit lower. The way they produce bass feels like magic.

[@nelsonmejia4023]

This guy is like seeing Kurt Cobain, he looks like his twin brother, really! Good video, man. I'm between the Creative T40 and the Swans OS-10, but I've read that the Swans have the same drawbacks as the T40's; they sound like plastic, and the bass is very weak. The difference is that the T40's are $74 cheaper at this moment and they're smaller size.

[@carlosmoreno9954]

Hey boss, thanks for saving me time n money your requirements are the same as mine lol (looks,sound)found out im shallow who knew 😂

[@Jasper-Tech]

Ha. Glad I could be helpful 😂

[@crm484]

I am torn between Klipsch R-41 PM or Kanto Ora. There Will be a sub. Usage Will be for gaming and movies in a smaller office. Any advice?

[@Jasper-Tech]

I’ve never tried the R-41 PM, but they seem like a really solid option. Without having tried them it’s hard to offer an opinion, but… I think since these speakers are for a smaller office, I’d go with the ORAs. They’re far more compact and will suit an office application really well. If you were looking to fill a bigger room with sound, I’d say pass on the ORAs since peak volume is not their strength. Hope this helps!

[@hewsontran1389]

Great vid keep it up!

[@sallocurto1571]

Do the Oras have an output for a subwoofer? Curious how the A2’s and lower end Kanto sound with a sub?

[@Jasper-Tech]

The ORAs do have a sub out! I have not tried it yet, because personally I don't think they need more bass. I do live in a NYC apartment though so part of that comes from my desire to not upset my neighbors. I think the A2s plus a sub would also be a great combo.

[@acz515]

They are great Sparks to lister too.

[@a120e]

Thanks for this review. How do you think the Kanto ORA's compare to the Kanto YU4 as a pc-speaker set?

[@Jasper-Tech]

Good question! I think it depends on what you’re looking for. If you want a balanced ‘monitor’ that has a neutral response across the board, I’d go for the ORAs. If you want something that can be played loud and/or fill a room + has a more punchy bass response, I’d go for the YU4. To make this a little harder still, Kanto will be coming out with the ORA 4 in the USA early October. Personally, I’d go for the ORA now and then see if you think it’s worth upgrading once you’ve seen the price/performance of the ORA 4.

[@VladK-1]

Neumann KH 80 DSP for me. Tried iLoud Micro Monitors before, they're very noisy (whitenoise no matter the settings) and there are also multiple reports of low reliability (for the more expensive MTM model as well).

[@kiranteja5505]

Great review 👏

[@Joon0922]

9:06 thats just me for real

[@fightsandfinance7570]

What about the Klipsch Promedia?

[@Jasper-Tech]

I’d go for the Swans OS-10 over the Klipsch Promedia.

[@QThereal]

If I already own the Kanto YU2 + Kanto Sub8, should I consider the upgrade to the Kanto Ora? I'll keep the Sub for the Ora as well?

[@Jasper-Tech]

I definitely think the ORAs are an upgrade from the YU2, but since you already have a sub, it honestly may not be worth it. This is very much a personal preference thing at this point. You could consider purchasing them via Amazon (use my affiliate link if you do please! 😉) and then returning them if you’re not satisfied - Amazon is typically very good about returns.

[@QThereal]

@@Jasper-Tech got the ORA. They are amazing!Definitely prefer it over YU2, and they don't really need a sub but I don't mind!

[@fbcpraise]

Everyone loves the Ora's, so I bought them... and I'm disappointed. The highs seem rolled off to me. With a small speaker highs are not usually the problem, so I don't know what to make of them.

[@Jasper-Tech]

I’m sorry to hear that. I'd suggest spending some time with them to see if things change after they break-in. I had some similar initial impressions, but after spending many hours with them I find myself preferring the way they present highs since it helps reduce fatige.

[@fbcpraise]

@@Jasper-Tech Hey, you're really good to reply, and so quickly. I think I have solved the problem! I had them far enough from the back wall, but there are cabinets over them. When I moved them out from under the cabinets, the tonal balance really improved. I think the location was just accenting some particular frequencies and the highs were getting lost in all that. Probably would have happened with any speaker. There are occasional moments of realism with these (vocals, acoustic guitar...) that are really rare with speakers this small. So, yeah, much happier now. Thanks for your comparison, and your reply!

[@josepalazuelos9092]

I bought the kanto ora for $250 brand new on ebay and even at msrp id pay the money

[@chrisluckeydoo2638]

great vid

[@mrxcs]

I have the R1855DB but they are big.

[@sedraniM]

Please someone put the white Kantos on black stands. I am looking through the whole internet to find a picture since i am between black and white. No idea if it looks good white on black or white on white looks better.

[@Jasper-Tech]

I can take a photo of this tomorrow. Will follow up :)

[@sedraniM]

@@Jasper-Tech Thank you so much!!

[@Jasper-Tech]

Here's a photo with the black and white stands. imgur.com/a/PfZ0YC4 I think they both look good :)

[@sedraniM]

@@Jasper-Tech Oh man! Thank you so much! They really do both look great! I enjoyed the video a lot, maybe at some point i'll switch to the ORA's too. Subbed!

[@Jasper-Tech]

@@sedraniM The ORAs really are a massive upgrade (especially if you don't have an independent sub) - if I see them go on sale ill be sure to throw up a KZbin post letting my subs know.

[@Feddyka-j9z]

Is it worth to buy since i have Devialet Mania?

[@Jasper-Tech]

I've never heard the Mania is person before, but I think having a dedicated set of desk speakers is likely way better, especially considering a single Mania is not going to get you stereo sound.

[@Feddyka-j9z]

@@Jasper-Tech yeah, i think so too. Thank you for reply

[@danielsvoboda198]

KEF LSX

[@NeoDon1]

Nothing I have seen compairs to my Logitech Z5500's no longer available but $$$ now on Ama

[@hakimasrar5899]

swans beat all

[@Jasper-Tech]

The Swans are great - I just wish they were a bit smaller.

[@orfeous]

So, one month has passed. Where's the audio test?

[@Jasper-Tech]

So sorry about the delay with the sound demo. I will be doing it ASAP - I had a few things come up that caused me to pack the speakers up. I'll be taking them out soon to do the sound demo. Thanks for your patience :)

[@AxelPironio]

You dont have any space on your desk for any of them

[@Jasper-Tech]

Ha. I know 🥲 I ended up putting the ORAs on their side under the middle monitor. Not ideal, but the best I can do given my constraints. I hope to get a bigger desk someday.

[@AxelPironio]

@@Jasper-Tech I have a huge desk (180x80cm). Nevertheless, I can't put my Bose PC Speaker correctly because of my 2 screens. The best would be a mini soundbar oriented 20-30° upwards

[@YTjuanchicod]

23 minuts and not even 1 minute of sound description. Terrible reviewer

[@Jasper-Tech]

Sorry about that - I do touch on the general sound characteristics of each one, but I agree I could have gone deeper. Will do better next time!

[@gklinger]

Please don't be so harsh. He's just getting started.

[@YTjuanchicod]

@@gklinger you're right. Sorry Jasper. New suscriber here

[@gklinger]

@@YTjuanchicod I appreciate that. Thanks for being cool.

[@Jasper-Tech]

Awe - thanks both for the kindness. 🙂

[@chigasakigaijin]

I think we're seeing the beginning of a great thing on your channel! For a 20+ minute "sit down and chat" video with minimal cuts/editing, you are thoroughly chill and engaging, and I felt like I learned a lot. Keep 'em coming!

[@Jasper-Tech]

This is such a kind comment - made my day. 😃

[@iurigrang]

From someone who actually prefers videos with frequency response graphs and technical analysis, it’s astounding how little the audiophile community seems to care about the speakers actually fitting on computer setup. IEMs, and even headphone focused audiophiles seem to take a lot into consideration besides just sound, but on the speaker side, where the physical shape of the transducer seem to matter the most, it seems like a lot of audiophiles just write out anything that isn’t the best on a pure “sound/penny” basis.

[@21sworks]

Ended up buying the Kanto Ora's after watching this video... VERY happy with my purchase. Thank you for the detailed video!

[@Jasper-Tech]

So glad! The ORAs really do hit the sweet spot of sound, size, and style.

[@dtminifun]

Thanks for this review! Got myself a Kanto ORA since you convinced me. All they way from Manila ❤

[@andresousa9721]

Nice review, but im getting a hard OCD hit with the monitors. They should be all the same :) Otherwise, congrats!

[@diamondbracelette]

Helpful vid thanks! Got here by researching the ilouds for small studio monitors. Haven't seen the ORAs mentioned as much for monitoring. Gonna look into it but I'm guessing their not designed for that as much

[@Jasper-Tech]

Let me know what you think after you do more research- I think the ORAs will surprise you (in a good way).

[@0hmannn]

Great job! Keep doing what you are doing, you've earned a sub!

[@DarkstylesInc]

I have the Kanto YU2 , I do like it due to the size limitations I have. I the Swan would have been my choice but only due to the size, again the looks are not good but the Sound Quality is great. We seem to agree on most of the variables but when ORA become available in white will be the king

[@Jasper-Tech]

We’re in total agreement. Hopefully they come out with white ORAs soon. 🤞

[@Crag_Hack]

Thanks for your work. Great video!

[@TheStudnet]

Hey! Nice video! Looking forward to seeing the next chapter!

[@Kelocyde]

Ive had the iLouds since 2019. Love them.

[@Jasper-Tech]

They are amazing speakers. I was skeptical going in, but they really did blow me away. I just wish they weren't so ugly!

[@Kelocyde]

@@Jasper-Tech Ha, I'm with you there.

[@gaycha6589]

Me too. I love them so much I also bought a pair of MTMs. I also have an aging pair of A2s which have served my kitchen well.

[@LiamZhou914]

Thanks for the video! I'm buying the Kanto Ora. I'm currently using M2 macbook air and it has a built in DAC up to 24/96. Should I connect the speakers through usb port or aux port for better sound quality?

[@Jasper-Tech]

The USB-C port is sadly limited to 16-bit/48 kHz, so technically you'd be better off with the DAC via an Aux.

[@MadvillainMonarch]

Very helpful roundup, enjoy your review style as well. Looking forward to replacing my overkill Rokit 5's with the Ora's.

[@Jasper-Tech]

Thanks for the kind words 🙏

[@FroschYankee]

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