Minimal Desk Speakers: Kanto YU2 Review | On My Desk

I finally bought some new desktop speakers: The Kanto YU2 in walnut. These small powered desk setup speakers could be the best speakers to buy right now. USB plug-and-play, internal DAC, sub out and a really small footprint.
Here’s a quick unboxing, setup, sound test, review and first impressions on the Kanto YU2 desktop speakers. I’ve also added the Kanto S2 stands to improve the overall sound (and appearance).
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[@MattNVZION]

They match your setup so perfectly and I love how compact and space saving they are.

[@johnnyrocks9]

Your reviews are always a good time and your English is so well spoken at the perfect speed for us non native english speakers to fully understand you so thank you

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you 🙏

[@callacrap]

Been looking to add the YU2’s to my set-up, thanks for the sound comparison - can clearly hear the difference vs the monitor! They look and sound awesome!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you! I'm really impressed with them too.

[@masterchief9148]

They're look so cool ! I'll probably buy them this year ! Good size, good sound, good look ! Impressive how good reviews are about these speakers !

[@applelcs]

“Nice Speakers” Not gonna lie, those speakers look sick in walnut in your setup! Excited to see what monitor you pick up!

[@lewissheridan]

Nice job, bought these speakers based n your review. I have the YU4’s but wasn’t sure about the YU2s until your video convinced me they’ll be great!

[@carloswhite3675]

“Nice speakers” really like the walnut and black especially on the stands, I actually looked at these before on recommendation but definitely think a sub is needed.

[@richardrodriguez9903]

"Nice speakers 🎵". Walnut looks elegant comparing to any other color, that wood touch is unique. That's why many tech stores use that style to show their products.

[@ghost-type]

I have these same speakers with the Kanto Sub6. It's a great setup and the combo sounds great.

[@ManofGearsGN]

It still amazes me that you shot all your videos on an iPhone! Your videos looks so good and clean!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate

[@gladysng4314]

Love your whole desk setup! The walnut speakers look great!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@olorunjumiloogunkolade3948]

Miss the channel, great video as always

[@TheHarleyJackSparrow]

“Nice Speakers” Loving the videos you post man!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you dude. I appreciate it.

[@justintavares9730]

Had these for a year and they’re insane for the tiny size. Love them so much I’m gonna try to go for the YU4’s soon!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Great idea mate.

[@jaydee2719]

Very nice, I recently wanted the same..small, but good quality. I opted for KLH Ames in matt black....and I hooked it up to my old Logitech sub from my previous 5.1...runs the KLH fine.

[@CF-uw5wb]

Nice speakers, I just purchased the walnut myself. I really like them. Thanks for the video.

[@ChipAndCrinkle]

Nice speakers! I re-watched your Logitech MX video yesterday as I'm in the market for a new keyboard, and I had to laugh when your sub ident said 10k - you've come so far, really loving the channel.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate. I really appreciate the support too.

[@ManchesterTechGuy]

They look and sound amazing. Fits the aesthetic of the setup perfectly. The screen speakers sound so muddy in comparison

[@SpawnPoiint]

Cheers mate! It was only when comparing the two did I realise what I'd been missing haha

[@King-Bobby]

Very cool set up and the speakers may be just what I need for my space, cheers for the insightful video!

[@PedroJPCosta]

Love the walnut finish on those. So great!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks mate.

[@TechManiac11]

This is awesome I’m upgrading my desk setup so thanks so much! Cheers

[@SuperFam12345]

I love the walnut Theme pal... I do have a walnut theme myself as well.. it just looks classy and very cosy. Overall a very "Nice setup" matey. I love watching.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate. I agree it does give a warm and cosy feel haha

[@King-zo4vv]

NICE SPEAKERS I was looking into these speakers. I heard good things.... still trying to compare the YU2 to the YU4 to see which is worth it. Awesome video👍🏾 keep it coming! Night and day difference between the screen speakers and the YU2🤯

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you. Yes I imagine the YU4 will sound even punchier.

[@segunolalekan3486]

This guys setups are so clean❄️

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you

[@9b27guruparans6]

Nice Speakers dude . I'm looking to buy this speaker and your video was really helpful . Thanks a lot dude 😀

[@SpawnPoiint]

That’s awesome!

[@PatonCavaney]

Nice one mate. High quality content, been looking at the YU6 for a while

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks mate. Yes those look awesome too, would get a pair if I had the space. I imagine they will sound incredible.

[@Loyalrex]

Great looking speakers! A good noticeable difference from the monitor speakers to the Kanto's, which is fine for sitting at a desk and background noise. Doesn't need to be much more!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks mate. Yes I agree for a bit of background music it’s enough

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@SpawnPoiint where did you get your desk from? I would love to buy it as a replacement for my pc desk , I am based in the UK and I have Amazon and ebay

[@gamerf3643]

Another professional video, nice stuff!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks dude, thanks for jumping on so early too.

[@TAWEELZE]

Cleanest set up out here💪🔥🔥

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate! I appreciate the support.

[@TheKingofhell01]

Wow those pack such a punch for the size, can’t wait to get my hands on them

[@SpawnPoiint]

Seriously impressed mate

[@julianagrande4139]

I like your setup plus the big screen. I just bought a pair in red gloss. I can't wait until it gets here. I like your video. Nice Speaker's

[@maryannevella1583]

Nice Speakers 👍 I love the walnut colour

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you!

[@samanthahogg9062]

Nice speakers! The walnut does look really good.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you

[@noxyy_44]

Love the theme of your setup 👍 Nice Speakers 🎵

[@lawyer4ever]

Nice speakers. I appreciate your content. Thank you!

[@dpedrosoliano]

seen this setup many times on instagram. so minimal n dope🔥

[@patrickflanagan8008]

Good stuff and very nice speakers. Nice one matey.

[@JTechWP]

Nice Speakers, planning to get the bigger version and a sub when i order a Mac Studio M1Max and 4K Asus Proart 32" HDR monitor. It'll be one kick ass setup for video editing and listening to music

[@swish84]

Love the wood look. So clean

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you dude

[@win_dum]

cute addition to your nice walnut theme!

[@darcypatko1992]

Taking a look at buying these in bamboo - thanks for the review!

[@SpawnPoiint]

No problem!

[@Ian-gf8id]

They look nice enough but there are some essential (for me) things which you haven't mentioned in your review...do they have to be manually powered-on each time or will they power/sleep according to the status of the Mac ? can the volume be adjusted from the keyboard, or do you have to use the rotary dial on the rear of the YU2 ?

[@s_j1691]

This speaker look very cool in your desk sir 🤗😘

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks mate, I really like them!

[@hdj_lufc09]

Like the setup mate unique keep up the good content

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate

[@YuProducciones]

nice speakers my man - setup getting better.. praps

[@SpawnPoiint]

Cheers mate

[@eckomind]

Sweet speakers. I like the wood aesthetic. :)

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks mate, I was worried it might be a bit much at first.

[@RexxReviews]

I have these speakers in the bamboo on my Bamboo Autonomous desk. They look great.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Nice choice mate

[@AdrianAntonio]

Those speakers are beautiful, they also have some other wood grain speakers I see alot in other setups called Edifier R1280T which are more on the budget side of things but doubt the sound quality would be great given the price. Nice Speakers!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate!

[@SwooshTech]

These look great! The black stands add contrast for sure. Great review pal.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate, I appreciate that! A lot of wood now haha

[@SwooshTech]

@@SpawnPoiint Start calling you woody soon 😂

[@grimer1805]

nice speakers, I just ordered some along with the 6" sub :)

[@SpawnPoiint]

Great choice

[@Ramblingdads]

Great review! Nice speakers!! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you dude

[@rabin6132]

Another great Review 👍🏼

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you.

[@MichaelNNguyen]

I'm currently using the Audioengine A2 and these Kanto looks good. Nice speakers BTW.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks Michael, it was close between these and those that you have.

[@marcyboy641]

@@SpawnPoiint I'm curious to hear your opinion. I want to buy either the Kanto YU2 or Audioengine A2+. Why did you choose for the Kanto?

[@goaboi]

Those speakers are beautiful

[@JAXONLEE123]

Nice set-up & nice speakers.

[@BF1GUN]

Nice Speakers 😀and a great review too.

[@salamondanial3308]

Nice content. Btw, I’m a fan of your tone.. it’s clear and perfect..

[@SpawnPoiint]

ah thank you mate. I really appreciate the kind words.

[@salamondanial3308]

@@SpawnPoiint you are welcome, mate. Appreciate your response!

[@DanielReimann2024]

Thanks for great video ! I wonder if the speakers have any background "noise/sound" while the are turned on but with no sound

Nice Speakers mate!! 👏👏🤛🤛

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate!

[@orbitingdecay6797]

I am always conflicted between getting speakers and having a monitor built in with them. Less cables much more minimalism for me but yeah sound quality.

[@darthinvader5047]

Great video I just have a question do these sound good with classic rock and heavy metal music ?

[@neilrr1000]

NICE SPEAKERS I am looking at speaker/ soundbars and it's a hard choice, I think I was spoilt as i was running a Samsung S61A under the Neo G7 so not sure I'd like speakers behind the screen/ lack of base. Side note if you do want to look at a new monitor, you can't underestimate the difference a curved screen makes on your eye strain and general work health!

[@Marine_0317]

Nice speakers! Q: would they work with a USB-C adapter for newer MacBook Pro? Thanx and keep up the good work

[@bash6086]

Great vid. Nice Speakers 🎵

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks mate

[@GilTheGamer15]

“Nice Speakers”, late today but great vid nonetheless, could look into these for a future setup of mine.🔥👍👌

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks mate. Yes they are a great idea too.

[@yonglee5567]

I've been thoroughly enjoying your reviews! I have a question... I use Bose Companion 5 currently... small footprint on my desk and a good amount of bass. But, of course, these Bose speakers don't have the best mids. I undertand that these YU2's are small... so the bass wouldn't be that great. Overall, would the YU2's be a better choice for a desktop setup if bass is not a very important factor?

[@SpawnPoiint]

Yes I’d say so. These definitely lack the bass and you’d need a sub really. But the clarity is great.

[@TheGayDane]

Does it matter which side the speakers are on? I just got a blue one, but man that walnut is sooo nice

[@creativersd]

ive ordered karlby and grovemade shelf today to make my set up look like urs. I was wondering what this set up would look like with kanto yu2 speakers since i already have them and you just posted it!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Ah awesome! Enjoy the new setup.

[@MrProfessorPN]

Were there also other speakers you were considering, like the audioengine A2+ wireless? And why did you opt for this one, other than the walnut finish (which looks stunning btw)? I'm asking because these are not available where I'm from

[@SpawnPoiint]

It was close between the two. The A2+ apparently have more bass so don’t need a sub. From what I’ve seen there’s not much in it.

[@wtfnish]

Nice speakers broski

[@raineydaysports]

Nice looking speakers man

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate.

[@waltciii3]

I got these. Then got the K sub 8 for bass. Same deal, wanted the smallest good speakers for the computer.

[@derranstokes8760]

""Nice Speakers" Absolutely love the walnut theme in your home office. Do you use the speakers when on a video call, or do you prefer a headset for calls?

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you. No I’d use a headset for calls, I’d only use the speakers for music now.

[@zenniszarkov2271]

Great video and lovely set up! Would you happen to know if connecting these speakers through your monitor would still create an output? I have a similar set up but with my Xbox hooked up so looking to get audio for the Xbox on these too

[@TheOmarTech]

If your monitor has an 3.5mm audio out then yes, these have an AUX in.

[@mancal5829]

Nice speakers!

[@cedricmeza9702]

I have a question... what if you try to connect the speakers in the USB plug of your monitor? The sound of the monitor could output from the speakers?

[@thesinistrinho]

a question putting your tv settings 95 contrast 50 brightness 10 sharpness and 55 color does not give any delay when playing and why I play competitive games and the less delay the better

[@nimit5859]

Bro that looks good and cool . Great ⭐⭐⭐

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you Nimit!

[@tysunder]

Amazing video, do they go into idle /sleep mode after a while? I had to return 2 Logitech speakers because of this feature, it would make me miss alot of discord notifications

[@SpawnPoiint]

Oh I’ve not tested that. First full day tomorrow sat at my desk so will find out.

[@OmNiMaN5000]

Nice! Thank you! I have the same monitor, connected to a MBP M3 and thinking about to buy the same speaker. Have you connected the speaker with the 3.5 cable with the monitor?

[@dmsentra]

Does the sound output from the pc automatically go to the USB ports or do I need to configure that in order to make it work? Planning on pairing these with the Theater Solutions SUB8SM Slim wood subwoofer.

[@andydavies27]

Nice Speakers 🎵Looks great, the wood finish looks nice, the only problem is that hideous blue LED on the front! Not sure why they ruined it with that.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Haha totally agree. I need to cover that up.

[@Rosstheboss-kg8ve]

"nice speaker" love the video!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks for watching

[@nathanfarnell833]

Hey spawn poiint, do u think the 7p would be a good headset especially at the price? Because I’m a pretty casual gamer, just waiting for stock of the ps5 and I game for 2-4 hrs ? Thank you !

[@SpawnPoiint]

Yes mate, I'd recommend that one.

[@giorgosa]

Nice speakers, do they have bluetooth? I chose Audioengine a couple of months ago, as they had Bluetooth, usb and aux inputs.And they are very similar.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Unfortunately they don't have bluetooth, which is a shame.

[@SteveSmith-cm1hx]

New subscriber here! Those speakers look great.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate! Welcome too!

[@bupemwenya9794]

Nice speakers.🔥

[@SpawnPoiint]

Cheers mate.

[@jasonspears9512]

Nice Speakers!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks for watching

[@JonnyKahann]

Nice Speakers!! - do you feel that the blue on light is quite distracting?

[@SpawnPoiint]

Yes haha. Will cover these this week

[@hpotter7210]

Man just bought the edifier 1700bts. Might consider switching to these

[@aarizm8829]

Nice m8 good quality

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks mate.

[@JorgeAngelo.]

Hi SpawnPoiint! Nice speakers! Your monitor is also a good one, why will change it? Will the new one be an LG again? C'mon give me an advance. 😉🖥️

[@SpawnPoiint]

Haha sorry mate. Time will tell, I’ve narrowed it down to a few and it’s really only between LG and Dell for me.

[@faristhehonest]

Nice speakers

[@iamsuperduper2410]

Nice video 👍👍

[@vrespxctz1490]

it looks sick with ur desk

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you

[@v0lker___rach01]

Nice Speakers 🌟

[@SpawnPoiint]

First! Thank you mate!

[@em-oh-ji3853]

Hi, your side lamp caught my attention. Do you mind sharing where you got those?

[@SpawnPoiint]

The floating one? I made a video about that on my channel too.

[@simonfroggatt2388]

Will these speakers work with a PS5? My son uses PS headphones atm but wants to add speakers to his setup. The monitor (lenevo) does have audio out, but are you better connecting via usb?!

[@jacobaguirre2191]

Nice speakers, puts my $20 Best Buy speakers to shame that’s Fersure!

[@ph4n1th]

Nice Speakers 🎵