Kanto TUK Powered Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth® 4.2 with Qualcomm® aptX™, Phono Pre-Amp (Matte Black)

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In my experience, connected to my Pixel 4 as opposed to through TOSLINK (utilising its internal DAC/AMP), Apt-X provided low enough latency to enjoy video content with minimal lip sync and range was easily adequate in my large room, with a rock-solid connection from a 10m line of sight distance. The powerful onboard DSP (digital signal processing) delivers an ultra-wide frequency response, capturing every nuance of your source audio. However, the overall balance isn’t quite right; the bass registers are reticent and not nearly as stirring as they should be while the midrange lacks projection and solidity. The USB charge port on the rear of the speaker can power a Google Home mini, Echo input, or any other Smart Home device without the need to run additional cables. There are also some higher guitar notes later into the song that, once again, are quick and clear on the Kantos.

The AMT folded ribbon tweeters and aluminum woofers coupled with bass reflex ports at the back produced a very nice tonal balance. We’ve implemented full digital signal processing (DSP) to tune the speakers exactly how we want them to sound. A song penned with perennial favorite Joni Mitchell, I find his version more to my liking than hers. There was a perfect transition from the TUK’s speakers to the subwoofer without any bloat or frequency doubling detected. There’s also a headphone jack and a dedicated Sub Out RCA connector for integration with a separate subwoofer – Kanto recommends the Kanto sub6 or sub8 – but this isn’t essential.Custom EQ presets allows you to control how different devices sound when they are plugged into the speakers. Having the YU6 as a near field setup at the other end of my listening room gave me an opportunity to directly compare the two speakers in real time. While you can try to play around with your subwoofer’s own crossover, after testing using LFE input (i. And remember, these are powered speakers, not true active, so the amplification is all housed in the master speaker enclosure, with a cable link between it and its passive partner. However, these channel assignments can easily be reversed using the remote control, as I had to do -- my only available power outlet was to the right of the right-hand speaker.

In the factory default setting, the speaker containing the electronics reproduces the left channel, the other speaker the right channel. Oriveti's new flagship hybrid offers a unique sound with Harman inspiration augmented by a big sub-bass focus. What I found was that overall the presentation was exemplary, but some tracks had to have the treble frequencies knocked backed a notch. Also, I’d just like to point out, you can turn the treble down with the remote if you feel as though you need to.It piqued even higher when I finally got to listen to a demo of the TUK speakers at CES 2019 earlier this year.