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Review on ๐Ÿ”Š Kanto YU2BAMBOO PC Gaming Desktop Speakers โ€“ 3" Composite Drivers 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeter โ€“ Class D Amplifier - 100 Watts - Built-in USB DAC - Subwoofer Output by Stacey Roberts

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Followed the recommendations of others and did EQ, ABSOLUTELY a MUST!

I bought the PreSonus Eris 3.5" first because they were so expensive and so much cheaper. 2 days after I bought the shiny red YU2s they've gone from $219 to $179! I can see they are up to $239 in price now I suggest you wait if you can as they are fluctuating in price a lot. These Kanto YU2's are MUCH smaller than the Eris maybe half that's the biggest benefit of how compact they are! Now when you turn them on for the first time, they sound low. There is no tone control like on Eris. Eris can give you some bass, but YU2 can't. Now you need to use the equalizer as they say (Using the Equalizer APO w/Peace UI). can improve the already excellent high frequencies. But what works best for these speakers is to roll off the bass and adjust the mids. I managed to warm up the mids and get some semblance of low notes. What can I do with it? listen to heavy bass music and tolerate it. However, classical and rock are much more fun. And singing! You shine! I am considering complementing my desk with a Jamo S808 subwoofer due to the slim profile and low price. Any decent subwoofer really should make a fantastic set for an office or small room. Of course, this makes the overall cost of your rig much, much more expensive than the $99 Eris price tag. I think the Eris can do without a subwoofer if you're really budget conscious. Eris is great for creating and editing sound. Very technical, very flat. These YU2s are way more musical and entertaining for me considering how much time I'm spending at home during the pandemic. I wouldn't recommend them to those who just need a set of monitors and that's it. But if you want tiny speakers on your desk (smaller than most computer speakers) that absolutely shine with an equalizer and subwoofer, get them! Oh, and they look absolutely KILLING!

Pros
  • Worth the money
Cons
  • Everything is fine