Kanto TUK Powered Speaker with Headphone Out | Built-in USB DAC | Dedicated RCA with Phono Pre-amp | Bluetooth | AMT Tweeter | 5.25" Driver | Pair | Matte Black

Setup is at the top of the stairs in a split-level on the sitting room (living room) side. I did opt for the Sub8 for the extra bass. Source is an Ocean Digital WR-50 (not a DAC or streamer but I didn't need those features). Using the optical connection between the source and the speakers.These things are awesome. Clean and loud! They will fill the entire house with sound loud. The sub does add a bunch to the setup with the crossover. I like my music bright with good mid-range and highs. Cranking the volume up results in almost no distortion. In some repect they can get too loud (which is unbelievable).My only peeve is the remote conrol because there is no easy way to see where the current settings stand to adjust them. You have to either pop all the way up or down and then adjust from there for the bass and treble. I only use the speakerswith one source so I have nothing to say about source switching.As can be seen in the picture my grills are not grey (which come with the White speakers). I contacted Kanto to get a set of Black grills so the TUKs would match the Sub8. Never be afraid to ask.It is a bit of an expensive setup but it is worth it.As for my source, it is not super hifi tech like you would get with an expensive DAC for high quality streaming content. I bring this up because I don't use this system often so I have no need to spend money on an expensive DAC or streaming services (monthly cost). I mosty use the FM Radio, Internet Radio and media files (ripped CDs) for music. For not so high quality sources, the TUKs are still killing it! If you are looking for something to front-end any powered speakers on the somewhat cheap (<$200) The Ocean Digital WR-50 is a great source.

I had the Bose Companion 5 speakers for like 12 years and finally decided to upgrade. And man.. there were SO MANY to choose from. I'm happy enough to not have a true budget so I wanted something with amazing sound.I purchased the KRK Rokit 5's and the Audio Engine A5+.Rokits 5 had amazing sound. Not bass heavy with these new models esp with the integrated EQ at the back.Had to get a focus rite DAC and a few XLR cables.Problem was that there was no BASS and they were really big on my desk. I wanted to get the KRK sub but it was always out of stock.I then tried Audio Engine A5+ and their DAC. I even got the SUB thinking that this was the AUTO winner. However, I had so many issues... Constant static... left speaker going out. It was such a hassle.I then did more research and landed on these bad boys. Comes with a remote to adjust Treble and bass. However straight off the bat, flat was amazing. I used an optical cable this time integrated into the PC. Comes with banana plugs to connect the speakers so much better quality than the A5's. Overall sound is amazing.Mid bass is good. Not much low bass which is expected but their sub is not that expensive compared to audio engine's!Looks amazing. No ground loop issues. SUPER HAPPY FINALLY

Full disclosure, I bought the speakers when it was discounted from 899 to 499. that price makes sense to me for home office desk speakers.I like to buy premium products for my home usage and not cheap out, but no doubt that $900 Price tag is a lot for home office usage.Luckily with The discounted price I managed to get them Eventually after keeping my eyes Open for a discount for five months.. And I’m very happy with the purchase, they match beautifully to my white desk set up.I started Using them out of the box with no stand usage as shown in the pictures.Then got metal angled stands. They had great quality and excellent with directing the sound towards the listener ears, but it didn’t leave any space on my table/:so I switched to New and higher 9 inch stands that gives me more room and space for other items on my table, plus I think it looks even more beautiful and gives it a a clean aesthetic.It comes with the remote and lots of ports and exits for you to utilize for your set up, and it just makes me relax when I’m future proofing the setup with electronic purchase that way.I’m very happy with all of the functionality except One thing that drives me crazy , the switching of the different audio Presets/output…which require numerous times of clicking and pressing.Even the new fancy remote make you switch between them one by one/:For example if you wanna switch through: Phono, RCA, OPT, USB, Bluetooth.It will require you to click on the same button for time just to get from Bluetooth mode to USB mode, if the speaker is in sleep mode than five times. You get my drift.at first I was looking at audio engine brand as well, or previous older models of Kanto speakers, but I decided I want the best of the best and after long few weeks of Research I chose Play is this tuk speakers on my list, and just wait several months for it to be discounted.which I highly recommend on doing.