Kanto UKI 100W Desktop Speakers with Bluetooth, USB-C and Headphone Out - Pumice Grey (Pair)

Kanto UKI 100W Desktop Speakers with Bluetooth, USB-C and Headphone Out - Pumice Grey (Pair)

The Kanto UKI is a bi-amplified powered desktop speaker system for music lovers, content creators, and gamers who want clear, detailed sound from a compact workspace footprint. It delivers 100W peak (50W RMS) of bi-amplified Class D power through 3-inch paper cone woofers and 0.75-inch silk dome tweeters, covering 80Hz to 22kHz. Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C digital audio, and RCA analog cover every source, while a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack, subwoofer output with automatic 100Hz crossover, and a rear-panel left-right channel swap round out a spec list well above its compact category. A single front knob handles volume, input, and power. Available in Pumice Grey and other colorways with a two-year warranty. Available now at Vinyl Sound.

Bi-amplified Class D architecture

Like Kanto's ORA and ORA4 reference desktop speakers, the UKI uses dedicated Class D amplifier stages for the woofer and tweeter in each cabinet rather than a single amplifier driving both through a passive crossover. The crossover is processed before amplification, avoiding the frequency-response anomalies and phase distortion that passive crossover parts introduce. The combined 100W peak from four separate amplifier stages gives dynamic headroom for music, gaming, film, and calls, while standby draw stays under 0.5W. Paper cone woofers give a natural tonal balance and extended midrange, and the silk dome tweeter keeps a smooth, fatigue-free top end for long sessions.

Flexible inputs, headphone output, and channel swap

The rear panel offers Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C for bit-perfect digital audio from any Mac, PC, or USB-C device, and RCA for analog sources. A 3.5mm headphone jack on the active speaker allows instant private listening from any connected source without unplugging anything. The left-right channel swap switch lets the active speaker sit on either side of your display without reversing the stereo image, keeping the headphone jack and control knob on your preferred side. When a subwoofer is connected to the sub-out, the UKI automatically engages a 100Hz low-pass filter, sending bass to the subwoofer and letting the woofers focus on midrange with lower distortion.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the Kanto UKI?
The Kanto UKI is a bi-amplified powered desktop speaker system using 3-inch paper cone woofers and 0.75-inch silk dome tweeters with separate Class D amplifier stages per driver, delivering 100W peak (50W RMS). It includes Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C digital audio, RCA analog, a 3.5mm headphone output, a subwoofer output with automatic 100Hz crossover, a left-right channel swap switch, and a single front control knob, covering 80Hz to 22kHz. Available in Pumice Grey and other colorways.

How does the Kanto UKI compare to the Kanto ORA or ORA4?
All three are bi-amplified powered desktop speakers from Kanto, differing in cabinet, driver, and sub crossover. The ORA and ORA4 use magnetically shielded woofers with an 80Hz crossover, and the ORA4 steps up to a 4-inch woofer for deeper bass. The UKI uses 3-inch paper cone woofers with a 100Hz crossover and adds a 3.5mm headphone output and a left-right channel swap switch. Choose the UKI for the headphone output and channel-swap flexibility, or the ORA4 for deeper bass from a 4-inch woofer.

What does the left-right channel swap switch do?
It reassigns the stereo channels so the active speaker, which houses the headphone jack, volume knob, USB-C input, and controls, can sit on the right side of the display instead of the left without reversing the stereo image. This lets you place the controls and headphone jack on whichever side of the desk is more convenient, regardless of where the outlet or cable routing puts the active speaker.

Can I add a subwoofer to the Kanto UKI?
Yes. The UKI has a dedicated RCA subwoofer output and an automatic 100Hz low-pass filter that engages whenever a subwoofer is connected, sending bass at and below 100Hz to the subwoofer and high-pass filtering the main woofers for cleaner midrange and lower distortion at volume. Any powered subwoofer with an RCA line input works, including Kanto's own SUB6 and SUB8.

Does the Kanto UKI work for gaming and video calls as well as music?
Yes. Its 80Hz to 22kHz response, bi-amplified Class D output, and USB-C digital input suit gaming, video calls, podcasts, and film as well as music. The 3.5mm headphone output switches instantly to private listening without unplugging anything, Bluetooth 5.3 gives a stable wireless link from a phone or tablet, and USB-C delivers bit-perfect audio from a PC or Mac for recording and content creation.

Where can I buy the Kanto UKI in the USA?
The Kanto UKI powered desktop speakers are available at Vinyl Sound with shipping across the USA. Vinyl Sound is an authorized Kanto dealer carrying the full Kanto range of powered speakers, stands, subwoofers, and accessories.

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