Bose Companion 20
Score: 80/100
Kanto YU4WALNUT
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Kanto YU4WALNUT is a premium powered bookshelf speaker pair offering detailed sound and a rich connectivity suite. Its modest bass response and older Bluetooth version limit low-end performance and wireless reliability. Ideal for vinyl enthusiasts and compact home-theater setups seeking style and feature depth.
The Bose Companion 20 is a compact 2.0 desktop speaker system praised for its rich sound and sleek design. Its drawbacks include a premium price, short cables, and lack of a subwoofer. Ideal for users who prioritize soundstage and aesthetics over deep bass.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
70 mm | 102 mmbest | |
2best | 2best | |
— | 70 Wbest | |
— | 4 Ωbest | |
— | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 kgbest | 5.7 kg |
7best | 5 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 70 mm | 102 mm |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Source | external_power_pack_ac | AC |
Controls(1) | ||
Volume Control Type | control_pod | remote |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.13 kg | 5.7 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 21.9x8.9x11.9 cm | 22x14x19 cm |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 7 | 5 |
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Reviewers consistently commend the Companion 20 for delivering strong, natural bass and a wide, clear soundstage through its TrueSpace processing and ported design, calling it the best-sounding desktop speaker system available. However, they criticize Bose for withholding key specifications, the absence of a subwoofer, and a price that seems high for the limited disclosed performance data.
Everyday users appreciate the clear, bass-rich audio and the convenience of the control pod, noting the speakers fit well on small desks and are easy to set up. Recurring frustrations center on short cable lengths, a perception of high cost, and occasional distortion when the volume is maxed out without adjusting the source.
Professional reviewers commend the YU4WALNUT for its solid construction, detailed and low-distortion sound, and a connectivity suite that includes a rare switchable phono preamp. They note the 70 W Class D amp delivers impressive volume for its size, but caution that the speaker's footprint, weight, and modest bass response limit its suitability for larger rooms without a subwoofer.
Everyday users love the YU4WALNUT's sound quality relative to price, praising the clear highs, balanced mids and the convenience of built-in Bluetooth and phono inputs. Common praise centers on easy pairing, remote control, and the premium walnut look. Recurring complaints focus on the deep bass being insufficient, the speakers' depth and weight making placement tricky, and occasional Bluetooth dropouts.
“Impressive bass and clear sound for music, videos, and gaming on PCs”
“Short cables restrict where I can place the speakers”
“Excellent value for sound quality”
