{"product_id":"kanto-tuk-2nd-gen-powered-bookshelf-speaker-pair","title":"Kanto Tuk 2nd Gen Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Pair)","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     Kanto Tuk 2nd Gen Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Pair) — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “Kanto Tuk 2nd Gen Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Pair)”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-section h2{margin-top:0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:0.95rem;opacity:.9}\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eKanto Tuk 2nd Gen Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Pair)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eFlagship active reference monitors • 260W peak Class D amplification with DSP • high-velocity Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeters \u0026amp; 5.25\" aluminum woofers • integrated USB DAC \u0026amp; MM phono stage • Bluetooth® with aptX™ HD \u0026amp; AAC\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eKanto Tuk 2nd Gen Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the pinnacle of Kanto's powered monitor engineering, combining precision DSP crossover control, high-output Class D amplification, and audiophile transducers in an uncompromising stereo system. Driven by an internal amplifier producing 260 watts of dynamic peak power (130W RMS), this flagship pair matches low-mass Air Motion Transformer (AMT) ribbon tweeters with high-rigidity 5.25-inch anodized aluminum cone woofers to deliver lightning-fast transient response, sparkling treble clarity, and authoritative low-end punch. Engineered for total source versatility, the \u003cstrong\u003eKanto Tuk 2nd Gen Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speaker (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e—commonly designated the \u003cstrong\u003eKanto Tuk 2nd Gen Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e—features an onboard 24-bit\/96kHz USB DAC for direct computer playback, a dedicated moving-magnet phono preamplifier for vinyl turntables, an optical TOSLink input for televisions, and RCA line inputs. Wireless streaming is elevated through Bluetooth® connectivity supporting both Qualcomm® aptX™ HD and AAC codecs, while a built-in front-panel 3.5mm headphone amplifier allows private late-night listening. With selectable 80Hz active crossover filtering when paired with an external subwoofer and an illuminated LED input display, the \u003cstrong\u003eKanto Tuk 2nd Gen Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers studio-grade resolution and effortless musicality for discerning desktop and living room systems.\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir Motion Transformer (AMT) Tweeters\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eKanto Tuk 2nd Gen Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e utilizes pleated high-velocity AMT tweeters that move air faster than conventional domes, yielding expansive soundstage width and pinpoint imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.25\" Anodized Aluminum Concave Woofers\u003c\/strong\u003e — rigid, lightweight aluminum drivers resist cone flex at high excursion levels to maintain articulate midrange vocals and tight bass response down to 50Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e260W Peak Class D Amplification with Active DSP\u003c\/strong\u003e — custom digital signal processing manages crossover slopes, phase alignment, and driver protection across 130W of continuous RMS power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Resolution Bluetooth® (aptX™ HD \u0026amp; AAC) \u0026amp; USB DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports 24-bit wireless streaming alongside a built-in 24-bit\/96kHz USB DAC for bit-perfect PC and Mac audio playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Moving-Magnet Phono Stage \u0026amp; Headphone Amp\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes an isolated phono input with ground terminal for turntables, plus a front-mounted headphone output that automatically mutes the main speakers when engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Subwoofer Crossover Management\u003c\/strong\u003e — connecting a subwoofer to the rear sub-out activates an 80Hz high-pass filter on the main monitors, boosting dynamic headroom and midrange clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — Kanto Tuk 2nd Gen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these speakers sold as a pair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eKanto Tuk 2nd Gen Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e includes one primary active speaker housing all electronics and inputs alongside one passive companion speaker connected via heavy-duty speaker cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeters different from standard dome tweeters?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAMT tweeters use a folded Kapton diaphragm that squeezes air out between its pleats rather than pushing it like a piston, dramatically reducing moving mass and improving transient speed and high-frequency detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I plug headphones directly into the speakers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack is conveniently located on the front baffle of the active speaker; plugging in headphones automatically mutes the speaker drivers for private listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the USB input work with both Windows and macOS computers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the integrated 24-bit\/96kHz USB DAC is plug-and-play compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux systems without requiring custom driver installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized Kanto Audio dealer providing 100% genuine factory-sealed flagship monitors with full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-Fi audio specialists available to guide desktop isolation, turntable matching, and subwoofer crossover integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated post-purchase technical support for USB DAC setup, Bluetooth codecs, and room placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, secure, and fully insured shipping in reinforced original factory cartons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanto Sub8 8-Inch Powered Subwoofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanto SP26PL or SP32PL Speaker Floor Stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanto S6 or SE6 Angled Desktop Isolation Stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanto Obi3 2nd Gen Turntable With Bluetooth \u0026amp; Phono Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTuk 2nd Gen Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlagship Powered Two-Way Bookshelf Stereo Speakers (Sold in Pairs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHigh-Frequency Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1\" x 1.4\" (28mm x 35mm) Air Motion Transformer (AMT) Ribbon Tweeters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLow\/Mid-Frequency Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.25\" (133mm) Anodized Aluminum Concave Cone Woofers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass D Amplification with Active DSP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 Watts Peak Power (130 Watts Total RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrossover System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive DSP Crossover (with Switchable 80 Hz Subwoofer High-Pass Filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWireless Connectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth® 4.2 with Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, aptX™, and AAC Codecs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x USB Audio DAC (Up to 24-bit \/ 96 kHz), 1x Optical Digital (TOSLink)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x Stereo RCA Line-Level, 1x Dedicated Moving-Magnet Phono Input with Ground Post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x Mono RCA Subwoofer Output, 1x Front 3.5mm Headphone Output, 1x USB Charging Port (5V \/ 2.0A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCabinet Construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternally Braced Acoustic MDF Enclosure with Rear Bass Reflex Slot Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0\" x 8.5\" x 10.9\" (178 mm x 215 mm x 276 mm) per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Speaker: 11.1 lbs (5.0 kg); Passive Speaker: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanto Tuk 2nd Gen Active Speaker (Primary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanto Tuk 2nd Gen Passive Speaker (Secondary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic fabric speaker grilles (Pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-function wireless remote control (with 2x AAA batteries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable AC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty banana-plug speaker interconnect cable (16 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A to USB-B digital audio cable (6.5 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5mm to RCA stereo audio cable (6.5 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-adhesive rubber isolation feet pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual \u0026amp; 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