6
Setting Up Your Speakers
The YU6 powered speaker system is designed for either bookshelf or stand mounting. The stands
should be of rigid construction, between 26” to 32” high. We recommend the Kanto SP26 speaker
stands to go with your YU6.
The space between the two speakers and the distance from the listener is important. If the
speakers are positioned too close or too far apart, stereo imaging will not be fully developed.
YU6 is designed to perform optimally positioned at least 8” from the rear wall in an average
listening room. However, it may not be possible to install the speakers in this position and since
rooms vary in shape, size, and furnishing, a certain amount of experimentation is necessary to
determine the most suitable position.
Moving the speakers very close to the rear wall will enhance the bass frequencies but will tend to
reduce soundstage depth, while moving the speakers away from the rear wall will tend to have
the opposite effect. Avoid positioning the speakers close to or in the corners of the room, as
this will excite undesirable room coupling in the low and middle frequencies. If the width of the
rear wall is limited then toe-in the speakers slightly to reduce reflections. Room characteristics
and positioning have a profound effect on the performance of the speakers, so time and effort
devoted to achieving the optimum positions will be rewarded.
Ensure that the ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF position.
Connect the two speakers together as shown below using the supplied speaker cable. Connect
the RED (+) and BLACK (−) terminals from the active speaker (left channel) to the corresponding
terminals on the passive speaker (right channel). If you wish to place your speakers farther apart
than the supplied cable will reach, we recommend that you purchase a heavier gauge of speaker
cable to minimize signal loss.
Follow the instructions on the ensuing pages to connect your audio sources to YU6.
Connect the power cord from YU6’s active speaker to the wall outlet.
OPT1
OPT2
Sub
Out
AUX
R
L
RCA
ON
OFF
USB Charge
5V / 1A
RCA
Phono
Line
GND
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ATTENTION
When connecting audio cables the ON/OFF Switch must be turned OFF. After connecting all cables, the unit can be
turned ON.
When the volume is high, this system can produce noise levels that could permanently damage your hearing.
YU6 is a self-powered speaker system. Do not connect the speaker terminals to the speaker intputs of a stereo
amplifier. Damage may occur. Use only the power cord provided with the speakers.
