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Kanto YUMI Powered Bookshelf Audio System $178.49
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- icemiko
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- May 28, 2005
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- fastvideo [OP]
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- Oct 21, 2004
- 445 posts
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I personally prefer 3.5 mm to aux cable over a 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable.
They should do the same job, depends on what you have on hand.
Price went back to$353.49 now, Can't believe how they can promote this at half price.
I am still waiting to receive mine
- SuckaB
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- Jul 12, 2004
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- Toronto
same here, you're not the only one waiting
- Colin0317
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- Nov 17, 2007
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- NB
Mine will only be here on Monday.
- icemiko
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- May 28, 2005
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Ok, so I received my new replacement speakers yesterday and hooked them up. The remote worked right away but say I have the speakers on with nothing playing out of them, I still hear a soft buzzing/static sound coming out from both speakers, is this normal? If I am playing music or a movie on the speakers, the buzzing/static sound is still there but not really noticeable since the music/movie overwhelms the buzzing/static sound.
- davidclegg
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- Sep 5, 2006
- 656 posts
- 479 upvotes
- Calgary
I found that mine had a buzzing sound when I used the analog input connected to my PC's onboard sound, but when I switched to bluetooth the buzzing went away. I suspect that at least in my case the onboard sound from my PC sucks. I have a separate USB dac that I could try, but using bluetooth means I have one less wire to run behind my desk.icemiko wrote: ↑Ok, so I received my new replacement speakers yesterday and hooked them up. The remote worked right away but say I have the speakers on with nothing playing out of them, I still hear a soft buzzing/static sound coming out from both speakers, is this normal? If I am playing music or a movie on the speakers, the buzzing/static sound is still there but not really noticeable since the music/movie overwhelms the buzzing/static sound.
- icemiko
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- May 28, 2005
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I like these speakers but that buzzing sound is annoying even though it's soft. I tried using the RCA to 3.5 mm, AUX port and also Bluetooth and I can still hear the buzzing sound, is the speakers just like this then? If there's no way of getting rid of the buzzing sound, I will probably have to go return them again and just continue to use my Logitech Z2300.davidclegg wrote: ↑I found that mine had a buzzing sound when I used the analog input connected to my PC's onboard sound, but when I switched to bluetooth the buzzing went away. I suspect that at least in my case the onboard sound from my PC sucks. I have a separate USB dac that I could try, but using bluetooth means I have one less wire to run behind my desk.
- fastvideo [OP]
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- Oct 21, 2004
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I got mine today, everything is functional, speaker sound is good with rca input.
But there is a noticeable hum when no signal input or at very low volume.
Second is the left output is weaker with bluetooth (not balance)
Did any one have the same problem?
But there is a noticeable hum when no signal input or at very low volume.
Second is the left output is weaker with bluetooth (not balance)
Did any one have the same problem?
- fastvideo [OP]
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- Oct 21, 2004
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- icemiko
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- May 28, 2005
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I am experiencing what this guy that reviewed the speakers is getting, that buzzing sound, no one experienced this at all? Keep in mind, I am on my 2nd set of Yumi's already and I do not want to have to go get a 3rd set.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2Y8C021TF ... C021TFBPU0
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2Y8C021TF ... C021TFBPU0
- SuckaB
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- Jul 12, 2004
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have u tried optical inputicemiko wrote: ↑I am experiencing what this guy that reviewed the speakers is getting, that buzzing sound, no one experienced this at all? Keep in mind, I am on my 2nd set of Yumi's already and I do not want to have to go get a 3rd set.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2Y8C021TF ... C021TFBPU0
- orb2k
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- May 17, 2007
- 930 posts
- 377 upvotes
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I tried it with bluetooth and it is fine. What do you mean when there's no signal? Even when it's plugged with no signal, I don't have any noise. The problem might be your DAC. Everyone who's using their computer with a DAC must use a line-out not a regular output because the signal must not be amped. I still have the problem with the vol. knob. I'm going to give me them call later on Monday.
Try using a different cable.icemiko wrote: ↑I am experiencing what this guy that reviewed the speakers is getting, that buzzing sound, no one experienced this at all? Keep in mind, I am on my 2nd set of Yumi's already and I do not want to have to go get a 3rd set.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2Y8C021TF ... C021TFBPU0
Not yet. I still need a cable.
- icemiko
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- May 28, 2005
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No, I need to get a cable for that. Is it possible to get a optical to 3.5 mm since I don't think my laptop/pc has optical in.
I tried 2 different AUX cables and there is still the buzzing sound, I also get the buzzing sound when I connect my phone to the speakers through BT.
- fastvideo [OP]
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- Oct 21, 2004
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I think your complaint about the buzzing sound is what audiophile people call it hum without any input or at very low volume.
I have the same problem plus bluetooth output is not balance.
I tested the right speaker alone with my T-amp the sound is good.
I am going to exchange for a second pair.
- icemiko
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- May 28, 2005
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Let us know how the 2nd pair is, I am on my 2nd pair already and will probably return it.fastvideo wrote: ↑I think your complaint about the buzzing sound is what audiophile people call it hum without any input or at very low volume.
I have the same problem plus bluetooth output is not balance.
I tested the right speaker alone with my T-amp the sound is good.
I am going to exchange for a second pair.
- fastvideo [OP]
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- Oct 21, 2004
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I will see how the 2nd pair is.
It will be a easy mod to use it as speakers only since both speakers has the wiring post already.
I like the look and the size, and it really sounds good, except the poor built in active amp.
It will be a easy mod to use it as speakers only since both speakers has the wiring post already.
I like the look and the size, and it really sounds good, except the poor built in active amp.
- keyser-soze
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- Oct 8, 2009
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- Kitchener
Got Mine a few days ago and love them. I dont hear a buzz, but I will try listing closer for it with nothing playing.
Had an extra sub from my Energy Classic set and I works great with these guys. Mind you this is just a simple 2.1 setup for music on main floor (was getting annoyed at small BT speakers lol) so I dont think they will get pushed too much.
I did hook up a Pi (3.5) and sounded good. Tried the optical out from TV and again sounded good. Also tried 3 devices with bluetooth and was amazed at the range, kept connection playing well much further then the BT speakers we have.
Thanks OP. hoping to get another pair if/when they go on sale.
PS. few mentioned the the 5 are not as good as the yumi? really? please let me know as those were what I was thinking of getting as second set. (when/if they go on sale :p)
Had an extra sub from my Energy Classic set and I works great with these guys. Mind you this is just a simple 2.1 setup for music on main floor (was getting annoyed at small BT speakers lol) so I dont think they will get pushed too much.
I did hook up a Pi (3.5) and sounded good. Tried the optical out from TV and again sounded good. Also tried 3 devices with bluetooth and was amazed at the range, kept connection playing well much further then the BT speakers we have.
Thanks OP. hoping to get another pair if/when they go on sale.
PS. few mentioned the the 5 are not as good as the yumi? really? please let me know as those were what I was thinking of getting as second set. (when/if they go on sale :p)
- jbone14
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- Dec 27, 2012
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Edit: Wrong model
- orb2k
- Sr. Member
- May 17, 2007
- 930 posts
- 377 upvotes
- Toronto
Please delete your post. Those are YU2 NOT Yumi. They are half the size of the actual Kanto Yumijbone14 wrote: ↑For those who ordered the Matte Black, they are now on sale for $119.99
http://www.ncix.com/detail/kanto-yu2-po ... 9-1011.htm
- fastvideo [OP]
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- Oct 21, 2004
- 445 posts
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The replacement pair has no hum (dead quiet when no inputs), bluetooth works well also.
Sound is very good.
Now I have to deal with returning the defective one.
Sound is very good.
Now I have to deal with returning the defective one.
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