Kanto Ora Magnetically Shielded Speakers

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Here’s a review of Kanto’s new magnetically-shielded speakers, that are safe to use next to CRT displays of all kinds! The “Ora” line was a bit bass-heavy, but overall sounded great. Here’s links (affiliate where available) to everything discussed:
Kanto Ora: amzn.to/49q5Our
Stand: amzn.to/3G7k6CQ
Elevated Stand: amzn.to/46fwvPW
Main Page: www.kantoaudio.com/powered-sp...
Wohler AMP1A: ebay.us/RG8bu0
Yamaha MSP5 Studio Monitor: amzn.to/3xMkLXA
Ascend Acoustics CBM-170 SE: www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/...
NAD C 316BEE Amp: amzn.to/3742YzY
NAD T 758 V3i: www.safeandsoundhq.com/pages/...
Speaker Isolation Feet: amzn.to/47BvDWX
Original Magnetically Shielded Speaker Video: • CRT's + Magnetically S...
You might want to use these on a "Retro Cart": • Building A Retro Cart
A list of Bose speakers which are magnetically shielded can be found in the main post: www.retrorgb.com/kanto-ora-ma...
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00:00 Intro
00:55 Disclaimer
01:56 Shielding
02:35 Performance
08:53 Conclusion

Пікірлер: 82

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

Thanks to @o1phoenix79, a list of Bose speakers which are magnetically shielded can be found in the main post: www.retrorgb.com/kanto-ora-magnetically-shielded-speakers.html

@UNOxDExELLOS 7 ай бұрын

This video is gonna blow up, Bob. BRAND NEW actual magnetically shielded speakers? This is awesome.

@NinjaRed5000 7 ай бұрын

Kanto is legit. I got their YU6 speakers and for the price they sound excellent. Honestly I never knew about the issues with modern speakers not having magnetic shielding, or the fact that they had magnetic shielding in the first place. Glad they released these for CRT enthusiasts in the modern era.

@Mampersand 7 ай бұрын

FWIW, I didn’t have too much trouble finding magnetically shielded monitors on marketplace in the span of a couple months. I can confirm the Akai RPM3 and MAudio AV40 are both shielded and sound nice to my ears with some basic EQ’ing with the TVs Treble and Bass settings.

@tonyescobar3866 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, Bob!!

@_BELMONT_ 7 ай бұрын

YO! I can't wait to watch this! Thanks Bob! Hope your day is perfect!

@BlackRaven6695 7 ай бұрын

Just what I needed, thank you!

@ctrlaltrees 7 ай бұрын

Oh yes, I remember the shielded speaker video - always good to have another option on the market! These look great, especially with the matching stands 👍

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Rees!

@brandontalbort 7 ай бұрын

I bought those same Bose Companion II Series 2 speakers, used, this month. About $70 USD (100ish CAD) and worth every bit. Perfectly shielded as well.

@jdeluna777 7 ай бұрын

Love the audio-related videos! Please keep them coming! I’d use these on my desktop 4K Panel and CRT VGA monitor, but I’d love for the active speaker to have an A/B switch and option to buy a second passive speaker. That way I can have proper stereo for either the monitor or the VGA CRT. I’d flip for a beige/light gray color way!

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

I like all those ideas. Let Kanto know...maybe they'll do a follow-up?

@harcalion 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! After watching your first video I had a look at the sad state of magnetically shielded speakers and I decided to go passive since I already have an old analogue AV receiver in my Retro CRT cart ;). I am happy to say that the Dali Concept-1 are shielded and they sound very nice. Of course, they have been out of production for many years, so second hand is the way to go.

@montegee 7 ай бұрын

I've been contemplating those MSP5s since your last video, and I just recently snagged a pair like-new for 300 bucks. But now I kind of want one of those Wohlers, too. 😂

@seanrios4850 7 ай бұрын

Another awesome video Bob. Not cheap but it is nice to have a "new" option in this category. For the past several months, I've been considering purchasing a second pair of Edirol speakers. However, many times you are rolling the dice when you buy used online. The only minor issue I saw with my setup is that there was no optical (TOSLINK).

@eol6632 7 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 Bob

@kytor 7 ай бұрын

Nice review Bob.

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@zero9112 7 ай бұрын

I mounted my speakers to my CRT monitor with Velcro! It ain't pretty but it gets the job done

@Opethbloodbath666 7 ай бұрын

Yeah kanto is a well regarded budget hifi manufacturer

@sneakingelephant 7 ай бұрын

These look great. I’ve been using JBL 305 MKIIs for a while. They work amazing for my vinyl collection but I also use them with my PVM. I think a sub would be required for most folks who want to use monitors for gaming but I’m perfectly happy with how they are atm. I do want to add a sub eventually when I can spare the money for one

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

Those USED to be shielded. Which is disappointing, as I've heard they sound really good. Hopefully people can stumble across some good ones used.

@Sayajiin2 7 ай бұрын

That's great we have an option for new speakers, would be nice to have a website to report which speaker are shield or not. So far in the used market, I haven't have much luck :(

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

We're lucky enough to have someone in the retro scene who used to work for Bose, so I updated the main post with links to ones that should be shielded. LOL, some are more expensive than these even used! But others are priced well: www.retrorgb.com/kanto-ora-magnetically-shielded-speakers.html

@Reaperman4711 4 ай бұрын

I do a lot of old PC stuff, and have been pleased to find that many, if not all, of the modern Logitech PC speaker line has retained its magnetic shielding. Sound quality is a different debate, since what I assumed was a 'subwoofer' is actually a 'woofer'🤣--meaning no stereo separation for that range. Stereo separation seems to be going out of style in general, I blame the rise of sound bars and bluetooth speakers.

@Deltax5 7 ай бұрын

Those speakers look kool. Have bluetooth as well. I ended up getting the SVS 5.1 bundle for the Onkyo receiver. They sound pretty good. The speaker test passed put against a TV i didn't want. . IDK if i made the right decision. I only googled top budget speakers and got that as a result. Don't think ill upgrade them. As i am on a budget. I can't get a answer what the right receiver is for the LG c1. I had some help to buy the TV. As being the top TV. For the ps5. And retro. I hope i made the right decision. Mostly for the plenty of hdmi's. They do make things complicated to buy. I can always get a scalier. Got framemeister for now. Does good. Maybe something for 4k in the future. In the savings.

@bideobamers 7 ай бұрын

Shopping for bookshelf speakers is wild because people just lie about the shielding. I went with Klipsch years ago. Advertised as shielded, and I even contacted customer support directly and explained the CRT situation. They told me the speakers would be perfect lmfao. Long story short, I learned why my TV has a degauss button (: (: (: Additionally, It's difficult to find shielded speakers that also justify being paired with a PVM vs consumer CRT in the first place.

@jeremyzeeky3024 7 ай бұрын

This might be a dumb question but how did you connect them to your A20? I've never used external speakers before especially on a crt.

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

Not a dumb question at all! I used a SCART to BNC adapter that also breaks audio out to RCA cables. I just connected those to the speakers.

@cbk12 7 ай бұрын

This is great info I have non magnetic shielded speakers, how far away should I keep them away?

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

My NON-scientific advice (seriously, just a guess): Move them away until you can't see interference. Then double the distance. It can still affect your CRT long-term if it's right on the edge.

@cbk12 7 ай бұрын

@RetroRGB ok Thanks, I'm using polk t15 and they say they are magnetic shielded but I will confirm with my two crt tvs, but also I just realized this because I have two crt next to each other to play time crisis with ps2 link cables, does 2 crt next to each other effect themselves or did they think of that?

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

They absolutely can. If possible, fire up a color pattern, or all white screen and test like I showed in the other video (linked in the description). You SHOULD be okay with the CRT's next to each other, but I always like to know.

@cbk12 7 ай бұрын

@RetroRGB ok I will. I have the krizzz carts so I can fire up a pattern on them and see, and I'll report back, thanks for your help! I'll also let you know if the polk speakers do it.

@jonny4036 7 ай бұрын

There where getting a lot of love when announced because they didn't have a price attached to them yet. A lot of the reviews I saw said these would be a great value at $199 or maybe at $249. They ended up being $350. There are plenty of magnetically shielded speakers available for way less. Even like the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 I believe that can often be had for under $100 if you look. I paid $50 for a set a couple of years ago at Walmart.

@TomasArriagadaRG 7 ай бұрын

Is using non-magnetically shielded ones ok as long as the speakers are more than far enough to not see any distortion? I did casually notice this issue some time ago when placing the speaker right next to the monitor, but it disappears as soon as I move them even slightly away from it. I'm definitely pushing them farther and farther away nowadays though 😂 (I keep them ~7 inches away, distortion appears when they're under ~1 inch away)

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

My absolutely UN-scientific method is to put them at least twice the distance from when you see distortion. I wish I knew solid advice though.

@thorw4ld 7 ай бұрын

I hope they'll come to europe as well

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure they have European distribution as well. Please check the link to their main page in the description.

@thorw4ld 7 ай бұрын

@@RetroRGB ah thanks. I only checked amazon and found only other models by Kanto. Will check the link and maybe send them a message.

@riddleiddle 3 ай бұрын

Where did you get your Contra shirt 👀

@RetroRGB 3 ай бұрын

Check the description for t-shirt links :)

@albertc136 3 ай бұрын

Kanto ora are rear ported. They have to be pulled away from the wall or they will sound boomy. How much bass can a 3 inch driver put out.

@RetroRGB 3 ай бұрын

lol, you’d be surprised. And my tests were all a few feet from a wall.

@SniperPFL Ай бұрын

@@RetroRGB I have them plugged in to the Kanto Sub8. This relieves the Ora's from handling the bass and focuses them on strictly the highs and mids.

@Sammmmmmmm617 6 ай бұрын

Does anybody know of shielded speakers that aren't as Bass Heavy as the Kantos?

@RetroRGB 6 ай бұрын

I'd check the description for used Bose links - You MIGHT be able to get lucky and score a shielded pair cheap.

@duhmez 7 ай бұрын

I am a moron! My big aweosme 36 inch CRT, I did not even think about it, but I piut a center chanel speaker ON TOP OF THE TV! I never noticed any distortion or anyhting, but it was on there for a coulpe years. Hope I di dnot damage it.

@justsayin4632 15 сағат бұрын

Uh….i guess I’ll be that guy that derails and goes off on a separate tangent….but, I wanna know what you’re using to brace that Tate crt (if anything). I’m currently fabricating a rolling crt cart with rear brace for my 27” crt to lean against, along with a lip on the front to prevent it from sliding forward while vert (heaven forbid!)😀

@RetroRGB 4 сағат бұрын

In this video, I just had it propped up and it never felt unsafe. I recently added a tie-strap to it though, just to be extra safe.

@zfunk Ай бұрын

bought the Kanto Yu2 sadly not shielded any more

@RetroRGB Ай бұрын

Yeah, just the Ora’s :/

@retrogamer84z 7 ай бұрын

I’m using very shielded Yamaha HS80s and zero distortion! But Yamaha recently unshielded their newer HS8 model sadly. Just thought I’d throw it out there. I’d you have or can find an old pair of HS80s you are set, but don’t buy the HS8s.

@zonzalzzabar5324 Ай бұрын

Are Magnetically Shielded Subwoofers a thing?

@RetroRGB Ай бұрын

I can't seem to find any being made anymore ;/

@zonzalzzabar5324 Ай бұрын

@@RetroRGB Thank You for your reply. I was interested in these because of your video and noticed that Kanto Sells a Subwoofer but didn’t know if it was magnetically shielded or not. Was just curious but either way I’d love to get these. Thank you so much. 🙏

@RetroRGB Ай бұрын

I suggest emailing Kanto and asking them. If enough of us ask, maybe they'll make one?

@CarmenOfSpades 7 ай бұрын

Why not open the speakers to show the magnetic casing? If we're going by the wave by the CRT test, my Audioengine's pass and they're $100 cheaper...

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

Are they still sold? Where can I find them? Also, please don’t post a link, or KZfaq will automatically block it. Please just post a full model number and store like Amazon, crutchfield, etc.

@snackpack9994 7 ай бұрын

I can hear your shirt.

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

Does it sound hungry?

@snackpack9994 7 ай бұрын

@@RetroRGB no it sounds like this lol kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7uhi8V23Nfbdmw.htmlsi=sWHdo-iHw0HsJvAV

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

Oh!!!! LMFAO...I thought you meant you can hear the mic scratching against my shirt. What you meant was SO MUCH COOLER :)

@olimphus26 7 ай бұрын

Those speakers are too small for the price wtf, i'd get a nice pair of klipsch

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

Klipsch doesn’t make magnetically shielded speakers. Also, you’d be surprised how they sound cs louder speakers. If you closed your eyes, there’s no way you could tell the difference between 5” speakers similarly tuned. You shouldn’t assume how something sounded based on its look.

@olimphus26 7 ай бұрын

@@RetroRGB I know they don't make shielded speakers, I was just talking in general as an audio lover, for example the RP-600M which are a nice pair of speakers if you like a v-shape type of signature, right now runs for $350 and they're more versatile than a tiny speaker for that same amount.

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

My Ascend Acoustics are about that price, fully shielded and sound far more expensive than an average $360 pair (and better then the comparable Klipsch I also showed). That’s why I showed and recommend them.

@olimphus26 7 ай бұрын

@@RetroRGB Exactly, those Ascend Acoustics would be better for the money than the kanto Ora. I'd buy those instead too!

@johnmacmillanjr5504 7 ай бұрын

While I love the topic, these feel like a very expensive knockoff of Audioengine speakers. The stand, design, and speaker features are clearly taken from Audioengine. Which are also fully shielded, for those reading my comment.

@RetroRGB 7 ай бұрын

Are audioengine speakers still sold? And if so, are they still shielded? Also, what’s the price point?

@whiskeyvengeance 6 ай бұрын

Audioengine is still in business. The A5+ (crutchfield item # 772A5PLUSW) are advertised as being "video-shielded to prevent interference in tube TVs and monitors." I haven't tested them myself to verify but people on the crtgaming subreddit sing their praises frequently. @@RetroRGB