Kanto REN, 200W Powered Bookshelf Speakers with HDMI ARC, USB-C, and Bluetooth 5.3, Pair

REN is our first speaker with an HDMI ARC input. This input enables two-way communication with between the speaker and TV allowing them to turn on at the same time, and use the TVs remote to control volume letting you ditch the included remote for most tasks.

We provide two analog inputs, RCA and AUX, to make sure you don’t have to unplug anything if you’re using a turntable and another piece of gear with analog outputs.

PC onboard audio is notoriously noisy and prone to electromagnetic interference. The USB-C input, which supports up to 24 bit/96 kHz, gives you a solid digital connection to your PC without the need for an external DAC.
The optical input, which also supports up to 24 bit/96 kHz, gives you a flexible digital connection that can be utilized with network streamers, digital transports, or digital audio players.

The USB charge port on the rear of REN outputs 1 A and can power a network streamer or smart home device without additional cabling. REN can be toggled to stay awake continuously for on-the-fly casting with no delays.

As mentioned earlier in this post, REN’s sub-out features a crossover network at 80 Hz that is enabled automatically when a sub is plugged in. Quick, dynamic transients have more impact and accuracy, and REN can play louder without introducing additional distortion.

Features

• pair of powered stereo speakers with connections for music sources, TV and computer sound, and more
• each speaker features:
  • 1" silk dome tweeter
  • 5-1/4" aluminum cone woofer
  • rear-firing bass-reflex port
• built-in Class D amplifier provides 100 watts total RMS power
• frequency response: 50-22,000 Hz
• Bluetooth for convenient wireless streaming
• included remote controls playback, volume, bass, treble, source, left/right channel swapping, and more
• HDMI ARC port for spacious 2-channel PCM TV sound
  • CEC support lets you control volume via your TV's remote
• USB-C input for connecting a smartphone, computer, or other compatible device (up to 24-bit/96kHz)
• Toslink optical digital input (up to 24-bit/96kHz)
• analog stereo RCA input
• analog stereo 3.5mm aux input
• gold-plated binding post speaker terminals (speaker wire included to connect left and right speaker)
• mono RCA subwoofer output
  • pairs well with the Kanto SUB8
• USB Type-A charging port (5V/1A)
• compatible with optional speaker stands
  • S6 (angled)
  • SE6 (elevated and angled)
  • SP26 (pedestal style)
• detachable power cord
• 1/4"-20 bottom mounting hole
• 7-5/16"W x 10-15/16"H x 10-13/16"D (each)
• weight: 9.9 lbs. (primary speaker), 8.6 lbs. (secondary speaker)
• warranty: 2 years
• MFR # RENMW
• Item # 310RENMW

Specifications