Kanto ORAML 100W Powered Reference Desktop Pc Audio system with Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C Enter | Bi-Amplified | 100 Hz Computerized Crossover | Reference High quality Sound | Pair | Purple
Original price was: $1,499.00.$349.99Current price is: $349.99.
Worth: $1,499.00 - $349.99
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Product Description
Every thing a desktop speaker ought to be.
ORA bridges the hole between pc audio system and studio displays supplying you with studio-grade, audiophile-approved sound with out dominating your area. ORA has fashionable inputs like USB-C to get the most effective sound out of your PC or Mac, Bluetooth 5.0 to pair along with your telephone or sensible residence machine, and RCA to your analog gear. Sporting a crossover that routinely sends bass to a related subwoofer, you get flawless low-end integration releasing up the three” woofers and ¾” silk dome tweeters to give attention to what they do finest. ORA is the right mix of reference-quality sound and fashionable options at a compact measurement to suit in your desktop.
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100W of DSP-tuned, bi-amplified Class-D energy for close to studio-grade sound with shockingly deep bass from its 3” woofers. Linear sufficient to tug double obligation as a studio monitor and a multimedia speaker.
A crossover community kicks in routinely when a sub is related letting ORA give attention to vocals and excessive frequencies. By relieving ORA of sub-bass duties, you possibly can play louder with much less distortion.
Coming in at a fraction of the dimensions of full-size bookshelf audio system, ORA is sufficiently small to put sideways below a monitor or toss right into a backpack for an impromptu recording session.
A 1/4”-20 threaded insert situated on the rear of every speaker let’s you wall, or ceiling mount ORA with any suitable speaker mounting bracket.
PLUG ‘N PLAY
ORA desktop audio system function three inputs cowl your digital and analog wants. USB-C to get the most effective sound out of your PC or Mac, Bluetooth 5.0 pairs seamlessly along with your telephone or sensible residence machine, and RCA to your analog gear.
THE KANTO ECOSYSTEM
ORA seems nice, and sounds even higher, when paired with any one among Kanto’s speaker stands. From the basic angled S2, elevated SE2, or pedestal type SP9, we have now an answer to your setup.
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Buyer Opinions
4.5 out of 5 stars 133
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4.2 out of 5 stars 784
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Worth
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Tweeter
3/4-inch Silk Dome tweeters 3/4-inch Silk Dome tweeters 1-inch Silk Dome tweeters 1-inch Silk Dome tweeters Air Movement Switch (AMT) tweeters
Driver
3-inch paper cone (magnetically shielded) 3-inch composite drivers 4-inch Kevlar drivers 5.25-inch Kevlar drivers 5.25-inch Aluminum Concave drivers
Peak Energy
100W Peak Energy (50 Watts Complete RMS) 100W Peak Energy (50 Watts Complete RMS) 140W Peak Energy (70 Watts Complete RMS) 200W Peak Energy (100 Watts Complete RMS) 260W Peak Energy (130 Watts Complete RMS)
Frequency Response
70 Hz – 22 kHz 80 Hz – 20 kHz 60 Hz – 20 kHz 50 Hz – 20 kHz 50 Hz – 20 kHz
3.5 mini-jack AUX
X
✓
✓
✓
X
RCA Enter
Sure (line stage) X Sure with Phono swap Sure with Phono swap Separate RCA and Phono enter
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 X Bluetooth 4.0 with Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth 4.0 with Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth 4.2 with Qualcomm aptX
USB enter
USB-C USB-B X X USB-B
Optical (TOSLINK)
X X 2 Optical Inputs 2 Optical Inputs 1 Optical Enter
Subwoofer out
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
REFERENCE QUALITY – 100W of DSP-tuned, bi-amplified Class-D energy for close to studio-grade sound with shockingly deep bass from its 3” woofers. Linear sufficient to tug double obligation as a studio monitor and a multimedia speaker.
PLUG ‘N PLAY – ORA desktop audio system function three inputs cowl your digital and analog wants. USB-C to get the most effective sound out of your PC or Mac, Bluetooth 5.0 pairs seamlessly along with your telephone or sensible residence machine, and RCA to your analog gear.
SEAMLESS SUB INTEGRATION – A crossover community kicks in routinely when a sub is related letting ORA give attention to vocals and excessive frequencies. By relieving ORA of sub-bass duties, you possibly can play louder with much less distortion.
REAR MOUNTABLE – A 1/4”-20 threaded insert situated on the rear of every speaker let’s you wall, or ceiling mount ORA with any suitable speaker mounting bracket.
COMPACT SIZE – Coming in at a fraction of the dimensions of full-size bookshelf audio system, ORA is sufficiently small to put sideways below a monitor or toss right into a backpack for an impromptu recording session.
Clients say
Clients reward these desktop audio system for his or her sound high quality, notably noting the good bass regardless of their small measurement, and recognize their compact design that matches nicely below displays. The audio system obtain optimistic suggestions for his or her look, construct high quality, and ease of setup, with one buyer particularly mentioning the user-friendly again connections. Whereas some prospects discover them glorious worth for cash, others think about them overpriced. The Bluetooth connectivity receives blended evaluations, with some praising the connection whereas others report connection points.
10 reviews for Kanto ORAML 100W Powered Reference Desktop Pc Audio system with Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C Enter | Bi-Amplified | 100 Hz Computerized Crossover | Reference High quality Sound | Pair | Purple
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Original price was: $1,499.00.$349.99Current price is: $349.99.
Liam –
Perfect for a desktop setup
Great pair of speakers, perfect for a desktop. When on sale these are definitely the best choice for a small desktop setup. A little bit on the pricy side, but the soundstage is pretty incredible from such a small speaker so it’s worth it in the end, especially if you are limited on room. Great amount of bass even with out a sub I was genuinely surprised. However, connecting a sub does make them really come to life, but I wish I was able to turn the automatic crossover off and use an external unit to adjust it myself to really dial it in. They sounded best about a foot or more away from the wall, when up against the wall the mids get a bit veiled from the bass and the vocals lose the a bit of clarity. But once I pulled them away from the wall they really opened up and shined. Overall, it’s a great pair of speakers for anyone with limited space.
Gecko –
Excellent desktop speakers
The Kanto ORA is a really good pair of desktop speakers. They have a pretty flat and laid-back sound. The bass with the unit itself sounds good, but it still doesn’t produce much sub-bass (as expected of a speaker this size). If you don’t listen to a lot of bass-centered tracks, then you would not necessarily need a subwoofer with this. Connecting a subwoofer (I used a Kanto Sub8) activates the crossover (at 100Hz), allowing the ORA to focus its power on the mids and highs, producing a well-rounded, full-range sound.I bought this to replace my KEF Q100 + Pioneer SW-8MK2 + SMSL AD18 DAC/AMP setup, which was taking up a lot of space on my desk. Using a passive speaker also meant adding an amplifier and all the additional wires required, making the desk a mess. The ORAs are tiny in comparison and are powered, simplifying the setup considerably. One huge quality-of-life improvement for me with the ORA is that I can change its volume at the OS level (via keyboard) like an analog connection, even when connected via USB. I do this hundreds of times a day and don’t have to take my hands off the keyboard now. It is still a little confusing as the speaker volume (controlled via knob) and system volume are independent, and I am not sure how it’s affecting the subwoofer volume (it was at 50% with the SMSL, but I had to reduce it to 25% with the ORA). It took me a day or two of tinkering to get the volumes at a balanced state. @Kanto, if you are reading this, I hope you can share a guide on how to balance system, speaker, and subwoofer volumes, especially within the Kanto ecosystem.After dialing in the ORA and the Sub8, I compared it to the larger KEF system, and it was a tough one. The KEF, thanks to its coaxial drivers, sounded more magical than the Kanto. The imaging on certain tracks is out of this world, but on the flip side, they do sound thin and fatiguing with other songs (even though they are not bright speakers). The Kanto, on the other hand, sounded more laid back and neutral, which makes it a bit boring but more consistent across the range of songs I tried. At the end of the day, I prefer and am keeping the kanto setup for the desk, due to its size, laid-back neutral sound, simplicity, and other convenience features. The ORA feels well-tuned and optimized for the desk. If you want a speaker that you would like to move from the desk to the living room when needed, there are many other excellent (but larger) speakers at this price point that might serve you better. If this was priced around $249, it would have been a no-brainer recommendation.
TStephe –
Must have speakers, especially for the size, finish, and price.
I can’t say enough good things about these speakers. The price is great for what you get. These are the smallest yet most cleanest speakers I’ve seen, and after doing a ton of reviews, they definitely lived up to the expectation. I do music and video production, and these are a must to hear all aspects of the audio ranges you’ll want to hear. No muddy sound at all. Casual listening is amazing. They have great base, but the audio is so clean.Also, aesthetically the satin white is a nice touch, and the desktop stands are a must have in my opinion. Definitely look those up as well by Kanto.Get these!
David S. –
Perfect size to sound quality balance
I bought these for my office and couldn’t be happier. Years ago I had a high quality 5.1 audio setup in my office, but it was way more than I needed and took up a ton of space. For the last decade I’ve used headphones exclusively, but recently I began to miss having sound filling up the room. I was considering waiting for the ORA4 to be released when I bought these, but I’m glad I didn’t wait as they are the perfect size and the ORA4 would have been overkill for me.The audio quality is good and they are plenty loud, but a subwoofer is needed to make the most of them. I paired them with the Kanto SUB8 subwoofer. The sound is balanced and speech is easily understood. There are no types of audio I’ve encountered where the speakers struggle. Low quality cheap speakers often sound tinny and are grating. Not the case here.I did have some USB issues where the audio was cutting out randomly when I initially set them up, but after debugging, it turned out the USB-C port I was using on my motherboard was faulty. I only had the one port, so had to use a USB-C to USB-A adapter. No issues since then.
James –
You pay a lot extra for small size
My previous desktop setup was a loxjie a30 connected to various bookshelf speakers (most recently Klipsch rp500m) and an svs 3000 micro subwoofer.The kanto speakers will certainly be a downgrade for anyone coming from standard sized passive bookshelf speaker, but it is tiny and that’s what I was looking for – the smallest speakers I could get that didn’t sound bad. There are not a lot of decent options at this size so in that respect the Ora’s are good. I have the Ora’s hooked up to the same svs 3000 micro subwoofer and it sounds pretty good for games and video but is most noticably worse with music. I’m not an audiophile but the midrange sounds off or hollow compared to larger speakers.So, you can get much better sound for the same price with a cheap class d integrated amp and some cheap bookshelves, but this takes up way less space. As long as you are willing to compromise a bit on sound quality you will gain a lot of desk real estate back.To be clear, these don’t sound bad, but if you’re used to larger speakers these will most likely be a downgrade. If you know that going in it may help to set proper expectations.
coolspot –
I tried out various computer sound options with my new setup and was really skeptical that the Kanto Oras would sound any good considering their size… but I’m blown away by how great they sound!First impressions: these speakers are smaller and lighter than expected. The case might be made out of a plastic material – build quality looked fine. I did not have high hopes.I plugged them into my computer and started playing some music, and wow – I love the sound. The audio is crisp with a satisfying amount of bass – more than enough for home office/computer use. The audio is very clear and pleasant – much better than a previous set of Edifier 12800DBs, which were very muddled and bland. The trebles are similar to a set of Logitech Pebbles but with a much fuller lower end. The speakers sound good at mid-volumes – but even at this volume, it should be more than enough to fill a room 15 x 20.The second speaker is wired with a proprietary cable that is a bit hard to find. I would have much preferred if the speaker used standard speaker wires, which would allow me to make my own custom length cables. The secondary speaker cable is also a bit thick and stiff. If you need a longer cable, Kanto will actually recommend you purchase the 4-pin mini cable from Edifier – AliExpress also has these cables for cheaper too.The volume control is a digital knob, but I think it does remember the volume upon start-up. There are no markings on the knob, so it’s hard to tell what volume level it’s set to.Overall, very happy – finally found a small set of computer speakers that are powerful enough yet provide a nice balance in sound.
ArcTray –
Adquirí estas bocinas como remplazo hace 2 meses para unas Pebble V3, que se escuchaban bien para su tamaño y precio, pero si había ocasiones en las que no eran suficiente y las distorsiones eran notables.Totalmente lo contrario en estas, el sonido es de lo mas claro que he escuchado en unas bocinas de escritorio y están muy por encima de lo que su tamaño hace parecer, son tan pequeñas que las uso horizontalmente bajo mis monitores, ahorrándome mucho espacio. No considero que necesiten un subwoffer, a menos que quieras bribar un cuarto entero, las bocinas en si tienen suficiente bajo.Si bien su precio es 4 veces el de las Pebble, a mi parecen valen la pena y las seguiré usando por muchos años.
AD –
This is the second pair of Kantos I’ve purchased, and I’m still super happy with my own set (Kanto YU2), even a year later. Personally, I prefer the sound of my YU2s for PC gaming and casual listening. However, my son, who focuses on music editing and production for school, chose these instead.As a casual listener, I find this set offers stronger bass then my old YU2s and super-clear sound, though not as bright at the top. My son is absolutely thrilled with the connectivity, capability, and sound quality these provide as studio monitors. Since he was the main use case for this purchase, I’d say this was worth every penny. At this price point, it’s an easy 5 stars!
Ricardo Zavala –
Para ser unas bocinas de escritorio quedé impresionado por su rendimiento. A pesar de su tamaño compacto, estas bocinas ofrecen una calidad de sonido excepcional que supera todas las expectativas. Lo más destacado es su capacidad para producir un sonido claro y robusto, una proeza notable para bocinas de su tamaño.Uno de los aspectos más impresionantes de las Kanto ORA es su respuesta en graves (consideremos el tamaño de sus driver, obviamente). Para bocinas tan pequeñas, es sorprendente cómo manejan las frecuencias bajas sin comprometer la claridad y el detalle. Este equilibrio en el rendimiento de graves es algo que rara vez se ve en bocinas de este calibre.En comparación con sus predecesoras, las YU2, las Kanto ORA representan una evolución significativa. Se nota una mejora palpable en términos de calidad de sonido y rendimiento general. La compañía ha logrado hacer ajustes y mejoras que realmente elevan la experiencia auditiva a un nivel superior.Otro punto a destacar es la excelente separación instrumental y la representación de la escena sonora. Las ORA tienen una manera impresionante de dispersar el sonido, creando una experiencia inmersiva que te hace sentir como si estuvieras en medio de una actuación en vivo. Ya sea para escuchar música, ver películas o jugar videojuegos, estas bocinas crean una atmósfera sonora rica y envolvente.Para aquellos que buscan lo mejor, conectar las Kanto ORA a un subwoofer es una recomendación que no puedo dejar de hacer. Esta combinación mejora aún más la experiencia, amplificando la profundidad y la riqueza de los graves, y llevando la calidad de sonido a un nivel excepcional.En términos generales, las recomiendo muchísimo.Quizá el precio… esté algo elevado.
Amazon Customer –
These have so much clarity and a wide sound stage. It really feels like the music is playing in the room with you. I’m also pleasently surprised how much base these have. I know kanto makes a sub to pair with there but honestly I don’t find I need one.