{"product_id":"kanto-ren-powered-speakers","title":"Kanto REN Powered Speakers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA TV-friendly powered speaker should make the room simpler and the sound more convincing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhen a Soundbar Is Too Limiting\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA soundbar is easy to place, but it often flattens the experience into one narrow source under the TV. Music loses stereo separation, dialogue can feel disconnected from the room, and the system may have no clean path for records, streaming, or a subwoofer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe better answer for many spaces is a real stereo speaker system that still behaves simply with the television.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy We Chose REN\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe chose the Kanto REN because it brings HDMI ARC, USB-C, optical, RCA, AUX, Bluetooth 5.3, and subwoofer integration into a powered bookshelf system. It is built to work with a TV remote through HDMI ARC while still giving music the width and placement of two real speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eREN is useful where the room needs one clean system for TV, streaming, computer audio, records with a phono preamp, and everyday music. It gives the room a more complete stereo foundation without adding a receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat the Specs Won't Tell You\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eTV Sound Feels More Like a Stereo System\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eHDMI ARC with CEC lets REN wake with the TV and respond to the TV remote. That keeps daily use simple while giving voices, music, and effects the spacing of two separate speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is a cleaner path for rooms where a soundbar would be easy but not satisfying enough.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIt Handles More Than One Kind of Listening\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eREN can connect to a TV, computer, streamer, analog source, turntable with phono preamp, or Bluetooth device. That gives the system more life beyond movie night.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe same pair of speakers can handle work, music, video, and casual listening without being rebuilt around each source.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eThe Subwoofer Integration Is Built In\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen a subwoofer is connected, REN automatically routes bass below 80 Hz to the sub and lets the speakers focus above that point. That helps compact speakers play cleaner while the subwoofer fills in the foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor a small living room or media setup, that can make the system feel much more complete.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Two Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eREN is the Kanto model we would use when the system has to serve both TV and music from one clean pair of powered speakers. It is more capable than a basic desktop speaker and more flexible than a soundbar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe appeal is how many rooms it can solve: TV audio, streaming, compact hi-fi, desktop use, and subwoofer expansion all live in one straightforward system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTech You Can Hear\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat You Hear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy It Happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTV sound has more width and placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue stereo speaker layout with HDMI ARC and CEC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMusic has stronger scale and midrange body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.25-inch aluminum cone woofer and 1-inch silk dome tweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily listening feels responsive and easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100W RMS Class D amplification and remote\/TV control support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital sources stay clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C and optical inputs support up to 24-bit\/96 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass expansion integrates more naturally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic 80 Hz subwoofer crossover with high-pass filtering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-inch silk dome tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.25-inch aluminum cone woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100W RMS Class D amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI ARC with CEC TV control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C, optical, RCA, AUX, and Bluetooth 5.3 inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofer output with automatic 80 Hz crossover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Matte Black, Matte Grey, Matte Orange, Matte Blue, and Matte White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Audio Two\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudio Two ships across Canada. If you don't have access to a proper high-end dealer in your city, this is your way in — real expertise from people who've heard the system, matched the electronics, and can guide you through a decision this size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanto","offers":[{"title":"Matte Black","offer_id":49148388671740,"sku":"RENMB","price":799.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Grey","offer_id":49148388704508,"sku":"RENMG","price":799.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Orange","offer_id":49148388737276,"sku":"RENMO","price":799.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Blue","offer_id":49148388770044,"sku":"RENMU","price":799.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte White","offer_id":49148388802812,"sku":"RENMW","price":799.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7597\/3809\/files\/IMG_3617.png?v=1780252038","url":"https:\/\/audiotwo.com\/products\/kanto-ren-powered-speakers","provider":"Audio Two","version":"1.0","type":"link"}