When designing our next-gen bookshelf system, we didn’t just want to make a new speaker.
We set out to create a complete solution that combines the simplicity of a soundbar with as few of their downsides as possible. REN obviously excels in the living room, but in true Kanto-fashion, we’ve thought-through their feature-set to make sure they work great on desktop, with network streamers, and connected to analog gear. Read on to learn about REN’s specs, features, and design goals.
 
Stereo Sound
Soundbars rarely extend past your TV and rely on digital processing to simulate a wider soundstage. You can place REN as far apart as you like giving you a true wide soundstage with pinpoint precision of where the action is happening on the screen. Get real stereo sound and leave the gimmicks behind.
 
Sound Modes
REN is DSP-controlled, allowing for custom sound modes like Vocal Boost and Night Mode to improve quiet dialogue and soften loud sound effects when watching movies at night. Never miss a line of dialogue or accidentally wake up the neighbors again.
 
Seamless TV Integration
Featuring HDMI ARC with CEC, REN offers the same kind of seamless TV integration that an AV receiver or soundbar provides. REN automatically wakes when the TV is turned on and can be controlled with the TV remote. No need for multiple remotes or bulky gear to get premium sound from your TV.
 
Bass Management
When a sub is connected, a low pass filter automatically sends everything below 80 Hz to the subwoofer and a high pass filter sends anything above 80 Hz to the speakers. This frees up REN’s built-in amplifier to focus solely on the midrange and highs. Typically, you’d have to invest in an AV receiver to get this kind of functionality, but we’ve added it to REN to give you a home theater-like experience in one streamlined package.
 
Internal
REN’s drivers are powered by a 100 W RMS Class D amplifier, delivering 50 W RMS to each channel. We’ve utilized digital signal processing (DSP) within the signal path allowing us to fine-tune how the speakers sound. This also lets us deploy an active crossover between the speakers and an external subwoofer which enables automatically when a sub is plugged in.
REN has Bluetooth 5.3 onboard with the AAC codec for high quality streaming from any device. Bluetooth 5.3 introduced “Channel Classification Enhancement” which allows the device to choose the least congested sub-band to improve stability in denser areas like apartment buildings. Expect a great sounding, reliable wireless connection from REN.
 
Features
100W of RMS power
1 x 1" silk dome tweeter
1 x 5.25" aluminum concave cone woofer
Controllable with your TV remote
USB power output
1/4"-20 bottom connector for optional mounts