Monkey Banana Gibbon 5 Black

The 5.25-Inch Format: The Classic Compromise for Compact Studios

In modern desktop setups, the 5.25-inch size has become a standard for nearfield work: enough presence in the low-mids to judge the foundation of vocals, guitars, or snare drums, while remaining easy to position in small rooms. With a stated frequency response of 48 Hz to 22 kHz and a crossover frequency at 3 kHz, this monitor aims for a coherent output between woofer and tweeter to maintain clear mids and detailed highs.

Magnetic shielding facilitates integration in busy environments (screens, interfaces, controllers, power strips), and the red finish gives a bold look without changing the main goal: reliable nearfield listening for creating, editing, and mixing.

Who Is This Monitor For?

This active monitor is designed for musicians, beatmakers, podcasters, video creators, and sound engineers who want a simple, direct, and effective system for working on a computer. It is most effective at short listening distances typical of home studios, compact control rooms, or audio editing stations.

The balanced inputs (combo XLR / TRS) allow a clean connection to an audio interface, console, or monitoring controller, minimizing cable noise. The RCA inputs provide a convenient solution for connecting an unbalanced source and quickly comparing a mix on a "consumer" system without reconfiguring the entire studio.

Settings, Connectivity, and Performance: A Solid Foundation for Mixing Decisions

Bi-amplification: More Control Over Transients

Dedicated bi-amplification (45 W for low and low-mid frequencies, 35 W for highs) helps maintain a controlled response when the signal becomes dense: kick drum attacks, snappy snare hits, fast bass lines, or percussive synths. This power division per driver improves stability and clarity, resulting in more confident placements in the mix and less guesswork on overall balance.

3 kHz Crossover Frequency: Coherence Between Woofer and Tweeter

The 3 kHz crossover is designed to ensure a stable transition between the two drivers, a critical zone for perceiving vocals, guitars, pianos, and snares. The intended result is a homogeneous listening experience: clean mids, clear definition, and present highs without excessive harshness, enabling better control over equalization, de-essing, and saturation.

2-Band EQ: Adapt the Monitor to Placement and Room

In a lightly treated studio, placement strongly influences the sound: bass boost near a wall, low-mid buildup on a desk, or overly emphasized highs with reflective surfaces. The 2-band EQ (bass and treble) with an adjustment range of +/-6 dB allows quick correction of these effects to restore a more neutral listening environment at the sweet spot and gain consistency from project to project.

Low Distortion: More Detail "Reading"

With a specified THD+N of 0.05% in HF and 0.02% in LF, the monitor aims for a clean sound at working levels. This helps better hear sibilance, hiss, reverberations, micro-saturations, and harmonic balance-essential clues for finalizing a mix and avoiding unpleasant surprises on other playback systems.

Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs: Easy Integration

The combo XLR / TRS covers most audio interface and studio equipment outputs at +4 dBu, while the RCA connectors are suited for sources at -10 dBV. Input impedances (20 kOhm balanced, 10 kOhm unbalanced) ensure comfortable compatibility with common devices without unnecessarily loading output stages.

Technical specifications

Battery	No	EQ	Yes
Number of channels	2 channels	Inputs	Rca, combo XLR/jack
Bluetooth	No	Color	Black
Connection	RCA, XLR	Power output	80 W
Speaker diameter	1", 5,25"	Quantity	1
Number of speakers	2

Configuration	5.25-inch woofer + 1-inch tweeter	2-band EQ bass and treble	+/-6 dB
Magnetic shielding	yes	Input impedance	20 kOhm balanced, 10 kOhm unbalanced
Power	45 Watt + 35 Watt	Input sensitivity	+4 dBu (balanced), -10 dBV (unbalanced)
Frequency response	48 Hz - 22 kHz	Dimensions	W215 x H190 x D277 mm
Crossover frequency	3 kHz	Weight	5.9 kg
THD + N HF / LF	0.05% / 0.02%