Monkey Banana Gibbon 5 Red

A 5.25-Inch Format That Has Become a Standard in Compact Studios

The 5.25-inch format has established itself as an excellent compromise for nearfield monitoring: enough radiating surface to work on the low-mid balance, while remaining suitable for small rooms and desktop setups. With a stated frequency response of 48 Hz to 22 kHz and a crossover at 3 kHz, this speaker fits within a "studio" logic: clear stereo imaging, coherent transitions between woofer and tweeter, and adjustment options to manage room influence.

Its magnetic shielding facilitates integration in busy environments (multiple screens, peripherals, tight furniture) and its red finish provides a strong visual identity without compromising usability.

Who Is This Monitor Speaker For and What Are Its Uses?

This active speaker is aimed at musicians, beatmakers, podcasters, videographers, and sound engineers seeking a simple-to-set-up solution for mixing and editing with confidence. It is particularly suited for nearfield configurations (short listening distance), typical of a home studio, compact control room, or an audio creation workstation on a computer.

Thanks to its balanced inputs (XLR / TRS), it naturally pairs with an audio interface, monitoring controller, or mixing console. The RCA inputs also allow connecting an unbalanced source (player, headphone output of a controller, consumer gear) to quickly compare a mix on different audio paths.

Settings, Connectivity, and Performance: Essentials for Reliable Listening

Bi-amplification and 2-Way Coherence

Dedicated bi-amplification (45 W for the low/bass-mid range and 35 W for the high frequencies) allows better control of the speaker response and dynamic headroom, especially during transients (kick, snare, bass attacks). The 3 kHz crossover frequency aims for a stable transition between the two drivers, maintaining clean mids and defined highs without harshness.

2-Band Equalization to Adapt to the Room

In an untreated or partially treated studio, room acoustics and placement can quickly color the sound (boomy bass near a wall, overly bright highs on a reflective desk). The 2-band bass and treble EQ with a +/-6 dB range helps compensate for these effects, restoring a more balanced listening at the sweet spot and enabling better mixing decisions.

Low Distortion for Clean Monitoring at Working Levels

With a specified THD + N of 0.05% in HF and 0.02% in LF, the goal is to limit coloration caused by distortion, allowing better judgment of details (sibilance, saturation, reverb, harmonic balance). The result: a more "readable" listening experience for editing, arranging, and fine corrections.

Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs: Studio Integration and Versatility

The combo XLR / TRS jack covers most outputs from audio interfaces and monitoring controllers, at balanced +4 dBu levels. The RCA inputs, at -10 dBV, offer a practical alternative for unbalanced sources. Input impedances (20 kOhm balanced, 10 kOhm unbalanced) ensure comfortable compatibility with common equipment without unnecessarily loading the output stage.

Technical specifications

Battery	No	EQ	Yes
Number of channels	2 channels	Inputs	Rca, combo XLR/jack
Bluetooth	No	Color	Red
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 bass and treble EQ	+/-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%