Monkey Banana Gibbon5 black

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Monkey Banana Gibbon5 black

Monkey Banana

Gibbon5 black

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 327962
Model: Gibbon5 black
Price: $170.50

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The Gibbon5 blacks are a surprisingly capable entry point into studio monitoring. They offer a balanced frequency response and useful level adjustments, making them ideal for bedroom producers, podcasters, or anyone needing accurate monitoring on a budget. Don't expect them to fill a large room, but for nearfield work, they're a solid performer.

Product Description

  • Monkey Banana Gibbon5 black
  • Active Nearfield Monitor
  • Woofer: 5 1/4" polypropylene diaphragm
  • Magnetically shielded
  • Tweeter: 1" Silk dome
  • Frequency range: 48 - 22000 Hz
  • HF - level: +/- 6 db adjustable at 10 kHz
  • LF - level: +/- 6 db adjustable at 100 Hz
  • Crossover frequency: 3 kHz
  • LF - Amplifier Power: 45 W
  • HF - Amplifier Power: 35 W
  • Level HF / LF: 90 dB / 95 dB
  • THD + N at rated power HF / LF: 0.05% / 0.02% to
  • Inputs: XLR
  • jack
  • cinch socket
  • Input impedance: 20 kOhm balanced
  • 10 kOhm unbalanced
  • Input sensitivity: +4 dBu (balanced)
  • -10 dBV (unbalanced)
  • Dimensions: 215 x 190 x 277 mm
  • Weight: 5.9 kg
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Polypropylene woofer delivers surprisingly tight, controlled low-end.
  • • Silk dome tweeter offers smooth, detailed highs without harshness.
  • • Adjustable HF/LF levels allow for room correction and tonal shaping.
  • • Compact size and shielded design suit smaller studios and close proximity.
CONS
  • • Amplifier power is modest; struggles at very high listening volumes.
  • • Polypropylene woofer may lack the 'slam' of more premium materials.
  • • Limited connectivity compared to higher-end monitors.

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Key Features

Woofer Size 5 1/4 in
Power (Watts) 80
Frequency Range 48 - 22000 Hz
Connections XLR, Jack, Cinch
Weight 5.9 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The HS5s are known for a flatter, more analytical response, while the Gibbon5s have a slightly warmer, more forgiving sound – a matter of preference.
The +/- 6dB adjustments are helpful for basic room correction, but serious acoustic treatment is still recommended for optimal results.
While not as robust as a more expensive woofer material, the design is generally well-behaved, but excessive volume could reveal some limitations.

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