Monkey Banana Turbo 5 black

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Monkey Banana Turbo 5 black

Monkey Banana

Turbo 5 black

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 274229
Model: Turbo 5 black
Price: $273.90

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These Monkey Banana Turbo 5s are a fantastic entry point into studio monitoring. The balanced frequency response and adjustable EQ make them surprisingly versatile for mixing and mastering on a budget. They're perfect for bedroom producers, podcasters, or anyone needing accurate nearfield monitoring without spending a fortune.

Product Description

  • Monkey Banana Turbo 5 black
  • Active Nearfield Monitor
  • Woofer: 5 inch magnetically shielded polypropylene / ceramic membrane
  • Tweeter: 1 inch silk dome
  • Frequency range: 55 Hz - 30 kHz
  • High frequency level: -6 dB / +6 dB variable at 10 kHz
  • Low frequency level: -6 dB / +6 dB variable at 100 Hz
  • Frequency separation: 3 kHz
  • Low frequency - amplifier power: 50 W
  • High frequency - amplifier power: 30 W
  • Signal to noise ratio HF/LF: > 90 dB / 95 dB
  • THD+N at rated power HF/LF: 0.05%/0.02%
  • Inputs: XLR / jack - combo jack
  • RCA inputs
  • S/PDIF - inputs for digital signals
  • Outputs: S/PDIF - jack for digital signal transmission
  • Input selection: Analog or digital
  • Channel selection: Left or Right (only at digital signal)
  • Input impedance: 20 kOhm balanced
  • 10 kOhm unbalanced
  • Input sensitivity: +4 dBu balanced
  • -10 dBV unbalanced
  • Weight: 5.9 kg
  • Dimensions: 222 x 192 x 275 mm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Polypropylene/ceramic woofer delivers surprisingly tight, controlled low-end.
  • • Silk dome tweeter offers smooth, extended highs without harshness.
  • • Flexible EQ adjustments allow tailoring to room acoustics and listening preferences.
  • • Versatile input options cater to both analog and digital workflows.
CONS
  • • Build quality feels somewhat plasticky, reflecting the budget-friendly price point.
  • • Limited channel selection in digital mode restricts stereo imaging options.
  • • Bass response, while decent, might lack the depth for serious bass-heavy genres.

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Key Features

Woofer Size 5 in
Power (Watts) 80
Frequency Range 55 Hz - 30 kHz
Connections XLR/Jack Combo, RCA, S/PDIF
Weight 8.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Turbo 5s offer a similar level of neutrality, though the Yamaha's might have a slightly more 'clinical' presentation. Both are excellent choices for critical listening.
While the 5-inch woofer handles low frequencies well, a subwoofer would be beneficial for genres heavily reliant on sub-bass frequencies like trap or dubstep.
The digital input offers cleaner signal processing and reduced noise, but the difference is subtle; analog is perfectly acceptable for most home studios.

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