Monkey Banana Turbo 6 black

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Monkey Banana Turbo 6 black

Monkey Banana

Turbo 6 black

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 274235
Model: Turbo 6 black
Price: $383.90

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These Monkey Banana Turbo 6s are a surprisingly capable set of monitors for the price. They offer a relatively flat frequency response and decent imaging, making them ideal for bedroom producers, podcasters, or anyone needing a budget-friendly nearfield solution. Don't expect studio-grade performance, but the value is undeniable.

Product Description

  • Monkey Banana Turbo 6 black
  • Active Nearfield Monitor
  • Woofer: 6.5 inch magnetically shielded polypropylene / ceramic membrane
  • Tweeter: 1 inch silk dome
  • Frequency range: 50 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: 60 W
  • High frequency - amplifier power: 30 W
  • Signal to noise ratio HF/LF: > 92 dB / 98 dB
  • THD+N at rated power HF/LF: 0.06%/0.03%
  • 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: 7.6 kg
  • Dimensions: 260 x 229 x 328 mm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Ceramic-infused woofer delivers surprising low-end punch and clarity.
  • • Silk dome tweeter provides smooth highs, avoiding harshness common in budget monitors.
  • • Variable EQ allows tailoring the frequency response to room acoustics.
  • • Flexible input options accommodate both analog and digital sources.
CONS
  • • The plastic enclosure feels a bit lightweight, potentially impacting bass response.
  • • While detailed, the overall soundstage isn't as expansive as more expensive options.
  • • Digital input selection is limited to left/right channel assignment only.

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Key Features

Woofer Size 6.5 in
Power (Watts) 90
Frequency Range 50 Hz - 30 kHz
Connections XLR/Jack Combo, RCA, S/PDIF
Weight 16.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Turbo 6s are a bit warmer and less analytical than the HS5s, lacking the HS5's clinical precision but offering a more forgiving listening experience.
It’s a genuine feature, allowing for digital signal transmission, but the limited channel selection means it's best suited for simple stereo setups.
Absolutely; the EQ adjustments can noticeably tame boomy bass or tame harsh high frequencies, improving accuracy significantly.

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