4 month ago, I finally bought these speakers - Alto 12 inch - after so many events, I decide to give you my feedback. I don't use my 15 inch EVs anymore. These small boxes are fantastic, so we will purchase 4 more. Thanks for your advice and keep the good work.
Yes this is a incredible buy , i have used many powered speakers and these are really something and half the price of most , i have dialed them in nice, they project well not to much low end for a live band mix
I'm planning to buy a pair of this for our church and pair it with a 16 channel mixer, indoors, around 50 to 80 people. I'm planning to connect an acoustic guitar and 2 keyboards and the vocals, around 6 microphone. Is it enough?
Thanks again a lot of your first review with a 10 inch but now I think I'm better off with a 12 inch so also I'll get to those Bluetooth gizmos as well thank you very much fantastic 11 out of 10 thanks again John
Hi there I just got ts415 brand new. Both line levels on audio interface are at same position. But one speaker is louder than other. Both line levels on back of alto are at 12 o clock too. But one speaker is quieter then the other. Cheers
I heard good things, and discussed the brand with an expert. i was upgraded from the 8" to the 12" and convinced I would ace the low end. 1st unit arrived DOA, and 2nd unit lasted about an hour at 25%. No where even close to peaking. I was in my 10x10 office so 25% was more than loud enough, then after an hour of mixing the tweeters gone. Controller was set to 0DB and bass was set on controller to 40% because I have a sub hooked up behind the speakers. In 15 years, we've never blown a speaker. To have 2 of these fail in a week was alarming. Can't recommend Alto brand. A great sounding speaker when it worked however.
Where did you get the speakers because getting a DOA and the second one going right away? Just does not happen ( 500+) altos sold and I can count on one hand how many times I have had a problem with New speakers. Not saying it didn't happen just like WOW.
Hello, From the sound demo and the size of the unit, it offered clear sound. Even add a sub and wow even better sound. Yep it's time to upgrade to lighter speakers. The only thing, class d systems are harder to repair and as a tech I've seen many a board changed out just for fast turn around. On the plus side of class d speakers yeah they are much lighter for transporting them about as older powered speaker with heavy transformer chassis added weight.
What are your thoughts on a pair of Alto TS 412 for acoustic performance, guitar and singers using a mixer? And this versus QSC or JBL, all 12". Home practice for volunteer performances in elderly home/community situations. Sometime Coffee House arrangements.
Home practice for volunteer performances in elderly home & community situations. For Sure I would look at getting the TS412 over the others, if you said you needed to push them for midsize louder set up maybe spend more. but the sound quality is to the same at 70 to 80dB
Hello, love your vid they are awesome and simple to understand thank you, any recommendations on a better tweeter replacement? Anyone has any suggestions? This is my 3rd one 😢 thank You!
Hope This Helps - JBL Factory Replacement Driver 2408H-2, PRX700 Here is the Link amzn.to/3n1h9NT please watch the video on how not to blow up my speaker here's the link ruclips.net/video/wE0PL7iCF7E/видео.html
I've had a pair of passive, 15-inch Yamaha Club Series III speakers for over 20 years. Used them at weddings and corporate parties. They sound great, but now I'm ready to go with a pair of powered speakers so I don't have to haul a separate amp. How do these Altos compare with my old Yamahas? My wedding crowds rarely have more than 200 people. Thanks, and great video!
Hello. I have a question. I do sound for a rock band. If i will have 2 of these speakers and good subs can i produce good sound for 500 people? Thank you!
Novice DJ who does 1 gig per month- Outdoor Events/ Lawn Parties and indoor gigs serving up to 100 guests. Looking to upgrade my TS115A to the new series. Do you recommend these "12's" or the "15's"? We like a punch and loud! Thanks in advance... (PS I plan on adding the new sub 18" as well to my setup)
That’s a good question. 15’s typically have more punch but they get muddy. 12’s are tight and if you set them on flat, you can tweak the low end from your mixer. That’s what I did and they sound great. Just don’t overdo it. That’s how and why so many people have blown them up. Hope this helps.
Hello, thanks for the advice. I bought one yet the speaker still sounds muddy when I tried my wire connection via LCR. Do you know why it is still sounding muddy? Thank you
Question please , I seen small live bands using dual power speakers that are basically stage on the floor for audience putting them at 3 to 5 feet tall. Height. My question is , do those heavy dual 15s power speakers need to be elevated as for live show , I'm guessing because the people on the front row will prob experience too much highs and lows. M I correct or are they okay on the floor
I'm planning to buy a pair of this for our church and pair it with a 16 channel mixer, indoors, around 50 to 80 people. I'm planning to connect an acoustic guitar and 2 keyboards and the vocals, around 6 microphone. Is it enough? Thank you for the review by the way.
Hi. Please tell me if I did correctly. So I wanted to switch my alto ts312 from 230v ac to 110v ac. I took the back cover off and on the board was two pin and on the actual board was some writing saying open 230v short 115v . So I shortened that pins together. Is that correct now to run it off 110v ?
You mentioned on your video if you're doing a larger room then you could step up to something else. What is the something else? I auditioned a version of these with the 15" drivers. I do want more bass but their salesman was trying to sell me on the 12" version of everything he was selling. I liked the EV Electro Voice speakers the best but they are more expensive and there seems to be an awful lot of used ones and demo units on sale on Ebay. I'm thinking that they have an issue. So, is the Alto 312 better or is the 15" version worth the step up? I'm wanting them to do wedding DJing mainly. I also would like to avoid having to get a separate sub even though I know that is an option. I think I am sold on ALTO, but I just want to know what model I should get. I was going to buy new Mackie Thump 15Aa's but the salesman hated them and when I auditioned them, I hated them too. They sound so compressed. Maybe it's an issue with only the new version of the Mackie Thumps, but I thought the EV's sounded the best, followed by ALTO, and then the Mackie's in last place. The Mackie package deals make it hard to turn down on Ebay, but I like the sound of the ALTO. So, ALTO 12 or ALTO 15?
JUST GET YOURSELF 15" AND COMPLIMENT THEM WITH A SUBWOOFER, I RECOMMEND A BEHRINGER SUB, FOR THE MONEY. NOW, YOU'LL BE ROCKING ! TRUST ME. I USED TO HAVE EV'S 15" WHEN THEY GET HOT, THEY SHUT DOWN. TRUST ME...IS A SAFETY FEATURE...
@@djjammindave I did my research and there are tons of problems with the newest Alto model blowing both tweeters and woofers. Also did my research and found a lot of problems on the EVs. Bottom line, they aren't my in home speakers so I went with Mackie. They sound better than at the store, but I'm not in love with them. Yet they can fill a large room without shutting down. Next step is a subwoofer and I'll look into the Behringer you recommended.
Hi excellent review, as are all the reviews you do, my system for the last 15 or 16 years is the Dynacord Powermax P5, which was used for 4 and 5 piece band and discos, always performed without any issue, So now band is no more and I'm now Oneman and sometimes 2 piece band, mostly oneman, keyboards, guitar, backing tracks, P5 needs to move on and it's now the reason why I'm constantly watching all your reviews, well explained and demo, Alto is a name that's new to me, and seriously considering this speaker and, but 12" or 15" this I need to put to bed once and for all, I'm told 12" is the best for vocal clarity but would mean have to add 18" subs, in your own professional opinion what would your choice be to match or even better the P5 rig, Alto is not as expensive as other high end speakers, but do this mean cheap components are used, or is it more like the Volkswagen and the Mercedes, its really hard to decide what to go for, hope you can advise, maybe 2 Alto TS 315's and no need for subs, I honestly don't know 🤔
@@expertisland thanks for getting in touch so quick, my venues would be big lounge bars holding about 100 people and hotels where I could have a thing up to 300 people, last night I brought in my P5 tops to a bar full of noisy young teens and left the bins in the van, the bar was low ceiling mostly wood furnishings , including wooden floor, size wise roughly 50 ' X 30' feet , the tops alone did the job, but I could see the system amp pm2600 go into Amber after 2 hours, so I suppose I should have taken the bins in also, But as I was saying the system is getting on in age now, and I'm looking for something to better this P5 rig, have my vocals clean crisp and cut through the mix without issue, and have a good low end also, I hope you can make sense of all the above and any advice you can give with regards my request I greatly appreciate 😉
What is the best speakers for home special occasion birthday parties family and friends get together I just listening to the music we don't use to mine and meters 7 m by 3 metres Alto TS310 2000 Watt Active Speaker or Panasonic AKX710E High Power Speaker System
Thank you very much for the great introduction! I bought 2 TS315 in 2019 and later added a TS 318s and i agree you with you in every detail. There's just one thing bothering me: The passive cooling technology, which is heating up the terminals on the backside of my TS 315s. When i'm playing out during summer in evironments with 30 degrees C, the terminals are really getting more than warm. Are they really built to last under conditions like those? I often used a fan to cool them from the outside... Thanks again for the presentation!
barraverto Doze. I also have 2 TS315 and am a little worried about the lack of cooling. It would be nice to have a remodel maybe, but it should be done the right way.
for dj and having just at home yo play for the max of 60- 70 for almost the same price, wich one do you go ts312 or PRORECK Club 3000 12-Inch 3000 Watt DJ/Powered PA Speaker System Combo Set with Bluetooth/USB/SD Card/Remote Control (Two Subwoofers and 8X Array Speakers Set) (Club 3000) ? thanksss
Please expert island - am trying to get a new set up of speakers . Please i need your advice on which is better between ALTO TRUESONIC TS3 TS315 Power speaker or ALTO TRUESONIC TS3 TS312 Power speaker , I believe its just the 15'' inch and 12'' inch that is obvious but what is the difference in there sound quality .
Size of the Room or Dancefloor ( one 12" speaker 6ft high can trow about 75% dB level at 24ft to 30ft) ( one 15" speaker 6ft high can throw about 75% of the dB level at 30ft to 36ft ). this just one of the things I think about when looking at speakers.
This Question will make a great video, It is hard to fallow the True RMS Rating sometime with the commercial brands like Alto, EV, JBL, Mackie to Name a few. the Are Nothing the Wattage on the Chipset inside the Unit, To Be far this is also missing all the other parts that make a speaker load and powerful. But this does not work for consumer brand like Ion, Pyle, Gemini, Rockville, Acoustic Audio. I just call them internet watts. Don't get me wrong Consumer speakers are Fun, Load, easy to use and Great for house parties or Backyards.
@@expertisland to put it into perspective on my passive system each mid top is powered by one channel of a peavey ipr1600 which is "only" 300 watts per channel into an 8 ohm load although handling little below 90Hz they are still nice and loud.
@@officialWWM I owned a pair and I returned them. Yes they are VERY convenient and VERY lightweight, but that comes with a big sacrifice. Your are entitled to your opinion and it is just your opinion and it's a biased opinion because you own them and you have offered no facts or specs to make your case. I'm glad you enjoy them and if that was the only pair I ever owned, I'd probably be happy with them too.
Ted H ok, what didn't you like about them? I love the balanced top and bottom frequencies and the midrange hump because they make the vocal cut through very clearly. The sound is very clean and modern and even around the whole room. If you know how to eq a system properly and avoid all the onboard digital processing, they can be made to sound great! In fact, I have never had so much positive feedback from people about how good my speakers sound. I use them with a 4 piece rock band. I also have a pair of ip3000s but I think the 2000s are better, especially with another sub added.
@@officialWWM #1 I am not going to turn this into an argument. I went together with three DJ's to get a great deal on these speakers. I returned mine and the other two DJ's returned theirs and one kept them and uses them as backup speakers and to do very small gigs. #2 You kind of answered your own question...."Especially with another sub added" and those are YOUR words. Having to add a huge external sub defeats the whole purpose of having them and yes you're right, they do lack bass and therefore DO need another sub which defeats the purpose for having them which is the SAME reason the other DJ's didn't like them and we all returned them. End of discussion.
Hi, I'm thinking of getting this and buying a Yamaha rs202 receiver. Does this speaker use a receiver/ amplifier or does it have one already built in? If so then how to I plug in my cd/DVD player ?
I just bought a pair of JBL EONS 615 and I'm having trouble with sound. It sounds muffled in the lirycks and so does my Alto ts112. I'm running a 3.5 headphone jack to my LGG7 Slim Q phone and I added a larger headphone jack to connect to the speaker and between the jbl speakers is a xlr cable do I need a mixer? Or??
Choosing from ts312 and ts315 . What are the significant differences between the two? I love the lightweight and smaller build of the ts312. Is the ts315 the far better performer? sacrificing the portability the ts312 gives.
You are going to switch them to sub ,on the back anyways .my Mackie 12's have the same power as the 15's,they are way lighter and I bet a 12 reproduces mid high frequencies better.
I have a question, I accidentally plug my speaker into a 220v outlet and it pop. Is their any chance it can be repair or can the amplifier board can be replaced? Help needed
hi sir, i'm from indonesia, north sumtera, i have 1 pair of Alto ts312, but 1 of the speakers are broken, i think how many 1 pcs speakers, i want to replace Thanks..
@@steveeagermusic I love it! It completely changed the sound of our PA! The drums sounds so much better the bass sounds better and it’s even easier to sing low Notes in the Pa
Hey, glad to hear that! Appreciate the response! It's hard to find reviews of those subs, but what I've heard so far is that they sound amazing! Man, it's hard to beat the price! How do you get around the fact that it doesn't have a high pass filter or a crossover?
@@steveeagermusic I already had the 15 inch PA speakers that’s how I knew the company was making amazing quality stuff. The sub has a setting to pair it to these specific speakers
@@christopolousvonsnuffolaup7420 nah bruh not a chance sound deteriating is a big problem why do you think they have multiple speakers and subwoofers in any venue you go to even pubs
If I am using the speaker with a mixer or Controller and Have EQ controls Then I go with the TS312 for the extra power / if I have no EQ controls then I would go with the Thump12a because of the built in DSP
Hi.. this might be a stupid question but does that horrible sign on the front upper right come off? Speaker is great but that screaming advertisement is horrible. I've watched several video's on this speaker and the thing is always front and center so now wondering if it is removable. I haven't heard anyone mention it in the video's which I thought was strange. Can anybody let me know if that front sign is removable?
@@expertisland Thank you for answering, but I think I haven't enough place on my car for 4 speakers...what's about if instead of the ts312 I use a pair of ts315? Would there be any difference?
@@alvarodelapuerta619 I'd like to know this as well. Does the 15" push enough air to cover the bass end of the spectrum? If it does, does the midrange suffer on the 15"? Better to do 12" with a sub than just 15" by itself?
It all depends how big the party is going to be. If ur talking about small gig party family then a set of this 12s will be just good but u must need to get a sub in order to have a great sound.
Please, i have a dilema I m looking to buy 4 of these 312’s and two 18 subs for now( a pair of The Box TA18 ) My question is, i really need a external sound procesor? Or how can i reduce the bass signal going to these speakers whithout an external procesor, since i will use them with active subs ! Ah, and also a Behringer 1832 mixer. Tnx alot, and sorry for my english !
The TA18s have a variable crossover, you put the full signal into the TA18s and then link the TA18 to the 312s. Adjust the bandpass crossover on the TA18 to suit the low end capability of the 312
when using the alto total..for the backing trax how can you sing from your mixer desk thru speakers OR can you plug into desk instead of speaker cables..
I've got a couple of questions, I hope you can help: 1. I'm looking for a pair of powered speakers to work as a pa for band practice. We practice at fairly low levels, but use a full stack of bass at 500watts, and a half stack for guitar at 120watts. We'd like this pa system to pull double duty and be used for doing small gigs at volume. Would two of these 12's be enough to handle a rock band at a 50-150 1,500 sqft venue? We run electronic drums, so the pa is for that and vocals, and some guitar just to get a wider/more balanced image. Would these Altos handle these duties? 2. I'm also looking for a pair of powered speakers for our church. We're moving into a new building, 1,600 sqft, and have budget for a sound system. We'd be using the sound system for live singing, guitar, and some percussion. This building only seats about 70 people. We'd also like this pa to pull double duty and work also outdoors at some events that we do. With these speakers we are looking at sound quality and durability. We have budget now, but if these speakers die a year or two out, we don't have budget then to replace them. Would these Altos handle these duties? Sorry for the long question, really appreciate your speaker reviews!
i like the clean sound of these Altos ts312. I used to have an EV ZLX15P i compared it to my TS215 i still like the sound of the alto. but for a durability i do believe EV is better. just don't overdo the Alto.
You could probably do with some subwoofers and a crossover and then you are good. If the guitarist is cranking his 120 watt rig is imagine most 12"tops would get left behind though.
Can I use the alto ts312 for studio setup on low volume without damaging speaker. And what would be the safest way to manage that ,ie having speakers set to unity and just turning down master out on my denon mc7000 controller? Or just using say 1/4 volume on speaker and sub. The reason I ask is I want to be able to use same speakers for home practice and for gigs also without having to buy separate monitors for home use. I have 2 alto ts312 and alto ts315 sub . Thanks love the in depth vids 👍
If I wanted to plug into both inputs from a mixer can I use a y splitter cable? (XLR Female To Dual XLR Male Cables - 6" Pro Series Y-Cable Cord Splitter ) would that give me more volume?
It doesnt make any difference because your dual xlr and the speaker is in mono.. But you can make a stereo output on single speaker.. Better use left and righr xlr then plug it both in one speaker for stereo output.
Please I have this speakers and I connect it directly from my controller but after few hours (4hrs) of play it starts to give distorted sound like the bass can go off and the twitter starts?messing around
That's what I think is happening to me - few of them has blown fuse on me. But would you advise I plug in this speakers on into the bass before going into the controller
@@marchangel7462 that is something alot of people dont know especially if they connect a mixer gotta make sure all is in unity and not clipping for the best sounf
Are you aware of any differences between this and the Headrush FRFR-112? Some have said the Headrush has a dispersion pattern more for being used as a monitor laying on it's side and is possibly voiced a little different for guitar players.
I will ask inMusic to make sure (the parent company of Alto and HeadRush) to confirm. I looked at the TECH INFORMATION for both and they are the same. So I Think Headrush needed a speaker to support the HeadRush Pedalboard, it would be normal that one inMusic Brand to partner with one of the other inMusic brands. As a side note, we have 1 to 2 customers a week with there guitar and Pedalboard wanting to try the TS312 most are happy with the sound. second option is the ZLX-12P from EV
@christopolous: basically for very small gigs like indoor house parties or inside store events. Only running one speaker for these events. So I’m wondering which brand would best suit it for sound and decent low end bass. 50 ppl max events
should I engage the Contour button when I'm playing live, I'm using the speaker for a line 6 Helix guitar effects unit and when I play live its not a very crisp sound
You are better off connecting a small form mixer that has at least 3 bands of EQ adjustment between your guitar and the speaker, instead of using the speaker's contour function (which basically "carves" out the middle and enhances the lows and highs).
We have a pair of 315 but no subs yet. Can these handle live band using electronic drums? Any precaution we should take? Thanks for the vids. Realy big help choosing which to purchase.
4 month ago, I finally bought these speakers - Alto 12 inch - after so many events, I decide to give you my feedback. I don't use my 15 inch EVs anymore. These small boxes are fantastic, so we will purchase 4 more. Thanks for your advice and keep the good work.
Can it be low enough volume for in home use ?
Yes this is a incredible buy , i have used many powered speakers and these are really something and half the price of most , i have dialed them in nice, they project well not to much low end for a live band mix
I'm planning to buy a pair of this for our church and pair it with a 16 channel mixer, indoors, around 50 to 80 people. I'm planning to connect an acoustic guitar and 2 keyboards and the vocals, around 6 microphone. Is it enough?
Hello, are they still working alright? In some forums there is a talk of Alto ts312 tweeter amplifier has an issue and cause it to blow apparently?
Wonderfull ALTO TS312 ... the 12" speakers run like 15" ... nice rendment for my stage exibitions (Piano, Keyboards and voice )...
Which speakers is better 15 inch or 12 inch please give a feedback thank you
Thanks again a lot of your first review with a 10 inch but now I think I'm better off with a 12 inch so also I'll get to those Bluetooth gizmos as well thank you very much fantastic 11 out of 10 thanks again John
Hi there I just got ts415 brand new. Both line levels on audio interface are at same position. But one speaker is louder than other. Both line levels on back of alto are at 12 o clock too. But one speaker is quieter then the other. Cheers
in terms of sound quality alone, is the TS312 superior to the TX31 assuming both are are at the same volume? if yes, in what sense?
Trying to decide between this ALTO monitor or the TurboSound M10 Milan. Any thoughts as far as ruggedness or reliability? Sound? Value?
I heard good things, and discussed the brand with an expert.
i was upgraded from the 8" to the 12" and convinced I would ace the low end.
1st unit arrived DOA, and 2nd unit lasted about an hour at 25%. No where even close to peaking. I was in my 10x10 office so 25% was more than loud enough, then after an hour of mixing the tweeters gone.
Controller was set to 0DB and bass was set on controller to 40% because I have a sub hooked up behind the speakers.
In 15 years, we've never blown a speaker. To have 2 of these fail in a week was alarming.
Can't recommend Alto brand.
A great sounding speaker when it worked however.
Where did you get the speakers because getting a DOA and the second one going right away? Just does not happen ( 500+) altos sold and I can count on one hand how many times I have had a problem with New speakers. Not saying it didn't happen just like WOW.
Hello,
From the sound demo and the size of the unit, it offered clear sound.
Even add a sub and wow even better sound.
Yep it's time to upgrade to lighter speakers.
The only thing, class d systems are harder to repair and as a tech I've seen many a board changed out just for fast turn around.
On the plus side of class d speakers yeah they are much lighter for transporting them about as older powered speaker with heavy transformer chassis added weight.
great review..is it auto volt? 110v and 220v
My friend is selling his YAMAHA MSR 400. I was going to buy it untill I saw this video. Which one is better do you think? Cheers
What are your thoughts on a pair of Alto TS 412 for acoustic performance, guitar and singers using a mixer? And this versus QSC or JBL, all 12". Home practice for volunteer performances in elderly home/community situations. Sometime Coffee House arrangements.
Home practice for volunteer performances in elderly home & community situations.
For Sure I would look at getting the TS412 over the others, if you said you needed to push them for midsize louder set up maybe spend more. but the sound quality is to the same at 70 to 80dB
Hello, love your vid they are awesome and simple to understand thank you, any recommendations on a better tweeter replacement? Anyone has any suggestions? This is my 3rd one 😢 thank You!
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@@expertisland thank you!
I've had a pair of passive, 15-inch Yamaha Club Series III speakers for over 20 years. Used them at weddings and corporate parties. They sound great, but now I'm ready to go with a pair of powered speakers so I don't have to haul a separate amp. How do these Altos compare with my old Yamahas? My wedding crowds rarely have more than 200 people. Thanks, and great video!
Hello. I have a question. I do sound for a rock band. If i will have 2 of these speakers and good subs can i produce good sound for 500 people? Thank you!
How about power consumption, are they as efficient as yamaha dbr series which just 80watts while operating?
I'm so new to this. What cable do I need to connect a subwoofer to this? Also does it have an aux port?
Hello, which one has better sound ALTO TS312 or QSC cp12?
good review . What do you think if you take two Alto TS312 for outdoor use ؟؟
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Novice DJ who does 1 gig per month- Outdoor Events/ Lawn Parties and indoor gigs serving up to 100 guests. Looking to upgrade my TS115A to the new series. Do you recommend these "12's" or the "15's"? We like a punch and loud! Thanks in advance... (PS I plan on adding the new sub 18" as well to my setup)
That’s a good question. 15’s typically have more punch but they get muddy. 12’s are tight and if you set them on flat, you can tweak the low end from your mixer. That’s what I did and they sound great. Just don’t overdo it. That’s how and why so many people have blown them up. Hope this helps.
Hello, thanks for the advice. I bought one yet the speaker still sounds muddy when I tried my wire connection via LCR. Do you know why it is still sounding muddy? Thank you
Whats the thought on buying a referb by alto?
Go for it. Most likely the tweeter blew up and they just opened it up and replaced it.
Is this enough power for 15 m2 room? Or is it to much loud?
What is the next step up for larger events. Say 300 - 400 people? Perferably just 2 speakers as well.
Best salesman I’ve ever seen no bull just facts
Question please , I seen small live bands using dual power speakers that are basically stage on the floor for audience putting them at 3 to 5 feet tall. Height. My question is , do those heavy dual 15s power speakers need to be elevated as for live show , I'm guessing because the people on the front row will prob experience too much highs and lows. M I correct or are they okay on the floor
How do these compare to the mackie 12a speakers? Thanks.
Altos are better sound with more thump!!!
Hi, how does it's sound quality compare to a JBL prx series ?
Where are u located, im trynna buy a bluetooth speaker for my son birthday party its on 9/10, im in Detroit michigan
I'm planning to buy a pair of this for our church and pair it with a 16 channel mixer, indoors, around 50 to 80 people. I'm planning to connect an acoustic guitar and 2 keyboards and the vocals, around 6 microphone. Is it enough? Thank you for the review by the way.
Hello, when I daisy chain floor monitors, the audio level varies in each speaker. What could be the issue?
Do you think the ALTO TS312 will be a good alternative to BMB speakers for a home karaoke system?
thank youfor the demonstration of the alto 2000 speaker
What mikes do you recommend
Hi. Please tell me if I did correctly. So I wanted to switch my alto ts312 from 230v ac to 110v ac. I took the back cover off and on the board was two pin and on the actual board was some writing saying open 230v short 115v . So I shortened that pins together. Is that correct now to run it off 110v ?
I tried to use it at social gathering events, my friend said hello,"" Wowww and was curious about the sound results of my Alto speakers..
You mentioned on your video if you're doing a larger room then you could step up to something else. What is the something else? I auditioned a version of these with the 15" drivers. I do want more bass but their salesman was trying to sell me on the 12" version of everything he was selling. I liked the EV Electro Voice speakers the best but they are more expensive and there seems to be an awful lot of used ones and demo units on sale on Ebay. I'm thinking that they have an issue. So, is the Alto 312 better or is the 15" version worth the step up? I'm wanting them to do wedding DJing mainly. I also would like to avoid having to get a separate sub even though I know that is an option. I think I am sold on ALTO, but I just want to know what model I should get. I was going to buy new Mackie Thump 15Aa's but the salesman hated them and when I auditioned them, I hated them too. They sound so compressed. Maybe it's an issue with only the new version of the Mackie Thumps, but I thought the EV's sounded the best, followed by ALTO, and then the Mackie's in last place. The Mackie package deals make it hard to turn down on Ebay, but I like the sound of the ALTO. So, ALTO 12 or ALTO 15?
JUST GET YOURSELF 15" AND COMPLIMENT THEM WITH A SUBWOOFER, I RECOMMEND A BEHRINGER SUB, FOR THE MONEY. NOW, YOU'LL BE ROCKING ! TRUST ME. I USED TO HAVE EV'S 15" WHEN THEY GET HOT, THEY SHUT DOWN. TRUST ME...IS A SAFETY FEATURE...
@@djjammindave I did my research and there are tons of problems with the newest Alto model blowing both tweeters and woofers. Also did my research and found a lot of problems on the EVs. Bottom line, they aren't my in home speakers so I went with Mackie. They sound better than at the store, but I'm not in love with them. Yet they can fill a large room without shutting down. Next step is a subwoofer and I'll look into the Behringer you recommended.
Wonder how these would compare withe the new JBL IRX with built in Bluetooth?
I have the irx112bt on the table and started working on the video coming soon and I will be talking about that. Great question 🤔 👏 👍
Hi excellent review, as are all the reviews you do, my system for the last 15 or 16 years is the Dynacord Powermax P5, which was used for 4 and 5 piece band and discos, always performed without any issue,
So now band is no more and I'm now Oneman and sometimes 2 piece band, mostly oneman, keyboards, guitar, backing tracks, P5 needs to move on and it's now the reason why I'm constantly watching all your reviews, well explained and demo, Alto is a name that's new to me, and seriously considering this speaker and, but 12" or 15" this I need to put to bed once and for all,
I'm told 12" is the best for vocal clarity but would mean have to add 18" subs, in your own professional opinion what would your choice be to match or even better the P5 rig,
Alto is not as expensive as other high end speakers, but do this mean cheap components are used, or is it more like the
Volkswagen and the Mercedes,
its really hard to decide what to go for, hope you can advise,
maybe 2 Alto TS 315's
and no need for subs, I honestly don't know 🤔
Need to now Where you play the size like Bars or halls, and the kind of music, so I can help better.
@@expertisland thanks for getting in touch so quick,
my venues would be big lounge bars holding about 100 people and hotels where I could have a thing up to 300 people,
last night I brought in my P5 tops to a bar full of noisy young teens and left the bins in the van, the bar was low ceiling mostly wood furnishings , including wooden floor, size wise roughly 50 ' X 30' feet ,
the tops alone did the job, but I could see the system amp pm2600 go into Amber after 2 hours, so I suppose I should have taken the bins in also,
But as I was saying the system is getting on in age now, and I'm looking for something to better this P5 rig, have my vocals clean crisp and cut through the mix without issue, and have a good low end also, I hope you can make sense of all the above and any advice you can give with regards my request I greatly appreciate 😉
@@expertisland hi i play techno music. what do you think of the alto ts 315 and 315s combos?🙂🙂🔈
How does this compare to the EV ZLX 12P?
I have owned the alto speakers and i can tell you first hand the DAS speakers are far better .the frequency is far superior.low end and top.
How does these to compare to the Altec Lansing Lighting, as far as sound?
What is the best speakers for home special occasion birthday parties family and friends get together
I just listening to the music we don't use to mine and meters 7 m by 3 metres
Alto TS310 2000 Watt Active Speaker
or
Panasonic AKX710E High Power Speaker System
2 ts315 and one sub ts318
Hi. What about a comparison to other brands like QSC? Prices are way different. It means that the quality is very different?. Thanks
Material for speaker box QSC is better.... sound quality.. In my ear they sound thesame.. Alto got cheeper price..
I'm assuming you sell them in pairs?
Thank you very much for the great introduction! I bought 2 TS315 in 2019 and later added a TS 318s and i agree you with you in every detail. There's just one thing bothering me: The passive cooling technology, which is heating up the terminals on the backside of my TS 315s. When i'm playing out during summer in evironments with 30 degrees C, the terminals are really getting more than warm. Are they really built to last under conditions like those? I often used a fan to cool them from the outside...
Thanks again for the presentation!
barraverto Doze.
I also have 2 TS315 and am a little worried about the lack of cooling. It would be nice to have a remodel maybe, but it should be done the right way.
for dj and having just at home yo play for the max of 60- 70 for almost the same price, wich one do you go ts312 or PRORECK Club 3000 12-Inch 3000 Watt DJ/Powered PA Speaker System Combo Set with Bluetooth/USB/SD Card/Remote Control (Two Subwoofers and 8X Array Speakers Set) (Club 3000) ? thanksss
or Rockville RPG10 10" Powered 600W DJ PA Speakers+2) Subwoofers+Mounting Poles wich one is the best option to buy it? thanks
Please expert island - am trying to get a new set up of speakers . Please i need your advice on which is better between ALTO TRUESONIC TS3 TS315 Power speaker or ALTO TRUESONIC TS3 TS312 Power speaker , I believe its just the 15'' inch and 12'' inch that is obvious but what is the difference in there sound quality .
Size of the Room or Dancefloor ( one 12" speaker 6ft high can trow about 75% dB level at 24ft to 30ft) ( one 15" speaker 6ft high can throw about 75% of the dB level at 30ft to 36ft ). this just one of the things I think about when looking at speakers.
could i use this as a monitor , also would this be good for just vocals?
Yes and yes
Alto TS315: 2000 watts (peak, 1300 LF + 700 HF), 1000 watts (continuous, 650 LF + 350 HF), this means that it has 500W RMS power.
Kind regards
This Question will make a great video, It is hard to fallow the True RMS Rating sometime with the commercial brands like Alto, EV, JBL, Mackie to Name a few. the Are Nothing the Wattage on the Chipset inside the Unit, To Be far this is also missing all the other parts that make a speaker load and powerful. But this does not work for consumer brand like Ion, Pyle, Gemini, Rockville, Acoustic Audio. I just call them internet watts. Don't get me wrong Consumer speakers are Fun, Load, easy to use and Great for house parties or Backyards.
@@expertisland to put it into perspective on my passive system each mid top is powered by one channel of a peavey ipr1600 which is "only" 300 watts per channel into an 8 ohm load although handling little below 90Hz they are still nice and loud.
Just buy the Turbosound ip2000. It sounds amazing, has built in sub and it's lightweight, plus it has the Bluetooth feature already built in.
I really have to disagree. The Turbosound, sounds terrible.
Ted H well clearly, you have no clue what you're talking about :)
@@officialWWM I owned a pair and I returned them. Yes they are VERY convenient and VERY lightweight, but that comes with a big sacrifice. Your are entitled to your opinion and it is just your opinion and it's a biased opinion because you own them and you have offered no facts or specs to make your case. I'm glad you enjoy them and if that was the only pair I ever owned, I'd probably be happy with them too.
Ted H ok, what didn't you like about them? I love the balanced top and bottom frequencies and the midrange hump because they make the vocal cut through very clearly. The sound is very clean and modern and even around the whole room. If you know how to eq a system properly and avoid all the onboard digital processing, they can be made to sound great! In fact, I have never had so much positive feedback from people about how good my speakers sound. I use them with a 4 piece rock band. I also have a pair of ip3000s but I think the 2000s are better, especially with another sub added.
@@officialWWM #1 I am not going to turn this into an argument. I went together with three DJ's to get a great deal on these speakers. I returned mine and the other two DJ's returned theirs and one kept them and uses them as backup speakers and to do very small gigs. #2 You kind of answered your own question...."Especially with another sub added" and those are YOUR words. Having to add a huge external sub defeats the whole purpose of having them and yes you're right, they do lack bass and therefore DO need another sub which defeats the purpose for having them which is the SAME reason the other DJ's didn't like them and we all returned them. End of discussion.
Hi, I'm thinking of getting this and buying a Yamaha rs202 receiver. Does this speaker use a receiver/ amplifier or does it have one already built in? If so then how to I plug in my cd/DVD player ?
I just bought a pair of JBL EONS 615 and I'm having trouble with sound. It sounds muffled in the lirycks and so does my Alto ts112. I'm running a 3.5 headphone jack to my LGG7 Slim Q phone and I added a larger headphone jack to connect to the speaker and between the jbl speakers is a xlr cable do I need a mixer? Or??
Choosing from ts312 and ts315 .
What are the significant differences between the two?
I love the lightweight and smaller build of the ts312. Is the ts315 the far better performer? sacrificing the portability the ts312 gives.
Open for opinions, im also getting the ts212s subs tho. For the thump
You are going to switch them to sub ,on the back anyways .my Mackie 12's have the same power as the 15's,they are way lighter and I bet a 12 reproduces mid high frequencies better.
I have that speakers just wondering. What’s the name of that bluetooth device that you use on that speakers?
Alto bluetooth device
Can I use Alto TS-308 as home theater center speaker ! Thanks!
I have a question, I accidentally plug my speaker into a 220v outlet and it pop. Is their any chance it can be repair or can the amplifier board can be replaced? Help needed
Did you replace the fuse under the plug port if need be you can contact alto for amp plate
is this auto volt?
hello i have a smallish type pub and am looking to upgrade my speakers which are very outdated, what would you suggest?
cheers
Hello! Robin here Just letting you know I replied to your Question in my Latest Q&A here is the link ruclips.net/video/wKe4L9A_Lxc/видео.html
I bought an Alto Ts 112 a and it's a very loud speaker! Yeah! I couple of them would be awsome in a pub! They sound awsome and pack a wallup.
hi are they any good for a karaoke set up? without the need of mixer/ voice enhancer?
No built-in eq. Separate mixer might be appropriate if you want to adjust highs mids lows.
what about for playing a techno gig, like at the beach on the boardwalk?
Good question
Nah.
hi sir, i'm from indonesia, north sumtera, i have 1 pair of Alto ts312, but 1 of the speakers are broken, i think how many 1 pcs speakers, i want to replace
Thanks..
I like Speaker produk Alto
I love these so much!!!!! Just ordered the 18 in sub
Mind if I ask how you liked the TS18S sub?
@@steveeagermusic I love it! It completely changed the sound of our PA! The drums sounds so much better the bass sounds better and it’s even easier to sing low Notes in the Pa
Hey, glad to hear that! Appreciate the response! It's hard to find reviews of those subs, but what I've heard so far is that they sound amazing! Man, it's hard to beat the price!
How do you get around the fact that it doesn't have a high pass filter or a crossover?
@@steveeagermusic I already had the 15 inch PA speakers that’s how I knew the company was making amazing quality stuff. The sub has a setting to pair it to these specific speakers
Sounds great- thanks again!
Would you say these are better than the Mackies Thump 12a for a small place maybe 1200sqft that holds 150 people?
i have the same question, choose between makie thump and this one?
@@TheAgarcia91 I just got the Mackie 12's and a Mackie board. I think I could play a damn stadium.
@@christopolousvonsnuffolaup7420 nah bruh not a chance sound deteriating is a big problem why do you think they have multiple speakers and subwoofers in any venue you go to even pubs
@@jgillylikesbudsalot7436 I was just joking,i just like them that's all.they seem adequate for my bedroom
If I am using the speaker with a mixer or Controller and Have EQ controls Then I go with the TS312 for the extra power / if I have no EQ controls then I would go with the Thump12a because of the built in DSP
How do Alto TS312
compare to the Yamaha A15 15" 2-Way Loudspeaker ? I am a novice so your suggestion will be very helpful.
Srinivas Raghavan the Yamaha system is simply superior in every way.
Ts312 is an active speaker while yamaha a15 is passive
what the better ts310 for 600$ or ts312 for 640$ pair?
Ukraine
These really do bang ....amazing
Hi.. this might be a stupid question but does that horrible sign on the front upper right come off? Speaker is great but that screaming advertisement is horrible. I've watched several video's on this speaker and the thing is always front and center so now wondering if it is removable. I haven't heard anyone mention it in the video's which I thought was strange.
Can anybody let me know if that front sign is removable?
Gary Ryan hi,yes the sign it can be removed easily
What would you recommend for DJ, these ALTO 2000 Watt with sub or the Mackie Thump 12 with sub?
avoid Mackie speakers. They do make great mixers.
Hi, nice review but I'd like to know if two of them are enough for a Jazz trio (piano, bass and vocals) for a room of 150 people.
Yes, But to help the Bass and Piano Players fill the space you might need one or 2 TS212S Subwoofer under the Speakers for Larger Spaces.
@@expertisland Thank you for answering, but I think I haven't enough place on my car for 4 speakers...what's about if instead of the ts312 I use a pair of ts315? Would there be any difference?
@@alvarodelapuerta619 I'd like to know this as well. Does the 15" push enough air to cover the bass end of the spectrum? If it does, does the midrange suffer on the 15"? Better to do 12" with a sub than just 15" by itself?
I need your help guys, for a vocal + electric guitar setup, should I go for a TS or a TX? Does it make a big difference?
TS 3 series is the best.
@@whitelightning5661 Thanks for the answer, probably gonna get one or two of those
If SO good, why are the major retailers ALL dropping the entire Alto line of speakers?
I talk about and answer your Question in my Latest Q&A Video ruclips.net/video/K5Y2WDfBlXM/видео.html
@@expertisland Not going to watch a half-hour video just to find out. That's ridiculous.
Ted H -'well, there's no pleasing some people...'
'That's JUST what Jesus said, Sir!'
Ted h I agree it is ridiculous
hello, i was wondering would the Alto TS312 be a good choice of speakers to dj at a park..?
Yes its very powerful and loud. 1000 continuous wattage.
It all depends how big the party is going to be. If ur talking about small gig party family then a set of this 12s will be just good but u must need to get a sub in order to have a great sound.
Please, i have a dilema
I m looking to buy 4 of these 312’s and two 18 subs for now( a pair of The Box TA18 )
My question is, i really need a external sound procesor? Or how can i reduce the bass signal going to these speakers whithout an external procesor, since i will use them with active subs !
Ah, and also a Behringer 1832 mixer.
Tnx alot, and sorry for my english !
The TA18s have a variable crossover, you put the full signal into the TA18s and then link the TA18 to the 312s. Adjust the bandpass crossover on the TA18 to suit the low end capability of the 312
when using the alto total..for the backing trax
how can you sing from your mixer desk thru speakers
OR can you plug into desk instead of speaker cables..
Would I need a mixer for these, or could I go straight from a laptop or iPad?
Direct is fine, you will need 3.5mm to dual 1/4 here is the link to make sure your looking at the right cable amzn.to/3kkbP2B
How do you connect your phone to it dose it have Bluetooth?
No
Which sound îs better Alto ts 312 or Mackie Thump 15?
With out sub woofer... Mackie thump got better bass.. But with subwoofer for both alto got the deepest and badass bass..
I've got a couple of questions, I hope you can help:
1. I'm looking for a pair of powered speakers to work as a pa for band practice. We practice at fairly low levels, but use a full stack of bass at 500watts, and a half stack for guitar at 120watts. We'd like this pa system to pull double duty and be used for doing small gigs at volume. Would two of these 12's be enough to handle a rock band at a 50-150 1,500 sqft venue? We run electronic drums, so the pa is for that and vocals, and some guitar just to get a wider/more balanced image. Would these Altos handle these duties?
2. I'm also looking for a pair of powered speakers for our church. We're moving into a new building, 1,600 sqft, and have budget for a sound system. We'd be using the sound system for live singing, guitar, and some percussion. This building only seats about 70 people. We'd also like this pa to pull double duty and work also outdoors at some events that we do. With these speakers we are looking at sound quality and durability. We have budget now, but if these speakers die a year or two out, we don't have budget then to replace them. Would these Altos handle these duties?
Sorry for the long question, really appreciate your speaker reviews!
@@dennisn.daruca209 Thanks man! We've been leaning towards a pair of EV, what do you think between the Alto and the EV?
i like the clean sound of these Altos ts312. I used to have an EV ZLX15P i compared it to my TS215 i still like the sound of the alto. but for a durability i do believe EV is better. just don't overdo the Alto.
You could probably do with some subwoofers and a crossover and then you are good.
If the guitarist is cranking his 120 watt rig is imagine most 12"tops would get left behind though.
Go with EV-EKX
Can you please recommend a self powered speaker that will be good for outdoor DJ parties where there is no power?
This isnt?
JBL partybox 300
U need power no matter what. If u run a self charge dj speaker ,is goin to drain really quick because would obviously be blasting out
310 or 312, what is the main different, and how much difference
The main difference is the size idiot
What is the name of the store n where its located?
Why does it have two inputs ? And not just one . Can I just connect one?
No problem with one.
If you had 2 🎤 2 inputs
Can I use the alto ts312 for studio setup on low volume without damaging speaker. And what would be the safest way to manage that ,ie having speakers set to unity and just turning down master out on my denon mc7000 controller? Or just using say 1/4 volume on speaker and sub. The reason I ask is I want to be able to use same speakers for home practice and for gigs also without having to buy separate monitors for home use. I have 2 alto ts312 and alto ts315 sub . Thanks love the in depth vids 👍
Would this work well for bass guitar say in a small to medium-sized Club? Would it be loud enough?
I have 12 in headrush and i used as bass amp with sansamp pedal. It can handle the low end so far.
Would these speakers work well with an Kawai MP - 11 SE keyboard piano
I have one and I plug my keyboard right into it. I like it. The fit and finish is flawless. Sounds good. Plenty loud for my keyboard use.
If I wanted to plug into both inputs from a mixer can I use a y splitter cable? (XLR Female To Dual XLR Male Cables - 6" Pro Series Y-Cable Cord Splitter ) would that give me more volume?
It doesnt make any difference because your dual xlr and the speaker is in mono.. But you can make a stereo output on single speaker.. Better use left and righr xlr then plug it both in one speaker for stereo output.
Is the XLR on the back male or female? I ask because I want to connect it to a Pioneer SRT 1000 which has male XLRs.
How many of them can you link together? Six of these would be killer on a Mardi Gras Float.
I would only link 2 more. One lined off of each. Reason being the ohms decrease as more speakers are lines in chain.
@@DjSmoothNY These are powered speakers. Because of the ohms, series or parallel have nothing to do with it.
Please I have this speakers and I connect it directly from my controller but after few hours (4hrs) of play it starts to give distorted sound like the bass can go off and the twitter starts?messing around
It's crap. Throw it
do they come in a pair
How about for an outdoor movie night setup?
Great review brother. I had this speaker before and I loved it. Unfortunately it did blow out about 4 months of having it.
Oh no! but that's what warranty is for check altos website for service option.
That's what I think is happening to me - few of them has blown fuse on me. But would you advise I plug in this speakers on into the bass before going into the controller
@@DjLolliFrance keep speaker volumes in unity and don't go into mic volume level while playing music.
@@marchangel7462 that is something alot of people dont know especially if they connect a mixer gotta make sure all is in unity and not clipping for the best sounf
@@Altonivel93 exactly. To many ppl blew them up because they didn’t understand that mic is a different impedance.
Are you aware of any differences between this and the Headrush FRFR-112? Some have said the Headrush has a dispersion pattern more for being used as a monitor laying on it's side and is possibly voiced a little different for guitar players.
I will ask inMusic to make sure (the parent company of Alto and HeadRush) to confirm. I looked at the TECH INFORMATION for both and they are the same. So I Think Headrush needed a speaker to support the HeadRush Pedalboard, it would be normal that one inMusic Brand to partner with one of the other inMusic brands. As a side note, we have 1 to 2 customers a week with there guitar and Pedalboard wanting to try the TS312 most are happy with the sound. second option is the ZLX-12P from EV
@christopolous: basically for very small gigs like indoor house parties or inside store events. Only running one speaker for these events. So I’m wondering which brand would best suit it for sound and decent low end bass. 50 ppl max events
if you only get one speaker make it the TS315 or the JBL Eon615 if on Sale check our video for the link.
Is this model better than Db Opera 12”??
have you got the answer ? im not sure about buying alto, ev or opera 12'. thanks
Are the dimensions the same as the ts212?
Yes they are they even sell the same travel cover for both models.
Hello I have a DDJ-SB2 what cable would suit the speaker and the deck ?
If you what to go direct to the speaker RCA to 1/4 will work less then 10 feet would be best.
expert island that’s the best you would say will be the best ?
should I engage the Contour button when I'm playing live, I'm using the speaker for a line 6 Helix guitar effects unit and when I play live its not a very crisp sound
You are better off connecting a small form mixer that has at least 3 bands of EQ adjustment between your guitar and the speaker, instead of using the speaker's contour function (which basically "carves" out the middle and enhances the lows and highs).
Probably need a mixer to shape the sound of the speaker.
We have a pair of 315 but no subs yet. Can these handle live band using electronic drums? Any precaution we should take? Thanks for the vids. Realy big help choosing which to purchase.
Same here
which one is better? the alto ts315 VS jbl prx 815
JBL