Alto Professional Truesonic TS308 Powered Loudspeaker (2000 Watts, 1x8")

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Get loud, clear sound from a small box. The 8" model in Alto's TS3 series, this compact PA speaker pushes 1000 watts continuous, 2000 watts peak power.

The Alto Professional Truesonic TS308 Powered Loudspeaker does everything you demand in a no-compromise family of professional loudspeakers. These speakers solve every performance and installation challenge you have. They are high-performance in every sense: Their new transducers and amplifiers enable them to play extremely loud and clear, without compromise or restriction. The end result are loudspeakers that achieve a level of excellence and refinement that defies expectations.

There are four models in the TS3 range: The TS308, TS310, TS312 and TS315, with 8-10-12- and 15-inch woofers respectively. The range shares a new 2000-watt peak (1000-watt continuous) amplifier, a significant advance over the 1100-watt peak (550-watt continuous) amplifiers in the TS2.

The four models boast all-new low-frequency drivers, designed to play louder and handle more power than their already-impressive predecessors, the wildly successful TS2 Series. They also have a new horn-loaded high-frequency driver. This impressive transducer has a brand-new heat sink design that provides exceptional heat dissipation for impressive power-handling, even at all-night-long concert levels. Because these new drivers can safely handle the additional power, the TS3's take full advantage of the increased wattage and will play at higher SPLs with lower distortion.

The TS3's are easier to use, with an updated control panel and clearer control indications and detents that make for a faster, more precise setup. read more

2000 watts of bi-amplified power, newly-designed drivers and easier, more satisfying controls and setup -- the TS3 range doesn't merely meet your requirements. It makes you re-think what's possible.

Features:

- 2000-watt 8-inch 2-way powered loudspeaker
- 2000 W peak (1300 LF + 700 HF) 1000 W continuous RMS (650 LF + 350 HF)
- 8-inch (203 mm) LF driver, 2.5-inch (65 mm) high-temperature voice coil
- HF Driver: 1.4-inch (35 mm) neodymium magnet HF driver with precision waveguide
- High quality, lightweight, cabinet design for easy transport, set up and installation
- Pole-mountable, wedge monitor, bracket installation or flown application with integral M6 suspension points
- Integrated 2-channel mixer with dual XLR 1/4-inch combo mic/line inputs, independent level controls, XLR Link output, Contour EQ switch and Ground-Lift switch
- Custom-engineered high-efficiency class D amplifiers with passive cooling design -- no fan means the speaker runs cleaner, quieter and has greater long-term reliability
- Designed and tuned in the USA
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- Output Power: 2000 W peak (1300 LF + 700 HF) 1000 W continuous RMS (650 LF + 350 HF)
- LF Driver: 8-inch (203 mm) LF driver, 2.5-inch (65 mm) high-temperature voice coil
- HF Driver: 1.4-inch (35 mm) neodymium magnet HF driver with precision waveguide
- Crossover: 2.5 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 129 dB peak, 126 dB continuous (dB SPL @ 1 m)
- Frequency Response: 62 Hz - 20 kHz (+ 3 dB)
- Frequency Range: 52 Hz - 22 kHz (-10 dB)
- Horn Coverage: 90 degrees H x 60 degrees V nominal
- Equalization: Contour Switch Low and High Frequency +3dB Boost
- Connectors: (2) XLR/TRS 1/4" (6.35 mm) combo inputs, (1) XLR link output, (1) IEC power cable input
- Controls: (2) Volume, Power on/off switch, Contour switch, Ground-Lift switch
- Indicators: 2 x Power LED (front and rear), Clip limiter LED
- Protection: Electronic clip, Thermal and transducer overdrive protection
- Power Connection: IEC with Mains Fuse
- AC Voltage Input: 100,110-120,220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Enclosure: Trapezoidal, injection-molded, polypropylene enclosure, with perforated steel grille
- Mounting/Installation: 36 mm standard pole mount, Wall or celling mount using TSB810 bracket, Flown application with integral M6 suspension points, Wedge monitor
- Dimensions: (H x W x D): 17.1" x 10.1" x 9.6" / 434mm x 256mm x 245mm
- Net Weight: 20.2 lbs. / 9.2 kg.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-659-8135
Web: https://support.altoprofessional.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted January 14, 2019 by JOHN P in YOUNGSTOWN, OH

"Great speakers"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I bought a pair of these to replace another pair of mains that I use for my micro system setup. As no local stores had them in stock, this was tentative purchase. After receiving the speakers, on the initial sound test, I was blown away by the frequency range of this speaker, mainly the low end. As I always use subs, this was going to be a test based mainly oh how well this speaker mated with the sub, but I started with the speaker by itself first. After running some music through this speaker, I started thinking " I must have accidentally left the sub on" went to turn the sub off, and to my surprise, it WAS off! I actually had to check two or three more times to verify, because I couldn't believe what I was hearing. These things have a very strong low end output. So much so, that I would feel fairly comfortable running these without a sub for smaller (30 to 40 max) crowds in a non high energy setting. For comparison, I also have the Alto TS212 12 inch speakers, and side by side, I actually think that these put out (just slightly) more bass. It's so close, I'm going to have to set up my RTA to actually get real numbers. Also, these things are loud! At louder volumes, the bass output kinda runs out of steam, and is not really useable, but I ALWAYS use subs, with the top cabs crossed over, and that's when these things REALLY come alive. I am really impressed.... so much so, I WILL be buying another pair... (just what I need, more speakers)

Sound
Great read more sound.

Ease of Use
Easy to use. Lightweight, and compact.

Quality
Seems well made. The cabinet finish seems durable but scuffs really easily, but just rubbing with your hand or a rag will wipe the scuffs off.

Value
Very good price point.

Manufacturer Support
Had to give a star rating, but have not had to deal with the manufacturer.

Musical Background:
Professional Dj, and sound reproduction over 35 years

Musical Style:
Hip hop, jazz, blues, country, pop, ect....
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