Alto Truesonic TS310 2000-Watt 2-Way Active Loudspeaker - 10 Inch

Product Information

Small and lightweight. Other than impressing with its performance, the Alto TS310 is also designed to amaze with its compact body. The product’s casing measures 20.6 x 11.8 x 12.6 inches only, and it tips the scale at just a little over 30 pounds. Yes, it may not be the smallest and most lightweight option, but it is certainly easier to carry and transport than most other professional speakers. Full-bodied and powerful low-end is produced by the 10” LF driver working together with a 2.5” high-temperature voice coil. 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

Because of the TS310’s key features mentioned above, it’s really easy to love the speaker by Alto Professional. The following are some other things that we like about it:There are a couple of things about the Alto TS310 that a lot of customers love. First, it is capable of producing loud and clear sound, courtesy of its powerful amplifier. What’s more, many people agree that the bass is deep and punchy. Second, the TS310 carries a price tag that’s reasonable enough. However, some consumers note that the cabinet seems to be insubstantial as it tends to rattle especially when there’s a lot of bass. The Bottom Line Tapping on the case reveals some panel resonances, which is not uncommon with moulded speaker enclosures, and this is most likely a contributing factor to the lower‑midrange sound coloration I heard when playing full‑range material through the TX310. I got the impression that the speaker had been voiced to give a good account of the low end and to deliver a crisp treble, but at the expense of some midrange clarity. Some low‑mid cut centred around 200Hz cleaned this up to a useful degree, especially in a vocal PA setting, as it helped tame some of that unwanted boxiness. There’s also a useful amount of mic gain if you plug a mic directly into the XLR input, which is always good to know for those ‘broken mixer’ emergencies or for basic announcement work, though there’s no opportunity to add EQ or effects if you work that way. 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

Despite the popularity of mini line‑array systems for small venues, there’s still a healthy market for the more conventional box‑style speaker. That’s an area Alto have much experience in, having produced a number of affordable point‑source speakers over the years that perform surprisingly well for their price. Their new TX range is designed in the US but manufactured ‘offshore’, and we’re informed that it is underpinned by some of the technology used in the company’s more costly TS3 series. The TX range goes from an 8‑inch model, via 10‑ and 12‑inch designs, up to a 15‑inch version. I chose the 10‑inch TX310 for this review, as it is well‑suited to smaller venues, is adequately loud with a reasonably wide frequency response, and is easily portable. On the rear panel is the usual IEC power inlet and power switch, XLR audio input, and an XLR link output for feeding the input signal to another active speaker. There are no EQ settings or mixing facilities, but you can plug a dynamic microphone directly into the speaker’s input. Also, thanks to the Alto TS310’s cabinet design, you can use it as a fantastic wedge monitor. Explosive Power, Versatility and Portability We needed lighter weight performance speakers, and that's what we got! Shame they came with euro plugs and I had to buy UK leads to make them work.Crisp and clear high-end is taken care of by a 1.4” neodymium magnet HF driver that utilises a precision wave guide. Great Features A useful XLR Link output allows for setup expansion so you can add speakers and customise to your preferences and requirements.