New 2024 Alto TS18S 2500W 18" Powered Subwoofer
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2024
- Replacement for the TS318 Rock-Solid Sound from the Bottom, Up
In the USA you can find the TS18S at
Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/TS18S
Musician's Friend musicians-friend.pxf.io/TS18s
in Canada at www.expertisland.com/
The best performances need the best in sound reinforcement at all ends of the sonic spectrum. For tight, punchy low-end look no further than the Alto Professional TS18S powered subwoofer. When added to your full-range speaker setup, the TS18S subwoofer delivers a powerful but controlled low-end presence to your PA configuration for a full and complete listening experience for the modern public music space. With a powered subwoofer, any musical performance will take a giant leap into the realm of tonal balance with the perfect blend of hi, mid, and extended low-end frequencies.
The Most Powerful Subwoofer Yet
Sound reinforcement needs can change from night to night but the best in the business count on reliable power at their disposal whenever it’s needed. The TS18S is Alto Professional’s most powerful subwoofer yet, packing an incredible 2500 watts of power to make concert halls come alive, night clubs punch and pump, houses of worship lift-up instrumental performances, and more. Thanks to its high-efficiency class D amplifier, TS18S adds the necessary heft and weight to any public performance for a balanced representation of musical artistry in any environment.
Carefully Built for Quality Performance
A structure is only as good as its foundation and your sound is no different. The TS18S subwoofer is built with reliable durability in mind to be the anchor of your setup and the anchor of your sound. Built with superior materials, the TS18S is engineered with a premium internally braced composite cabinet enclosure for tight, controlled sound. Enjoy all the thumps and bumps without the unnecessary rumbles and rattles. The key to low-end is a clear definition for impactful sonic transmission and a carefully crafted enclosure ensures a truly unbiased sound delivery. With a premium 18-inch driver featuring a 3-inch, voice coil transducer, rest assured, the TS18S subwoofer is built to handle the rigors of live performance whether permanently installed or as part of a traveling setup, night after night.
A Subwoofer for Any Setting
TECH INFORMATION
Output Power: 2500W peak at 4Ω
Transducer Low: 18” (457 mm) woofer; 3” (76.2 mm) high-temperature voice coil
Frequency Response: 35 Hz-100 Hz (-3 dB)
Frequency Range: 27 Hz-111 Hz (-10dB)
Maximum SPL: 137 dB (at 1 m)
Connections: (2) XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) inputs; (2) XLR outputs; (1) IEC power cable input
External Controls: Volume control, signal/clip limiter with LED, speaker use button, proximity button, power switch with LED
Electronic Protections: Electronic clip, thermal, and transducer overdrive protection
Enclosure: Internally braced MDF cabinet; 36 mm mounting pole socket on top panel. Caster Insert Thread Gauge: M6 x 1.00mm
Power Connection: Standard IEC cable.
Input Voltage: 100-120, 50/60 Hz; 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Consumption: 1600W
Fuse: 100-120V, T15AL AC250V; 220-240V, T8AL AC250V
Dimensions (height x width x depth): 26.7” x 20.9” x 24.7” / 678.2 x 530.9 x 627.4 mm
Weight: 93.0 lbs / 42.2 kg
What good is a sub if it doesn’t play along nicely with the rest of your speaker setup? The TS18S is designed and engineered to fit into any system thanks to the versatile onboard electronics switches. Quickly bounce through the User-selectable EQ tunings to enable, boost, or bypass low-end accentuation appropriately as different shows require. Use the intuitive Phase Alignment function as needed to make sure your tops and subs perform well no matter the setting or setup. With dedicated input and output paths, seamlessly connect your companion Alto Professional full-range loudspeakers or any other standard loudspeaker units.
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I bought my pair of ts315 and one ts318s last 2020 and they are still performing 100% without any damage. Thanks to expert island for helping me pick this alto series.
I’ve been having my single TS18 since summer 2023. No complaints. I run 2-TS315s & can definitely rock 100-150 ppl indoors.
🌴 That Great, you have found the right setup for your system and type of music.👍
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I really enjoy your videos bud. I love the Alto brand and have the 2 ts415 tops with the ts415 sub. Great sound
I have a pair these Ts18s, a pair of the Ts412 for tops & Ts408 for monitors. Beautiful sound. In the past, I did own JBLs both SRX and MRX and I have played with QSCs, Yorkville, Peavey, etc. I really did underestimated these Altos after I had bought them. But after the first gig, I am not going back breaking my $$$ for JBLs, QSCs, EVs, etc. Best Bang for the bucks. Oh by the way, guys with qsc k12s&12.2, Mackie 215s tops, etc. are always renting them (TS18s) from me. I will post a video of them rumbling in my channel the upcoming weeks.
Just ordered a pair of TS15S and a pair of TS412 tops to take with me as mobile DJ. Been using the TS215S and TS215 for 7 years now and never dissapointed me. Ran it up to 175 guests in not to big indoor venues. Great review!
How are the Ts15’s compared to the Ts18’s?
If you want to get a true Sonic experience, you might want to consider pairing your speakers as follows:
8 inch mains with 12 inch subs
10 inch mains with 15 inch subs
12 inch mains with 18 inch subs
15 inch mains with a single 18 or dual 18 inch subs
You can technically run speakers however you want. This is just a standard of what sounds best. You want to have a high mid and low frequency driver that cover all spectrums of the frequency range in between the drivers.
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I’ve owned 12 inch tops with 15 sub it sounds good
I use 2 x 310s on poles over 2 x 312S subs. I love it.
How do you like them
Im about to buy a second one. i was very pleased with the performance with mackie tops.
Which Mackies do you have?
do you like the musical sound quality?
Im debating between this and the mackie sr18s.
alto seems louder but mackie has more user control options and outputs🤔
is this good with mackie srm?
I have 2 of the TS15S's, they fuckin bang!
Sub?
I have the TS12 and boy that thing BANGS! I tested it side by side with the QSC ks112. Out of the box the TS out ran the QSC in volume. The QSC sounded cleaner at first but keeping in mind the QSC had much lower frequency ranges. Once I put a hi pass filter on the TS12 it almost sounded just as clean and moved a lot more air in the same space.
I was blown away! Only gripe is no onboard hi pass filter.
The TS18 doesn’t have the vast frequency range the 12 does. Can’t wait to grab one
That’s some awesome feedback brother! Please explain… are you saying you need an external filter to clean up the sound on these or is it just that you have no digital adjustability like the qscs?
@@mallkrawlerz620 yes. The frequency range is something like 38hz - 152hz.
That's a lot of amp energy wasted toward higher frequencies on a subwoofer in my opinion. At most you want it up to 120hz. So a nice hi-pass filter of 80hz - 100hz cleans it up so nicely. Great punchiness.
@@jweeventgroup8226 oh man that’s such a bummer. From what I understand alto built the filter settings into their tops and not their woofers. That’s a great way to keep the customers buying their ecosystem. I might shoot for the 15”. That one has a frequency range of up to 110hz which is more commonly what I would set my equipment to.
Have you done a review on the Alto ts15 subwoofer yet?
I bought a pair of ts15s and have my zlx 12p tops for home karaoke/party, love this sub for price.
How to set cross over with EV ETX18 and ZLX12, is there hz setup we can do in the TS18S, like 100hz or 120hz ? worried about corssover interference. Pls guide 🙏
Really want to get one of these to go with my ts412’s… don’t really have the space (or use them often enough) at the moment though haha
Rent them when you need them just like a van or truck.
Go for them. No regrets
Would a pair of these adequately pressurize a 60'x60'x12' worship space? Something around 90-100dB peaks at back of house possible in that scenario?
can you use this for live band setup?
How does this compare with the Harbinger VS18?
How is the Alto TS18S compared to the Alto Black 18?
Can you make rewiel for ts12s ?
Can you put them with other speakers
I run 2 15" JBL tops off a 1000 watt beringer amp. Would I run my mixer through this sub to my amp?
Can i put two turbosound iq15 with these
Looks great but seems to lack some tuning controls on the back to keep cost low.
Does this model have the same woofer driver as the previous Alto TS318s ?
The driver, just like the amp, has to some upgrades the ts318 would just make 100dB the Ts18 has no problem reaching 120dB.
@@expertisland 20 db louder is huge difference, I own the TS18S and I agree it can reach 120 dbC in real conditions.
Have they removed the crossover on the output? Doesn't say anything on this in the specs. But how can you make the tops perform if they get the full signal? I don't understand. 😅
TS4 top's have an integrated low cut.
ts18s or behringer B1800XP???
I was looking into the Harbinger V 3412/VS18 combo vs the Alto TS412/TS18 combo. Looks like the Altos have more power and get louder for the same price. I just find it insane the Alto subs don’t have a crossover if I wanted to use other tops. So does the Alto sub always run full range? Which looks like up to 110?
Which of those 2 setups would you reccomend for a full rock band that goes all direct including e drums?
Overall it is like Coke vs Pepsi For Sound Quality. for Bells and features you get more with Harbinger, But for over all Sound for a band Alto my be a better choice. For Best sound either way you go Match up the Subwoofers to the Tops.
The speaker use button sets your crossover….kinda sorta 😂😂
torn between LD Icoa 18 and this one Alto ts18 . what do you recommend ? .
Icoa is definitely the better sub. Hits lower and cleaner but the TS is right behind it. They both sound great. I have the TS18's by the way.
Would two of these keep up with a pair of jbl prx812’s, one sub & 1 top per side?
You Could but you have to make sure to manage the The Sub to balance the overall power output with the PRX812
Keep up easily...rent mine to guys using JBLs, QSCs, EVs, Mackie, etc
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Thank you.😀
I have the 12 inch of the sub, and it's too overpowering. What can I do to lower the bass?
maybe put it in 'Flat' mode and keep power knob turned low? I was curious how the 12" version sounds
I just had it 3 months ago, it was really powerful sub, but the downside I noticed so far is that Alto didnt put corner guards, mine got chipped and crack in corners during transport.
That Sucks 😞Sorry to hear, that Did you have the Covers?
No I haven’t got the cover, Instead, I installed corner guards at the back corners of the sub
You should use the points on back for casters, might save the corners better, and definitely cover them.
Would this be better than a ELX200-18S 18" Passive Subwoofer
from the spec sheet the alto has higher spl and will hit deeper…but it also weighs a fair bit more.
How is this Alto TS18S compared to the similar priced LD Systems ICOA Sub 18 A?
I'm finding it very hard to decide!
Has anyone tried, tested & compared them both?
It would be great to know.
Cheers.
I’m looking at the same subs in addition to the mackie sr18s…
the icoa is probably what i’ll get as it’s gotten some very positive reviews already and it has a digital adjustments panel/multiple handles.
alto has little adjustability and the mackie doesnt boast as high a wattage.
I dont know enough about alto but this one is very tempting
I Personal have no sample of the Icoa18A, I would think the Icoa18s but $250 More. I'm basing my opinion on the fact of how good the ICOA15A-BT is over most speakers in the price range. I have to say I do love the sound and power of the TS18s
I have an older TS218 & the Sub output from it is amazing.
I still want to hear the much newer TS18.
I want to ask, sir, by the way, which alto TS318 subwoofer and TS18S have good sound results? Regardless of features, which one has good sound results, which really functions as an active subwoofer?
The both sound great, if you have a ts318s no need to run out and get the TS18S, I love the sound and extra power in the TS18s. You would have to spend about $500 More to do better.
thank you sir, your answer helps me to make a choice, hopefully I can get the TS18S, I want to pair it with the TS415S
Once you test it outdoors, sir, to hear its maximum performance😊😅😊
I have the Alto TS415 2500 watts, I was just wondering if you think that the Bose Sub1 bass module would be compatible ( 480W Class D 7-inch by 13-inch Racetrack driver )
It will work if you like the Bose or already have one No Problem.
Bose Sub 1 is undersized for TS415, even Sub 2 will not keep up, you need an 18" sub
@@sonny9546 Thank you for ur reply..my other question is what happen if I still use my Sub 1 Bose?
I got 2 Sub 1 Bose
@@expertisland Thank u for ur reply.
How does this sub compare to the new harbinger 18 sub?
Better in every aspect. I have 2 of the 15"s, i had to use just 1 at a previous event cuz the bass was just too damn strong with 2
@@DJCuhhhstin956 dope thanks I’m asking about 18s harbinger and alto I have the alto 18s shit is beast specially for the price it’s built well looks good just missing high Pass filters. It’s hard to beat this sub
@@mrproblemchild88able in this price range, the tsXXs series from alto is just too good. I compared is to the RCF and EV 15's they had at guitar center, for the huge price difference, alto was the clear winner
I have my large venue package 2 x 12" EV tops w/ 1 or 2 x 18" subs. Looking for a small venue package. I am torn between Mackie or Alto 15" sub. I have 2 x 8" Mackie thump go's. Do 8" tops go with a 15" sub? If I need to jump to 10", I like the TS410's but the Alto 15" sub is listed at 87 lbs (about 43 kgs) which is heavy for a mobile DJ. What is your opinion or suggestion? Maybe a mix of Ts410's and Mackie 115S? Or the 2 x Thump Go's with the Mackie 115S? n this would be for 50 or less people.
If your looking for a small setup, get the Alto Ts408. I use these with my Bose Sub2's. Lightest 8 inch speaker and lightest sub.
@@DJBpartyTV how many people is that good for? I
Am looking for less than 50 guests.
@@djaga4404 I've done 250 kids with that system in a basketball gym
hello, greetings from Italy! Does this more powerful model hold up to comparison with the old blak series? I covered alto ts315s 2000 vatt and sold them. because my alto blaks sound much louder and have more precise harmonics. my question is that the blaks are now old, can this model replace them worthily? thank you for your videos, they are very complete and interesting.
Ts18s about the same power maybe a little more 50watts No app but much better price point.
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in the rewl world is it stronger then alto ts318s?
I'm going to say yes, if you already have the TS318 no rush to trade them in till there 3 years old.
Are they better than the JBL EON 718S ?
The JBL is twice the price. so one for one The JBL Should be better long term. But Dollar for Dollar 2 Alto TS18s is Better then one JBL EON718s any Day.
@@sonny9546don’t get the JBL EONs. Overpriced junk, grab the altos if your on a budget or grab a nice pair of RCFs or QSCs/EV. JBL SRX are nice if you want JBL speakers.
@@expertisland I just listened to Eon 718s and TS18s in real life and the TS18s is much better, it sounds louder and deeper. the JBL distorts very quickly.
So for this price range Alto wins.
Alto Professional TS18S has only 625W RMS (at 4 Ohms), will a pair of these speakers it be loud enough for a 500+ floor dance party ? I was looking at EV EXT 18SP, that has RMS of 1800 W, but yes, those subs are 3 times as costly than TS18S
You will for sure need more power and more quantity like 4 double 18s if this is a one of show rent.
I think you’re confused. the ts is 1200 rms 2400 max. And the ev is 1800 max 900 rms.
"only"...
@@unatizia_tarocca 600 isn’t very much considering that speakers of that size are averaging around the 1000 mark
I was searching ts318s and then noticed the ts18s came out... couldnt find any info on them but i said f it... and bought 4.
How are you liking them?? I'm heavily debating them just because I can get two of them for the cost of one of the others I've been looking at.
No internal crossover?
They moved the feature to the main speakers.
Surely they have some crossover / low pass built in & aren’t feeding the sub the full range 🤔
Assuming it’s just not offering a hi-pass for the thru outputs & instead you’d do that on the tops.
@@expertislandso is the sub playing the full range then? How does the sub know only to do the low end if the crossover happens after?
@@aquateen777 (-3 dB): 29 - 100 Hz and (-10 dB): 27 - 111 Hz so it cut probably at 110Hz
what is the RMS for this subwoofer?????????
He said realistically 1250. Although he didn’t test it.
Could not find it any were in the paper word or Manual. based on how they get the wattage in the past model I would say 1250w d-class power amp.
@@expertisland thank you
the rms value in my opinion is cheap, you should listen to it live and maybe test it in spl values
Someone should dyno test it. I'm sure it's good, but realistically, maybe 500w actual rms.