Crazy Power! SMD 8500.1D Rated 8500 watts ⚡ More Volts, Less Ohms (the "other" tests)

[@meade916]

8 amps in this series of all sizes! Available now www.smdaudio.com and many more authorized online dealers and shops. A lot of people were asking me if this amp can handle 1/2 ohm. People have also asked me what the "12v numbers" are like. To me, 12v numbers are completely irrelevant because you should always have an alternator turning when expecting full power from your audio system. A couple of beats is one thing, but with your vehicle not running (providing mid-14v power), your battery will be on borrowed time. That being said, the numbers were pretty respectable IMO. Bumping up to the mid 15v range will make a HUGE difference. These amps are supposed to be 16v stable so there is potential for even more power. The "Dynamic RMS Burst" numbers are what you might expect from music, which is usually very dynamic in nature. That is NOT a "Peak" rating test. But a fast RMS test that stops at clipping. Thanks for watching if you did!

[@veelink6345]

Two words! WATER COOLING!!!!

[@meade916]

@@veelink6345 air for now. You think people are bitching about 14 cents a watt right now, I couldn't imagine charging them an extra 3 cents for WC. LOL

[@dcraexon]

just a lil more voltage😂 dam , what’s it look like with infrared temperature ,what gets hot?

[@dcraexon]

@@meade916thats a great deal

[@kevinAuman1]

​@@meade916speaking of seeing some of these amps in cars soon, come on brother Steve show us slap that baby in one your guys builds and let'r eat! I would absolutely love to see the 8k on them B2 badboys in the caddy!

[@Hammerback0]

I love seeing a dude say, “we are just going to do it and see what happens”. No one does that! No one will say “it’ll go into protect or go up in smoke”. With emphasis on “it’s a one ohm stable amp”, but not pussy foot around and take it lower certified and uncertified. I can respect that!

[@SchmityFPV]

Can’t believe you and exo are still on here, I remember the old window shake video 16 years ago 😳

[@adek_r33]

Yes please, test the 5000.1D

[@Arthur-t8o5w]

Man I can't believe how people are hating.. SMH..SMD has came along way

[@TheFlyboy973]

You got me into car audio! I appreciate you my guy !

[@J4YMESTV]

I will say even tho i cant afford one, DS18 did a fantastic job on the smd amps

[@justseeification]

Hey MrMeade. I swear you are like the first person I subscribed to on KZbin, but anyways. Holy Smokes! That amp is AMAZING

[@meade916]

thanks a lot for all the years brotha!!

[@flsabvb7578]

Beautiful looking amp 💪

[@enriqueaceves2282]

That's an amazing amp with some cool LEDs

[@princequestly2218]

What a magnificent beast! SMD for the win! much respect! ✌️🤩

[@rickreis2286]

Good shit Meade pumped for you !! You bin killing it man keep on pushing bro!!!

[@meade916]

thanks Rick!!!

[@paultibbs100]

The sky high wire inside the amp is a nice touch

[@darrenshelton815]

These look amazing Steve! Another major project and huge accomplishment!

[@meade916]

@terpsquirter7107 my amps aren't trash. You are just another random nobody in the crowd looking for attention pops never gave you. I didn't know you 10 minutes ago and in 3 minutes you will be forgotten again. What a straight up miserable, lonely individual you are. Adios, back to lonesome, nobody land.

[@Jore-rs9bt]

LMFAO, straight facts!!!

[@itstheonethatsaysbmf3155]

Ahhhh looks like snowflake @terpsquirter7107 removed his comment... pu$$y.... 😂

[@tcw691]

Bro wtf !!! 🎉❤ world loves your products

[@markroberts715]

The new amps look killer man!! If I didn't have 5 team pie 7500s I'd grab a few,congrats on the new line of amps

[@meade916]

@@markroberts715 I heard those are good amps! You will do just fine with those bro. And thank you!

[@shannonferguson7020]

Those numbers are very impressive that Amp took a beating and keep going

[@waynelyons3474]

Congratulations on the new line of Amps, pretty sweet!!

[@MikeAnnunziato]

Cant wait to see some big builds with these!

[@jvcjbl]

Such a sick amp!!!!

[@ineedbass1]

That amp is a powerhouse bro! No doubt! Yall did amazing with this piece! 🔥🤟🏽💯

[@ricardomiguelcunninghamel4468]

Coming in swingin' HARD!!!💪🏾

[@lucasshort9728]

It's a monster!!!

[@heavybass3286]

The goat meade

[@BassFever4Ever]

I really do appreciate your content and I do like the looks of the new amps! I've got my eye on the SMD-2000.1D for my ride. I like my current setup but gosh darn it those amps really do pop! Keep up the good work and content!

[@meade916]

thanks man!!!

[@Trapperjohn1000]

Those are some pretty amps. Sure we’re gonna see them in some crazy nice builds

[@Tlloyd56]

hell yea, you’ve come along way brother.

[@Avatarsubwoofer]

Good job man those are brutal tests on amplifiers super cool that you're amplifier will do a lot of power and live to see another day

[@paulb9376]

Are you making these? Subs next? Glad to see your still going after all these years, your home system is killer, my neighbors would hate me 😂

[@vpowerelectrix998]

Beautiful amplifier My bro... Well done on these products

[@gilbertw5370]

A clear acrylic shroud with several RGB computer fans would be sweet Amp is putting in work!!

[@MrDopey32]

Definitely some crazy numbers, that was badass!!

[@travisdenk5317]

Test the 5000.1 👏👏.. I'm on the road and won't be able to see what mine can do for until around Christmas.. this is torture on another level!! 😂

[@Hammerback0]

Hell.. send it over to me and I’ll run it and send you daily pics of it 😂😂

[@travisdenk5317]

​@Hammerback0 well hell for 1399.99 + shipping and handling ill get right on that😂

[@travisdenk5317]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dcraexon]

@@travisdenk5317 14 cents a watt ?

[@iammikegolf-hc3wp]

Basically 10 cents per watt!!! WOW that is crazy!!!

[@DjPat-gb8xn]

Will you replace the amps that you have in your trucks for them?

[@AMWTSCAM82]

Meade signature amps for the win

[@Hammerback0]

I didn't realize the pricing. I assumed these amps would be outrageous (get what you pay for generally) but I see the 3k is priced the same as the 3k im running now. 😒. Hope you have inventory at tax return time. Ill put a "lightly used" Orion HCCA splx 3k in someone's home for cheap and upgrade.

[@chatobalencian1504]

Meade916 Damn amps putting out power and looking good doing it what do you think about D4S DVX 15" qnd 18" subwoofers powered with your amps

[@Hammerback0]

🦗🦗Crickets chirping “chirp there are better subs to run..chirp….I don’t ride the nuts of other dudes-chirp, chirp” 🦗🦗

[@BSquaredmotors]

D4S is good Chinese quality

[@meade916]

I don't know much about it. I saw them at the D4S shop last week. They look good I just haven't heard them yet.

[@meade916]

@@Hammerback0 show us what you are running so we can see what "better" is. I love car audio and could use the advice. Post up a little walk around of your system lets check that thing out man!

[@chatobalencian1504]

@@meade916 right let me see what he is running let your system equipment do the talking

[@optimusprimer4392]

I love the style and look of this amp and maybe someday might be able to hook my truck up with one

[@evolm.c.f]

Test them all! There absolutely beautiful!

[@BIGGIEDEVIL]

Really really like the design of these amps reminds me of the old rf amps back in the 2000' with the chorme plate but removed

[@alanstant9356]

You got yourself a monster amp there, my brother.

[@jjtrades7186]

I remember wiring my 2 JL 12s to 1ohm on accident on a 4ohm stable amp and kept blow 100a fuses lol. That shh was banging when the fuse worked though lol

[@jasonlazore497]

Really dig the RGB lights

[@mannycuellar2332]

The real question is are you going to do a build with these amps? I'm sure its an amazing feeling having an amp with your brand/name/logo on it. Keep up the grind bro. Levels above everyone else in the game.

[@markroberts715]

Wish i didnt just get my 5 team pie 7500s,id get 2 of these !! Kickass steve!!

[@danieldavis7784]

1 ohm, remember that people with good voltage. Put a warning on it. Anything below 1 ohm might pop a sub😂

[@Hammerback0]

Which will, in turn, increase the possibility of burning up the amp as well.

[@nickstalhood5380]

Thats super awesome! Not gonna lie i was a little concerned but these definitely seem to be beast. Can you dyno the 3k please? I hate to say it cause i was going to go full D4S on my next build, but this amp is just too damn sexy. I think the DBz 8in s u bs will love that 3k or at least i hope so! Lol😂. Very nice man.

[@meade916]

bro. Order the D4S amps! JP is a friend and if you were going to do that than you still should. Think of us on your next build! Thanks Nick :)

[@beanpie7191]

Beast mode. Any plans on a demo video with it hooked to a system? Sick amp all around.

[@adamtheninjasmith2985]

Thank you. Does more than advertised but not so much that you're like damn it's too much now!

[@tomroe7715]

Damn a beast and beautiful!!!

[@gioarteaga3984]

Oh my with just 12.5 volts Steve your kidden

[@stevengwazdosky2932]

Awesome amp bro

[@ISTEWART626]

😮‍💨🦾😮‍💨 so are we going to see the Tahoe with 4 or 8 of these soon?!?

[@kerneljoseph-w7q]

I love your videos sm! I wish I was an adult bring my favorite truck to your place! Its my dream meeting you bro! ❤️

[@meade916]

thank you Kernel Joseph!

[@1990sacrecoeur]

I'm loving these amps and when I get my money up, I'm aiming to buy one. I like the fact you warn people about running at .5 ohm, the dangers, and then do it yourself to let people know what they're working with. Some people like playing with fire & live dangerously, but I'm not some people. lmao. & 15-20k @ .5 & .7 ohm out of 8500 rated? Mf.

[@Tony2Pockets]

Question? Ds18 tested the 8500.1 when Jon Rabe was there. Theirs being an actual production model they only tested lil over 9k. I seen u hopped on after their test was over, whats ur thoughts or ideas on why your testing higher numbers @ 1ohm compared to theirs. My guess is ur power supply is much more bigger than theirs. They were hovering just over 14.0ish. Granted, im 3min into this video, so I'll prolly answer my own ? Or at least get the answer to my suspicions. Lmao Just finished the vid and im even more curious as to y their numbers were so low hovering around 14v when u just pulled their same # at 12v. 🤔

[@meade916]

our numbers were almost identical. Sounds like you didn’t watch the first video i did 🤷‍♂️

[@Tony2Pockets]

​@@meade916 i dont think theres a vid uve put out i havent seen goin back to you building Chickens Hoopty in ur driveway at ur old house. Lmmfao

[@Tony2Pockets]

​@@meade916 ima fo real OG round these parts 😂😂

[@Tony2Pockets]

@meade916 i re-watched their live stream they was just over 10k @14.3 which isn't much of a difference. Their Certified was 8648 @ 14.36. Not a big deal was just more of an observation. I know not all amps are created equal n not every one will put out the exact same numbers i thought it was a bigger difference than that is only reason i asked.

[@meade916]

@@Tony2Pockets Theirs...8648 at 14.36...mine was 8660 at 14.33v. Seems pretty close to me. Sorry I don't understand the issue.

[@marknowakowski6590]

Whaz up big Steeeeeeeeee been a hot min but I’m still enjoying all of your videos. Just wish my poooor butt could afford some real equipment but I’m save-in man I’m save-in. Hay by chance do u know If anyone has designed an alternator/s combo that are tethered Back to back so only one needs to be in the factory location and using the belt while the other spins freely. So one works for all the aftermarket equipment keeping the original alternator for just the vehicle itself ???? Just wondering because I don’t think my car has room for two or more separate alts that are side x side using a larger belt. What’s your thoughts on this. Thanks mark

[@FLINTmitten810]

Man these are beastie!

[@yuhngchuko8539]

beautifully strong!

[@vee_emm_jay_ess]

Are you going to make Project DGAF part 2 video? and fill it with several SMD amps? This time not in an old Tercel, please do it in a 90's luxury sedan like a LS400

[@meade916]

yup but I am keeping the Tercel and just putting these amps in it for fun. Probably 4 8500's

[@vee_emm_jay_ess]

@@meade916 NIIIIICE looking forward to that!

[@saschacubexyz]

Crazy..... 🫡 Speechless😶 A headnut 4 all speakers and cars 😂🤣 😬👍🆙️

[@Aijames]

lol people in this hobby still wanna try and push past what the manufacture tells you to do. the dude said 1 ohm but people are gonna dead short them and wonder why theres warranty issues when that stock electrical is at 9v

[@hondaaccord2425]

Man I had unexpected bills pop up. I want mine so bad. Hopefully I will be buying one soon.

[@TamaLewis-s3j]

RUN 4.4 WOULD BE WILDERNESS AS COOLEVER DUDE!

[@93jdmmike]

Sick my brother

[@spaceluxengines]

It is to power an bus with 50 to 300 loodspeakers (not usefull) or for public adress with some speakers out the bus/truck with an electrogen electricity in case of anomaly (more usefull). Not sure it will pass some many concerts or various exhibitions, more professional poweramplifiers are adapted for public adress.

[@vpowerelectrix998]

What the Hell are You even talking about...gees

[@meade916]

huh?

[@angelvip2474]

@@meade916I speak and write jibberish. Let me see if I can help. He said "Your amps can't get dressed in public because they don't have enough estrogen" at least I think that's what he said.😅😅😅😅

[@farizadgordon8404]

When are u gonna dyno the 5ch?? Im super keen to see the results

[@richardshelton9951]

U going to take the Rockford amps out and use those amps

[@Had22s]

Can you run the test with two 8500's strapped together and show current pull as well?

[@meade916]

someday I might but honestly, all it is going to do is give you double the power.

[@suertederey4564]

Looks awesome

[@rizkybiss]

I found a Audiofonics ADF-2847 3000w 1 ohm stable amp. I cant find any info on it online. Is it a decent old school amp?

[@rexracer537]

Some BOSS HOGG shyt🔥🔥

[@netaberger94]

13k @1 ohm OMGGG

[@juanroque4452]

Classic SMD

[@omark2423]

I wish you had came out with this amp 5 months ago.

[@urielpadilla232]

I need to get one!

[@benjaminstandifer5463]

Nice.

[@craigskare8222]

I recently bought SD NSV.6 10 inch, 3,000 watt DVC 1ohm and paired it with the SMD 3k. My planned build fell apart and i was left with 1 sub that i made a box for. If i ran the SMD amp at .5 ohm rarely turning it up loud would that be alright? My other option is to run it at 2200 watt rms at 2 ohm. I definitely want to get the most out of the sub but i dont want to damage the amp either. What is the better choice/option?

[@csj9619]

I'd wire it at 2ohms, or get a recone thats dual 2. I know that's not what you wanna hear, 'cause I'm in the same boat. I have a (dual 4) U-18 because I planned on using a MMATS Hifi4250, (4-channel) with one 4 ohm coil on each bridged channel for 1,600rms (800 per coil), but amp goes into protect, so replaced it with a Stinger MT2000.1d

[@DK.Audio.696]

whats your electrical spec? Have HO altenator? Have BIG 3/4? Have lithium battery? If u dont have any of that and only stock electrical do 2 ohm only, if u have that type upgradeable electrical that im mention then you can go ,5 ohm load and remember build/buy your subwoofer box properly

[@craigskare8222]

@@DK.Audio.696 I have stock alternator no big 3 but i recently added xs max90 DIY lithium battery to the system as a third battery. I imagine the battery will give the SMD amp all the power it can take so i would be fairly safe to push it at .5 ohm. My truck charges at 14.9v which the lithium can hold it at. I have a single 1.75cu box but i dont have any experience in high power subs so i likely will back down power before im actually pushing the sub so i highly doubt i will be pushing the amp at .5ohms

[@DK.Audio.696]

@@craigskare8222 please do BIG3/4 dont go with stock car electrical cable they only 8 awg/16mm from your altenator to battery, remember this is DC12V they need Big wire to run high ampere imagine you runin 1,5k to 2K with stock electrical car cable (iknow u have lot of battery and lithium but trust me), please replace that before you upgrade HO altenator, charging lithium is better with big 0AWG cable

[@craigskare8222]

@@DK.Audio.696 I have a 2020 f250 so it might be 4 gauge that ive heard people say, 250ah alternator i believe, the problem is everything is so packed in inside a 6.7 powerstroke that i litterally cant even see my alternator(s) so i have to take apart some of my engine to even see where the wires are at let along replace them

[@70kwtacoma]

So are you going to take all the Fosgate stuff out and install your new amps in your tahoe? This will tell everybody if these are POS amps or not. I am not the only one thinking about this. If you dont run your own branded amp everybody will stay far away.

[@meade916]

Eventually I will. Maybe. Or maybe not. That is a lot of work. If I don't, I'm not worried about it. Yes, you are the only one thinking that. People will still buy them whether I do or I don't.

[@kingranchkennels]

Definitely beastly

[@preformancemustang]

What’s it done on 2 ohm and 4ohm

[@meade916]

a little over it's rated power just like 1ohm

[@funtimeswithtom4108]

​@meade916 so 2ohm at 15.8 possibly close to 6K?

[@meade916]

@@funtimeswithtom4108 nah. It will do almost 6k at 14.5 (2 ohm).

[@kyleshelton1636]

HOOOOOOO 16k at .8?!

[@meade916]

dynamic burst rms...not in certified/uncertified mode but still a nice little bit of extra power during big peaks in music.

[@EsePlebeJosee]

Amp is sexyy

[@Wykednick]

Are these amps limited? I’m saving up for one

[@meade916]

nope.

[@devindeville8089]

There's some debates going on in the youtube world on how to correctly use your meters.

[@meade916]

all you have to do is read the detailed manual and have a little bit of common knowledge...and there won't be any debates. The tools are easy to use.

[@djm3god44]

This is fn badazz

[@FrancaisMaggle]

8500w and it comes out 20kw?? where does it fit, anyway... Without a dyno, do you necessarily need an SMD? (the blue box, sorry I don't know the name anymore but I know everyone here knows it 😅) To measure watts, and ohms? because with a voltmeter the ohms are not practical to measure..

[@renejreeves]

4ohm!!!! I like my headroom!

[@adolfo4121]

U can have headroom wired at .5 ohm as long as u adjust your gain and volume to have your amp clamp out the same power as if it was wired at 4ohm.

[@DK.Audio.696]

imagine wiring at 4 ohm and rise to the skyy 8-20ohm rise, i wire my sub at ,5ohm and rise to 1,7-4,9ohm depends on the frequency, and my friend and my customer cars wire at 1 ohm and rise to 3,1-9,7 ohm depends on the frequency

[@HAMMER_2.2]

Fuck Yeah Brother !!

[@adam-o6o5c]

we wanna see a subwoofer on that amp

[@lordoftheturps9337]

Will you make some .5 stable someday?

[@meade916]

don't know. It isn't really necessary to be honest. Nobody needs that unless they already have the subs and have no choice. Purchase proper subs to get your 1ohm (or maybe .7 at the lowest) and you will have no problems.

[@MatthewsAG]

Yup.

[@renejreeves]

4ohm is where it's at.

[@albertycarlos-wb9qg]

🇧🇷Very top content!✨

[@RobinsonPaulino-n2k]

Estoy enamorado de ese amplificador dígame cómo lo puedo conseguir por favor

[@SpartanTimTv]

Yesir

[@225savage0]

Im a little more confident in ds18. People are getting decent results from amps so.. I still want 1 or 2 of your old Rockford t2500s though. Come on man.

[@Steve-nu9op]

nice!

[@reckingball6242]

What's the difference between SKAR, SUNDOWN and AMERICAN BASS SUBWOOFERS ?

[@cherrychevys]

Skar is trash, American Bass is better trash, Sundown is the best.

[@reckingball6242]

@cherrychevys cool thanks for the info

[@TamaLewis-s3j]

44-4 NOT AD-4 ITS A LASER REFLECTION COOL AMP DYNO THO THEN THATS KINDA OFF.. A 44∆4- YOULD BE COOL. THATS WHAT YOU RUN.ILL STAMP SOME SHIT OFF FOR YOU IMA ADD ANOTHER RYAN LASER CUTTER BLASTER BUILDER FOR YOU SO I CAN BULLSHIT OFF HAHA