30,000 Watt Chevy Tahoe Sound System Torn Down & Upgraded after YEARS of abuse - Start to finish

[@meade916]

A lot of people watch my build video's and other multi- video projects but more often than not, they start somewhere in the middle of the build and don't catch all the other video's that lead up to where they started watching. This causes people to ask me questions that were answered or addressed in those previous videos. I will be picking my FAVORITE builds of all time and combining the entire series to make one giant video for each one. This way you can watch it all or skip through easily to parts you want to see. To everyone who has watched all the video series i post, THANK YOU! more coming soon!

[@Bron_Force]

Я если честно ничего не понел в этом видео и зачем 4 часа делать

[@kevinAuman1]

Hey Steve you still have the old Carolla bass car???

[@Mechanic618]

Dope. Thanks Steve!

[@beatsandwestside]

Do u have an isolator for the batteries stacked together or no need.?

[@MrAnderson5157]

@@beatsandwestside That's kinda one of the benefits of stacking no need isolators

[@meade916]

chapters on the way. I know this is a long azzzz video but we are working on breaking it down now. So it is easy to find everything!

[@shanesubashe787]

That's ok. I had surgery yesterday and am stuck in bed so I just watched nearly the whole thing. Gives me ideas.

[@08lerash]

Hey Steve, I just wanted to let you know you’re a huge inspiration and have been for 10+ years. It started with Car Audio and transitioned to business. From building “Chickens”Escalade, to all of your big and small projects. Love from Michigan. You were one of, if not the first KZbin creators I followed and watched religiously.

[@greg6180]

Brother. I gave a 2005 yukon denali and I can only wish having my suv on the same level as your tahoe. The tahoe is beyond perfect.

[@stickman1373]

What was the song at 2:41?!

[@Tierone1337]

Long azzzzz videos from you are the best!!!!!!! It’s all knowledge for us

[@Tierone1337]

Man this truck is work of art. Anything Steve makes looks like it’s oem or better. Very very clean installs that do not look cheap and you know it’s audiophile quality. His attention to detail is amazing.

[@XanderVerse1]

I have did this in the past now Ima do it again, watching this start to finish!

[@nathanceja409]

Love seeing Steve do work a true master mind and artist when it comes to anything audio, and there are people that have louder systems SPL wise but nobody is as loud as the Tahoe and that clean.

[@meade916]

usually anyone who has a Tahoe that is louder than mine is either WALLED or has no back seat. I am not walled. Has all the seats still....and clear view through all the rear windows.

[@TheHighschoolpranks]

15 years ago that Tahoe is what made me fall in love with this passion

[@Oldschool503]

Damn!!!!! Just realize this is a 4hr video! Haha looking good Steve

[@meade916]

we are working on breaking it down into chapters so people can find everything easy. When it is a video series there is lots of other fluff in between and people miss to much stuff. So i been doing this for all the big builds :) Chapters coming soon! thanks man!

[@elcafecatgaming]

I've been watching you ever since you did your og build on this Tahoe in your driveway, i can honestly say you are the reason i like GM vehicles, specifically tahoes, and watching your videos is what got my car audio addiction going, I've learned a lot of stuff about car audio from your channel and i hope you keep making great content like for many years to come

[@tonem427]

I started watching your channel way back when this Tahoe was gold, my son was a news born and I was back home in Miami after playing football in Fresno California, every time I see your Tahoe it takes me back. Even your son is a man already.. 👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾👌🏾🇺🇲🇵🇷

[@edriccz]

love these combined longer videos. You learn a lot watching them

[@JohnDoe-vj9wn]

Such a clean build with a mountain of detail and that XS Power logo cover is so damn crisp. 10/10

[@barrypassetti2011]

I never get tired of watching Steve's video's, I learn something new every time.

[@wyblackwolf]

I remember being in High School watching this build come together, granted even then it was close to 3-4 years old or something at that point. Been hooked ever since, feels nostalgic seeing her still bumping hard all these years later.

[@NaturalReefing]

Thank you so much for all of your videos. You are one of the most useful educational content creators. Watching you just moving wires around is a form of art and all of the timelapse content to see your thought process and see the way you methodically move through a project is insightful and insirational, Thank you Steve.

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Absolutely love this. My wife and I have watched you since the driveway. We threw it on the big screen and doordash some food and we are gonna date night this for sure. All love, Steve!

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Also. The narration isn't bad homie. We appreciate your detailed explanation of everything.

[@GreatDrums.]

The truck still looks immaculate after all these years! Especially the paint! Nice work as always

[@timothywalker3168]

A big fan of yours since you had the green Honda..love your videos. love what you do.. you create stuff that other people don't think about. Very inspiration.

[@meade916]

never owned a green honda. But thanks man!

[@ElEsJuan-wn3pl]

The hardest Tahoe on here period. Man I remember back in the day when I first ran into your first tremendous bass video and it was clean, now seeing it like this man it looks even better. And I agree, them other wheels you had looked really good but them Forgiatos now really tuckin hard. I’m glad you inspired me to love bass and work hard on it. SMD ftw.

[@lilwillywilly]

This truck is an icon in the car audio world. Huge inspiration for me and many others I’m sure. Glad to see her getting an update 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@beanpie7191]

That Tahoe is still fire after all these years. Lookin good bro.

[@JDMz]

Just finished watching the hole video. Even though I've watched the hole build from scratch. It still gets me on how awesome the tahoe has came along. Phenomenal work steve. 🇬🇧👍😎

[@avnut5517]

Just think, 4+ hour video to show months of this amazing build.

[@meade916]

i did SOOOO much work it sucks that they just get swept under the rug (on youtube) after a while. I been meaning to upload the entire series all in one so at least it's all easy to find (all the details) :D thanks AV!

[@wildkev1010]

Crazy you're almost at 900k subscribers. My brother and I have been watching for over 10 years. Been quite the journey. Keep up the good work !

[@tdawg00]

Me to. Been watching since the kids were little. It's cool he combined the build in 1 video.

[@818bass]

Revivin' ol memories my friend !!! im excited to see these upgrades 🎉🎉🎉

[@johnhallock2713]

Brother your attention too detail is on a whole another level & truly I love it & I think anyone else who watches your channel does also... especially in a world when it feels like nobody cares about the work they do they just do it and don't care if they cut corners or not and im not about that myself, I've always been type of person that if I'm going too do something I'm going too do so too the best of my abilities and I enjoy the challenge of challenging myself or too do the next job better than one prior as I can see you do also... keep em coming even if it takes me 4+ days too finish the 4 hour long ones I watched it all cause its very interesting too me... God bless brother & keep on slapping...🤘

[@jesserodriguez7244]

Damn.....your work is absolutely incredible. Totally incredible. Love what you do. Work of art, Steve.

[@CajunReaper95]

When you were carrying the final product to the Tahoe that’s about how I looked when I was carrying my new computer to my room but there’s no doubt that entire alternator setup weighs more than my computer given you have 4 alternators plus steel, I’m impressed by your ability to manufacture awesome parts, sir you’ve definitely come along way since i first started watching your channel, you are an inspiration to a lot of us!

[@kemedgman2825]

The build is absolutely amazing 100 times over! Thank you so much for the content!! And have a wonderful Halloween!🎃🎃

[@mikegreen2229]

Clearly, you aren’t just pushing buttons…. But the fact that your work makes it LOOK that way, shows your artistry and attention to detail. Respect! Making it look easy

[@cddog1995]

Ever since I saw one of the original builds of the Tahoe with the iPad pro slide out I have wanted to do that in our Suburban. Love the Tahoe build Steve.

[@eddiemaravillas9879]

Man this tahoe was such an inspiration for me too start my car audio road before I even knew how to drive! I remember hooking up car audio stuff inside the house when i was like 12 yrs old hoping oneday I would be able too build something so sick like this tahoe but I never came close lol

[@MossTheJockey]

I use to love getting on KZbin and listen to your Tahoe slap e40 thru the yrs!

[@brax0210]

I feel like the Tahoe was attempted to be duplicated but never was. It's still the best looking system install I've ever seen. I love that it doesn't have a wall. The air ride the rooms the interior I think its prefect

[@Stronkbeans]

I really enjoy these complete build videos, thanks for taking the time to put them together!

[@meade916]

thanks for watching!

[@ChadsLoud]

Microphone on the Sony sounds good, the 'fuzzy thing' is a dead cat that assists with wind noise reduction as well as background noise isolation.

[@shannonferguson7020]

That's my dream box right there eventually my Yukon always loved the no wall look

[@dominicanbiker]

Had surgery today late seeing the video but happy I did catch it good as always

[@meade916]

ahhhh shit....get well soon brotha. Thanks for waching!

[@dominicanbiker]

@@meade916 thanks

[@danimbertson4948]

Ceramic bearings for your belt pulleys and a more powerful spring and ceramic bearings for your belt tensioner will definitely for sure take care of any and all issues that you would or could ever encounter with belt slippage, plus that will without doubt quiet it down ten fold.

[@PanameraTurboSEHybrid]

Damn, I just finished watching the entire video none stop. Incredible build! You are an artist!

[@meade916]

thanks Panamera!! i appreciate it!!

[@davidl7459]

Is it just me or does everyone get excited when Steve breaks out the steak knife? You know damn well something sinister is gonna go down. Cheers steve. Definitely appreciate you keeping this OG truck going.

[@emorymoore1100]

I wish I had a friend like you I would love to hear my 09malibu knocking with four tens

[@davebetts7078]

Awesome video nice to be able to watch build from start to finish without searching for the next video

[@bigserge07]

Loved the video!!! Watched it all the way thru. Made my night in the hospital bearable, I really appreciate that bro. Your dedication and creativity to the craft is amazing, just that work of art that is The Tahoe. Stay blessed and wish you all the success in the world. Shout out from Houston, Texas.

[@meade916]

thanks man!! get well soon Big Serge!!

[@danimbertson4948]

Absolutely positively fuckin top notch as usual. You truly are a craftsman and professional artist with your art. 👏

[@BIGGIEDEVIL]

Respect bro this is just awesome to watch. Been watching since the FI BTL subs and the silver Tahoe tremendous bass 6 videos time flies so fast its crazy

[@OfficialNakatsuMegami]

I absolutely love the video. Thank you Steve for your hard work in putting this on KZbin. All the love in the world to you.

[@christophermcbride3284]

hey Steve I'm glad u put back on the Tahoe cause u gave me some new ideas for my vehicle ad I'm trying to put it together slowly whn I'm free thnx

[@dunnrite8299]

A good raffle on the wheels I'm all in , just to get a piece of history I been a sub for years 💪🏿😎💂🏿‍♂️

[@vernonsummerlin9012]

MEADE916 I AM A LOYAL SUBCRIBER #1 I LOVE YOUR RIMS AND TIRES ON THE TAHOE I HAVE A 2008 SUBURBAN LTZ THAT WILL CARRY ON WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL LOOK I WILL LOVE TO HAVE THEM IF YOU CHANGE THEM AND DONT HAVE ANY PLANS FOR THEM LET ME KNOW BRO

[@Leec78]

I'm in the middle of watching this and iam at the part where you make the steel bracket for the alts ... I reckon a good idea if you haven't thought of it already is to paint the steel a colour of your choice then put the perspex bracket over the top. Gives the metal protection from the weather and also look brighter with the perspex and paint.

[@douglasRbrown]

GREAT VIDEO SIR!!! Thank you for taking the time to make and post! This is a TRUE ART!

[@Leec78]

Well well I continued to watch and looks like you already had that idea in the pipe line .. great work Steve love the video and the build progress 👍

[@beerman9807]

You the man Steve , does everything right like it’s supposed to be , I would like to go to a car audio shop here in Houston that does the same quality work you do man

[@jimmydaps1874]

been following since the escalade ext days congrats on your success cant wait to see what you build next

[@timelapsega]

Might be the cleanest 01 Tahoe in existence

[@meade916]

@Pomona Town no it isn't. It's an '01.

[@greg6180]

Steve!! I can't wait to see this video later today! I'm gonna set some time so I can enjoy it. You are a master of your craft!!!

[@noelsantiago8613]

Love the movie I felt as if i was part of this build. Nice!

[@chrisstanek2758]

Great video man. I love all your videos. Still waiting for the big b2 build at home!

[@02Avyon26s]

Amazing as always. Love watching your builds.

[@meade916]

all the chapters are now in the description for those that want to see something specific.

[@ivanrlynn]

yuss been looking for some long form content from you, watched you build this i think about ten years ago, keep on pushing

[@Mr47Grinch]

we need a video like this for the caddy i loved it and more of the wiring parts that’s the best parts !!

[@meade916]

been up...for months kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoS0nqx6a5Z0oZY :)

[@kris-english]

Bro, I loved this so much I watched it TWICE! Well, one time I had it on in the background and the time after I sat and watched the whole thing in 2 sittings LOL. The only critique I can think of is, maybe chop the intros and outros down a touch at the end of each chapter. Not I am complaining at all, I just know how much of a perfectionist you are and my OCD has been tickled 🤣 Nothing but love from England my brother!

[@timothywalker3168]

That is brilliant ideal to wrap your cables up from the heat..

[@juliobello4561]

Just finish doing homework I would have to come back tomorrow to watch the whole video. ✌🏼 hey Steve and any updates on the Honda civic

[@YEETMachine3000]

Absolutely beautiful man, someday I wanna have the skills and finance to do something like this.

[@tomturtle420]

Love watching the master at work

[@Goldies4s]

I watched you build this brick by brick..I feel an emotional attachment to this build lol

[@randyjackson8138]

That really looks like a lose nut on the stud. Awesome as always and can’t wait to see the new out come.

[@chrisgrantham2341]

i need that aluminum belt routing plate for a couple vehicles, great idea

[@cragre28]

1:46:00 Low key flex right there. 8 runs of 2/0, man alive that's some juice.

[@djbass1200]

I hope I can get a demo in the Tahoe sometime

[@tylerdvs673]

Happy Halloween.! Glad to see another series in 1 video

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

great video really enjoy these long videos....looks awesome

[@kiabass8798]

I like that rear sub box xs power battery cover thing you made its clean

[@JR.0505]

DREAM BUILT ! HELLA OF A JOB STEVE!

[@UD3ADSUCKA]

I have so much respect for this Tahoe it is unreal. I remember watching this Tahoe break phone books and scramble eggs at 11 years old…. (I am now 21) If I ever got a chance to daily drive it I would rock that mfer…. This Tahoe is what made me really love tahoes 😂

[@jamespskowski432]

Working under the lights like the rest of us jobbers! Thank you for the content, now and throughout the years!

[@emorymoore1100]

I watch your videos every time I get a notification for them

[@Tierone1337]

Steve is a legend

[@djbass1200]

Love the work you put into your vehicle's, business,yt channel

[@richeygoldberg8549]

Haha, I wish this was done this summer when I was watching the series. Sometimes it's a pain to find the next video if you have to stop and come back. I'd like to see this for the Lexus if it's not done yet.

[@meade916]

that is exactly the reason i do these (combine them all into one big video). :)

[@meade916]

@@jamesstephenson2346 i do it for that too. Many reasons. Don't get mad because i get paid to do what i love and you probably can't even get a job. So salty! lol SMH

[@christopherwise7067]

so, i just learned i need to get an audio controller for my setup(s).... multiple mid bass, tweeters, subs/sizes...

[@BIGTAGGART]

I'd love one of those alternators for my trailblazer...

[@meade916]

00:00 - 10:07 - Reviving the 'Hoe 2020 (More Volts = More BASS!) 2001 Chevy Tahoe Ripping it out video 1 10:07 - 22:52 - Major Fire Hazard Discovered! Almost had a Truck-B-Q! Reviving The Tahoe 2020 Video 2 22:52 - 45:32 - A SERIOUS Power Plant! 4 New 400 Amp High Output Alternators for the Tahoe (Unbox & Bracket Fab) 45:32 - 1:04:08 - Regulators, Mount up! 4 Alternators 1600 Amps @ 17v Custom Stainless Steel platform Fabricated 1:04:08 - 1:16:53 - Goodbye Old Fan! More Space, Less Drag, Better Cooling. A proper OEM E-Fan Conversion '01 Tahoe 1:16:53 - 1:31:23 - Stainless Steel Platform for Fuse Blocks, Distro Bars & Modules (from scratch) '01 Chevy Tahoe 1:31:23 - 1:44:03 - It's Alive! High Voltage Chevy Tahoe Pushing 17 Volts! Regulators, Alternators & Step Downs Fired up 1:44:03 - 2:03:26 - ALL the Double-Zero. High Power Sound System (16) 2/0 power & ground cables stripped, crimped & ran 2:03:26 - 2:15:25 - MASSIVE 2/0 Frame Grounds Plus a fresh new Banks Power Ram Air Intake Installed 2001 Chevy Tahoe 2:15:25 - 2:34:24 - ABSURD Power Wire! Rear Megablock 16 Fuse Holder & LB-1 Ground Distro Bar (Laser Cut Platform) 2:34:24 - 2:53:17 - It's HOT! 11 Amplifiers Hooked up, Fused & Fired up on 17 Volts! SMD Chevy Tahoe 2:53:17 - 3:16:27 - Dump That BASS! (See What Happens) 4 18" Subs Tons of fresh Power + AudioControl Processor Swap 3:16:27 - 3:47:33 - Rear Battery Bank 50 Piece all Acrylic Cover with laser cut Stainless Steel Grills. CLEAN! 3:47:33 - 4:12:40 - Lipstick & Cables - Sub Box Neo Magnet Beauty Panel (Color Matched) Trim, Battery Bank Wired up 4:12:40 - 4:18:33 - Chevy Tahoe Still Beating Hard! 4 18's 30,000 watts Hair Trick No Problem! Tucking Forgiato 28's

[@Comeback.king.]

Dude doesn’t age. Haven’t watched a video in ten years.

[@jeromeearly8932]

Damn you do some clean installation work!

[@trinidadsanchez3342]

Not sure how many times I'm going to watch this but it's Christmas round here dude

[@mattthon]

The whipp that started it all!!!

[@devincummins9701]

Curious if your selling the old mechmans or have other plans for em?

[@svrider2006s]

Hands down the sickest Tahoe on the planet

[@Tlloyd56]

Tahoe ❤! a vehicle you can never get rid of!

[@atdower]

Man you got a lot of cool shit in that shop. Cnc/laser/ lifts etc. !

[@coreyv3071]

Amazing work as always!

[@jorgebeltran1179]

I became a bass head because my brothers but I always wanted a badass system like yours hopefully one day I have enough money to be like I'm ask Steve to do my hole set up shooting for the stars

[@cragre28]

I'm not a brown noser, so know that I mean this. What you have done is extraordinary in your business and life. I have dreamed about starting my own car audio business since I was in my late teens, I just did not have the guts to do it. I was going to run my own shop and make custom boxes as my main thing. I am 43 now and because I took the easier road, I have a lifetime of regrets, for not going for it. I want to start building flat pack made to order custom sub boxes, all I need is a better table saw because my Delta only has a 30 inch rip width. Keep it up man, keep making that money and building your brand.

[@bigdaddy6879]

Nah man, We love the wiring videos. I take it as inspiration while I plan out my upgrade.

[@dennisdampeer2121]

Don't worry about Steve keep doing your thing I've been watching your videos for a very very long time my name is Dennis out of Illinois

[@richardstevens9273]

I always watch your program I love bass my slef live in uk

[@CheezyMane13]

Did you notice the RF 3sixty.3 doesn't seem to like anything above 15.85v, like it just goes into protect. I had to get one of those XS Power step-down modules for my external radio and processor. My blazer and everything else likes the 16.4v.