The "Skeletor" Box Finished! 2 Gigantic 24" Sundown ZV5 Subwoofers, Ported, Edge Lit Acrylic, BASS!

[@meade916]

Thanks for watching the entire series if you did! If not, start here to see how the box was built from day 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fF6uhINojr-ln5o

[@RockfordF150Bass]

meade916 dang brother I felt your pain!!! I've had 4 back surgeries and pain is getting worse. Docs said no more can be done for me!! Be safe brother and take care of your back man I really really hope you get better!👌👍

[@mrmadmike427]

awesome box Steve … wish I could use it... Need to find one of them carts the box is on that thing is exactly what I need …

[@chupamishuevos303]

Bro next time just ask for help we know u manly enough but messed up back is no joke.

[@meade916]

Harbor Freight brotha.....best thing i have bought in years! I love it!

[@justingriffith8486]

Hey Steve how got A box. Foom you

[@meade916]

how many of you have pulled your back really bad by just the wrong twist or turn? These subs are heavy but not THAT heavy.. It was more my posture as i set it down. Woops! I knew i was F'd for sure! i felt it! :D

[@mikep3322]

meade916 I pulled my back bending down to water a damn plant

[@MartinGomez-7911]

meade916 ...dude these 45 yr plus bodies just ain't like it was when we were 18...lol!! Box looks great...even if you were to consider putting it in the Cadi...it would be epic! 🤘🏼

[@markwentz8332]

Luckily i haven't done anything to bad to my back, i felt that when you reached for your back and said "ouch, ouch, ouch!" though!

[@lolophat5075]

meade916 happened to me all the time

[@KAuto26]

Pulled mine back in my 20s yanking on a breaker bar like an idiot. Now I’m pushing 40 and it reminds me of that day every time I pick some heavy shit up.

[@MrKKUT1984]

I been watching Steve for some time now and I gotta say I have never in the history of ever seen this man do shity work. His attention to detail is second to none. Amazing work man!

[@nodutherone]

Work ethic, quality of materials and Steves design and attention to detail is second to none. An audio setup by SMD would be nothing short of amazing.

[@masterpanther1]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!. Can't wait to see it in somebody's SUV! It's going to be insane.

[@1974UTuber]

That's one hell of an eclectic music taste. Never thought I would hear Linda Rondstat Blue Bayou in one of your videos. Was one of my dad's favourite songs so you literally brought a tear to my eye

[@thenotoriousrvh6091]

Put it up for sale, somebody will buy it. It's been asked several times about how much it'd be, but no response. It is a work of art. 👍 👍

[@brettluepke7082]

Excellent workmanship, detail, and excecution. Theres no better sensation than producing a quality product by hand. Love your channel.

[@jwollam]

Heck yeah man! Nice to see her all finished up. Looking killer as always!

[@dr.drob101]

That’s the dream box right here, heavy duty, nicely tuned and beautiful !!

[@mannycuellar2332]

Had my phones bt hooked up to my truck.... the intro song hits pretty hard!!🔊🔊🔊

[@rhkips]

Ah shit, as soon as I saw you jump I knew that pain. I've had non-inflammatory arthritis in my lower back since I was about 13 years old, and what you say about "picking up a piece of paper" is so freaking true. It's not about what you're doing, it's just your back suddenly deciding to stop being a back for a while. Argh! Glad you're feeling better, Steve! Skeletor is EPIC!

[@josea.garcia3994]

Great job Steve!!! 👍👍👍 Came out awesome!!! Looks like it's ready to go to a new happy owner!!! You should have no problem selling it if that's what you want to do next!!! ✌✌✌

[@marcusscogin264]

If you were going to sell the set up how much would you sell it for

[@TheCpuCrew]

You should use that in the Caddy Steve. The color scheme goes with what you have under the hood. Love all that's SMD !

[@meade916]

it don't fit in the caddy haha! i tried. It was never intended to but i did raise it up with the cart just to see. It's too wide at the top.

[@Tkssa580]

“Blue Bayou” you be playing those classics Steve. Love it and the box.

[@Mikep1024]

Considering the white on black theme...I see the box finding its way in the caddy....

[@Mikep1024]

Oops nevermind... Just saw your comments that said it wouldn't fit

[@magrumb]

Aw man, I’m 42 and know exactly how that probably felt. The mind is willing! Glad it didn’t shut you down for a few days. 😎

[@bstceltics4]

Been waiting a while for this build to get finished lol, looks good

[@pyrosaxplayer12]

Every video shows your ultimate craftsmanship. Incredible detail. lol What i would give to have you create a custom box from THE SMD. Bravo man!

[@erictheboringone5292]

Hands down the best sound out of any video ever created.

[@wyndnra1n]

Steve I hear you playing that old school "bloods and crips" banging album! Respect to you and your hard work!

[@kennymurray3365]

Dang man I’ve seen a lot of your stuff over the years you truly are the best at what you do!!!

[@aaronpoindexter8406]

That setup gonna bust someone’s windshield. Hell of job on an awesome build 🤘🏾🤘🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@lude4u2nv]

glad I'm not the only one still slapping that Bloods & Crips banging on wax Piru Love joint!!!

[@justinmetcalfe2669]

I know it's probably been said 100x by now, but the box is already black n white, matches the caddy already, I'm betting it'd look pretty sweet sitting back there.

[@meade916]

sure, if it would fit.

[@willmatic84]

That box is sick af 🙂👌 ...... 🤔 I could imagine how much the whole thing weight .....

[@tjappie8860]

cant stop saying that this boxbuild is awesome nice work man

[@mrchrisk36]

The enclosure turned out very nice!! The black on the bottom was a nice touch even if it won't be seen

[@ferfin2]

Awesome box man! Someone mentioned doing a collab with Doug from SoundmanCA, I agree. I have a question, other than potential safety reasons, why didn't you use a custom white cable instead of red for the internal cables? You spent a ridiculous amount of time on the black and white box, then there's red cables visible from your beautiful windows. Anyone working on it would have known what it was. Was there a reason, or just didn't mind it?

[@meade916]

no need for custom white and black 8ga cables. Red and black looks good to me.

[@ferfin2]

Nuff said! :-) Thanks for the reply.

[@kennethbynumiii9083]

You and dug from sound man should do a collaboration together or a challenge or something

[@chkntndy7727]

Glad to see you recover well. I love everything about that box. I seen blue lights on it and the box kinda reminded me of cops 😂, aside from that, Very nice job. Can't wait to see the Caddy build video, and possibly the 6.7 build.

[@ronjlwhite8058]

Raging_Bullz77 the Caddy is gonna be dope as FK!!!

[@terrencecalnimptewa7283]

Wow I'm amazed on how huge those speakers are and I'm imagining that being a huge home stereo" wowsers!!!

[@jaredappleseed7037]

I would love to have this bad boy if it would fit in my Jetta sedan, looks awesome Steve hood job

[@buster612003]

very cool video series! end product looks amazing. Im not an SPL guy, dont understand it, but appreciate being able to hear the entire audio spectrum accurately, guess that makes me an SQL guy. Getting ready to put something in my truck so I have been researching. this video series caught my attention, way over what Im going to build, but couldnt stop watching it. Your world consists of all of my hobbies, Im envious. Woodworking, electronics, fabrication, CNC, AUDIO etc...and nice shop equipped with good equipment.

[@bob69075]

Now that's quality workmanship. Nice job Steve.

[@kingsamoanOG]

Sounds like some old school BG Knoccout and Gangsta Dresta in the BackGround. Glad to see you still doing your thing producing bad ass Gear. 1Luv Brotha

[@1017quin]

It's AMAZING how big this enclosure is.

[@RockfordF150Bass]

That's alot of work that went into building that masterpiece!! But the outcome is unbelievably amazing!! 🇺🇸👌👍

[@beerman9807]

Get help with them subs Steave , you did get lucky man it aint no joke being hurt from the back because i have had four back injuries feom lifting heavy items .I have a l4 l5 rupture and suffer everyday from pain .

[@infidel24]

If I were a rich man, I'd throw a ridiculous amount of money at you for that box. It's a piece of art!

[@jonathanespindola1348]

Awesome craftsmanship as always Steve. Another project done at a 1,000%. Sux you hurt your back through the process though. Glad it wasn’t nothing major. Can’t wait to see the Escalade build.

[@bighomie4124]

I've been watching you build this dope ass box and the only thing I can think of you doing with it, is doing a giveaway to your loyal subscribers! That would be dope! Ever doper is if you did, and I won! Awesome work tho bro! Best I've ever seen

[@meade916]

nah. I would rather sell it instead or let it collect dust. Thanks anyway for the idea. lol

[@bighomie4124]

meade916 I tried it! Lol how bout a raffle?

[@andrewwidows3822]

You're a BAMF buddy. Love your works of art!

[@TheCj9860]

That's a legit box. Nicely done. I love it!

[@Macross223]

Piru Love in the background-A great underground hit from the 90s

[@davoupnya3202]

Beautiful job Steve and can't wait to hear it in a ride ! Peace my man !

[@jackjones7665]

DJ Quik....nostalgia!

[@sdemer96]

Gotta love Rodney James Dio man. Love your work meade! Nice and organized.

[@YoSamiteSam]

@2:11 I totally thought you were pulling a Soundman prank right there.. I guess I watch too many of Doug's videos.. Glad your okay 👍🏼

[@bob808]

If you don't have other plans for it, that would be one heck of a sub box for your RV! :D

[@meade916]

i would except its kinda hard to fire up 2 24" woofers at a campground haha! My Diamondboxx is loud enough and that is just cracking the volume up a little notch. I hear ya though! :D

[@charleshamilton6177]

You do some of the best work I’ve seen. Thanks for the videos.

[@GodlessDad]

Hey Steve! Love the skelator box and glad your feeling better. Just wanted to let you know that alternating a TENS unit and ice will decrease those back twinge recovery times to a day or two. Been a sub for 6 years. Love your content.

[@Nobody-th4gs]

1:55 and 10:45 you can once again see the 4 legged shop manager making sure things are top notch. Should of reminded him of proper lifting techniques though. 😰 Another great video bro.

[@MrBRUCELEE98]

That thing is a goddamn work of art!!!

[@wrench-qc8hh]

Clean build as always Steve!!!!! Love this shit!!!!!!

[@pyromonkee2510]

I would tell you to take it easy but that money ain't gonna make itself. Glad you're feeling better and it wasn't anything super serious.

[@davidhuff6315]

I think it should go in the caddy it’s already color matched

[@meade916]

it don't fit.

[@CyberDunk2077]

Work Of Art!

[@deviljattsingh706]

i get lower back pain in the discs..sucks ...iv slipped a disc 2x.. that shit hurts to sit hurts to stand just move around outta work for a month

[@lennydodson4223]

Awesome box and work love the videos and all your doing. Excellent job.

[@ADR69]

Intro music always gets me hyped up

[@BayBoyFiveDime]

That box is insane nice build Bro can’t wait to see what you do with it 👌💯💯

[@bigvell02]

Love the way it turned out. I think I started something in the car audio community here in Chicago I got people saying that system is Meade clean haha. Now others are saying it. I also have people saying Peace and Bass. & I will leave it here Peace and Bass brother :)

[@meade916]

fuck ya Big Vell bro. I love hearing that. Thanks!

[@RebelByBlood316]

Definitely need to see it demo at full power in somebody's ride

[@brandidudley7309]

look at baby wanting to help.☺

[@shannonmccully5989]

Beauty job ! Keep it up. Great video series

[@brookeleimgruber860]

My son said hed put it in a grand marque rear seat bolted down. On 4 banda Viking 10ks and do a kerfed wall so the ports blow up torward the roof and moves into the cabins

[@michellefoster1020]

Why don’t you use bootlace crimps on the end is it going to the speakers are far better connection

[@mikeworkman3593]

You should NEVER use a connector on the end of a circuit if you don't have to. Every crimp is just room for resistance. Those are designed to allow speaker wire to be inserted directly into them. Even on amps or crossovers where there is a screw terminal, people are tempted to use a spayed connector. But the best way is to simply strip the end of the wire and push it under the hold down and tighten. I've been installing systems since 1991, and I was taught by the best type installers. They also knew how to repair electronics. Those guys were old school, if they had a head unit fry out, they didn't return it or toss it out, they took it apart and repaired the board inside with a new audio chip. Even Steve does some things that I wouldn't do, but I know it's for looks and not function, and that's ok. But for something like the speaker hookups, you can't see that.

[@Brian_in_Vegas]

Damn that turned out so nice. I wish I could afford to have something built like this from your shop. 👍👍

[@savagebastard191]

Idk about anyone else but this was totally satisfying!!!! Great work of art as always brotha👌💪💪💪💪

[@ronjlwhite8058]

For my enclosure lights im using a SMD speaker terminal. Using an SMD copper speaker terminal for my W7s. May just swap out to another copper joint for the lights...the copper pieces are fuckin sick!!!

[@TheeRealDior1]

Can you make a video on how to use subs at home or at a shop and the things you would need ? Thanks boss much appreciated

[@stclairstclair]

What kind of dollar amount are we LQQKING at in this box?

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

50% of the money went into wank factor labour, the other 50% went into materials.

[@Rendraco79]

Hey man, a back injury is serious thing!, and about that, as a game of thrones nerd said... "BEND THE KNEE"! Nice build steve greetings!

[@kenyons737]

Can you at least put some low beats in the background for us to bump out to while we watch you build. Love that deep bass for those of us with full range speakers on our computers. I miss the Low Bass warning. Box is DOPE!!!!!

[@killer97shaw]

If you still got that astro van that would be nice in there

[@DJKEYS-br1xh]

well that just makes it more intresting to see what your gonna put in the caddy..

[@ihavenocluewhatoput]

Had to have the box lit to install the subs. Baller. That box is awesome.

[@rlg222]

Beautiful finished Job Steve!

[@teezy9904]

Box came out super clean, always killing the game with killer designs and always pushing new products! #SMD #FTW

[@LenSilvester]

Another awesome build Steve!! Sure it might have taken a while to get to the end results, however, it was much quicker then ANY box that Doug dude over at Soundman builds :-). What LED strips and controller are you using that your confident will handle that bass? There are so many cheap ones out that either don't stick, light burn out after a few weeks or the BT controller only works at 5 feet away. thanks, cheers!

[@richardparker471]

Whats the rms on those? They are huge, and i know sundown is a great brand so they have to have minimal distortion at rms.

[@adaboy4z]

I keep a Back Belt around the house and in my trunk. Hurt my back one! Nice work man.

[@Rcaceres]

your work never seems to amaze me. always 100% quality keep up the good work!!!!

[@dcheney4197]

That has more bass then my home M&K subwoofers; ( each housing dual 12" drivers in a push- pull enclosure). I bet that beast has more bass then our local commerical theater.

[@juicewatter]

What’s up with that Soundqubed sub with the super motor?

[@aaronperry2695]

juicewatter rite I want to see some flexx

[@ТимурХаспулатов]

What happened to Pride ST12 let's have more video about them

[@meade916]

my son has them in his Yukon...beating hard as ever too :D

[@michaelnaretto3409]

Would those keep up with hard rock or are they too much for that?

[@kevinstanfield7591]

Hey man been following since day one but first comment to you that's one hell of a box from Cali myself but now in FL. Keep up the good work you came a LONG WAY !

[@joshmcelroy4927]

Surprise! The holes in the front aren't ports, they're fork pockets. Lol

[@SecondSkinAudio]

Nice looking work with the Second Skin Butyl Rope......Love seeing you in that super soft Second Skin shirt!!!! #SecondSkinForTheWin #SMDFTW

[@mazdiggle]

What is the black adhesive you use for the LED strip? Same stuff for the S M D trim pieces? Great build!!!!

[@FERNIE801]

mazdiggle ca glue

[@brookeleimgruber860]

Ruber c.a

[@BassHead2020]

9:13 sticky stuff the official term is called butyl rubber

[@andrewlewis5251]

the 162 dislikes are people who hurt their backs and DIDN'T heal in 5 days LOL

[@ghost-oj7fh]

Looks good. I like it

[@buddylee19082]

I'd really like to see those next to some other very large motor subs (like Team Ascendants or XSv2 SPL's) because it's difficult to get any perspective on just how big those motors are since the baskets/cones are so fkn big!?

[@ajdavis98775]

Damn I wish I had the budget for one of those SMD custom boxes. He work is very very nice and thorough. Wish you had a shop over here near Chicago. Keep up the good work.

[@brianoliver7680]

Brother you gotta take care of yourself. I have a lift in the shop I use for everything. Awesome job on the box!

[@meade916]

your lift isn't lifting those subs out of the box. Thanks though! :D

[@brianoliver7680]

meade916 yeah we use eyebolts with an electric hoist. It's not because of the weight, its because of the awkward positioning of your body. Watch all the videos and keep them coming. I will be up loading some projects that I've been working on later this year.

[@SergioPena20]

What kind of hand cart (dolly) are you using? I’ve never seen one that can lift a load like that