the SMD VM-1 Volt Meter vs. Stinger live side by side - fast & heavy double bass kick (video 1)

[@tcrus00]

you're the most creative man i have ever seen!! keep it up :D

[@meade916]

not just me. I work with great people. Thanks man!

[@jumpman765]

I just ordered one. I can't wait to get it installed.

[@avii5429]

God damn! I have one of those Stingers in my car and I cannot believe the difference, placing an order for a VM-1 asap!

[@justanotherguitarplayer9767]

I own multiple SMD products. They're the bees knees and can't be beat! SMD VM1, SMD 2 channel stainless terminal for my Fi Q 15" with that ofc 8 gauge 8 gauge from Jon Rabe Jon Rabe 😂, 2 quarts of SMD Sunflash that I built my a-pillars and door pods with, and an SMD DD1 & CC1 to tune everything. Thank you Steve for all the great products, I recommend them to everyone that asks 👍👌

[@justanotherguitarplayer9767]

Oh, I can't forget my SMD pullover hoodie and T-shirt which are killer quality also. They're better than other companies apparel I've bought which just rolls up and stretches out, shirts do the bacon neck, and get holes after a few washes. Thanks again Steve! - Adam C.

[@meade916]

thanks Ace bro. We try hard to put out the best products we can. We appreciate the positive feedback! :)

[@justanotherguitarplayer9767]

meade916 You're welcome. I love SMD products, keep em coming! I hope to see more of the Vu-dins soon man. I've wanted one for some time now.

[@UltraCon79]

I just finally got my SMD Volt ⚡️ Meter I searched through the list of vendors until I found SMD.

[@hshj04]

I admire everything you do. I've learned so much from you.

[@DGAF_AK87]

fucking christ alive, and this is why I support all of your products

[@PunjabiBoi37]

Man, I thought I saw your Escalade parked up at Palladio last night, was so excited that I might finally get to meet you. If you ever have a free day that you don't want to yourself, would be dope to do a 916 meet and greet with you!

[@meade916]

sorry, i don't think that was me. The only place i parked last night was my garage. sorry man!

[@livingbass9617]

Your videos inspired me to do a system of my own and I went to my first competition today. With only 146 watts and a single 12, I hit 131.1 dB.

[@livingbass9617]

nystateofmind1129 Quinones I just have a Boss R1100 on it. The Termlab said I maxed out at 146 watts. The sub is an Orion HP 12 (those were discontinued years ago). It has a Kenwood Excelon head unit. It's my brother's car, so it's up to him if anything else goes in there. I just got him started.

[@vermili0138]

$79.99, and it's worth every penny. I recommend this meter to anyone in the car audio business, it's fast and accurate as hell.

[@rockemsockemyall]

would be dope to have the technology to produce microphones that handle the bass better. been watching for years and know about the struggle steve haha

[@spacemanrick2014]

James Buchanan, the technology is there. Nobody has really implemented it though for consumer market.

[@edycalderon1282]

Nice steve 👍

[@xlthumper]

that is impressive. good work

[@justchillin7274]

smd meters look clean af! would love some of them

[@Tony2Pockets]

have u ever thought about doin your meters in different colors to fit customers designs?

[@meade916]

they already are. They are blue, yellow and red depending on your voltage.

[@Rickster818]

meade916 haha Steve you got em! 😂

[@rickc137sanchez3]

meade916 I have always wanted to ask you but did you ever at any point have your rear window rattle as a problem?

[@meade916]

i glued the Tahoe rear hatch window shut with black RTV. So nope, not anymore haha ;)

[@Tony2Pockets]

lol i get that but Blue is the dominant color just curious if there is a way to do different color combos

[@LegendaryGarageYT]

Can you make a volt meter like the stinger display that's as fast as the smd one ?

[@meade916]

yes, but then it would not be readable...as explained in the video :)

[@tuckerbranch814]

how many miles on the Tahoe Steve?

[@seangowan7441]

Do I hooked up the VM1 directly to the alternator or the battery?

[@MrPistons4life]

Mad scientist of SOUNDS!

[@steezytrill8484]

Make a tutorial how u get a after market steering wheel like the one u have on your truck

[@jakemj03]

Awesome demo! It's like a reverse spl meter

[@majorgreen1102]

Dude your a genius in the car audio world. I wish I was close to you to get some work done. When are your amps, audio processors and head unit coming out? SMD Everything! I can only dream of a HOOD TO TRUNK SMD SYSTEM BANGING DOWN SOUTH IN HOUSTON TX. #SWANGIN&BANGINSMD

[@majorgreen1102]

nystateofmind1129 Quinones Forgive me. I was not specific about what I ment. Steve created his own tools for tuning, connecting and distributing power. I have seen his 18s but I believe he did not design his own line of speakers, head units and amplifiers.

[@bunky021543]

I have a Stinger volt meter but it looks like I need that SMD! Impressive!

[@lolathescruff]

wonder what Dying Fetus would sound like on this

[@chriscruz9121]

Thanks great review

[@LiquidSquidYT]

would it be doable to make this into 52mm Gage pods?

[@johnkennedy210]

lookin forward to the slow motion! Good shit

[@aaronperry466]

price? keep up the good work

[@mytruckinlifeace4047]

lol Steve you just took on Lars Olrich. The same guy that brought napster to its knees. I can't wait to see the slow motion later.

[@BurningDownUrHouse]

Uh Napster won lolz

[@warnockenterprise]

did JP get stocked up on the meters yet

[@meade916]

yup

[@MrBfjr]

What are the other meters?

[@joseluisruiz3789]

MrBfjr OM-1 which is an Output meter for the amps to keep an eye on distortion and the TM-1 temperature Sensor which turns on any cooling fans you have connected to it to keep your amps cooled when they start to heat up. great stuff. hope he is able to bring those OM-1'S back soon.

[@BrainztormProductions]

Fuck that VM-1 has some response

[@sandro2298]

perdi a Live 🤗

[@Unrealbr]

Hey Steve, give Sonata Arctica - Weballergy a try for that double kick battery drain like a boss!

[@aaronperry466]

how much are they in can be down there in 15 min

[@meade916]

www.wcCarAudio.com - i wouldn't come down here today i am working and very busy. Come by during the week :) thanks!

[@whosyodaddy763]

meade916 Man ur a genius keep up the gud work much luv from da Chi GOD bless u

[@tommytuckersgoldencrown2505]

Wish I could of gotten up earlier to watch live... I watch the last showing of All Eyes On Me last night... no early Saturday for me...

[@craigdipperfahner6653]

Hey Steve always like your videos but this is a dumb question I'm sure but you have four meters and i know one is for voltage but what's the other three for? I mean I have an idea just not sure. Thanks

[@meade916]

i posted video's when i did the work. I explained it in detail. Wasn't that long ago. :D

[@jeremywhittler8591]

Craig Fahner; (left to right)Amplifier temperature(f°)/ decibels bass(db)/decibels mid-highs/voltage.

[@craigdipperfahner6653]

jeremy whittler , thanks for your help. I had an idea just wasn't sure.

[@BurningDownUrHouse]

@@jeremywhittler8591 He puts the mids and highs on the same meter???

[@GrandProductionsMedia]

How low is safe for 12v battery system at idle?

[@Supercharged1976]

How bout them AMM-1's?! :-) Got my finger on the check out button as soon as they come in!

[@v8vega355]

I would say the sample rate of your meter is sweet, however both meters told me exactly what I needed to know, the alternator can't keep up. price point however. if both meters are the same price I'll take the one with the faster sample rate.

[@meade916]

one of them has you thinking your voltage is rock solid. The other clearly shows your voltage is NOT as solid as you think it is. I would say only one of them told you exactly what you needed to know LOL

[@seangowan7441]

Is the VM1 hooked up to the alternator?

[@silverevans7763]

Connect it to the amplifier

[@mytruckinlifeace4047]

Unfortunately the mic distorted really bad but I'm sure it sounds great in person. The volt meter is really cool at this point and time I don't have a need to see my voltage maybe soon though. I'm building a sound quality system right now and total power is going to be less than 1,000 watts.

[@jamesmoore1998]

Faster than the UsainVolt?

[@meade916]

put one next to mine, play something fast like i just did and find out for yourself. I am very confident the results would be the same.

[@markowen7129]

Faster..... Faster..... I've blown a lot of shit back in the the days and still holding "Master of Puppets " accountable. Lol. :)

[@italk_tech7207]

i like the smd, dont get me wrong. but how the hell are you supposed to read it that fast?

[@WaltAndWaves]

iTaLk_TeCh no one really sits there and stares at their volt readings,so seeing the dots move around the sensor is easier considering its color coded and it's more sensitive(you don't have to actually read to see there is a problem,once you see red you know lol)...seems easier than seeing numbers of the same color that lags and is accurate to the music .not bashing you,that's just how I see it

[@italk_tech7207]

Austin O yeah I can kind of see it that way. But when your demoimg i mean... plus theres numbers on the meter, why else put all the numbers lol. but yeah i got you

[@meade916]

think of it as a needle moving back and forth but instead of a needle it is LED's....and there is numbers next to them. It's pretty easy to read actually.

[@jatyrianlovelace6041]

how much would you charge me for 218 and an amp installing everything

[@jesusalopez2265]

it does work 800 watt speaker on 400 watt amp

[@chevymetal8424]

Gotta go with fear factory for super fast double kicks can't beat 4bps on a kick drum.. and all the bass drops

[@StrangeDuck]

where is the slow mo video!

[@StrangeDuck]

also, im loving my OM-1 and VM-1

[@meade916]

it's up now :)

[@ALLGUMSANDTEETH]

Woah!! My bad...I spoke to soon.

[@ALLGUMSANDTEETH]

They are still showing out of stock on your website.

[@ALLGUMSANDTEETH]

Your volt and temp meter are a must for my build!

[@mgthaking]

SUP!👍✌️

[@StoneysWorkshop]

hit the lights would be great too!

[@italk_tech7207]

there are times that I played Just low bass so the digital is good for that but most of the time I play a variety so the SMD would probably be best so don't think my last comment was hating

[@thawilly5271]

love ur vids bro but to be honest 15 dlls stinger vs 100 dlls smd voltage meter the worst thing being is a millisecond delay is not a big thing even if ur competing wat can u really even do

[@meade916]

i could barely understand anything you just posted. I think you said the SMD VM-1 was $100...not sure where you got that from. Exaggerate much? lol. They are actually $79.99 and i offer several discounts which bring it down even more.

[@justkiddin1980]

meade916 I would say if you do not want your amps and voicecoils running too hot because of a to low voltage...this meter is the shit! and the 100 dollar pricetag on a 30.000 dollar system is do able...even for beginners if people want their systems to last this is a good choice...you can clearly see where upgrades need to be made...

[@meade916]

but there is no 100 dollar price tag. thanks though! lol

[@jakemj03]

Are stiffening caps no longer used? Wouldn't they help with this? You'd prob need to haul a trailer full of them for your system ;)

[@meade916]

i am actually about to do 10 banks of caps within the next 2 weeks. 10,000f. It WILL help. Should. Stay tuned :)

[@salvatorehayes2753]

lol the copy right owner just needs to recognize their content and can request to take it down. KZbin doesn't need to detect it to have copy right issues. it's so dumb lol. Bass boosting songs on KZbin is such a gray area lmao.

[@peterpenwarden6846]

sounds distorted like the death magnetic album; )

[@meade916]

the song isn't distorted the camera is, from the subwoofers.

[@peterpenwarden6846]

meade916 sorry mate, was a joke about the death magnetic album. loved the video.

[@d77543020]

meade916 amazing how many people still haven't figured that out yet

[@meade916]

catch me live on Instagram for video's that are more casual like every day stuff at the shop. I go on at least once every other day. I never save them so you never know what i might say or do. :D instagram.com/meade916 thanks!

[@Mr2002impala]

nice product but be nice if it could be digital readout because unless you have super eyesight to see the small reading on smd voltmeter then i guess you really dont know unless you in park stop or some sort 79.99 kind of steep price

[@meade916]

we have a good reason why we didn't do digital readout...watch the video and see for yourself. I can read it perfectly as can everyone else who owns one. Also, $79.99 isn't steep at all. It is priced just right. But that is your opinion. I know people that think a .79 cent Snickers bar is too expensive.

[@UltraCon79]

@@meade916 I love your demo it has reaction time about as quick as the amp is hitting. I originally searched for digital read out like you said but they just don't show you if you are stopping your alternator cold because by the time they update your bass hit is over and the voltage is back

[@kerimovlife2209]

👋👋👋👋 hi Bro

[@stephonwilson8280]

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