WAY BETTER BASS! Waking Up 2 24" Subs 🔊 Doing This made ALL the difference

[@meade916]

Pardon the dusty interior, this Yukon has been sitting in the shop for months waiting for us to finally do this. Better late then never! And WOW what a difference! 100% worth the effort. Don't forget to check out the rest of the build to see all the work that went into everything else. Thanks for watching if you did! (equipment list in the description)

[@CurtF94]

I’m moving house hopefully next weekend then I’m getting a car,I can’t wait to put my sub in. It’s the best sub iv3 had yet. I got a 1500rms vibe blackdeath

[@vongdong10]

What's the son been driving?

[@meade916]

@@vongdong10 he has a 2021 Accord for a daily

[@Joey88089]

@@meade916could you please tell me who you recommend for a custom sub box

[@richeygoldberg8549]

People think that their car rattling is impressive. I find it far more impressive when a build like this is not rattling. It sounds better and is just another bit of attention to detail in the build. I've missed the build videos but I know how being busy gets in the way.

[@12Messenger]

I remember Steve was doing these type of installation videos when I was still in high school man. You brought me back to memory lane dude. You gave me hope when I was down, my day got a lot better especially after college classes and I seen Steve Meade upload

[@meade916]

fuck ya bro, thanks a lot I appreciate you to the fullest for that comment. Made my day!

[@csj9619]

Sound dampening makes all the difference bro. I bought 2 boxes of 80 mil KILLMAT for the roof, trunk and doors of my car and will say it's the most improvement I've ever got for a hundred bucks. Less rattles, vibration, noise and just plain makes the audio system sound better.

[@kyleraynor8406]

same. I added 2 boxes total to my car. In the trunk and the inside of the 4 doors. It’s actually crazy

[@vader.editz.86]

I’m glad to see Kay Kay’s truck back. And he knows music! Ritz & Yelawolf are my go to rappers.

[@RodofAllTrades]

Last year, I drew a crowd at an IASCA event with my Civic that had just two 15's sealed on 3K. My floors, doors, roof, and trunk lid were all treated and I had ZERO rattles. All they heard was clean bass. I just bought a different car in June of this year and I've done all four doors and the floor of the trunk, including the spare tire well. Next will be the floors, then the roof. After that, I will put my system in the new car. Doing sound treatment the right way takes time, but it's a gift that keeps on giving! It turns a system into a whole new listening experience! We like to put subs in a strong box, but it's even better when you put that strong box into a strong vehicle.

[@bryce_fa5si]

What did you meter at that event?

[@trollmode3863]

Thats the best feeling in the world to have pops say bump it😂😂😂😂😂

[@wesmane]

You might have just motivated me to do it myself, by far my favorite audio guy, Steve always has good content

[@xtintit]

I love how this setup isn't so over the top like some of these steel cage builds nowadays. It's a down to earth built with the SMD spices added.

[@meade916]

thank you man much love for acknowledging that LOL. I love me a wall but sometimes a regular badass build with all 5 seats still intact is a good thing too.

[@thamenacechris]

And I'm sure if Steve wanted to he would crush the Spl game. Just saying.

[@jamesgerman7947]

After all years and another awesome build. 👌 I was in middle school in south sac in the mid 90s. There was a guy that had three purple or purplish blue cars, a suburban, a caprice coupe and a celebrity coupe and they all had big bass systems. He used to cruise by the school and beat the windows out. I’m willing to bet Steve knew the guy.

[@dsmlabs7187]

That's the "My insides are being rearranged look!" definitely a night and day difference.

[@keithzaczek1]

Family Fun and Love. Man and that Bass Tops it off. Can't get any better than that. SMD FAMILY FTW

[@reset1101]

If this video doesnt prove how much of a difference sound deadening makes, I dont know what will

[@jonanderson4474]

Them smiles and that "holy shit!" You are blessed man. I'm happy for you.

[@meade916]

i'm not blessed with money. I work hard for everything I have. But I AM BLESSED with 3 great kids and that both my sons work at the shop. I get to see and be with them every day even as adults. I love it.

[@rafaeltorres0718]

Congrats on 1M subs

[@meade916]

thank you!

[@mutatedgenome]

The single most PITA aspect of building a proper system but the single most beneficial. Nice work Steve.

[@Chris_Wolfgram]

Sound deadening is SUCH a PITA, but the difference is HUGE an undeniable ! I waited forever to do my truck, then once I finally did, I was like WHY the hell did I wait to so long ? Did my little Prius shortly thereafter. Will never own another vehicle that is not sound deadened, right from the get. And BTW, for anyone who is thinking, "Yea, but I don't have a slappin system like this, so I don't really need it".... Wrong. If you have a relatively small system, that's just as good of a reason to deaden your vehicle, to help you hear that weaker system over road noise .

[@EsePlebeJosee]

When yall went crusing too play the jams brought memories of you doing the same in the tahoe 🥺

[@tcw691]

Love those SD audio subs !!! Hear just one and was hooked Awesome Steve ❤️

[@Tkssa580]

HES YOUR TWIN! Love the father/son projects…nothings more important than family 💙

[@gillmccuddy]

Steve: "really decent slap" 😎 Such a humble man. Someone I will always look up to.

[@stanceforlifecitiforlife823]

Hi Steve i am from South Africa , i have been watching your videos since the beginning i do sound install not on your level lol , i recently started to manufacture my own destribution blocks i outsource my my polycarb and perspex already cut to size i just drill the holes for the bolts and nuts you inspired me a lot thank u.

[@danielstant6311]

I love the faces Steve make when the bass drops after years of being around it

[@scrapironfish]

That second skin made a hell of a difference. Also I'm a fan of low notes when it comes to bass. I bet those 24" subs get LOW! Wish I could hear that shit in person.

[@tojones1967tj]

I like that do a video on the outside of the truck with phone so it doesn't distort like it do with phone inside of the truck

[@joemamma9642]

Love the build videos, this is stuff the normal guy can do at home. Those 24's are insane.

[@meade916]

it's by far had the most impact on the system quality. Those 24's sounded OK but after it got to a certain loudness the roof took over...100% worth it bro. Like seriously WOW type of shit. I wasn't super happy with it before, now we are all blown away by the output!

[@StompySan]

Of all my years doing car audio for fun, i never thought of just adding sound deadening material directly to the license plate. Such a simple solution compared to my previous attempts at reducing plate rattle.

[@876Dooley]

Second skin for the win🔥🥇

[@raygandavis7707]

Sound deadening for the win 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@BrandonMcClanahan]

Man that headliner isn’t a joke. Not like taking out a regular size truck headliner at all.

[@meade916]

nope not at all. I was dreading this part but so glad we finally did it.

[@LIKES2CRAWL]

Scobee’s facial expressions are priceless, been missing that and glad he’s back! 🫶🏻👍🏼🫶🏻🔊🔊

[@gregletbetter239]

I didn't know that that stuff works that good, I have been around all of that kind of stuff yet but I am convinced now after watching. Don't forget the dash, I see it hopping like a rabbit 🐇.

[@meade916]

not much I can do for a plastic dash...thanks though!

[@charliewilson3369]

I would love to have that whole setup. That's all you need

[@bassnjeep6537]

Ive noticed not only does it stop rattling but alsoo quiets down outside noise while ur driving down the road significally and thats a win win for me 🔥🔥 done it to every one of my cars. Doors, roof and every soft spot

[@isiahgreen8405]

Just inspired me to do my jeep.

[@meade916]

DO IT!!!! It's the best decision you can make for your system, especially a jeep SUV.

[@rlmccoy252]

Back of the license plate. I hadn't thought of that.

[@FlethooTv]

FACTS

[@williamwells6468]

It helps a lot

[@94burb1]

Good job guys. Surprised the panel clips are still holding on after 17 yrs.

[@meade916]

ya bro most of them survived. But I use a panel popper when I can so that helps keep them in one piece.

[@avnut5517]

Love to see those team projects. I have added the dampening material to the plastic paneling in addition to the metal as well with great success.

[@rickyingersoll5976]

You're a mad scientist with your work!!! Good to see Brando in a video again aside from passing by!! Keep up the amazing stereo content!!!!

[@JeepVsix]

I've been planning to customize my Transit, and I have all the necessary materials. I just need to start dismantling everything to apply the second skin. However, since it's my daily vehicle and I'm working alone, I'm worried I won't finish in time for when I need to use it. edit: I was so motivated after seeing the results in your video that I've started doing it partially; I've done the back doors and part of the roof above the front seats for now. allready amazing results

[@stevenjames7276]

Great video! Such a clean install. I bet it made everything sound 10x better

[@chriscarroll3635]

That big smile and laugh says it all....

[@Basshead40]

That's fucking right King Bass. Them smiles and memories made are priceless, loved seeing it!! Damn I've got to come out that way someday and meet you in person. You're a legend to me. 43 and have been going at it since 97 mane. Basshead4life.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

You make it look easy!

[@meade916]

it's all in the edit. That shit was a pain in the ass haha. Thanks though!

[@pitbosshall]

Brandon’s mustache is 🔥🔥

[@meade916]

LMAO!

[@RickVNPN]

A mustache adds more SPL😂

[@downhilldaddy5282]

Wow that second skin is the truth!!!!

[@djmikesea]

man i hate removing headliners, such a pain in the ass but so worth the effort, looks like it does an amazing job, not looking forward to doing my roof, but need to and foam fill the wing/spoiler on my c-hr as it vibrates like nobody's business - thanks for making this vid

[@pa-mn1go]

glad im not the only one who hates pulling these headliners out lol

[@billykelly3469]

very impressive work guys always enjoyed seeing all the projects done in your shop .keep up the great work.

[@firstplacelegendgamingmore9800]

Sound deadener is a must be it foam or wood whatever. I used d4s 120 mil . It's double everywhere and triple layered in some places . Pricey yes but worth it. 100% improvement in my build. 2 18 flat wall in a yukon is gets down minimal rattling nothing obnoxious . I recommend anyone planning a build to do this 1st then electrical:)

[@alanstant9356]

I remember those subs very well, my brother. Definitely some hard-hitting subs there, especially when you are building them. Very awesome demo and showing off the system too.

[@Mart77]

SecondSkin sounds like a condom brand lol

[@wijibo6772]

Like all you're vehicles. That thing is clean and mean.

[@RJSDZNS]

I drive a 21 Hyundai Elantra. I took my whole interior out, headliner included to sound deaden. 36 hours of sound treatment but it was worth it!

[@ogkfabrication4180]

hell yeah brother

[@TheZombieSlayer1155]

Kinda makes you wonder why those beams arent tacked from factory. Whould probably decrease wind noise quite a bit.

[@blankabison1331]

wonder if a denali has welded roof?

[@joshferguson829]

They were at one time, probably broke them either with the 24s or previous setup

[@meade916]

@@blankabison1331 they were never welded.

[@chagoya1421]

Just a father and son jamming out after hard work. God bless 🙌 🙏

[@ch9nnel99]

Nobody does it like Steve Meade🤘

[@King-tw1vi]

crazy how much he looks like you, i wish my build was on that level

[@meade916]

yup my Kay Kay is my twin for sure haha...you should see him with hat and glasses on (which he never wears) lol

[@King-tw1vi]

@@meade916 I bet lol. That’s good shit though. Appreciate the video man have a great night!

[@rodolfosotelo5929]

Bad ass work and I absolutely love second skin products

[@flsabvb7578]

What a difference 💪💪

[@ThomasFromFlint]

I was gonna try spray foam between headliner and roof. And hopefully fill in the dead space. It makes a horrible sound

[@meade916]

that will just make a mess and not work at all.

[@RicardoBarbaryJr]

Steve! Big Fan, my dude! I'm glad to see the Basshead still doing it, bro! Pay attention kids... You'll learn something... Cut the rattle...

[@lancekanewhart6086]

🔥🔥🔥 The cleanest setup suv still looks bad ass and can see out ya back window while dropping major notes no. Rattle💯💯💯

[@meade916]

the "rattle" isn't totally gone, there are more panels to hit. But now it don't sound like your typical annoying rattle. It sounds like a gorilla trying to get out of the trunk now. It's a more respectable flex LOL :D

[@kick_then_shift]

I've been waiting for a build update or something. Thanks for sharing, steve!

[@Pkripper-67]

Brandon’s facial expressions were killin me 😂

[@Bacardi6111]

I’m honestly surprised that the entire inside was not already sound proofed and lined with an acoustic barrier. I bet that fix made a world of difference man. Keep it bumpin!

[@meade916]

some of it was, I just didn't do the roof yet due to how BIG that roof is LOL

[@mrtastytrim1130]

I've been waiting to see how you fix all the rattles to preserve your ride. Now I can do my Escalade!

[@martyzuno4807]

Sound treatment is PARAMOUNT people You got anything over 500-700 watts Sound treatment is a MUST !!!!!!

[@valaus90]

Yeah this stuff is not a joke and it definitely worth every single cent you spend on it

[@mike666kdlld6]

These builds and all of this makes me want a tahoe but I’m 19 going on 20 in few months and I’m in automotive trade so I can’t afford a whole car for subs I got my little jeep compass with 1400 watts for rn. Someday soon I’ll make a build happen

[@TheHandsOnGang561]

Steve, been a minute.. love watching these vids dude! Brings me back to the early 2000s when my life revolved around systems, I was known in my area for a car audio guy lol. Anyway keep em coming! Hope you guys stay safe out there in cali with all that stuff going on brother! Much love from the FLA 🤙🏻

[@dominator_6068]

Dude that is BEAST MODE! Second skin and Roadkill are amazing products. Nice work guys . I'd love to that in person!

[@stopdusty420]

19:16 the nose tickle. We have all been there:)

[@mannycuellar2332]

Before I even watch the video I'ma just go ahead and hit like on this one. I know what ever I'm about to watch is going to be fire.

[@meade916]

thanks Manny!

[@jasonturner3460]

Awesome Job as usual !!

[@aaronm.3398]

Bumpin Some Andre Nickatina. Love it. That system is sick!

[@valherustinger7848]

to stop vibration just need mass. you could weld a 5kg dumbell weight up there and it would shut it up lol

[@meade916]

that makes absolutely zero sense. And no, it wouldn't do anything except make the dumbbell bounce.

[@valherustinger7848]

@@meade916 sounddeaden material is basically same thing. Changing the resonate frequency of the sheet metal by adding mass.

[@meade916]

@@valherustinger7848 lol SMH

[@twix2756]

​@@valherustinger7848I get what you mean, technically you are right but doing THAT wouldn't work.

[@valherustinger7848]

@@twix2756 ya was a generalisation about the dumbell weight lol but if you welded armoured plates to the roof and doors youd get the same thing, hell even wood.

[@MichaelShanks-r8z]

Sup. I'm a new subscriber but have been watching for a couple months now. I thought I subscribed then but guess I didn't. I'm here now. Those would sound good in my 1993 Chevy G20 with only 82,000 miles. Wish I could afford to hook my van up like y'all. Maybe one day. Lol, like your videos lot of good ideas and information.

[@ChevyBoy804]

I wish my dashboard looked like his. My 2010 Yukon dash cracked everywhere with two 15” subs. I hate the plastic dash gmc put in them.

[@meade916]

it has a few cracks...

[@BasedAndRedPilled1]

Just buy a fabric dash cover

[@kevinl3892]

Second skin for me was the hardest dentiner to cut. Even with a new razer it would struggle. It seemed to work though.

[@meade916]

there is absolutely nothing hard about cutting this material. I use scissors and a utility knife with a straight blade on it. Very easy. If you just used a razor blade with no handle it would be harder.

[@kevinl3892]

@meade916 I used a folding utility knife with a fresh razer blade. And it was definitely harder to cut through than the down for sound and sky high sound dentiner. I placed the second skin on a piece of wood and had to use a lot of force to cut through it. I'm not saying it doesn't work properly. I'm just saying it was harder for me to cut through it. Good day Steve your still the OG

[@meade916]

@@kevinl3892 Second Skin is higher quality so it will probably be harder than other brands. I suggest a nice pair of scissors next time. Thanks though man have a good day my bro.

[@djsmerf749]

I was waiting for a video on this build on Kay Kay suv loved it when you got the subs built

[@Steven-cn8dr]

love hearing some andre nickatina comin through those big boys.

[@austinwilcowski4620]

Sounds wonderful ill get this loud eventually ❤

[@fishingwithdj2844]

Yea imma just do my beams, appreciate the video

[@marioking983]

Lol i literally just did this last weekend. I had the same problem with my 05 Yukon 😂 i got 4 15s and the rattle was crazy lol took my headliner off and did 3 layers of sound deadening. lol sounds much better 😂

[@clintalexander6809]

I don't know if any of you guys remember the 32 inch Clarion.

[@meade916]

those things were a novelty.

[@cwbintn8949]

Need to get off my butt and line my Mustang with some sound-deadening mats too. Thanks for reminding me lol that setup looks clean af

[@JacobBennett45]

I see a lot of people put a small amount of expanding foam between the roof and the roof supports just to tie them together and then sound deadener over it

[@meade916]

the sound deadener tied them together just as good and with no mess.

[@jerryrivera7704]

​@@meade916plus foam is too heavy changes the bass note

[@meade916]

@@jerryrivera7704 foam isn't heavy at all and doesn't change any bass notes. It just isn't necessary for this situation.

[@fatsk8er62]

Wires are in the footwell

[@unknownuser200985]

yessir , they unplug by the kickpanel , had to do the same in my build. it also snapped all the cross beams off sheetmetal

[@heavybass3286]

Oh yeah!!! We seen first in the live

[@meade916]

hey now! you did! haha...right on my bro.

[@heavybass3286]

@@meade916 Ill watch it again, I don’t mind love your videos!

[@meade916]

@@heavybass3286 the live feed was a teaser though. This is the full video.

[@heavybass3286]

@@meade916 yeah! You going live today or no?

[@meade916]

@@heavybass3286 nah. It's my birthday so i'm chilin having a cocktail with the wife watching our "trash" tv shows hahah

[@martyzuno4807]

Big ass truck homie I grew up in a suburban I know

[@lude4u2nv]

that Dapper Don tho slapps hard..

[@PoppaTInstall]

And till this day the box Chevy guys still don't get it. 🤣

[@DriftedDriver33]

2:20 LoL use the forklift, for the pallet looking speaker box. 😂

[@meade916]

those ports weren't designed to hold that much weight although they probably could. The box doesn't look like a pallet at all not sure where you came up with that.

[@darnicebriggs5023]

Say you don't know about speaker box construction. Without saying you don't know. AKA air ports.

[@DriftedDriver33]

@@darnicebriggs5023 say you don't know sarcasm, without saying you don't know. 😂 It's called sarcasm 😄. As a ex certified pallet mover. I see 🙈 the target for my Forklift fork's lmao 🤣 take a joke Folks in keyboard 🎹 land.

[@DriftedDriver33]

@@meade916 I'm just saying that sarcastic. The box port looks perfect for a forklift 😂. Have a 🦵 ass day fellow Human.

[@tommydeininger]

​@@DriftedDriver33Bob Whatdafork would approve

[@silverdoggg]

I'm curious why this wasn't done BEFORE you installed all that music? Once I learned what Dynamat was, gutting my cars and covering the interior was a must.

[@meade916]

because I was dreading taking down that huge headliner. It's like 15 feet long and takes a lot of time. Please post a video or a link to one of your cars that you "gutted and covered" in Dynamat. Sounds like a tall tale to me. Cool story though.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Removing a headliner is ton of work. To get mine down. I've got to get the entire interior. Seat belts and everything.

[@Bigjoe69187]

I like them door pods!

[@meade916]

thank you! check out the build videos to see how I made them. :)

[@stevesteppenbacker7763]

I remember when I pulled my headliner out my tahoe to do it. 2 layers on the roof took me 3 days total lol.. my 2020 tahoe had the wires glues to tue headliner. Just rip the wires off and I just re glued them down lol

[@CausingDrama]

Ordered my Second skin finally 👏🏽

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

How does second skin compare with stinger roadkill?

[@burtonnz]

Initially those cross braces would have been bonded a little bit to the roof panel with that stock insulating foam stuff that's in there, the first time you bumped in there that was done for! hahaha

[@Aaronz2.5RS]

❤ Too bad you couldn't have flipped the truck over and filled the beams with Spectrum Sludge. I did that years ago with my trunk lid with a whole gallon (IB build) and it's one solid chunk now.