Already replied on Reddit about the amp, but just wanted to say I enjoyed your video and review. Something that would be cool is more analysis of the parts in the amp. What are the specs on the caps? What kind of FETs are in there? I am glad you liked the amp. One thing I will point out is that the fan(s) they are using are very cheap sleeve bearing fans that will fail very quickly if you put this amp in display mode vs. laying it flat on its back. This is just due to how they are lubricated and that if you run the fan that way, the lubricant will actually slowly come out of the fan. Easy fix by replacing with a 2-Pin Noctua 60x15MM fan, but you really shouldn't need to fix fans on such an expensive amp off the jump.
@@monkeyjustice 18 years and 20 subscribers. I don’t think it’s me that don’t know nothing troll. You keep coming here. It nice knowing my rent is free in your head 😂. 🤡
@@BassDad-TV Jeff, if you ever want to go over circuit design and learn more about what makes an amp tick, hit me up, I love talking about that stuff. These Orion clone designs aren't bad, but a bit antiquated and inefficient. HiFonics was even using Orion-style designs on their Brutus amps. Keep up the good work, appreciate you!
@ I actually have been working with Timbo and I am very aware of the internals in this amp. The guy who commented is just one of them people that thinks because I was one way one day that I’ll always be that way and he’s a known troll. Like I said on Reddit, I thought it was a bad idea to all of a sudden start talking about stuff I never talked about before with this amp. It seems like moving the goal post to me. I have been reviewing these from a pro consumers perspective. The space I want to be in is the mainstream. The majority of people are not interested in board designs or caps or mosfets. They just want to know if it’s gonna make the power and last a long time. I may at some point do a different channel where we get into that stuff. I do appreciate your offer though and we can chat anytime of course but since Timbo is local it obviously makes sense to keep in working with him.
@BassDad-TV That's dope. I just meant in terms of personal knowledge, not saying you should include all that info. It's very fun to learn how circuits work. The new MTX amps are interesting. Nichicon caps and a pretty unique design. They also put out a ton more than rated. You should hittem up and see what's going on!
This amp is gorgeous. On video, I can only imagine what it looks like in person. Great video man. I know you're exclusively amp dynoing, but maybe in the future, I'd be interested in your opinions on speakers, subs, and what you would use or recommend in a build. Thanks again.
@@TheRepos296 no man it’s coming I built and coated like 10 different enclosures over the last couple of weeks. I want that to be an absolute part of the show by summer. I have a pretty good amount of subwoofers I need to do. Thank you so much for watching!
@@ah4800 yeah unfortunately I ran it a few times too to see if it was me or if it fluctuated but it was almost crazy how much they stayed the same. Thanks for watching!
I would just a buy a ds18. You are paying more for a face plate and meter. He said on his pre release vid about a year ago he finally worked out a deal with DS18.
@@meade916 You deleted the vid, but we both know the entire vid was you discussing your amp. Call it what you want. Prior to release what ever... I may be off a few months, but you mentioned it in more than one vid. Not that I want to see your vids. Unfortunately due to the over priced calculator you call and amp dyno you are some what relevant, and YT keeps forcing them in my feed. You have interacted with me several times over the years and not one of them have been pleasant. I used to be a fan, but several years ago that changed... As for amps. I highly doubt you would know where to begin if you were to make one from scratch, and like JP you had to contract that out with some of your personal specifics, but over all the base is the same. I have done something similar, but it was with transformers to make my commercial LED installs more uniform. Either the uploader or YT removed or hid my original reply to you. In the end you are a bully, and I dont back down.
@@BentonL actually I have never deleted anything. As for me "interacting" with you several times, I highly doubt that. I don't remember you at all. Please drop a link so I can see what kind of goofy comment you left which made me reply to you in a way you didn't like. If I said anything to you in the past it is 100% your own fault and your own problem. You brought whatever it was on yourself. You actually got that worked up over me telling you that I simply never had any "pre release" video? Maybe you need to take some meds. There seems to be sensitivity issues. I have never "bullied" anyone in my life. I can't help that some of you were raised by a tablet instead of a father. Go ahead though, dig up the link to where I said something to you so we can all see what you said to me first. If there were "several" interactions that should be easy.
@@meade916 You want me bad enough you will find them... The effort it takes to find my own comment to do a reply is already a tedious task. If it is not under this account, then under ChannelZeroOne. This interaction is about the same as the past ones... You getting triggered cuz you don't like a suggestion or detail. Look at the words you come off with, you are proving my point 100%. I would gladly swap childhoods. Very few people let alone children have endured what I have. Tablets didn't exist yet when I was growing up. But you want to hit below the belt so be it.... I tried to keep my words short, but you one of the trolls who run with typos... Pre release means prior to you being able to sell them. You mentioned them twice that am aware of. The reason you don't recall is you are habitually nasty to people. I already have outstanding beef with you, hence the underlying anger. The only reason I would have underlying anger is because of a previous interaction... I already thought DS18 was over priced for what you got. You are nobody special. The reason JP sells amps is he is offering a decent bag per dollar. JP also has an inflated ego, but at least he did not price it like he is on Crack like you did, LMAO. Damn sure not gonna pay more for a DS18 amp from a dude with an inflated ego who talks to people like sht. I am irrelevant anyways cuz I dont do audio comps. You are gonna provoke the right one with your attitude. Some us have one hell of a back story and you wont see it coming.
@@meade916 Looks like I have trigger YT offensive language filter. Anyway you got tools find them. You are proving my point... ChannelZeroOne or this one. You gonna provoke the right one.
Your voltage is quite high, Big D did the 3k one in the 14v range and it didn't do rated certified numbers which is just another kick in the junk for the price
@@bearxbunny1835 this isn’t the 3k so it has different scores. my starting voltage is not the test voltage. Watch it as the test progresses. Is always in the 14’s
Also if you pay attention and you understand that the starting voltage isn’t the test voltage it was actually in the 13v range for the 1 ohm test and I would have gotten more power if I could have maintained the 14.4v
actually, it was just a couple of watts short in 2 and 4ohm certified but easily outdid the numbers in Uncertified mode (up to clipping) which is industry standard. The 3kw amp he tested did however do WAY over it's certified, uncertified and dynamic RMS numbers at 1ohm where it was made to be played. Very similar results from my own testing and my own video. Nobody buys a 1ohm stable amp and runs it at 4ohm anyway. Say what you want but at the end of the day that is a 3kw amp that easily did way over 3,000 watts.
@@meade916 thanks bro. I really like the amp. I got some low ohm tests coming out in a few days. Several tests all under 1 ohm that’s gonna blow peoples minds but I am sure people will still have something to say…
@@BassDad-TV I understand that, and I know it will have different scores considering it's a 5k I am not that much of a noob lol, but in the other dyno's I have seen the starting voltage is usually in the like 14.8 to 15 range is all
It’s a nice amp, I just can’t get over the price of it, in a world of cheaper power this amp just doesn’t fit in the way other comparable amps would, I mean you can buy led lights for $10. Another great unbiased video Jeff, keep um coming.
@@SoberBassHead yeah but it’s SMD when have they been cheap? D4S and sundown want the exact same thing for 8ks I haven’t looked at the 5k’s but hey there are cheaper good options out there. Michael, bro I can’t appreciate your support more my brother. You always show up for me. Thank you!
@@SoberBassHead I got to disagree SMD had complete creative control I’ve spoken with Steve. That’s why there is a SMD logo on it. They make a lot of their bigger products through collaboration
If only it was way more affordable..... I'm just stating facts. Amps should not cost more or be equal to your home mortgage. Everyone doesn't have the same income across the board.
I’m super surprised by the amount of subscribers you have. I’m sure it’s growing fast! Your videos …the way you present yourself and how you do reviews! Editing to everything! Very professional 👌🏼👏🏼👊🏼! You got the voice and look to be successful on UA-cam for sure 👍 Anyways…maybe one day if you get a chance to get your hands on specifically on a SMART Taramps 8k. NOT the bass model. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this amp because it does 8K rms on 12.6 volts @1 ohm . Not your traditional 14 volt does rated. Very interesting Amp ! Good luck with your channel 🙏 P.s. price was ….I wouldn’t buy the DS18 SMD only because price wise and wattage. It’s a no go . Beautiful Amp though and I’m sure the Quality is there !
@@PRINYATIP thanks brother, this is my second attempt at a channel. And it’s only been posting content for 3-4 months. I just got this one fully monetized today! 🎉 I hope it grows soon. I’m sure it will with guys like you supporting!
@@BassDad-TV that’s AMAZING!!! Congratulations!! I think if you keep at it saying you don’t take to much time away from Family time! You’re 100 percent going to GROW! You got everything to be successful from what I see from all your videos! Just enjoy the process and don’t kill yourself making millions of videos back to back. Because your videos are TOP NOTCH! People will COME back when they see good content. Saw your video randomly on recommended and decided to click and was blown away by your video presentation and how good you narrate your videos . Anyways just trying to say AMAZING VIDEOS 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼keep killing It!!
@@meade916 You really have a fragile ego and a polarizing personality. Seeing your comments like this for years against the community is why I wouldn't buy anything you're connected to. And if you want an amp with my user name on it you can order one from China today, it's obviously pretty easy.
@@Mark_5150and for years people like you been running your mouth and then playing victim when I give it right back to you. Talk about fragile. You literally started some shit and got your feelings hurt when you got the exact reaction you wanted. And then blamed me. SMH Typical.
@@meade916 I have no idea what you're talking about. I used to watch your videos years ago because they are car audio related but I would see you get so over defensive and act childish when anyone questioned you or your products, so I stopped paying attention to you. If there are good products with good people behind them I'll support them.
Quality production on the video great review! If you are able to go more in depth on the amplifier internals and how they work or get some one that builds or manufactures them to do a break down on the components and the differences between cheap and quality components that would be a great help! Great work keep it up don't forget about the cameos cant forget when your pops said " Son that sounds like liberal talk in here whining about you don't have any money why don't you just go kiss Joe Biden right in his mouth" Epic! spit some of my dinner on the floor that night!
@@jeramiekutch7421 thanks man, I am working on a numerical system to rate all amps by so I can cut out the opinion parts. I purposely chose to look at this one one from a “professional consumers” perspective because that’s what I am and that’s how I have looked at other amps and didn’t want to move the goal posts on this one. This isn’t the last time we will be looking at it for sure. Pop’s is good he went out of town for Christmas but should be back any day. I think he’s got an Orion amp from the 90’s he’s gonna do a whole show on for you all soon. Should be interesting 🤷🏽♂️
Hey bro don't ask or say anything bad about Meades stuff. He's such a Snowflake. I asked him on one of his videos so can you tell me what makes your amp better. Oh he went off. In another video I asked him didn't you say building a door pod out of wood solid into the doors is better than a bought fiberglass or plastic door pod. Again he got butt hurt. He said so why don't you show us your stuff ❓ I'm thinking this isn't a competition. I mean he's well off. I'm not. It would be like me trying to compare anything of his like his cars or house to a multi millionaires cars or houses.
@@donjaun540 I know him man. I definitely see how it can come off that way but he’s a good guy. He would give you the shirt off his back. He’s just really passionate about his stuff, which I can absolutely understand. He’s a hundred times more popular than me and I get trolled so hard it can really be a challenge to still be good to people I can’t imagine how much people are screwing with him..
@BassDad-TV I like the guy. I have followed him for a long time. Tell him he just needs to think before he attacks. I am a fan. I can't compete with anything he does. My point though is when I asked the question the best way to answer is like this. I am proud of my amps. I helped design them and feel they can compete against anything. We use quality parts and STAND BEHIND THEM. Then a warranty would be nice. He literally has a video praising a solid door build then says the opposite is true about door pods. They're the best. It's very confusing.
@ no man I get it and I am not taking up for anyone. I lost my daughter last year man. She passed away unexpectedly and it broke my heart. She thought I was a superhero. I just wanna be the man she thought I was and that means trying to see people for people. We don’t know what’s going on in his life and we don’t know what’s in yours. I do know how bad it hurts to pour your heart and soul into something then have people talk about it like shit. Not saying you were doing that but I can imagine if that happens enough you can get on the defense. I know this bro that I appreciate you being here watching my video and supporting me right now. I think that’s awesome. I also think we all just need to take a breath sometimes and realize we are imperfect. Thank you for watching!
@@BassDad-TV So true. I'm sorry to hear about your baby.😔🙏 I do like your videos and hope they will continue. Hang in there Sir. Again, I don't hate Steve. I actually like pretty much everything I've seen him do. 👍
I think these amps are nice but price wise cost a lot more than better proven amps like SALT, or Crossfire. Hell I think for price and anything else a down 4 Sound amp will beat it.
@@donjaun540 SMD is a proven brand. They make the equipment to test all of those other amps. This amp is in line price wise with DD, incriminator, sundown etc. they are selling a ton of them bro. They are nice amps.
there are much better options out there for the price trust me. They are nice looking and all but the price he demands just cuz his name is on it is super pretentious!!! The Orion HCCA 5k will crap all over this amp and for almost $400 less
@@bearxbunny1835 there are always price alternatives and there is always higher priced and lower priced items. This offering isn’t any different than sundown, DD audio, deaf Bonce aak series, incriminator 5k, etc. they all offer 5k amps in this price range though that’s why I said it’s in line with what other premium brands charge. SMD is a premium brand I wouldn’t expect less
you seem very concerned about the price of these amps. Please post up a video of your system. I would love to see your install. Probably have some real nice equipment and saved a couple of bucks in the process. Can't wait to check it out. Lets see.
@@meade916 I KNEW I'D GET YOU OUT HERE!!! And where would you like me to post my pics??? I am not a professional nor do I do this for a living, but what I have sounds great and I did it all with quite minimal means, UNLIKE YOU!!! I have right now 2 Orion XTR2500.1's that were powering 2 Resilient Sounds Platinum 18's, now only 1 in a temp box until summer when I put in 4 B2 Rage 15's. I have a JL TWK-88 dsp, I also have D4S JP40 and D4S JP630 all on 4/0 OFC, and a D4S 84 powering mids and a RF powering my highs in a 2012 V6 RAV4 which I own. NOT BAD for a single father of 2 kids
@@meade916 BTW, most people (you know, the unpretentious type of people) are VERY concerned with the prices of equipment!!! The way you say that as if it's just a trivial statistic says EVERYTHING I am trying to point out about your prices SMFH
@meade916 sam at barevids says the ds18 hooligan h-ko8 is the same as the dd m8000. The h-ko8 is rated at .5 burst with a dyno'd 15,000 watts. Where is the smd 8500.1 built? I see you state se Korean parts but assembled where? Don't tell us you're charging Korean build quality for Chinese quality
@@ah4800 I don't care what some guy you saw on youtube says. I am sure the Hooligan is a good amp, never said it wasn't. I want to see your system featuring one since you are so passionate about it. The things you are saying are comical. Ya bro, we got Korean parts and shipped them off to China so we can fool "random AH800" from youtube. C'mon now. Just stop. Jesus Christ dude.
You gotta be kidding me? You know there's parent companies to every thing in audio.......then the parent companies are built by less than a dozen actual build houses most are in Asia n a few in Mexico and or Brazil period there's no rocket science behind it smfh I don't even wanna watch the remainder of the video. It's really krappy when we go to alibaba and if ya do a tiny bit of research every car audio piece part anything n everything it's all there litteraly just browse subwoofers won't take ya long to find every sundown skar ds16 kicker hifonics jl massive everything then some. Worst part is how deeply everyone screws the consumer smh it's terrible. Nothing like a 5 or 600 percent mark up from your own people lol
Already replied on Reddit about the amp, but just wanted to say I enjoyed your video and review. Something that would be cool is more analysis of the parts in the amp. What are the specs on the caps? What kind of FETs are in there? I am glad you liked the amp. One thing I will point out is that the fan(s) they are using are very cheap sleeve bearing fans that will fail very quickly if you put this amp in display mode vs. laying it flat on its back. This is just due to how they are lubricated and that if you run the fan that way, the lubricant will actually slowly come out of the fan. Easy fix by replacing with a 2-Pin Noctua 60x15MM fan, but you really shouldn't need to fix fans on such an expensive amp off the jump.
@@SeanOMatic thanks for watching!
@@monkeyjustice 18 years and 20 subscribers. I don’t think it’s me that don’t know nothing troll. You keep coming here. It nice knowing my rent is free in your head 😂. 🤡
@@BassDad-TV Jeff, if you ever want to go over circuit design and learn more about what makes an amp tick, hit me up, I love talking about that stuff. These Orion clone designs aren't bad, but a bit antiquated and inefficient. HiFonics was even using Orion-style designs on their Brutus amps. Keep up the good work, appreciate you!
@ I actually have been working with Timbo and I am very aware of the internals in this amp. The guy who commented is just one of them people that thinks because I was one way one day that I’ll always be that way and he’s a known troll. Like I said on Reddit, I thought it was a bad idea to all of a sudden start talking about stuff I never talked about before with this amp. It seems like moving the goal post to me. I have been reviewing these from a pro consumers perspective. The space I want to be in is the mainstream. The majority of people are not interested in board designs or caps or mosfets. They just want to know if it’s gonna make the power and last a long time. I may at some point do a different channel where we get into that stuff. I do appreciate your offer though and we can chat anytime of course but since Timbo is local it obviously makes sense to keep in working with him.
@BassDad-TV That's dope. I just meant in terms of personal knowledge, not saying you should include all that info. It's very fun to learn how circuits work. The new MTX amps are interesting. Nichicon caps and a pretty unique design. They also put out a ton more than rated. You should hittem up and see what's going on!
This amp is gorgeous. On video, I can only imagine what it looks like in person. Great video man. I know you're exclusively amp dynoing, but maybe in the future, I'd be interested in your opinions on speakers, subs, and what you would use or recommend in a build. Thanks again.
@@TheRepos296 no man it’s coming I built and coated like 10 different enclosures over the last couple of weeks. I want that to be an absolute part of the show by summer. I have a pretty good amount of subwoofers I need to do. Thank you so much for watching!
@BassDad-TV sounds pretty exciting. Can't wait 👌
Been waiting on a review of these!
@@mrreggiej85 thanks for watching!
Good looking amp, great review!
Dig the new intro, super cool!
@@defaultdriftco00 thank you for watching!
@@BassDad-TV thanks for the content!
@ my pleasure! You don’t have to thank me because there is no way anyone could stop me from making it I love it!
Man i cant believe that efficiency 🥴🤯
Those efficiency ratings are brutal
@@ah4800 yeah unfortunately I ran it a few times too to see if it was me or if it fluctuated but it was almost crazy how much they stayed the same. Thanks for watching!
Awesome as always 🩷
@@susanmoreland4407 thanks for watching!
Great review, those LEDs do look pretty good even for an old guy like me. Looks like it lives up to the SMD quality.
@@BigBlock402 I agree bro. Thanks for watching!
And here I am working on my trucks amps and thinking about fishing next summer. Watching Bass Dad or is it Bass Dad?
@@jbrownjetmech-4783 whichever gets you to subscribe my friend!
I would just a buy a ds18. You are paying more for a face plate and meter. He said on his pre release vid about a year ago he finally worked out a deal with DS18.
there was no "pre-release" video a year ago. I only brought it up and made the announcement 2 months ago before SEMA.
@@meade916 You deleted the vid, but we both know the entire vid was you discussing your amp. Call it what you want. Prior to release what ever... I may be off a few months, but you mentioned it in more than one vid. Not that I want to see your vids. Unfortunately due to the over priced calculator you call and amp dyno you are some what relevant, and YT keeps forcing them in my feed. You have interacted with me several times over the years and not one of them have been pleasant. I used to be a fan, but several years ago that changed...
As for amps. I highly doubt you would know where to begin if you were to make one from scratch, and like JP you had to contract that out with some of your personal specifics, but over all the base is the same. I have done something similar, but it was with transformers to make my commercial LED installs more uniform.
Either the uploader or YT removed or hid my original reply to you. In the end you are a bully, and I dont back down.
@@BentonL actually I have never deleted anything. As for me "interacting" with you several times, I highly doubt that. I don't remember you at all. Please drop a link so I can see what kind of goofy comment you left which made me reply to you in a way you didn't like. If I said anything to you in the past it is 100% your own fault and your own problem. You brought whatever it was on yourself. You actually got that worked up over me telling you that I simply never had any "pre release" video? Maybe you need to take some meds. There seems to be sensitivity issues. I have never "bullied" anyone in my life. I can't help that some of you were raised by a tablet instead of a father. Go ahead though, dig up the link to where I said something to you so we can all see what you said to me first. If there were "several" interactions that should be easy.
@@meade916 You want me bad enough you will find them... The effort it takes to find my own comment to do a reply is already a tedious task. If it is not under this account, then under ChannelZeroOne. This interaction is about the same as the past ones... You getting triggered cuz you don't like a suggestion or detail. Look at the words you come off with, you are proving my point 100%. I would gladly swap childhoods. Very few people let alone children have endured what I have. Tablets didn't exist yet when I was growing up. But you want to hit below the belt so be it....
I tried to keep my words short, but you one of the trolls who run with typos... Pre release means prior to you being able to sell them. You mentioned them twice that am aware of. The reason you don't recall is you are habitually nasty to people. I already have outstanding beef with you, hence the underlying anger. The only reason I would have underlying anger is because of a previous interaction...
I already thought DS18 was over priced for what you got. You are nobody special. The reason JP sells amps is he is offering a decent bag per dollar. JP also has an inflated ego, but at least he did not price it like he is on Crack like you did, LMAO. Damn sure not gonna pay more for a DS18 amp from a dude with an inflated ego who talks to people like sht. I am irrelevant anyways cuz I dont do audio comps. You are gonna provoke the right one with your attitude. Some us have one hell of a back story and you wont see it coming.
@@meade916 Looks like I have trigger YT offensive language filter. Anyway you got tools find them. You are proving my point... ChannelZeroOne or this one. You gonna provoke the right one.
Your voltage is quite high, Big D did the 3k one in the 14v range and it didn't do rated certified numbers which is just another kick in the junk for the price
@@bearxbunny1835 this isn’t the 3k so it has different scores. my starting voltage is not the test voltage. Watch it as the test progresses. Is always in the 14’s
Also if you pay attention and you understand that the starting voltage isn’t the test voltage it was actually in the 13v range for the 1 ohm test and I would have gotten more power if I could have maintained the 14.4v
actually, it was just a couple of watts short in 2 and 4ohm certified but easily outdid the numbers in Uncertified mode (up to clipping) which is industry standard. The 3kw amp he tested did however do WAY over it's certified, uncertified and dynamic RMS numbers at 1ohm where it was made to be played. Very similar results from my own testing and my own video. Nobody buys a 1ohm stable amp and runs it at 4ohm anyway. Say what you want but at the end of the day that is a 3kw amp that easily did way over 3,000 watts.
@@meade916 thanks bro. I really like the amp. I got some low ohm tests coming out in a few days. Several tests all under 1 ohm that’s gonna blow peoples minds but I am sure people will still have something to say…
@@BassDad-TV I understand that, and I know it will have different scores considering it's a 5k I am not that much of a noob lol, but in the other dyno's I have seen the starting voltage is usually in the like 14.8 to 15 range is all
I love my SMD 8500.1D💯🤝
@@Bobarik001 I am supposed to get more of them from ds18 so hopefully that one will be on soon! Thanks for watching!
It’s a nice amp, I just can’t get over the price of it, in a world of cheaper power this amp just doesn’t fit in the way other comparable amps would, I mean you can buy led lights for $10. Another great unbiased video Jeff, keep um coming.
There's plenty of cheap amplifiers out there, it's certainly not for everyone
@@SoberBassHead yeah but it’s SMD when have they been cheap? D4S and sundown want the exact same thing for 8ks I haven’t looked at the 5k’s but hey there are cheaper good options out there. Michael, bro I can’t appreciate your support more my brother. You always show up for me. Thank you!
@ it’s not SMD it’s DS18 not the same, not even close
@ if it would not have the DS18 name on it I think it would do better
@@SoberBassHead I got to disagree SMD had complete creative control I’ve spoken with Steve. That’s why there is a SMD logo on it. They make a lot of their bigger products through collaboration
If only it was way more affordable..... I'm just stating facts.
Amps should not cost more or be equal to your home mortgage.
Everyone doesn't have the same income across the board.
@@jayboogie7956 I can feel that one in my soul bro
@@BassDad-TV great UA-cam channel content by the way!!!! Keep it up 💯
@ awe man! Thank you so much!
I’m super surprised by the amount of subscribers you have. I’m sure it’s growing fast! Your videos …the way you present yourself and how you do reviews! Editing to everything! Very professional 👌🏼👏🏼👊🏼! You got the voice and look to be successful on UA-cam for sure 👍
Anyways…maybe one day if you get a chance to get your hands on specifically on a SMART Taramps 8k. NOT the bass model. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this amp because it does 8K rms on 12.6 volts @1 ohm . Not your traditional 14 volt does rated. Very interesting Amp !
Good luck with your channel 🙏
P.s. price was ….I wouldn’t buy the DS18 SMD only because price wise and wattage. It’s a no go . Beautiful Amp though and I’m sure the Quality is there !
@@PRINYATIP thanks brother, this is my second attempt at a channel. And it’s only been posting content for 3-4 months. I just got this one fully monetized today! 🎉 I hope it grows soon. I’m sure it will with guys like you supporting!
@@BassDad-TV that’s AMAZING!!! Congratulations!! I think if you keep at it saying you don’t take to much time away from Family time! You’re 100 percent going to GROW! You got everything to be successful from what I see from all your videos! Just enjoy the process and don’t kill yourself making millions of videos back to back. Because your videos are TOP NOTCH! People will COME back when they see good content. Saw your video randomly on recommended and decided to click and was blown away by your video presentation and how good you narrate your videos . Anyways just trying to say AMAZING VIDEOS 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼keep killing It!!
@ I’m in tears. Thank you!
It would probably be a cool amp if it didn't have "SMD" on it.
@@Mark_5150 I understand I know some people have preferences on what they like I am still glad that you watched though!
it would be even cooler if there was an amp out there with "Mark 5150" on it. I would buy one. When is it gonna come out?
@@meade916 You really have a fragile ego and a polarizing personality.
Seeing your comments like this for years against the community is why I wouldn't buy anything you're connected to.
And if you want an amp with my user name on it you can order one from China today, it's obviously pretty easy.
@@Mark_5150and for years people like you been running your mouth and then playing victim when I give it right back to you. Talk about fragile. You literally started some shit and got your feelings hurt when you got the exact reaction you wanted. And then blamed me. SMH Typical.
@@meade916 I have no idea what you're talking about. I used to watch your videos years ago because they are car audio related but I would see you get so over defensive and act childish when anyone questioned you or your products, so I stopped paying attention to you.
If there are good products with good people behind them I'll support them.
Quality production on the video great review! If you are able to go more in depth on the amplifier internals and how they work or get some one that builds or manufactures them to do a break down on the components and the differences between cheap and quality components that would be a great help! Great work keep it up don't forget about the cameos cant forget when your pops said " Son that sounds like liberal talk in here whining about you don't have any money why don't you just go kiss Joe Biden right in his mouth" Epic! spit some of my dinner on the floor that night!
@@jeramiekutch7421 thanks man, I am working on a numerical system to rate all amps by so I can cut out the opinion parts. I purposely chose to look at this one one from a “professional consumers” perspective because that’s what I am and that’s how I have looked at other amps and didn’t want to move the goal posts on this one. This isn’t the last time we will be looking at it for sure. Pop’s is good he went out of town for Christmas but should be back any day. I think he’s got an Orion amp from the 90’s he’s gonna do a whole show on for you all soon. Should be interesting 🤷🏽♂️
+1 for clicks!
Hey bro don't ask or say anything bad about Meades stuff. He's such a Snowflake. I asked him on one of his videos so can you tell me what makes your amp better. Oh he went off. In another video I asked him didn't you say building a door pod out of wood solid into the doors is better than a bought fiberglass or plastic door pod. Again he got butt hurt. He said so why don't you show us your stuff ❓ I'm thinking this isn't a competition. I mean he's well off. I'm not. It would be like me trying to compare anything of his like his cars or house to a multi millionaires cars or houses.
@@donjaun540 I know him man. I definitely see how it can come off that way but he’s a good guy. He would give you the shirt off his back. He’s just really passionate about his stuff, which I can absolutely understand. He’s a hundred times more popular than me and I get trolled so hard it can really be a challenge to still be good to people I can’t imagine how much people are screwing with him..
@BassDad-TV I like the guy. I have followed him for a long time. Tell him he just needs to think before he attacks. I am a fan. I can't compete with anything he does. My point though is when I asked the question the best way to answer is like this. I am proud of my amps. I helped design them and feel they can compete against anything. We use quality parts and STAND BEHIND THEM. Then a warranty would be nice. He literally has a video praising a solid door build then says the opposite is true about door pods. They're the best. It's very confusing.
@ no man I get it and I am not taking up for anyone. I lost my daughter last year man. She passed away unexpectedly and it broke my heart. She thought I was a superhero. I just wanna be the man she thought I was and that means trying to see people for people. We don’t know what’s going on in his life and we don’t know what’s in yours. I do know how bad it hurts to pour your heart and soul into something then have people talk about it like shit. Not saying you were doing that but I can imagine if that happens enough you can get on the defense. I know this bro that I appreciate you being here watching my video and supporting me right now. I think that’s awesome. I also think we all just need to take a breath sometimes and realize we are imperfect. Thank you for watching!
@@BassDad-TV So true. I'm sorry to hear about your baby.😔🙏 I do like your videos and hope they will continue. Hang in there Sir. Again, I don't hate Steve. I actually like pretty much everything I've seen him do. 👍
@ he’s a good guy man I promise. I really appreciate you brother.
15.79 v turn it down 13v
@@dominicwilson4430 you can’t turn down LTO bro. And starting voltage isn’t the test voltage. Almost all these test were done right at 14.4ish
I think these amps are nice but price wise cost a lot more than better proven amps like SALT, or Crossfire. Hell I think for price and anything else a down 4 Sound amp will beat it.
@@donjaun540 SMD is a proven brand. They make the equipment to test all of those other amps. This amp is in line price wise with DD, incriminator, sundown etc. they are selling a ton of them bro. They are nice amps.
there are much better options out there for the price trust me. They are nice looking and all but the price he demands just cuz his name is on it is super pretentious!!! The Orion HCCA 5k will crap all over this amp and for almost $400 less
@@bearxbunny1835 there are always price alternatives and there is always higher priced and lower priced items. This offering isn’t any different than sundown, DD audio, deaf Bonce aak series, incriminator 5k, etc. they all offer 5k amps in this price range though that’s why I said it’s in line with what other premium brands charge. SMD is a premium brand I wouldn’t expect less
you seem very concerned about the price of these amps. Please post up a video of your system. I would love to see your install. Probably have some real nice equipment and saved a couple of bucks in the process. Can't wait to check it out. Lets see.
I am also upgrading the XTR amps to the HCCASPLX's which I have one now and will be installing come spring. TELL ME WHERE YOU WANT ME TO POST THE PICS
@@meade916 I KNEW I'D GET YOU OUT HERE!!! And where would you like me to post my pics??? I am not a professional nor do I do this for a living, but what I have sounds great and I did it all with quite minimal means, UNLIKE YOU!!! I have right now 2 Orion XTR2500.1's that were powering 2 Resilient Sounds Platinum 18's, now only 1 in a temp box until summer when I put in 4 B2 Rage 15's. I have a JL TWK-88 dsp, I also have D4S JP40 and D4S JP630 all on 4/0 OFC, and a D4S 84 powering mids and a RF powering my highs in a 2012 V6 RAV4 which I own. NOT BAD for a single father of 2 kids
@@meade916 BTW, most people (you know, the unpretentious type of people) are VERY concerned with the prices of equipment!!! The way you say that as if it's just a trivial statistic says EVERYTHING I am trying to point out about your prices SMFH
The ds18 hooligan line is better
@@ah4800 never had any to know. Have you had one? Have you had this SMD amp?
can we see your system featuring a DS18 Hooligan amp? It might be better, I don't know. Show me.
@meade916 sam at barevids says the ds18 hooligan h-ko8 is the same as the dd m8000. The h-ko8 is rated at .5 burst with a dyno'd 15,000 watts. Where is the smd 8500.1 built? I see you state se Korean parts but assembled where? Don't tell us you're charging Korean build quality for Chinese quality
@@meade916 I would like to see that too! 🤣
@@ah4800 I don't care what some guy you saw on youtube says. I am sure the Hooligan is a good amp, never said it wasn't. I want to see your system featuring one since you are so passionate about it. The things you are saying are comical. Ya bro, we got Korean parts and shipped them off to China so we can fool "random AH800" from youtube. C'mon now. Just stop. Jesus Christ dude.
This amp is over priced, most of us could care less about a 5 dollar built in light show, lol !
@@Johnboy-of3vo it’s in line with every other premium brand 5ks but yeah man some people can’t afford it that’s definitely understandable
You gotta be kidding me? You know there's parent companies to every thing in audio.......then the parent companies are built by less than a dozen actual build houses most are in Asia n a few in Mexico and or Brazil period there's no rocket science behind it smfh I don't even wanna watch the remainder of the video. It's really krappy when we go to alibaba and if ya do a tiny bit of research every car audio piece part anything n everything it's all there litteraly just browse subwoofers won't take ya long to find every sundown skar ds16 kicker hifonics jl massive everything then some. Worst part is how deeply everyone screws the consumer smh it's terrible. Nothing like a 5 or 600 percent mark up from your own people lol
@@christopherparis6841 thanks for watching!