dB Don Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Well I received my DD-1 just before xmas. There isn't much I could say about it that has not been said already. It lives up to expectations and the other reviews I have read. I immediately tested it compared to the O-Scope, it was exactly right on spec with my front end amps(class AB). I got no pictures for you or video's, I dont want to waste to much of your time. Most of what I will say has been said already. The Stetsoms if you have not worked with them, they always have that tiny switching noise you see on the scope and its tougher to set them to absolute max clean signal due to the processor or whatever is causing the noise. They are great amps but they require much more care when setting them up. We all know the results of these amps in uneducated hands. Now with the DD-1 since its a light, it ignored the small noise and only read the true distortion so I was able to reset the gains a bit higher and gain match them with a multimeter(waiting to test the CC-1) Now remember its colder now since my last test so when I tested the system again I hit 162.3@44hz(Fall time was 161.5dB@43Hz) So I would expect some of that gain to be from the colder dense air and some from the re-tweak on the gains. Front end sounded just as good when set with the o-scope but the set up time was 2x longer. I took it to a few stores installation bays/demo rooms and set some of the display board amps with fantastic results. Sounded better in every way over the inexperienced setting they had before(basically someone maxed them. ewww) I almost lost my DD-1 to one store LOOL I am sure theirs is ordered by now. Just some quick points to make are that this is very easy to use. Lots of o-scopes, even the hand held ones freek some installers out so this removes that fear. If you can follow directions you won't have a problem. I would also point out that sub/amp manufactures should smiling all over the world because never before has such a simple device been put into the hands of the inexperienced(and pro) installers. People that would normally set their gains by ear and have loads of distortion wreck the amp/subwoofers, now have an easy to use visual aid to setting up the maximum clean signal. It's as easy as playing Red Light Green Light. The only Cons I can possibly come up with: -Something has to be done for Canadians and the incredible shipping cost, we are on the same continent after all -It would be nice to see a 3' single male to male and single male to female RCA cables included for those instances where they cant reach the unit. Not a huge deal but it would be nice. -It would be nice to see a 9v battery in there but again, not a huge deal. I would like to thank the guys responsible for the making of this device. You had me at track 3 Can't wait for the CC-1, its got alot more to live up to because I work with MANY multi sub amp systems. Quote -Donald Hebig1989 Blazer S10 4x4-Four Fi BTL N3 15" "Ruthless bass!"-Four pair of American Bass VFL 8", 6.5", and tweets-Sundown SAZ 1500(2550wrms=156 dB) 92+ Psychlone RTA. Fully off-road capable street build. Built for music.-----------Bringing Sound Quality to a whole new level.--------------dB Drag: Personal best 161.3 sealed up and 158+ Bass Race.USACi: -Canadian SB5 Record holder-Canadian SM 4001+ Record holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlee2 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 sweet. I need to get me one Quote 6 Sundown X 15s 2 Sundown NS1 V2s C Pillar 4th order Bagged Suburban on 24s http://youtube.com/tlee333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 thanks for the review Don!!! Thanks for taking the time to write all that up! We appreciate it! Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaNQuisH Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Nice review. I'm working on getting one myself thanks for the review Don!!! Thanks for taking the time to write all that up! We appreciate it! Hey Steve, I know this might not be the right place to say but I sent you an email about Wilwood Disc Brakes a week ago. did you ever get it? What's the easiest/quickest way to send you a message. Thanks Edited January 3, 2012 by VaNQuisH Quote Currently: * Hybrid Audio Legathia 3-Way Active Front Stage * (2) Morel Ultimo 12's * (2) Arc Audio 1100.1 XDi v2 (Strapped @1ohm) * (1) Arc Audio 1200.6 * RF 360.3 DSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fecupe2001 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Maybe it´s time to get the first DD-1 on latin america??? Quote I´m the SPL Gains topic creator!! wanna get louder?? check this: SPL Gains. Panamenian 2009 & 2010 & 2014 Bass Race 149.9 Champion! 2 15" subs and a 2K wired at 1 ohm, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167788-fecupe2001-2-15s-on-a-2k-video-on-page-3/ 8 Massive 15" subs and small power, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179296-fecupe2001s-8-15s-4th-order-bandpass-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armykyle1 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 nice review man! Quote TEAM XS POWERTEAM HEAVY HERTZMy build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194454-e46-bmw-build-pos/#entry2914134youtube- http://www.youtube.com/user/armykyle1big build starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01burban Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Love the new info it shows the quality time and effort hell and heart they put into this thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dB Don Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks guys, I never put up pics or video's. Who wants to look at my ugly mug anyway. But seriously when I saw this, I saw the bigger picture. With this in Future Shops, Best Buys etc... it will let their salespeople do their own setting up soundboard gains each week(some customers crank em all the time). Theres nothing worse as an installer to come to work with a pile of cars waiting to deal with soundboards sounding all whacked from some kids maxing the gains the day before. This will save many hours for installers. Another bonus is the bosses don't have to buy an expensive hand held O-scope for their installers who may or may not even understand how to use them. Quote -Donald Hebig1989 Blazer S10 4x4-Four Fi BTL N3 15" "Ruthless bass!"-Four pair of American Bass VFL 8", 6.5", and tweets-Sundown SAZ 1500(2550wrms=156 dB) 92+ Psychlone RTA. Fully off-road capable street build. Built for music.-----------Bringing Sound Quality to a whole new level.--------------dB Drag: Personal best 161.3 sealed up and 158+ Bass Race.USACi: -Canadian SB5 Record holder-Canadian SM 4001+ Record holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Maybe it´s time to get the first DD-1 on latin america??? DOOOOOOOOO IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTT! Quote UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belizeanlow Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 yup because it's in Belize City Central America already kicking the hell out of my 13w7ae time for a next 13w7ae now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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