meade916 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 well its been about a month and im happy to report that my subs are breaking in a little....they are still very stiff so they arent all the way broken in yet but they sound better every day My laptop is broke so i cant meter it ATM and i dont really have a place to do it anyway (or the time to do it) but to me, knowing what it DID sound like, i have to say its louder and has more authority. I can tell by watching the hairtrick vids i made that there is a difference. Also, i usually use the large screws with #3 heads to hold the subs in but for the past year almost i have had to use the "gold" screws from home depot and put them in at an angle to get to "fresh meat". The larger, thicker screws wont let me go at an angle like the thinner ones will. The speaker cut out holes have taken damage due to 4 years of subs in and out. (I had the RE MT's in and out of that box 20x more then any of my BTL's)....anyway, the gold screws were working great for the longest time but just recently i looked back and saw two of my subs LITTERALLY gettin up out tha' box. I broke every single screw on 2 of the subs....Something that NEVER happened before (for me anyway). Anyway, its just a slight updated "review" but these subs are AWESOME. Add that to the new tinsel configuration (sandwiched in the spiders) and you got one hell of a sub! Ill report back on this after another month of abuse and they should be even more softened up by then. I REALLY need me a new box though.....this one has done its time in the line of duty for sure at almost 4 years old 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...
Aaron813 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Sound like they are great subs any plans for the new box yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Bassick - Kimo Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 LOL we were having that discussion not too long ago. "Why has Steve NOT put up a review of the new BTL's." Man I hope chicken don't want those in the hoopty now. Man I feel sorry for your back if he does. So i guess these will end up the studio of his though. Anyways man I'm glad to hear a positve review of the woofers. Seriously was a little worried you weren't happy with them. Quote KIMO @teambassick http://www.teambassick.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 sounds like a happy customer. good to see they are putting in work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Slaps Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 LOL we were having that discussion not too long ago. "Why has Steve NOT put up a review of the new BTL's." Man I hope chicken don't want those in the hoopty now. Man I feel sorry for your back if he does. So i guess these will end up the studio of his though. Anyways man I'm glad to hear a positve review of the woofers. Seriously was a little worried you weren't happy with them. x2 i talk to christian about this alot. he was nervous about his that he has. i told him to just wait and get them in his ride. scott wouldnt have changed the btl if it wasent for better. glad you like the speakers. like i said before " those mother f*&^ers are dancing " Quote I Rock 4 Doors 4 More Whores! SMD SUPER SELLER my seller feedback http://www.stevemead...-mama-feedback/ more seller feedback http://www.stevemead...-slaps-yo-mama/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well at first, they had a "different" sound to them. It wasnt that i wasnt happy, it was just different. Brand new, 5 spiders, stronger motor will sound different. I was used to my WELL broken in older BTL's. Last time i reconed my old ones, in October, i felt the same way....i was like damn....but a week or two later i was happy as hell. Same thing is happening here, the more i "stretch" them out the more i like them and on top of that the tinsel issues have been resolved. Im running more then double the RMS and tinsels werent a big problem but i did break at least 2 in the year and a half i had the older ones. Not bad, i broke 2 a month with my older brand....not that it was their fault, ive always ran more then double the RMS. Anyway, whether or not it meters louder i dont know.....but to me they sound louder, they feel louder and they are shaking my truck harder. Thats what matters the most. I heard a rumor that someone was sayin they werent as loud as my old ones....thats BULLSHIT. Regardless of opinion, SPL affects people differently, they arent any quiter at all. No matter what, they will meter at LEAST as loud as they were but now more reliable. My box will hold my score back more than anything else, i think i got all there is to get out of this design/configuration. I was doing a 156.5 dash, 157.4 kick and a few 158's at the pad in 2004.....basicly you can only squeeze so much SPL out of this turnup One day i will be able to devote some time to a new box but right now it involves moving my batteries and will be a huge RE-do...no time and it hits PLENTY hard the way it is. F#ck 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...
00sdime00 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Good to hear they're working out well for you, bro. I can't wait to get mine in. Quote A half-wit gave you a piece of his mind, and you held on to it. My Youtube vids...enjoy anythings possible with the right build =] we accept visa and mastercard =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 LOL we were having that discussion not too long ago. "Why has Steve NOT put up a review of the new BTL's." Man I hope chicken don't want those in the hoopty now. Man I feel sorry for your back if he does. So i guess these will end up the studio of his though. Anyways man I'm glad to hear a positve review of the woofers. Seriously was a little worried you weren't happy with them. shit bro im STILL not ready for a full review yet. Im not like some people here, i dont open the box and then go right to the review section with a gang of 10/10's I want to use them and know i can feel good about what i am saying before i post up all good reviews. You cant play it 1 day and give it 10's across the board...with some people its their first reaction out of excitement, perhaps after getting a taste of some REAL gear for the first time. For me though, this isnt my first run with big power/big subs/big brands.....ill hold my judgement till probably summer time after they are good and worked in and my tinsels are still in one piece 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...
meade916 Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Good to hear they're working out well for you, bro. I can't wait to get mine in. well when you do, make sure you spend some time stretching them out.....and hold judgment till they do loosen up some. Your favorite songs will sound a little different but give it a little time. 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...
redbaron80 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 well when you do, make sure you spend some time stretching them out.....and hold judgment till they do loosen up some. Your favorite songs will sound a little different but give it a little time. Glad to hear YOU are happy with them, CAN"T wait to get my 18's in this little hatch Quote Official Scores at the Dash. and YES. My Bass Boxing is louder than Burp! - 155.5 DB Drag Burp- 155.6 - IASCA Bass Boxing on music (30 seconds straight) sealed up Builds 1. The Acura Integra build = http://www.stevemead...s/page__st__6802. BLK SIN Build = http://www.stevemead...w-pics-10-6-07/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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