here's my take on meade...
personally, i'm not a fan (but then again, i'm not a "fan" of anyone) ... though i will say this... he is VERY good at marketing himself. that is the main reason he is so well known. it's not because he's the loudest, the cleanest installer, or even the most innovative guy out there... it's just plain marketing. he puts himself out there in mass, and has become well known because of it.
although i dont like his attitude at times, he does bring alot of recognition to the car audio community.... and for the most part, in a positive way. before you guys start calling me a fanboy, or flaming... let me explain what i mean... i can only guess of how many people, who are just starting out in car audio, come across his videos, and actually learn some good info, and then, in turn, decide to actually research more about car audio, then what the salesman at best buy tells them.
again, i am in NO WAY defending meade....to be quite honest, i couldnt give less of a fvck either way... just saying, the guy has done some good for the car audio world.