I've been giving a lot of thought of picking up a 3 channel ICE amp. I'm one that doesn't mind trying something a little less traditional. The WYRED 4 SOUND product lines are the one's I'm most focused on, in particular the MC3x250 (250w@8ohm & 550w@ 4ohm) & the MC3x500 (570w@8ohm & 1140w@4ohm).
My current monitors are 86db @ 8ohm, & I run them with dual Velo SPL 1200-R subs (1000w ICE amps). My sticky point is which amp would better suit my needs. I know there's no such thing as having too much power, especially when it comes to headroom, but with dual subs pulling bass duty my mains are less power craving. My listening levels are low to mid volumn levels, I never crank it so to speak. What do you guys think...would the MC3x500 be overkill & needless coin spent or would the MC3x250 be a good fit.
Now this might sound a bit corny, but I'm also thinking about my electric bill, now & down the road (cap & trade anyone?). Those massive class A/AB beasts suck up electricity like there's no tomorrow. It's not that I'm any greener than the next guy, but I'm the one writing the check every month to the electric company, & the less the better.
