Seymour AV Ice Block 5001 500watt Monoblock Amplifier Review

[admin]

It's not hard to see that I'm impressed with the Seymour AV Ice Block 5001 500watt Monoblock Amplifier. It has plenty of power, great aesthetics, and near perfect functionality. Most of all, they provide esoteric components, looks, and construction at near enthusiast prices. That alone should be a huge selling point for those with smaller wallets but refined tastes. Plus, you'll have an amp that is not only a show piece for the uninitiated but also sports all the "extras" that will impress your esoteric friends. What more could you ask for?


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[Chopin_Guy]

I really liked these amps the first time I saw them here from the electronics expo preview. They certainly give the user great performance and an amp that is aesthetically pleasing enough to be on an open rack. However, I would have to say given the offerings from companies such as D-sonic and Wyred (mentioned in the review), their only advantage is in those aesthetics which is reflected in the higher price.

Nonetheless, very nice write up as there is very little information or impressions of these amps available up to this point...

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I'm still thinking of what Gene said about how these amps cannot produce those powers Continuously (RMS).

So I assume they can only produce those rated powers Transiently?

[gene]

I'm still thinking of what Gene said about how these amps cannot produce those powers Continuously (RMS).

So I assume they can only produce those rated powers Transiently?

If you really want to compare apples to apples and measure continuous full power bandwidth of these amps vs linear amps and other Class Ds that don't power limit, than 500wpc ICE amps are about 50watts continuous with 10dB of headroom.

Of course I don't know of any linear 50wpc amps with 10dB of headroom so with real program material ICE will sound infinitely more powerful than a typical linear 50wpc amp.

[Jim Robbins]

Awesome review! I love the template with the blanks I can fill in with my favorite audio descriptions. I think you should get royalties for that for sure!

I have seen, heard, and used the SeymourAV amps as well. I love the way they look and would like to own some when I get the cash. They would be awesome in my 2 channel setup.

I am pretty sure the power cord has been changed, btw, to something much more flexible and usable. I liked the thick beast, but it was a bit unmanageable.

Now, if they would just make a pre-amp... *grin*

[tbergman]

Interesting, still way out of my price range but nice to see someone making a quality product right here in Ames, and I didn't even know about it.

[gene]

Ironically the Seymour Ice Amps seem to be about the best value in town of the bunch as you will see in an up and coming article called "Attack of the Clone Amplifiers" coming to a Home Theater Publication near you

[mtrycrafts]

Originally Posted by gene

If you really want to compare apples to apples and measure continuous full power bandwidth of these amps vs linear amps and other Class Ds that don't power limit, than 500wpc ICE amps are about 50watts continuous with 10dB of headroom.

Of course I don't know of any linear 50wpc amps with 10dB of headroom so with real program material ICE will sound infinitely more powerful than a typical linear 50wpc amp.

Then they should advertise them as such, no?

[engtaz]

Well done witty review. My favorite was the fill in the blank. To get a wife to understand is beyound words. LOL

[6kids&adog]

Tom,

I'm shocked! How could you forget to include, "air - in the upper octaves" in your list of fill-in-the-blank terms?