I think they are an excellent tool for live use that kinda gets over shadowed because they don't work that great for bedroom playing and are kinda overpriced
no, thats not a good use of them. you really need an amp thats at least at the edge of breakup to get the best out of one. i use mine most frequently with small amps that are running hot. ive used it into big amps and it sounds fantastic, but they are also LOUD so i dont use them as often.