they are class D also... I cant see how a class D can sound anywhere near as good as a class A or even a class AB..?

Class D being a digital amp, is going to work on pulses, rather than a smooth signal, like a class A, granted class A amps use the most energy, and are the least efficient, and cost the most to manufacture.. but also sound the best in many peoples opinion.

I could see using a class D maybe in car audio for a sub, due to the poor acoustics...

however, it does sound like an interesting project.