Paradigm Cinema 330s w/ NAD T-973

[snmhanson]

This is similar to a previous post of mine which some of you may recall. Sorry if I am being redundant, although this post is more to the point. I have a NAD T-973 amp and am looking for speakers to use with it. Ulitmately I am going to get Paradigm Studios but I really need something to tide me over for a while while I save up for the Studios. I am looking at some of the Paradigm Cinema 330s as they would work great in another location once I upgrade to the Studios. My only reservation is that they are rated for 120 watts max amplification while my amp puts out 140 WPC. As I am not all that knowledgeable in A/V stuff I don't know if they will work together or if I run the risk of damaging the speakers and/or amp. If I keep the volume down to reasonable levels and adjust the input level controls down to a lower level could I get by using those as my front speakers with the NAD T-973 amp for a while?

Thanks,

Matt

 

[Davemcc]

No worries. The Cinema 330 are 94 dB sensitive in room. This means that if you are listening at 94 dB (i.e. loud) you are only using 1 watt from your amp. Your ears will tell you to turn down the volume before you ever come close to giving them 120 watts.

 

[snmhanson]

That's great news. Thanks for the reply.

Matt

 

[snmhanson]

So, I actually just ended up ordering some Definitive Technology Mythos instead. I got the Six for the left and right and a Seven for the center. I have never heard them but it seems like plenty of people like them, and I got them for about 1/2 off. If I end up not liking them I will just sell them and shouldn't be out too much. What do you guys think? Did I do ok for a temporary setup?

Matt

 

[Warpdrv]

I love Paradigm speakers, but I think the Mythos are a better speaker then the Cinema's.... I really don't care for them at all...

Congrats...

 

[snmhanson]

Thanks for the feedback. It's nice to hear your thoughts on the Mythos versus the Cinemas. It certainly looks like the Mythos have quite a bit more headroom than the Cinemas. Wonder how they'll sound with my NAD amp? In any case, I still am planning on getting the Studios someday and moving the Mythos to our secondary room. However, now I don't feel near as rushed since I will have something acceptable to listen to and I didn't have to pay too much for them.

Matt