You are right that I got the NAD first, but then decided it was a little ridiculous to play such a good integrated through my crappy Infinitys, so went in search of speakers and figured the M2is were a no-brainer based on what I had read and they supposedly are rated up to 150 watts. Plus, since my system is in my living room, the M2is rate high on the "wife acceptance factor" because of their small size, not an inconsequential factor in my decision. We will see if the M2is stand the test of time, or at least until my next case of upgrade-itis!