How long before Paradigm Studio series break in???

Depends on which paradigms you are using. If it is the Studio 20, 205 watts is plenty. If you are powering the Studio 100's, 205 is okay, but you could still use more. They take a very long time to break in. I would not do much serious listening before 200 hours. Just my opinion.

Which speakers from Paradigm do you have? Typically you need 75-100hrs before you sit down and critically listen to a speaker. I agree w/ S7horton though 200+ is even better. (also you should never play a brand new speaker very loud. you can burn up the tweeter and it is not covered under warrenty) I know this since I am a Paradigm dealer and they will not cover abused speakers. Let the speakers play at a low/medium volume while you're at work to help break them in (your dealer should've suggested this). Remember when you here speakers at a dealer they usually have hundreds of hours on them so they sound better. Hope this helped ya.

Meech33
You have not identified which of the studio series you have so I'll comment on mine. I have 60v2's that are now just about a year old (get the picture?). I'm only pushing 50w RMS each side at present through a old NAD 7100 receiver and yes they need more power. Like you I was not happy when I first set them up they sounded thin, harsh and very bright. It took about 3 three months for them to "start" coming around to the point where I could sit and listen for any length of time at all. Give them time, lot's & lot's of time. Don't push them to hard in the early stages, medium to moderately loud. The drivers need time to work and relax. I'll tell you mine sound great now. I now get so relaxed and drawn in by music it puts me to sleep and I end up missing what I wanted to listen to in the first place! My wife now just leave's me there in the chair. Give it time my friend you should end up being very happy.
Good luck and happy listening.

I'm sorry guys. I have the Studio 20's in the Rosenut wood veneer finish.

I've actually ran them a little loud for a few minutes a couple of times so far. I hope I haven't ruined the tweeter.