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Would a center channel from another company work?


I wouldn't go that route, it will work but the sounds may not match as well as the VP150,
As Rick mentioned, there have been many problems with Yamaha receivers and Axioms centers, Imo before you go out and spend more on a center, if possible hook up another non Yamaha receiver and see what happens.

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