here's my reply on everything in this thread:
1) I have the Diana Krall DVD in DTS, and I do NOT hear a crackling/buzzing sound out of the center.
2)I have occaisionally heard strange sounds out of all my speakers, but they were only repeated by playing the exact source material, therefore, the source is at fault
3) your Outlaw, what ohm switch do you have it at? 8 or 4? According to Outlaw, a 6 ohm speaker should have it at 8, I believe, but I'm not sure.
4)Fifth Element - Superbit is good for reference, as is the Nine Inch Nails live DVD in DTS, and that crappy Star Wars movie. The pod race scene is just excellent in audio.
5) 5 channel audio is loud, I only like it when not critically listening, and just listening for loudness. Otherwise 2 channel beats it anyday. I'm not the biggest fan of DPL2, maybe i need to get used to it.
6) do NOT try to make your VP150 play any deep bass. Mine's cut off at 80 and it sounds better like that. Set to Large, it distorted, especially at loud volumes.
Good luck with your difficulties with your centers
