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When did I become an axiomite ? Shouldn't there have been a memo or something ?

Actually for the most part I find I prefer listening to music in 2 channel as well. Some CD's definitely sound good in 5.1 such as some jazz or classical but most rock etc I prefer in channel.

If an M22 fits in that unit I would go with that or the M2. The M3 has a slightly different tonal quality and IMO doesn't work as well with the M80's.

A shelf/speaker mounted above the TV would be my choice for center channel placement, as your room looks to have some items in the way at the lower levels in front of the TV, ie. coffe table. If it is a REALLY strong shelf perhaps more of a second box that the TV fits inside with the speaker placed on the top, you could get the VP180 with this arrangement, might not look as nice.

My findings, and as a result my suggestion when the topic is raised, is that all of the 2-channel material shows at least some benefit from surround processing such as DPLII.

Although I don't listen to that type of music, it's been mentioned that many pop recordings have little or no "natural" out-of-phase ambience and wouldn't show a benefit. Through pop CDs borrowed from the library, online samples, etc., I found that this wasn't the case with any stereo material, which all had enough such content(for whatever reason)to give worthwhile results. My suggestion has therefore always been to take advantage of the available equipment and not voluntarily limit yourself to listening only through front speakers.