I'd just use a phantom center.

No place for a VP100? I have my VP100 on a shelf below the TV, but have it positioned slightly in front of the shelf. I'm sure opinions differ, but it sounds more than satisfactory to me. I might not be as quick to dismiss the impact of the port in a constrained space.

I like the W3 idea, but I need pictures.

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