I've got the M60's, VP-150, QS8's and the Hsu VTF-2. Just like you, I was going to get the VP-100 and QS4's but other's on this message board advised me to spend the liitle bit extra and get the 150 center and the QS8's. Like yourself, the last real audio purchase I made was 17 years ago so I know where you're coming from. I ended up trusting the more "in-the-know" users on this site and others (audioreview.com, audiogon.com etc.). SO I did get the 150 center and the QS8 surrounds and am very glad I did. I also highly suggest you take all the advise about the Hsu and/or SVS sub's. The M60's sound great all by themselves if I push them but at lower volumn levels on my Denon AVR-2803, the Hsu sub really fills in the bottom octive! Good luck!
Bob