I'm not sure what a huge vertical center would get you. The reason that some are not satisfied with the VP150 is because of its orientation.

Those centers that rate better have a vertical arrangement of a tweeter & mid flanked by bass drivers for better horizontal dispersion of sound. The downside is you now have a taller center that is more difficult to fit in.

Fred

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