When I picked up my system 1.5 years ago, the Axiom experts told me in no uncertain terms that the VP150 would make a better center than an M22 or dual M2s. I agree that the horizontal center has become the agreed way to do things, even if it isn't best.
Dean, its interesting that you think the M22 sounds so similar to the M80 as a center. I came very close to getting a single M22 as a center, but was talked out of it in favour of the dual M2s. Dean has me wondering if I would hear any difference with a single M22.
Dean, the good news on your hearing is that it will dull with old age. I hated big crowds and power tools when I was younger. I found power tools particularly painful to listen to. I still hate big crowds for other reasons, but don't find the noise as bothersome as I used to.
