Will any speaker in the cabinet be effected regardless if it's ported or not? You are correct with this is what I'm playing with, and I'm ready to play.

I like the 1.5 times method, this give me something to use- but I think I'll still look for either front ported or sealed.

I like the idea of using the VP100 for left and right front- would there be any loss to SQ by doing this?

How can I attach a picture? I have some, but they are not on the web.

What about the orientation of center and fronts- should they be at the same level, or can the center be under them- eg. under TV?