Exactly my experience Michael, spaced out accordingly and a phantom center works very well for various applications. Recently, prior to getting my VP180 stand setup I was without a center for a week. My 80's spaced out about 10ft gave me an amazing center channel experience. I was even suprised when I moved from seat to seat, I really didn't experience it following me as much as some has noted.

M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85