I've removed one of the couches, so there no longer remains a couch blocking the left driver. I'm currently looking at new HT seats. I gotta say though, I can tell a marked improvement of the sound stage with the left speaker no longer obstructed. I should have done that years ago.....

But the question I am asking now is regarding the height channel speaker placement.

And - I don't know why so many people knock the VP150. I find it to be very good center channel. I prefer the VP160, but the VP150 is no slouch. I am more than likely going to by a widget that I can adjust gain to my amps so that I can still use both centers. I'm working with a vendor that JohnK suggested now. http://luminousaudio.com/axiom/rca.html

I'll update on all this as I get things switched around. Fighting with wire pulls right now. Had to take a break before I get pissed and start throwing things...

Oh, and thanks for the compliments.