You can successfully listen with a "phantom center" mode if there are just a couple of people watching, but it doesn't work as well with a group. Even with a couple of people, the center "image" will shift if you sit off-center, but some won't object or even notice.

I think most people would be happier with surround speakers, though it could be argued that the M22 are not ideal for that anyway.

::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::