Another consideration for you Slim is the VP180 while bigger than the VP160 is that the 180 isn't as tall as the 160.
Depending on the placement of your T.V. may be a hassle remembering to always lift remote higher. I use an entertainment stand with the T.V. mounted to it, for me my VP160 is slightly taller than the mounting unit. After a couple years now I still always forget to lift the dang remote higher than the speaker.
Beware the HT is now basically the center your L\R will be completely trumped by your center. You'll need minimum VP160.
I originally purchased my 160 after researching center speaker lay outs and it kept leading to the driver layout of the 160 as being the most ideal for off axis response.
Funny note To which the VP160 was also a suggested speaker lay out for AXIOM. They built it because of listener demand, for such layout.
My time on the forum here can easily say that the 180 has no problem with off axis response.
But with the amount of power holding your mains those 2 are your options.
