I'm with you on this one Mark, the Center Channel is a very important piece of the whole HT experience. Based on the room size, I'd say go with the VP150 if you have the $$$$$. It is a great speaker.

M60s, VP150, EP350 4 Qs8's
Denon 2805


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