Okay CS, then the budget is really about $500 plus what you'd hope to recover on the B&Ws. Assuming that works out, I'll still suggest the M60s/M2 across the front. If there's no way possible to fit the M2, then the VP100(using factory outlet prices)becomes a possibility. Yes, a vertically oriented center can in general have a better horizontal dispersion. For example, look at the B&W dispersion specs on the LCR60 which I mentioned; they show 40 degrees vertically(horizontally when vertical)compared to 20 degrees in the opposite direction.


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