Another option afforded by the design is a 4.0 or 4.1 speaker configuration (FL/FR/SL/SR/SUB) that allows a user to alternate which speakers are being used as FL&FR (speakers under the screen or speakers at front corners). If you choose the speakers under the screen, then you have the "soundbar" option. If you choose the speakers in the corners, then you have your "phantom" center option. As a reminder, you switch between the two options mentioned above by using the Speaker A/B function.
I reread the thread and picked out the posts which I think make valid points. If you read them in order, I think it creates a decent "conversation". Someone can read the "conversation" and perhaps better grasp the idea and benefit from it.
Here are the posts: (It may help if you open two windows, 1 for the post #'s, and the 2nd to scroll through the thread)
OP, #17, #20, #22, #24, #27, #31, #33, #36, #44, #60, #76, #81, #92, #104, #136
#139, #141 (this post has a visual aid that helps the reader visualize the speaker placement and layout),
#143, #227, #236, #255, #281, #295, #332
