Finding it hard to get my center channel in a location anywhere but obtrusive. I have a Panasonic "commercial" plasma model that has only a thin border around the screen (no speakers) mounted a fraction above a fireplace mantle (mantle is high, so don't want the screen any higher). The only option I can think of for the center channel is right atop the screen; but it takes away from the ultra clean look. All the other speakers are already in the ceiling, so now I am wondering if I should just put the center speaker on in the ceiling too, right above, maybe a bit in front of, the screen. My concern is over whether the center channel really ought to be right next to the TV and that I'd be making a mistake putting it in the ceiling (though perhaps picking up a benefit that all the speakers would then be identical?). I wish I could find another solution, especially since I'll have to lose a recessed flood light in that spot if I put the speaker in the ceiling.

Any tips appreciated, and thanks to everyone who has helped with my other posts.