Sonus faber center speaker as front?

The D'Appolito configuration has been around for quite awhile. Always set up vertically. 

Take the stands off and try them vertically at the dealer.

Honestly I don't think you will like them, but hey I hope you love them!

Regards, barts

So they should work fine but it would be a good idea to see if the dealer will let you audition them. Its still a center channel and there is no mention in their info that it can be used like an LCR: Center channels are designed for voice and to anchor a video soundtrack on a screen so they are designed to have  specific sound dispersion that is different from a bookself or a floorstanding speaker. Looking at the speaker, it is designed to be horizontal not vertical: The tweeters look like they should match & blend with the Traditiion bookshelf and floor standing speakers You can always contact Sonus Faber customer support for their input on the matter. I have been in a/v retail for 30 years and sold and currently own a pair SF Guarneri Homages so I know the brand well. I never sold or have had  much experience with the new Sonus Fabers but the center speakers from the Franco Serblin era were designed  to be center speakers and to sit horizontal.

Thank you guys for all your valuable inputs.

in a couple of hours, i will be able to hear and test

the speakers. Sadly though, i have no way of bringing

it home for a demo. So  all  listenng will be done at the

dealership. Cant fault the dealer as all sales are classified as

"closing out" sale. Big big discount awaits!😊

Turns out my dealer cannot or will not allow demo

As they no longer have any equipment to use since

they are into their last phase of " closing out sale",

home demo is also un acceptable stating that it's 

a no return policy given the hefty 60% discount.

back to the drawing board.