Sonus faber center speaker as front?

If you look at the configuration the tweeters are in the center... they are made to be placed horizontally. You would need to elevate them a couple feet to have the tweeters at ear level as they should be. then all the bass drivers are all at ear level... not sure what the SQ implications are.

It might work. I would only try it if you get an extended home listening with option to return. These are very fine speakers, purpose designed. Using them in a different configuration is unlikely to be optimal. I have SF Amati Traditional and can tell the difference between small changes in toe in. I highly recommend the brand, but would look at the Olympica Nova.

Ghdprentice

really really tempted to go with the vox center,

just cant get over the fact that my dealer is giving

the pair at almost 60% off, i just cant seem to pass

such a good deal knowing there's a big chance that

it will work out fine.

tried it with different similar design speakers, never liked it...I do like a center channel speaker for mono FM radio... there are some older threads here on this topic...

In addition to the comments already made, my major concern would be bass delivery. Most center channel speakers don’t deliver lower than 45 HZ, where most floor standing speakers will drop into the low 30’s even the 20’s. Unless you plan to supplement with a sub woofer. And if you were to set them up vertically, how would you accomplish that 

The dealer obviously wants to sell them, see if you will let you take the money home to see how they interact with your room

I have been wondering the same for L / C / R being replaced by C / C / C but I would be shopping for something likely from one of Paradigm lines.

I first gave this some consideration with some used (I refuse to call the 1990s or 2000s as "vintage gear."  A buddy suggested doing this with Emotiva sealed center speakers.  He knows I am waiting delivery of a 3rd subwoofer.