For what it's worth, I just installed Klipsch RP-500SA Atmos fronts and SVS Prime Elevation Atmos rears, and the SVS speakers better timber-match my Martin Logan Expressions. The Klipsch copper woofers sure are pretty though.
You're right that a single Summit as a center might not work great as a center, maybe someone who's tried something similar can share their experience. You could use digital processing to blend a bit of the center to your Left and Right speakers, something like Yamaha's digital Lift. I use that...
I don't think that would be a bad center speaker for your system, but I wouldn't pay that much. However I'm not familiar with prices in your area. Here you could pay a little more for a newer Stage. But since the electrostatic transducer is so small on those, practically cosmetic, you could...
No, not a good price IMO. I bought a "like new" Stage for $1,300 recently. Personally, I'm not impressed with ML's center channels, though the C34A may be very good.
I'm surprised no one has replied yet, an interesting question. I have the Stage center and find I have to boost its bass and lower midrange to tone-match my Theos speakers. I've wondered about the C34A too, but it's pricey.
Interestingly, the Infinity Renaissance 90 speaker I've used for a...
I hope someone who's done this responds, I'm also considering this option. I recently purchased a "like new" Stage speaker to complement my Theos pair for home theater, and even though I've placed the Stage right on the bottom edge of my screen, the sound still appears to originate from below...
Good info, I'd planned to use the brush attachment on my new speakers when the time came. I wonder if the narrow crevice attachment on my central vac would be too strong?