Charlie,
There isn't really a specification for the "6th" channel for DVD-A, hence the problem. My understanding is that it's used as a subwoofer channel or a center height channel, meaning it's placed over your center channel. I think center height is what the Chesky (sp?) offerings want it to be.
If you rear center is full range and can handle the LFE, why not give it a try? Unless and until a spec is agreed upon, anything goes for the recordings so why not for our setups.