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RE: Rear port pros and cons (not an unbiased opinion)

On critical face value, your discussion especially in respect of pro's of rear-ported somewhat suggests that down-firing ports is much more superior rear-firing port in numerous ways.

Secondly, have you noticed that most concentric designs and horn designs follow a front-firing port design concept? and I think the idea is actually that you 'hear' the port as part of the midrange? I know you said it tongue in check, but there is really no free lunch anywhere. The only argument for a rear-port is boundary reinforcement, but it comes at significant price, the speaker is much more placement sensitive with the associated ill-effects.



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