Does Plugging Bass Port Affect Pace, Rhythm and Timing?


Hi, I recently purchased a used pair of Monitor Audio Silver S1 bookshelf speakers for, well, my bookshelf. :\  As expected, the presentation is a little muddy, and the highs not as extended as they might be otherwise on these speakers known for the quality of their tweeters.  I am about to try plugging the ports to see if any improvement could be had. I was wondering if there is any downside to plugging the ports on a bass reflex design as far as bass accuracy and speed. 
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This is a little off topic. But I’ve wondered if plugging the ports on speakers that do no come with plugs can damage them by causing excess woofer excursion than the speaker was designed?

Thanks Erik, so its the opposite of what I was thinking.  Maybe its time to go to the local craft store and purchase some of their foam cones. 

George