Also, consider sealed designs, such as Merlin monitors. Prior to my current setup, I was using Tyler acoustic monitors that were front ported. They were very good, but I could never elimnate a degree of "bloom" in the lower frequencies in my 11 x 20 room. On a whim I plugged the ports and found that they integrated a lot better with my room. Based upon results of the experiment, I replaced the Tylers with the Merlin monitors, which are sealed, and they are excellent in my room. I've even added a pair of sealed subs with great success. YMMV.
Front port vs Rear port
Hello all,
Trying to decide on the final pieces for my set up. I know I did it backwards but some deals came up before I could decide on speakers.
I am down to a few choices for my speakers, but I do have one nagging question. The room that everything is being set up in is only 12' X 16' so speaker placement will probably be a big issue. My question is....will a front ported set of speakers allow me to place them closer to the back wall? I know some adjustments will be necessary and it will depend on the speaker characteristics. But in general will front ports make better sense?
Thank You!
Trying to decide on the final pieces for my set up. I know I did it backwards but some deals came up before I could decide on speakers.
I am down to a few choices for my speakers, but I do have one nagging question. The room that everything is being set up in is only 12' X 16' so speaker placement will probably be a big issue. My question is....will a front ported set of speakers allow me to place them closer to the back wall? I know some adjustments will be necessary and it will depend on the speaker characteristics. But in general will front ports make better sense?
Thank You!