Non-rear ported Speakers


First, I have read that front ported speakers are not sonically viable. Any credence to that minority opinion? 
Second, I am finding them enjoyable in my near-near field garage system. Small Ushers and Monitor Bronze 2. 
Looking to add a third under $800, new or used. Any suggestions? Looking strongly at the Triangle Bro3. Sealed options are fine.
Mishmash of integrated amplification. Vintage Pioneer A-51. Various class A/B, D, T. Garage is experiment city.
Near-near field about 3 feet. I brush my teeth with the music down here.




jpwarren58

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I had a pair of B&W N804s about 15 years ago and they excited room resonances far more than other speakers I had in the same location.  

Looking at the Stereophile measurements I wonder if this isn't more due to the port tuning? It's set to a pretty low frequency.
@jon_5912

Can you give me an example of a front ported speaker you feel this is true for?
First, I have read that front ported speakers are not sonically viable. Any credence to that minority opinion?


There's all sorts of misconceptions or beliefs about the audibility of ports vs. sealed speakers. Is there another myth that the position of the port matters?


Second, I am finding them enjoyable in my near-near field garage system.


Then why on earth ask others if they sound good? Your ears are the only one’s that matter when buying.

Looking to add a third under $800, new or used. Any suggestions?


Really not sure what you are doing here. Are you collecting speakers to have different listening experiences, or are you looking to improve something you feel missing?

Triangle Bro3


Only heard the Triangle’s ages ago with a McIntosh stack. Painful ear drills to me, but again, your ears matter more than mine. Maybe letting us know what you like of your current speakers, and what you’d like more or less of would give you better suggestions.