sealed subs, sealed mains. With variable crossover slopes on the subwoofer being available to you.
It's how one gets to the best level of integration, in general terms.
The issue with classical is that if you don't carefully adjust the crossover slope and crossover frequency, the entire midbass and bass --will be mud.
the same is true with 'regular' music like pop and rock, but tends to be less noticeable to most, due to the distinct instruments with their intended frequency ranges. like bass and drums.
the complexity of the bass ranges in classical, across many instruments, en masse, will cause inconsistencies to be, to the aware ear, generally more detectable. Depends on the listener.
the sub can be ported, but it can be considered (behaviorally) a sealed box at the crossover frequencies (in general terms) and thus it best crosses over to a sealed speaker. That is, if one wants the best in bass clarity.
It's how one gets to the best level of integration, in general terms.
The issue with classical is that if you don't carefully adjust the crossover slope and crossover frequency, the entire midbass and bass --will be mud.
the same is true with 'regular' music like pop and rock, but tends to be less noticeable to most, due to the distinct instruments with their intended frequency ranges. like bass and drums.
the complexity of the bass ranges in classical, across many instruments, en masse, will cause inconsistencies to be, to the aware ear, generally more detectable. Depends on the listener.
the sub can be ported, but it can be considered (behaviorally) a sealed box at the crossover frequencies (in general terms) and thus it best crosses over to a sealed speaker. That is, if one wants the best in bass clarity.