Passive radiator


Were passive radiators an ultimate failure? Does any speaker company still use them? A friend of mine is asking about them in regard to vintage speakers, and all I remember is being unimpressed. But I don't want to tell him that without some back-up.
arnettpartners
The cabinet should be sealed, to avoid noise and messing up the alignment. It will, however, operate as a bass reflex system. "Sealed enclosure" indicates an Acoustic Suspension system.
Legacy Audio also makes use of Passive Radiators with very good results in some of its models....
Rodman99999

What is the point and the result of plugging the port on a bass reflex system which some manufacturers have suggested is an option?
Some prefer less bass from their systems. With a rear-firing port; wall proximity can become an issue as well. I used to provide a couple pieces of bonded Dacron, with my vented systems, so customers could adjust to their tastes.