If you are a full wavelength behind, wouldn't that make you 360 degrees out of phase?
It would also seem logical that "out of phase" signals, regardless of cause, are less of an issue for longer wavelengths than for higher frequency discrepancies. In my case, there is no crossover of any type or description, real or imagined, above 300 hz. At the crossover point I have a wavelength of 45 inches. I correct for the 16 inches of front to rear positioning between my drivers by utilizing a half meter of time delay in my DBX. I'm not sure the difference would be very audible though.
It would also seem logical that "out of phase" signals, regardless of cause, are less of an issue for longer wavelengths than for higher frequency discrepancies. In my case, there is no crossover of any type or description, real or imagined, above 300 hz. At the crossover point I have a wavelength of 45 inches. I correct for the 16 inches of front to rear positioning between my drivers by utilizing a half meter of time delay in my DBX. I'm not sure the difference would be very audible though.