Non-rear ported Speakers

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.

In my experience front ports interact with the room differently than rear ports.  Since all of the bass is coming out the front the in room bass response is more uneven with front ports.

@jon_5912

Can you give me an example of a front ported speaker you feel this is true for?

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.  

My Harbeth Super HL5 Plus seem to be pretty "viable".  Spend a little more and get some Harbeth P3ESR speakers if you want some small speakers for near-field listening and sell the rest of your collection to help fund the purchase.