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Looking for a great front ported bookshelp speaker recommendation

Hi everyone,

After about a 15 year hiatus from hifi, I'm looking to get back into it. I'm looking for a front ported bookshelf speaker. The reason is that it's going to go inside a cabinet and right against a back wall. My budget is up to $5,000 but the less, the better:) Any advice or guidance would be appreciated.

TIA

blackiridium
axeis1
293 posts
 

ProAc:  Tablette , Studio , Response D2 are all front ported .

secretguy
1,708 posts
 

Great speakers aren't ported.

lanx0003
833 posts
 

Don't think front-ported speakers or speakers without rear ports can be generally placed directly against or near a front wall. These speakers need room to breathe. However, there are high-quality speakers specifically designed to be positioned close to or against a front wall, such as the D&D 8c.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/dutch-dutch-8c-active-loudspeaker-system

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j38gkS-Q8f8

 

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mdalton
466 posts
 

Devore Fidelity Micr/O speakers.  They’re specifically designed for being in a cabinet.

nickthepet
10 posts
 

I’d recommend an option to check out would be the older version of the Vienna Acoustic Haydn Grande. They have a front port.  The newer model has the rear port, but the older model as a used option would be a good consideration IMOH.

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