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Front port vs Rear port

Hello all,
Trying to decide on the final pieces for my set up. I know I did it backwards but some deals came up before I could decide on speakers.
I am down to a few choices for my speakers, but I do have one nagging question. The room that everything is being set up in is only 12' X 16' so speaker placement will probably be a big issue. My question is....will a front ported set of speakers allow me to place them closer to the back wall? I know some adjustments will be necessary and it will depend on the speaker characteristics. But in general will front ports make better sense?
Thank You!
mtpockets1311

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lrsky
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The position too near the wall, so to speak, usually manifests itself in nearfield reflections, a larger problem imho than port constriction.

Port velocity is usually well controlled in better speakers, with damping material--which changes the pitch AND therefore velocity of the air escaping. So close proximity is usually more of a nearfield issue, in my experience.

Best,
Larry
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