I agree with jamesbgood. If there IS an ideal, imo it probably includes adjustable bass.
Several manufacturers use powered woofer sections which include a lot of adjustability, but often a ported box is more adjustable than it seems at first glance. Port cross-sectional areas can be reduced, which lowers the tuning frequency and tightens up the bottom end. Or if the speaker has multiple ports, perhaps one or more can be outright plugged, again lowering the tuning frequency and tightening up the bass. Or open-cell foam can be placed in the port to reduce the airflow. Any of these approaches will almost inevitably involve some trial-and-error, but they can make a worthwhile difference in whether or not a given speaker works well in a situation where its low-end is excessive.
Duke
Several manufacturers use powered woofer sections which include a lot of adjustability, but often a ported box is more adjustable than it seems at first glance. Port cross-sectional areas can be reduced, which lowers the tuning frequency and tightens up the bottom end. Or if the speaker has multiple ports, perhaps one or more can be outright plugged, again lowering the tuning frequency and tightening up the bass. Or open-cell foam can be placed in the port to reduce the airflow. Any of these approaches will almost inevitably involve some trial-and-error, but they can make a worthwhile difference in whether or not a given speaker works well in a situation where its low-end is excessive.
Duke