port shape - circle vs. thin slot, why?


Some speakers, like these Behringer near field monitors
http://www.behringer.com/B2030A/index.cfm?lang=ENG

have thin slots for ports instead of the usual circles. What is the difference in philosophy? Is it an important distinction?
dnewhous

Showing 1 response by slappy

My velodyne subwoofers have the same slot port, same wih my old definitive technologys prosub 200. same thing.

was always curious about that myself