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Room Size - Front Port vs Rear Port Speakers

Wondering about speakers up to $1500 for a 13x11 room where the speakers will be about 1 foot from the side and front wall, with the listening position about 10 feet from the front wall. Volume would typically be low to moderate. Would front or rear ported speakers be better for this room? Any recommendations for what models to consider that would work (for now) with a Rogue Sphinx, TT, and CD player, listening primarily to Pop, R&B, Jazz, definitely no Techno or Rap. Imaging & soundstage with some richness to the music are preferred. No money for a sub yet, so need some bass also.
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mapman
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Port type is not the thing to base the decision. All kinds might work well in a small room like that.

With that amp in a room that size, I'd look no further than a pair of OHM 1000s or MicroWalsh speakers. They are bottom ported and fitted to a room that size.

A room that size with that amp is not hard to conquer. Personal preferences will most likely decide each case.
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mapman
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BTW rear ports will likely work just as well as anything closer to the front wall, but will probably work even better with some distance. All speakers work best when early reflections from walls are under control. But early reflections in the bass region where ports operate are not a concern. Placement close to walls, floors etc. helps to reinforce bass, if needed.
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