Sealed / Front-ported monitor recommendations


I have persistent problems managing bass in the room in which I listen to music. Every time I give rear-ported speakers a chance, I end up with the same problem - excessive, boomy, muddled bass. I have tried re-positioning the speakers to the extent that I can (really can't have them more than two feet from any back wall); changing the toe-in, bunging the ports (which I hate doing), adding bass traps to the corners, and so on. All of these changes help, but nothing has really mitigated the problem to a point I am satisfied with. It happens whether I'm using monitors, floor standers, or hybrid electrostatics.

I am now turning my attention to sealed or front-ported speakers. I'm looking for suggestions for monitors or small floor standers that are not rear-ported, and my budget is probably around $2,500 max. Obviously nothing known for emphatic bass! I appreciate any suggestions you might have.
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Showing 1 response by nonoise

Have you tried some form of absorbtion or reflection panels behind the speakers? I use some heavy wool rugs behind mine and the speakers are about 18" from the front wall relative to the front of the speakers.

I've had Tonian Labs TL-D1s (which are semi open baffle) and now have Clearwave Duet 6 monitors (which are rear ported) and have no undo bass reinforcement, muddiness or bloat. In fact, the Clearwaves measure +/- 2db from 1Khz down to 40Hz.

I'd experiment with some room treatment before giving up (if you haven't already done so) :-)

All the best,
Nonoise