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Bass Reflex / Port

A ported cabinet that extends low-frequency output.

A bass-reflex (ported) speaker uses a tuned opening to reinforce low frequencies, reaching deeper than a sealed box of the same size. The trade-off is placement sensitivity — a rear port too close to a wall booms. Sealed designs roll off gently but image cleanly.

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