In Reply to: Question about port plugs for bass reflex loudspeaker posted by Tube747 on October 23, 2024 at 11:09:50:
You will lose some LF extension -- around half an octave -- but with a slower rolloff (12dB/octave as opposed to 24). Most listeners find sealed bass to sound "tighter" or better controlled. No consequences for sensitivity above the box loading frequencies.
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