Linear flow inside the cabinet

Guess so.

In simplicity Sound is described as
Sound pressure.

And the same thing leaves the front
as the back.
Be either negative or positive pressure
of course.

Not sure if over analysis is important.
Pretty basic the pressure inside the box
can cause issues.

So it is well known to add absorption to the
box. To remove the pressure quicker.

Poly / glass / mineral fill material
is just hair structure. Pressure flows
through it. But finds friction on the way.
Converting pressure to heat.

Nothing more magical, same thing
for 100 years or so. Make a box
and stuff it. Adding braces and
non parallel walls to be fancy