Hello,
I am currently designing a TQWT for a friend, based on a Supravox 165LB. (I gave up the horn, way too big !!)
The previous enclosures I designed all used a frontal port, a solution that always gives satisfaction due to the synchronised driver and port waves.
My friend has a small room, and I'd like to take advantage of corner and floor loading in my design, involving rather a back or side port than a frontal port.
But I'm quite afraid to encounter phase problems and severe dips and peaks with a port that is not on the front of the enclosure.
I have also heard using a rear port could reduce the midrange output through the port, which is a very good thing.
I'm rather looking for a side port, because it doesn't involve leaving space behind the enclosure.
So I'm asking you, port experts,
what you think about this port stuff, and what you tried with success ! 
I am currently designing a TQWT for a friend, based on a Supravox 165LB. (I gave up the horn, way too big !!)
The previous enclosures I designed all used a frontal port, a solution that always gives satisfaction due to the synchronised driver and port waves.
My friend has a small room, and I'd like to take advantage of corner and floor loading in my design, involving rather a back or side port than a frontal port.
But I'm quite afraid to encounter phase problems and severe dips and peaks with a port that is not on the front of the enclosure.
I have also heard using a rear port could reduce the midrange output through the port, which is a very good thing.
I'm rather looking for a side port, because it doesn't involve leaving space behind the enclosure.
So I'm asking you, port experts,
