Flush Mounting Event 2030 rear ported 3 way speakers?

[hally]

Hi,
I am considering buying a pair of these monitors, I had an opportunity to listen to them in action recently and I was very impressed with how they sounded and also very impressed with their price, approx €850 for a pair.
http://www.eventelectronics.com/2030

I would like to flush mount the speakers in the already build soffits in my control room however I am a little concerned about the rear port on the speakers...
1. Are there any potential problems that I might encounter by flush mounting these rear ported speakers?

2. Do i simply make sure that there is enough space/ air behind the port in the already built soffit?

Any other thoughts, advise or suggestions are very welcome
thanks
hally

 

[ausrock]

Hally,

I was looking into this about 10 years ago and I recall seeing a soffit design that "channelled" the sound from the bass ports down and outwards..........a bit like a PA reflex speaker. Closing off the bass port will only be detrimental to your sound.

Google John Sayers Studio Design Forums and search there for soffit info.