<font color='#000000'>Up against the wall is not good for any speaker, and puting socks in the ports changes the whole tuning of the box. This usually causes more problems then it solves. I would measure the port length and diameter, seal it completely and install new ports in the front. Or get some small speakers and a sub, or a new wife
You can use PVC pipe or cardboard tubing, sprayed inside with flat black paint then add some nice decorative port covers available at places like here http://www.madisound.com/
Just kidding of course, I would never trade speakers for a wife, good speakers are just to hard to come by
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