Nope -was wondering if one sat in the extreme near field if the FR would be similar to an infinite baffle -I did mention that in my first post, as did I mention I'd be happy to go sealed if it didn't work out. IB is great but not everyone has the "box" somewhere for it. OB has some potential but not in all rooms and not all frequency/amplitude responses. As posted before in the right room it may still work, but I'm too close to the rear wall.