Got it. Still learning, but I see what you're saying. I've been giving a lot of thought lately to soffit mounting my speakers. I see the benefits being: Create an RFZ w/out the use of absorption (on the front wall), and getting rid of speaker cabinet diffraction. I would really like to do it, but I have read somethings on GS that scare me away from it: If my speakers can/should/are designed to be soffit mounted or not? I am using Mackie HR 824s ( I looked on their website and haven't found any info on it yet.) Also, Weasel advised it was something that could be easily screwed up, and may require a pro designer.
Where can I find info to learn the DETAILS of correct soffit mounting? You wanna share any?