I have on order two 532-LR's and a 533-VAC for use in a 5.1 system with the S-12 sub and a different manufacturer's rear speakers. My issue is this: Each 532-LR's will have to go in a cubbyhole of 20" W x 12" H x 23" D. The only opening out of these holes is the front. I am concerned about this because of the rear-ported design ...

I just got my 5.1 system with the 12 inch subwoofer and I am not an expert but I think I have a pretty good ear and the bass seems rediculously boomy to me.  I got the 12 because I love good strong bass, especialy for HT but it seems like in every seen of every movie I have tried that has bass,  I just get this boomy low almost ...