The first three sentences above are all wrong. Truly smile.

The direct sound contributes a very small amount to the speaker's transfer function compared to the reflected sound. Like..maybe 20% at the most. The early and late reflections is where it's at.

Do you think the Axiom nerds take measurements all around (some of) their speakers because they have OCD? smile

House of the Rising Sone
Out in the mid or far field
Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated