[Question about internal construction of Forte speakers]

I think I understand what you both are saying.  so there should be "u" shaped piece of foam behind both the 12" woofer as well as the mid-range horn.  correct?  I may as well stick some in as long as I'm going inside the speaker cabinet anyway.  Of course I've lived without it for 25 years and never noticed!  Thanks for your help.

[Question about internal construction of Forte speakers]

I recently set up my Forte speakers into a more prominent listening position.  As a consequence I decided to install some of Bob Crites tweeter diaphragms and am now considering new crossovers.  In corresponding with Bob regarding the installation he mentioned foam baffles within the Forte cabinet.  Mine do not have any foam installed.  There is an angled brace at the bottom of the cabinet but other than that it is an empty cabinet with the speakers installed.

 

I am the original owner of these speakers purchased in the 80's from a dealer and they have never been worked on except for the modification I just made.  Can anybody shed some light on whether the Fortes had foam installed internally?  If so should I try to install some?  What would be the benefit?