Bache, it all depends on how the cone was made and what species of wood was used. If the horn is made too thin the wood will resonate like a musical instrument but thicker cross sections of a medium density wood like teak would be very well dampened and tough enough to tolerate some abuse. Are they superior to aluminum or plastic horn's? I do not know. They are certainly IMHO nicer looking and wood allows a different group of people to get involved in making the actual speaker element. A good woodworker can make everything but the drivers which are readily available. I have never made a horn myself but I have a large lathe perfectly capable of doing a horn up to 48" in diameter (the swing on the outboard side is 24") You would do it with a segmented blank.
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