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Horn based loudspeakers why the controversy?

As just another way to build a loudspeaker system why such disputes in forums when horns are mentioned?    They can solve many issues that plague standard designs but with all things have there own.  So why such hate?  As a loudspeaker designer I work with and can appreciate all transducer and loudspeaker types and I understand that we all have different needs budgets experiences tastes biases.  But if you dare suggest horns so many have a problem with that suggestion..why?
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johnk OP
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Speaker looks like a Carfrae big horn                        http://img.ukaudiomart.com/uploads/large/1337456-carfrae-big-horn-speakers.jpg
wolf_garcia
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After a couple of weeks with my Klipsch Heresy IIIs, I can say without a doubt that they are great speakers. Partnered with well designed other crap (specifically wires, gizmos, doodads, tweaks, etc.), they sing, and I think the woofer is loosening up (Emincence drivers in my experience, mostly with bass speakers, take a bit to get their mojo…I have an Ampeg cab with a retro 15 that needed prodding)…I put them on 1.5" or so butcher blocks with my Vibrapods (previously used with my Silverline Preludes), and listen to them using my ears. 
gdnrbob
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I remember Klipsch speakers at a record store in Ithaca when I went to Cornell (late 70's). They really filled the room, which was large.
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soundsrealaudio
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dev

I don't believe you ever had a pair of WB's. Take your meds, dev.
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oddiofyl
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Hey Wolf, I'm glad you're enjoying the Heresys.....  I've had mine about three weeks too and they sound great....  I agree , these are great speakers , especially for the money... their strengths far outweigh any shortcomings they may have.   Enjoy yours , I know I am.
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