Very nice speakers. With the right room and system, these like many others will definitely sing. Not many people have dedicated corners, but they still sound wonderful and look great. They are still being manufactured for a reason.
Horns are very difficult. One definitely needs very clean power amps as these horn speakers will surely reveal the slightest system flaw. Which, I believe many people that didn't like them actually heard. System matching is critical.
I would say that of all the audio equipment manufactured, speakers and speaker manufacturers have come and gone more than any other. Not Klipsh or these speakers. They are still here. That does say something.
What I have difficulty understanding is why would some one post a negative response to the OP's post? If you don't like them, fine. Why say anything? The OP listed his views regarding the speakers. Why attack him? Also, I believe thicker skins are needed. No way did the OP insult anyone.
This is the major reason why high end audio and especially discussions on forums like this are feared by many. They get attacked for no good reason.
One of the things I have learned in my years is that, there is more than one right. Many people feel that because they are "right", no one else can be also. That isn't true at all.
If the system and music makes you smile and enjoy life for just a little while, then more power to you. enjoy it. I have very fond memories of those speakers. I heard them a few years ago after decades and still found them very nice.
Heck, I remember the Thiel Type A speakers my Uncle had a long time ago with Carver (yes Carver) electronics and smile when I think of them.
Be nice. Life is too short for negativity.
enjoy