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?
johnk

In answer to the original question:

Perhaps because there are some trolls who seem to try and use these threads as bait to trap those who don"t share their love of horns:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/why-not-horns?highlight=horns

^I seem to recall that some other posts that might have been edited out.

And, on this thread:

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Been here.

Done this.

No thanks.

To those that like them; rest assured, knowing that you won't have to worry about outbidding me on the next set of desirable to you horns  appearing on auction, or waiting for my custom pair to be completed before they can start on yours.


People with beer budgets won’t get to experience nice horn speakers so for most it is a moot subject. To do one right requires proper system matching from top to bottom with quality components.
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