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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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nonoise
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Congrats on the Klipsch Specials Wolf. I was looking at those for a while as well as the JBL 4319 monitors over at MusicDirect. I'm tired of trying to find that speaker that fits the audiophile mold and just enjoy the music like I used to when younger.

I particularly like the low slung look: very mid century which matches my living room. Do you think that 7 1/2' back and about 8' apart would work in a small room and is the bass reinforced enough to bring it up to the level of the horns presence?

All the best,
Nonoise
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Enjoy,  I am loving mine....I've had them about a week and they are a fun speaker......
mrdecibel
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Wolf......That is awesome. Enjoy !, and welcome to the Klipsch family ! 
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dev

That rant was just my personal opinion from the experiences I have had with horns. I do love some of them for their incredible midrange, but then after about a month I just got worn out. The others were old school, folded horns, Those did help me sleep. 

Jim
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dev
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soundsrealaudio ak Jim


you really are digging a deeper and deeper hole for your self clearly demonstrating any lack of credibility as a dealer - I recall meeting you at a RMAF show where you were overly enthusiastic hyping up what I feel is a way over priced speaker design you were representing. Was a pleasant conversation - you were knocking down all other speakers feeling yours were the be all BEST! which is so far from the truth. When I listened briefly TRYING TO HEAR what you were conveying actually clearly described what you have wrote in both of your posting generalizing all horn design speakers which I find is so ironic and funny!

You must wonder why others in the hobby are not interested in such - maybe use your time and energy by starting your own speaker thread - you will quickly find out what people think or possibly get no replies.   

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