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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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luckytiger1
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I have a pair of Bob Crites Cornscala’s with DeanG crossovers and they are amazing. They do a lot of things really well with exceptional detail and midrange. Very revealing speakers. YMMV
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johnk OP
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K horns are availble used  $2500 up. Altec a7 $800 and up EV has full horn options under a $1000. Most of these are a good step up from LaScala. The low used price allows room for well thought out upgrades. If ones in the know world class horns can be built under $3k. Or go on craigs they exist all over the USA.
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mapman
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There was a nice smattering of large horn speakers at CAF this year.

After seeing and hearing the La Scala IIIs there I was left to wonder why anyone would need to invest in others from smaller companies costing a fair bit more. I would love a pair of those in my house. Of course as always, different strokes.....

In the last few months Ive had the opportunity to audition current model Heresy, Forte, and La Scala as well as Cornwall II.   All very very nice!   
mrdecibel
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kosst, glad you heard them. Lascalas used, with mods, tweaks and updates, are much less than 8K. Enjoy ! MrD.
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