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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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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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willland
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I am glad you were able to listen to La Scala IIs and really do appreciate your objectivity.  True bass response is excellent until it exits stage left, and right.  As mentioned on the used market, stock and modded, they are performance bargains.


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wolf_garcia
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Who has room for La Scalas? (Rhetorical question for which I prefer there not be answers proffered...thanks) However, they do seem to be a bargain at 4 grand, and based on my recent success (a pleasant surprise) with Heresy IIIs I can only imagine (which will have to do as none of the nearby Audio Salons have them for audition) they sound splendid indeed. But how far away from them do you need to be? Near the butler pantry? Do you have to move the vintage globe collection? The Milton busts? (plural) Heresy IIIs need subs (I have 2) but otherwise there's yer Klipschy Taste of Tasty Horn fun right there for relatively small funds, and mine are 9 feet from my fat head.
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