What does one purchase after owning horns?

Reading the responses of 'horn lovers' as well as the technical side from Duke, makes me realize, or at least form an opinion of the tastes of some of those Horn Lovers.
They share the common love of live music and unlike others, aren't really willing to forgive the lack of dynamic transfer that exists in virtually all, (even horns, but to a lesser degree) loudspeakers.
We all compromise, humm, pat our feet and try and pretend that it sounds live at home--sometimes deluding ourselves into that 'Wow, I'm really there moment.'

When I was railing about the horrible Wilson Audio frequency sweeps a while back, I kept shaking my head at the lack of indignation of others, at the poor showing on the test bench that Wilson's almost always exhibit. (That ought to really piss some folks off, sorry). But, all I was really doing was stating MY THRESHOLD of disbelief, which goes immediately to the tonal balance of loudspeakers.
I personally can forgive the lack of dynamics, frankly, really loud bothers my ears, I overload easily, to the point of leaving a really expensive Phoebe Snow concert, sitting in the lobby to listen.
BUT, then if the tonal balance is off, I cringe, and stupidly thought everyone else would be up in arms too.
Horn lovers on the other hand 'can't accept' lack of dynamics.
Blonde versus Brunette, versus redhead, (where are all the women hiding in Louisville, sorry.)
Preferences...why didn't I realize that 'til now?

Good listening
Larry

Larry, very well said, although I have said it before and others before me. Find what your priorities and preferences are, and go from there. Thanks, Mrd

Lrsky,
I am one of those who prefers horns because of the more realistic dynamics, but I rarely listen to music at loud volumes. The higher dynamic threshold of horn speakers makes them sound more life-like at modest volumes as well.

I have no horns and I do not think I am deluded?

My good recordings sound lifelike enough to me these days that I am satisfied and I listen to a lot of live music.

Hasn't always been that way though....

Of course I suppose if one is deluded, one would be clueless as to your actual state so who knows?

Larry, if I am correct, the deluding ourselves remark was made as a generalization about all of us, not just the horn lovers, correct ? That is how I read it. Again, thank you for your words. MrD