Are horns and hi-eff designs becoming more popular

05-22-08: Johnk ... So I dont think large sized loudspeakers will ever become popular.

Whilst that may be true, it is really sad.

Big(gish) horns do sound great. I have a pair of Cardersound Madisons that are little over 6 foot high and I am bolwed over by their sound each time I listen, even though I have owned them about 6 months now.

I honestly cannot imagine ever going back to small monitor - high wattage amps again.

regards
Paul

05-23-08: Mapman
[of Cadersounds] Unfortunately, the big speaker effect discussed in this thread impacts me...there is nowhere in my home I could place them and do them justice even if I were inclined to.

Is height a problem or footprint?

Jeff makes a Fostex 126 version which a very modestly sized footprint, albeit still at 6’ high. (I cannot think that height can be much of a problem unless you have sloping ceiling or such like) I auditioned the 126es at first and I very nearly went for them rather than the Madisons.

Alternatively, if you really do need a small speaker, JohnK makes (or used to at least) a Fostex 126E based BLH that is really tiny (2’ high) but sounds really very good given their small stature. I have a pair and I had to use stands they’re so tiny.

Note, I am not affiliated with Jeff or John in any way, but vouch for their products as a satisfied customer.

Regards
Paul