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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I’ve posted a number of wanted ads for a used pair just so I can evaluate them but no luck. The owners must want to hold on to them.  My experience is limited to a P39F store demo in Quebec where they were a bit edgy but sounded very good. They wouldn’t be something worth recommending to suit the OP’s request.
Acapella, Westlake, Avantgarde to name a few. Magicio Ultimate if you have 600k lying around.
People with beer budgets won’t get to experience nice horn speakers so for most it is a moot subject. To do one right requires proper system matching from top to bottom with quality components.