2. speakers
  3. 132484-293

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?
128x128johnk

Showing 3 responses by nonoise

nonoise's avatar
nonoise
10,624 posts
 
Congrats on the Klipsch Specials Wolf. I was looking at those for a while as well as the JBL 4319 monitors over at MusicDirect. I'm tired of trying to find that speaker that fits the audiophile mold and just enjoy the music like I used to when younger.

I particularly like the low slung look: very mid century which matches my living room. Do you think that 7 1/2' back and about 8' apart would work in a small room and is the bass reinforced enough to bring it up to the level of the horns presence?

All the best,
Nonoise
nonoise's avatar
nonoise
10,624 posts
 
I came across the  JTR Noesis 210RT Speaker horn speaker on YouTube. They go for about $2300. They sound nice as far as I can tell and I'd like to hear them soon.

All the best,
Nonoise
nonoise's avatar
nonoise
10,624 posts
 
I don't understand why there's such a strong reaction to horns.
More to discover