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?
johnk

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Klipsch horn speakers have been loved by many peple since 1946 and thought of as one of the best speakers for the price.  They have lasted the test of time. If people did not love them they would have stopped production year s ago.  Personal taste in how you feel your music, how you hear your music. People have personal taste and hear music differently
What one person might hear as bright sound, it may be just right for someone else that hear that frequency with less sensitivity.  Horn based enclosures are very efficient and dynamic. Usually best suited for larger rooms. They have a unique sound you either like or don't. Listen and compare to see what you like. For a large room 20ft square or larger Klipsch horns are difficult to beat for the price. There are probably horn based compedtors that sound great too.