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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I like horns, except for the fact that they sound shouty, forward, bright, beamy. The older style wood Klp type speakers sound boarning, slow, heavy and us resolving. 

I do like them however, I am no hater. 
dev

That rant was just my personal opinion from the experiences I have had with horns. I do love some of them for their incredible midrange, but then after about a month I just got worn out. The others were old school, folded horns, Those did help me sleep. 

Jim
Dealer of the month............don't ask which month........
johnk

Well you seem to be correct when you say horns are controversial. Sorry to bring that to the fore front.

Best
Jim

I was the dealer of the month...but that must have been a long time ago. 
johnk

I had my heart broken by quite a few horn loud speakers. The promise of heaven. Some of them really come out and grab you, then you are left alone with that hollow feeling wondering what the h$%^ you were thinking. Oh well