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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@kosst,

I have a pair of Impulse H1 horns that would probably change your thinking regarding horn speakers.
@kosst

Sadly, you would have to visit Buckingham Palace (well not the actual palace, but quite close,lol)  to listen to the H1's.
Or in the vicinity of Norad to listen to a pair of Oris horns.
Both to my ears are very good. 
Enjoy your music!

This is a great Interview. An audiophile and a drummer.
He likes horns when it comes to reproducing drums. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RxRTFx6Cd0

Larryi1,

can you divulge which other horn systems you have heard please? 

johnK-

do you still have a website? can you please provide the link?



@larryi - thank you, you've certainly heard many horn systems!
Not heard of the Italian  make you have  Strumenti Acustici de Precisione, as I have an Italy backgroung , I will make sure I try and find a dealer in italy close to me to have a listen when I visit. I also would like to hear a pair of Ocello's from the UK. I have heard some big horns at various Hi-Fi shows, 'Classic Audio Loudspeakers' Horns springs to mind from memory. My Oris 150's were made by johnK, I've had them since 2007, and I must say that I would not swap them for any of the Horns that I have heard so far. They are streets ahead of my stock Klipschorns sound wise.