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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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prof
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Holy cow!  Did you move on from your MBLs?  You were like my MBL-go-to-guy when researching those speakers.  You had them with the reference VAC amps, didn't you?

I have MBL 121 monitors, me chance for a helping of the MBL sound.  Though I mainly use Thiel speaker at the moment.  I know I'll never sell the MBLs as they are too unique (and I'd never get them for anything near the same price).

Did you sell your MBLs or do you still have them?  Which speakers are you using now?  Sounds like horns?
prof
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The most realistic sonic presentation of an orchestral piece I’ve ever heard came from a really good movie theatre system employing horns.  Eyes closed it was astonishingly like listening to a full orchestra!
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