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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?
johnk
kosst_amojan
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@gawdbless 
I'm very open to hearing whatever I can. I think I extended the offer to go listen to anybody's system within a few hours of me. So far no PM's to that effect. I'm in Toledo and I drive to northern Michigan a couple times a month. 
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surge
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Contact Jeffrey Jackson if you want to hear world class horns. But his systems typically cost well over $100k. 
roberjerman
2,086 posts
 
My vintage Speaker Lab 7's are a 4 driver speaker. Woofer, upper-bass woofer, wide mid-horn, horn tweeter. Horns are plastic and well-damped! Bought them cheap ($100) from Habitat - needed some large floorstanders for interim use. Boy, was I surprised at the high quality of SQ that the 7's produce! No harshness or horn "bite" - just smooth, enjoyable sound! Used with Bryston .5 pre/3B amp. Dynamic range is A+. 
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gawdbless
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@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!

gmercer
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I listened to horn speakers for the first time recently, Trenner & Friedl RAs powered by Shindo. It's either my first or second favorite setup I've ever heard, and I've heard all the big brands. 
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