Horns: Why don't they image well?

Anyone have a theory?

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erik_squires09-29-2018 3:01pm

fliz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 63 posts 10-02-2018 at 11:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Horns require large space and proper placement. My tractrix horns image well enough that I get compliments on my (nonexistent) center channel.
helomech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 766 posts 10-05-2018 at 06:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have Heresy IIIs - a fairly cheap speaker as horns go - and they image better than some 2-way monitors I've had in house. They only require a bit more distance to do so.
d2girls Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 641 posts 10-05-2018 at 07:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lol, the imaging on my Jbl are bonkers off the wall insane.
handymann Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 298 posts 10-05-2018 at 08:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Extremely wide dispersion
helomech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 766 posts 10-05-2018 at 08:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My recommendation for every audiophile: Build at least 1 pair of loudspeakers in your hobby career. You’ll be a much better informed consumer than everyone who has not Judging by the title of this thread, that hasn't done you much good.