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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Ha! Ha! You really don’t get it do you? - how does it feel? It’s obvious by you taking the time in posting such.

F.Y.I. Are you a diehard believer go to type of guy from what reviewers say - if so LOL! Do they keep you in business with their accommodation discounts - no!
How many owners are there on ANY forums and in the WORLD with this set-up? Take the time giving it some thought asking yourself why because I can tell you it has nothing to do with cost.
The Devil has horns…as do cows. And my cars and motorcycles. I actually swapped out a buzzy little horn thing on my 2012 Bonneville for a horn loaded horn. Way louder. Doesn’t that mean anything? Discuss.
Many assume horns are good for high SPL use only many assume they all need massive amount of SQFT to house and get integration many assume all horns are plagued with coloration or have no ability to image, or that horns for audio use are rare costly hard to source and not being produced in large nums but if you read reply's from owners and other audiophiles you can see most all of the passed about as facts on horns are wrong.  
Everything you know is wrong," Firesign Theater- thxs that one cracked me up..