Klipschorn ten times as efficient as Audio Note's best

[gonefishin]

Horns (like other speakers) sure do have drawbacks. Like you mentioned Size and weight are certainly two of those drawbacks. These two things alone would keep them out of many households (especially many with a wife). The horn tweeters may not be able to compete with domes on dispersion...but if you couple the tweeter to a suitable horn you could achieve a flat response with very low distortion while maintaining nice dynamic range. Using the appropriate horn (for your preference/drivers/room) can yield a flat response with low distortion with excellent micro and macro detail. Of course, Horns (or HE) aren't the only way to achieve this...and quality HE drivers can get quite expensive.

I argue with RGA because he parrots back rediculous blanket statements from someone manufacturing and selling a particular product who would have you believe that he alone has the corner on the market for high quality audio equipment and can therefore charge whatever he feels like.

Yeah, RGA does seem to parrot back several claims in marketing advertisements...I can understand your reason for wanting to argue. But you also seem to make similar blanket statements, just directed against RGA's point of view...rather than for some marketing scheme. (edit add I should add that I do really enjoy reading RGA's writings about his subjective preferences...he really has a talent with a pen to get across what he hears and feels in each audition.


Anyway, I can see your point. I just thought I'd pipe in with my comment. I also have a better view of the points you were trying to make before too. Thanks for clearing them up.

happy fourth to all who it applies to...and happy weekend to all it doesn't>>>

dan