So Bill Fitzmaurice and Wayne Parham are perceived by some as experts. So what? How does that impact on what you do? There are many less than competent amplifier designer/manufacturers around aswell. It will always be that way.
When Dr Atkins' diet became popular a few years back other nutritionists attacked his work. I could understand that. He was a real threat to their credibility. The widespread acceptance of his (suspect) approach probably damaged their career prospects (for a while) and to some extent their earning potential.
This doesn't constitute such a threat to you, your livelihood or for that matter the laws of physics which apply to horn loudspeaker design. Unlike the dieting/nutrition industry millions of dollars are not at stake. This is just another flashy, meaningless exercise which will be forgotten in 12 months time. Of course the audio press lap it up. They like a story and they need circulation. You should understand how it works by now and should care less. |
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