what are"fun" speakers?

My interpretation of "fun" speakers are speakers that are easier to get to sound good, even if their potential isn't quite as "absolute" as other speakers. Easier to drive, easier to match, easier to place, not as dependent on room size.

On a whim I bought a pair of Usher S-520s with the bright yellow finish (fantastic finish). You better believe they got attention from anyone entering my listening room. They were fun to listen to and also fun to look at.
When I sold them I listed them here and on audiocircle.com with big color pictures. The first response on AC was "what color are they?" They were even fun to sell.

I don't think it's a left-handed compliment at all . . . I think it's a good thing for speakers to be 'fun'. It's just that frequently we'll give up some or all of the 'fun' part for other things.

An automotive analogy: I have driven a Ferrari 550 several times, and have also owned an MGB . . . and it was the silly little 60-HP MG that would put a smile on my face way faster than the Ferrari. The 3-series BMW that I own now is very nice, but it's not particularly 'fun' -- my 1986 Ford pickup is definately more so. If I had to keep only one . . . it would be a really tough choice.

Likewise, my current loudspeakers (JMLabs) aren't completely devoid of 'fun', but they're definately more serious, like the BMW. My B&O Pentas on the video system are much, much more 'fun'. And if I had to have only one system, I would keep the B&Os, no question. Yes, I'd miss the JMLabs . . . but when it comes to music, 'fun' is pretty high on the list.

Darosenb - did you mean WATT Puppies?

;^)

I think of big speakers that have rich tone and a big dynamic sound. Something inaccurate but enjoyable, maybe we should all own them...

I have seen "fun" applied to economically-priced speakers which
made you want to dance. As examples, IME "fun" applies to the Royd
Minstrel (low sensitivity) and the Triangle Titus (90 dB).