You should have bought a lottery ticket this morning, Steve. You've just scored the Daily Double!
That's one reason the audio hobby is not as 'user friendly' as it used to be, when local dealers were an option. Consumers used to be able to go to their dealer, borrow a loudspeaker, sometimes for as much as several weeks, and audition it in their own home. Dealers had dedicated 'demo' units (supposedly 'broken in', although I don't recall that bit of audiophile drama being prevalent back in the day).
I remember doing that with electronics, too. The caveat being you had to pay for it if you broke it.
On a related note: In my area we have a big box store. I suppose Best Buy still has an audio section. I can't imagine anything less appealing than going to a Best Buy and auditioning hi-fi gear. Maybe if I needed a washing machine I'd look in to it.
Guitar stores are an option if you are looking for small shoe-box two way self powered monitors. Most guitar stores have decent return policies.
There's a few 'home theater' specialty installers. I'm not even sure they have an active storefront. You meet with them, or have your builder meet with them, in order to work something out. The lines they carry might not be what you want for hi-fi, and once it's installed in your drywall and ceiling beams, return isn't a good option.
Sad to report--in my area there was a guy who overhauled vintage gear. Mostly McIntosh, but if he was interested and could get parts he'd work on other brands. He recently notified everyone that he's no longer going to take in repairs. Said he's just getting too old for it. Can't even lift the amps up to his workbench.