I'll have some 8Cs set up in NYC in a few weeks (or sooner, depending on when my stands are delivered) if you're able to drive up or catch the Amtrak or shuttle. I'm not a dealer, but you'd be able to hear and see them in a domestic space.
I do realize it would be a lot of trouble for you to make the trip to audition an audio device, but I've gone farther for auditions before. Not sure if you're as crazy as I am.