that is the worst thing about auditioning at a local hi fi shop, it is not hooked up to your gear and the accoustics are all different.
the most you can hope to do is see if you like the basic sound of the product and make a guess as to weather or not it would fit in your system
the most you can hope to do is see if you like the basic sound of the product and make a guess as to weather or not it would fit in your system