I was not able to audition speakers so i just took a plunge.
got a set of NIB Cometes for a damn good price and had them for 2 years and was able to sell them for what i paid. I buy used and have had good luck selling things for what i paid for or a little less (rent:)
if you got the change to play
http://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Speakers-Stand-Mounted/Triangle/Comete-ES/124779
got a set of NIB Cometes for a damn good price and had them for 2 years and was able to sell them for what i paid. I buy used and have had good luck selling things for what i paid for or a little less (rent:)
if you got the change to play
http://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Speakers-Stand-Mounted/Triangle/Comete-ES/124779