I don't think the OP made a mistake at all, they took advantage of a return policy and got to demo a set of speakers through the break in period, and returned them after being unsatisfied with them. Nothing ventured nothing gained.
At least you don't take years to research and ponder, while listening to whatever drove you to better your listening for those same years, like someone else on here does. Bravo for being proactive.
At least you don't take years to research and ponder, while listening to whatever drove you to better your listening for those same years, like someone else on here does. Bravo for being proactive.