Convincing your local dealer to let you try speakers at home

Same here, never had any problems with dealers to audition gear at my home. As a courtesy, I let them know upfront that I don’t buy anything unless I’ve had the opportunity to audition the gear in my system. This way you are not wasting each other’s time and resources. Most dealers would come to your house and properly setup the speakers. As long as you both have an understanding on the terms of the audition, you’re good to go.

Unless your own place resembles an open warehouse, that place doesn't look like an ideal place to hear speakers.

Simply ask them and if they refuse, find a dealer who will. Your willingness to spend that amount of money qualifies you.

Seems that no one has been refused before. I've had at least two dealers in town say "We don't do that." 

It's easy to ask and I'm not shy. Maybe this was a silly thread since the answer is so obvious.

You will have better luck if you are a regular, and reliable customer (one that does not abuse privileges).  The problem with in-home demonstrations of speakers is that it is so easy to damage the finish of speakers in transit and it setting up at home.  The dealer can easily get into a conflict over whether some scratch or chip was was done by the customer or already in the dealer's model.  

May also have to do with size (yes size matters) of speakers. Are they bookshelf or large heavy speakers like the larger Wilson's or even things like the Acora speakers that weigh close to 300 pounds! Is the dealer supposed to deliver and setup?