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That’s a good idea I think it would be fun making appointments to listen to equipment but I’ll feel bad because I have to buy my upgrade from the guy who is going to buy my building so I don’t want to lead another audio dealer on. What is the proper etiquette for that? Thanks for your patience, I really do appreciate it.

The proper etiquette is just tell them the truth upfront, this is a community of people that are passionate, they will likely be upfront with you as well and most people in the business I met want you to be happy. Even if you don't buy something now you might go back later, change your mind, or refer a friend.

This is Meridians assault on cost no object and I think they will compete with anything else you audition:

I don't think you can find a speaker that measures better than the JBL M2, you need to audition it just to set the JBL bar. It used in both studios and the Synthesis line of high end home theater:

The Dynaudio only offers wireless as a convenience, you would wire them for best performance: