I’ve learned that I have to hold something in my hand, set it up and use it, live with it for a little while, before I know if I’ll like it. Some of that is build quality and control feel, some is sound, some is ineffable.
I know this is easier for some than others, but I would try. Get used gear and resell it when you’re done. It’s really worth it. It’s the only way to really grow in this hobby.
If you can’t, try in store demo. If you can’t manage that, try to demo some really well k own baseline speakers so you have a measuring stick for reviews and accurate comparisons.
Remember that most higher end speakers are usually available for in home 30 day demo and all you really gotta do is ship em back (they’ll tell you how). You can also contact local hifi places and ask if they allow in home demos, they usually have a few floor models for this purpose.
Also spend some time making your home environment a little nicer or audio. Just work on primary and secondary reflective surfaces and put absorption there. Not scientific but it works better than nothing,and you can adjust position after.