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@ChasnotRobert
I've rarely enjoyed audio components on first listen. Some of the things which were initially the most underwhelming, have ended up being long term favourites.
I've bought most (but not all) of the stuff I've owned over the years second hand, which obviously limits the ability to do a/b or send stuff back if you don't like it.
On balance, I think the approach of buy it, live with it, eventually try something else, has worked well for me.
I've had Linn Keilidhs in the kitchen for many years. They are not the most transparent, articulate or the most anything else. But they knock out a tune, they can boogie a bit, they didn't cost much and I think they are perfect for my requirements.
Last year, I picked up a pair of Spendor A7s and these are what you could describe as my "critical listening" speakers. I didn't like them at all at first, which was surprising as I'd previously had a pair of A5s in the same room, for a long time and grown to really love the A5s. I have come to appreciate many things about the A6s over the last year, but I still find them a little bass light. I intend to add a sub. More on this to follow.