I know; it's a dumb question undeserving of an answer from this erudite forum. Though I've made my intention clear to buy an L300 pair or a 43xx equivalent or better as a house-warming present to myself whenever I build my family the new house I've been promising for a little over a decade. Doesn't seem to be any real hurry since they all seem to be leaving home if I wait long enough.

But in listening to a new purchase tonight:

I just have to ask. Has anyone compared the lowly L7 to an L300 Summit side-by-side using the same system to compare the sound? What I'm saying is that the L7 continues to floor me, but I've lusted in my heart for an L300 since they first came out. I've just got to know how they compare. Double-bass and cello sound superb on the L7s. how much better should I expect the L300 to make the music sound?

Oh yeah, and by-the-way the CD is great. I saw Rushad Eggleston play cello with Darol Anger once and I was hooked.