I have used these for years. They sound very balanced, not overly sharp or harsh. I believe it is due to the pure nickel winding. I hate strings that try to emphasize some frequency range, etc. The other thing I like is the flexibility. They stretch beautifully and the tension is balanced across the set. I always liked this particular guage even though the top strin is only .040" because I like the .015" G as opposed tot he usual .016" G you get in a set that goes to .009"

What can you say. Quality string made with quality materials and they sound great.

The price is always excellent.