Pirastro Eudoxa wins by a country mile on this particular violin. It sounds as if he is using a carbon fibre bow (Harsh and dry ) and his bow hair is flat on the string. Better if he plays on the edge. Good to compare all the strings on the same instrument . Good video but very hard work . It`s a difficult instrument . Well done .
Thank you so much for making this!!! I really appreciate the effort you put in it. I think it would be better if you use a better mic, like that i would be able to hear more of these small differences i'm looking for :)
The Larsen Tzigane demonstration doesn't do the strings justice. They really need their 3 days to settle. I bought the A end E and there is no strange choking or ringing sound, they are complex, sweet and have a decent projection. And the A and E are very nicely balanced. Edit: I visited your website a week ago and bought my strings based on the reviews and comments instead. That website is immensly helpful! Thanks for that!
@@abc-ug5ym So far, I had no trouble in this respect. What may make itself felt a little is that the Pro Artes are somewhat thicker than other strings (they come in one gauge only), but I guess this doesn't matter so much unless - like me - you have slim and not-too-strong fingers. I tried Obligato medium instead, but on my violin I find the tone less pleasant.
I don't understand people who say there's no different, I can hear that really every single string set has its own Charakter, slightly change between brilliance and warm sound and much more, I ordered obligato let's see how they sound in real
First violin I hear that sounds amazing and pleasant with Obligatos 😯 that must be a very bright sounding violin. Thank you for this video! Still incredibly helpful even after almost a decade xD
Really fantastic that you did this. OMG. So many string chices, and so much work to do all this. I found several I liked which compared to way more expensive ones I may have bought. I'm new to the violin and just seeking my frst set of strings so this was REALLY awesome help. Thanks SO much for doing this vid!!
I REALLY appreciate you're doing this. I'm looking for strings to help my 15" viola sound more on the darker (?) side. Although a viola and violin sound is different, as is each different instrument, Helping to hear that there really is a difference in the strings is great. This must have been an expensive venture! Thank you!
I have a 15" viola and I put Evah Golds on it. I tried Warchal Karneol, Warchal Amber, Obligato with a Larsen A, and the Evahs and the Evahs make it sound the best. The others were too bright and nasal.
Have you ever played on Corelli Crystal strings. I would be interested to hear that compared to these others. Nice work on this video. This takes a lot of time to do and to do well. Thank you.
i wish you would of played a part or 2 of old time music , i usually judge my strings by how it sounds using drones /chords in the song, thanks for this video very informative
+spike duval Thank you for the input. I've gone around on what I should do to show the strings and I figured a scale up on each string and then across to show balance across the set would give a good amount of info in a short time.
I like obligato, virtuoso, helicore(surprisingly warm despite they are steel core) and Larsen original If I wanna try some bright string, I would try infeld blue! Warchal Amber has very unique texture brilliant strings are very textured and rich Dominant is very, super honest...haha Evah pirazzi sounds somewhat blocked
This video would be more helpful regarding comparing the sound of the strings is: 1) Don't play as long between strings. 2) like in the videos playing multiple music tracks, have a menu of sorts where the person can click to jump directly to a specific set of strings. And jump back and forth, instead of having to start from the beginning again. That Larsen E string sounds great.
They sell two 5-string sets on electric violin shop (helicore & sensicore) and this helped a lot. Helicore seemed to have a more "electric" sort of sound to it, so i think that's what I'll go with. Would prefer sensicore for an acoustic 5-string though, assuming I was playing classical or something slower. (They are fairly warm sounding)
Thank you for comparising all those string brands!!! It helped me a lot by my search for an E string. I find my E string too loud/high, so I was looking for a warmer sounding string. I have focussed by listennig to you on all the E strings differences and some brands I found clearly warmer on my ear: d'addario kaplan amo, Warchal Brilliant, warchal Amber. Is that familiair to you? Is there a big chance that these strings also will sound on my violin warmer and less loud? I have an old german violin.
I have tried modifying other E strings like Warchal Amber: it works fine on plain steel strings, getting rid of the open E wolf note when played together with a stopped A string while sounding sweeter than the Alu wound E strings I was using before - don't try it with tin plated E and I imagine it wouldn't work on a gold E either - I want to compare my efforts to the Warchel, but it hasn't arrived yet...
By my personal opinion, the best strings from this comparsion is Larsen Virtuoso and Warchal Briliant. I´am using Evah Pirazi, but these strings are better. I will buy them :-)
I actually stopped the video and went to look them up because I'd never heard of them and the price in comparison to something similar is so reasonable!
Brayan Crespo The Amo and Vivo feel like a soloist string to us. Very big and bold sound! The Vivo set is extremely loud and quite bright (great for projecting over an orchestra). Amo is a bit more controlled and although considered the "warmer" of the two still has a soloistic tone. Please feel free to check out our full review on the site at www.violinstringreview.com/spotlight-reviews/vivo-and-amo-daddario-spotlight-review
Warm E string- Warchal Amber for sure. No whistles. I have Evah Pirazzi’s on the A/D/G. Evans have a lot of clarity going in higher positions on those strings. Love the G string EP.
@@nicolaspatrick4348 I also love the g-d-a Evah Pirazzi strings but the golden version. For the e string I use the Pirastro Gold. Perfect combination for me and my instrument, especially for solistical pieces. Only one drawback: They last around 2-3 months max which is quiet expensive.
Hello! Thanks for posting this! I have a student violin and I have it for less than a year..I want to get some strings that sound really warm and mellow, any suggestions? I really liked the Evah Pirazzi gold strings but they are pretty pricey unfortunately.
When you remake a comparison dont forget the Lakatos strings..the D and G strings are super..large sound,soft to the left and right hand,high playability...But the A string is very thin...Luckily I've tried them with Eva Pirazzi Gold and they suit together..!So I'll buy them again..maybe try again the A with a strong tension..
Richard Ebdon Hi Richard, I would say that the Spirit strings are just a tad brighter than the Pro Arté strings. Pro Arté seems to be a bit more mellow, especially on the low end and the Spirit projects a bit more. Hope this helps. :)
So I guess the human mind can recognize over 2000 instruments, even if they're all playing middle C at 440 Hertz. Sonically. However on paper, then we can't! Even extreme timbre differences look " almost the same " on paper! Even though the difference is easy (sonically) like A/B/C/D/E all sound different here, and we can use this video as a reference point to locate which violin string x player is using in a solo performance (sometimes, if they're using one of these strings), ...I think some people can't hear the difference, i.e. " tone deaf ", common. Just as common as color blindness. This is a cool demonstration of violin strings, " sub-instruments ". I also watched a violin solo performance and located that she was playing the Obligato G violin string. Maybe an A.I. software can do that later, although just sayin', we can do 'anything' an A.I. software can including identifying 50 violin strings via practice. The human mind is a 'software' which can attain x/y/z via practice.
I have a very bright instrument. Currently enjoying Kaplan Amos. Should I try blue Infeld, Kaplan vivos? Can you recommend an advanced string set for my solo instrument? I like brighter stings for my wilkanowski. +violinstringreview
+STL CardinalsFan if you like brighter strings and want something brighter than what you have I would try the Vivo. Blue will be nice but not project as much. They will feel a bit more neutral.
Hi, could you give your opinion on which A string you think is best, in terms of sound, because I would like a smooth transition from my Eudoxa gut G and D to my A string, I'm wondering which A string has the perfect balance of being the connection between the lower and higher end of the violin. It would be superb if you could also tell me which 'combination' of violin strings is your favorite. Thank you!
I do not have a favorite since I am constantly changing them. The Eudoxa would be the smoothest transition but if you are looking for something that connects to the E more you might want to try a metal E. Warchal makes a "Russian Style A" that is made to connect the E a bit more.
Thanks for the comparison. Personally I would have liked to year you play a cadenza on each string instead of scales. My daughter has been doing Suzuki violin since she was little and everyone said to get Dominant strings and be done with it. Lately she has been playing Celtic fiddle. I understand steel core strings like Helicore and more popular among fiddlers than composite core strings like Dominant. I like the sound of Helicore but I was curious about how they play. Celtic music has a lot of fast ornimentation. Would you say Helicore play faster than Dominants?
Helicore will definitely play faster than a Dominant. It is a steel rope core and is still quite flexible. If you want a very fast response than something that is a solid steel core would be even better but you would have to fight with quite a bright tone that usually comes with solid steel core strings.
Al Dente why cadenza? The properties of the strings are better perceived while playing scales slowly while going through the whole tonal range. At least to figure out what the author actually measured (clean/complex, brighter/warm).
looking for a mellow sound for g and d strings. Right now I have a pirazzi gold for E and Warchal Amber for A. Was thinking of going warchal for G and D as well.... Or the Tzigane. Not sure which is warmer... what do you recommend?
Those are already pretty warm strings. The Tzigane are nice but it has been some time so I am not sure if it will be that much more of a difference from what you already have.
hi, how would you compare kaplan vivo and evah pirazzi in terms of tone and loudness of projection? which set do you think is the better set for soloists? thanks
+Justin Lloyd Vivo is much louder than the Evahs. I feel the Evahs have a bit more richness though. As far as which is better, that is really up to the player and their specific instrument.
I apologize for the late reply. My violin is a bit on the louder and pretty neutral as far as tone. I want to say it leans bright but nothing compared to bright "fiddles." It is fairly responsive and I feel has to do with the thinner top and bottom plates.
+ViolinStringReview Thank you. My violin is similar, in terms of a thin top and back. It is quite bright. My biggest challenge is in finding a e string that is warm and complex without ringing so much that it overwhelms the rest of the strings.
hmaren If you've never tried the Amber E from Warchal it is quite a treat. It is quite warm and is near impossible to whistle. My favorite E is the Hill. It's bold but not overly bright.
Great comparison, but what about Corelli sets? New crystal, and Cantiga, which is one of the best sets I have ever tried... and adopted. Very responsive, wonderful sound, powerful... and NOT EXPENSIVE compared to Eva pirazzi for exemple... Maybe the video can be updated with these sets?
great job, thanks for the video, you should try some john pearse 3500 series strings, can buy them on ebay for around 20.00 US $ , have not found better strings for the money....
Sorry for the very late reply. I often bounce between the original Evah Pirazzi, or the Kaplan Forza set on my 16" viola. Kaplan has a surprisingly warm sound but very quick response.
+CKE142B yes, those all can be a factor. I was just going over the slight sound difference. I am slowly adding a video of the "spotlight" reviews I have done in the past on the ViolinStringReview.com website. For more detail I would check there until I get more detailed videos up. :)
Thanks for the time and expertise; well done! What difference is there between a heavy gauge string versus a medium gauge? Would you consider making a video to illustrate this difference? Thanks again
Hi, I apologize for the late reply. I planned on making a video and then I just got too busy with other things. The Heavy gauge will be a bit louder and can actually feel a bit less tinny. The problem is that playing the string may take a bit more force and not as easy to get the subtle nuances that you might get from a lower gauge string. I talk about gauges a bit more on the guides section of ViolinStringReview.com
+Muhammad Aresh I get what you mean... What I can tell: - Obligato sounds warmer (fuller) than Pro Arte. - Eudoxa has a different kind of warmness to Evah Pirazzi. The others sound too similar to me..
Larson strings and nylon core tend to make your violin buzz as if you have a loose glue seem at one of your bouts or something on your tail piece is loose and rattling-and buzzing. Please don't tell me your using a fiber bow in this demo, sheesh!
In my opinion it's better to compare strings with their durability , playability, and response time when bowing not how they sound because there are many factors like bridge, sound post place and the violinist...that are responsible for the sound. Even the room you play ... if you listen this with eyes closed can't recognize which is which.
You just saved me a butt load of money and hassles on which violin strings to buy. I must have watched this 5x with my eyes closed and came to the conclusion they pretty much all sounded the same. Most people including my self, unless you're a violin snob will notice any difference when listening . It's the player not the strings that give it its sound. Cheaper strings for me from now on .
I have to agree with BOTH of you. As a violin player of two years..I hear little difference between the strings. But I'm SURE if you were an advanced player or a professional you would notice the difference. I use Obligato, but in my opinion they are quite pricey for an amateur like myself. Great review. Thanks!
There's a much larger gap in playing characteristics between strings than the gap in sound produced- that's why it makes such a difference to many who play regularly.
In my experience, the most distinctive feel & sound came from Larsen Tzigane and Evah Pirazzi, but I usually go between helicores and infield reds, so sometimes distinctive isn't ideal.
Obligato 0:21
Pro Arté 1:02
Infeld 1:45
Helicore 2:24
Evah Pirazzi 3:03
Pirastro Eudoxa 3:52
Dominant 4:41
Warchal 5:22
Tzigane 6:04
Spirit 6:42
Kaplan Amo 7:19
Kaplan Vivo 7:57
Virtuoso? 8:36
Sensicore 9:14
Pearl 9:56
Warchal brilliant 10:36
Violin D 11:11
2:41 Evah Pirazzi
5:42 Larsen Tzigane
3:31 Pirastro Eudoxa
8:17 Larsen Virtuoso
That Obligato G string is amazing
Just as amazing as the eudoxa, which i was surprised about!
@serena - Yeah it's one of the best sounding in this video. ✔✔. Really good although there's other great strings in this video too. ✔
@@Xenon777channel so obligato is the most "gut-like" sound? i want to try it , but it's expensive
Pirastro Eudoxa wins by a country mile on this particular violin. It sounds as if he is using a carbon fibre bow (Harsh and dry ) and his bow hair is flat on the string. Better if he plays on the edge. Good to compare all the strings on the same instrument . Good video but very hard work . It`s a difficult instrument . Well done .
Thank you so much for making this!!! I really appreciate the effort you put in it. I think it would be better if you use a better mic, like that i would be able to hear more of these small differences i'm looking for :)
The Larsen Tzigane demonstration doesn't do the strings justice. They really need their 3 days to settle. I bought the A end E and there is no strange choking or ringing sound, they are complex, sweet and have a decent projection. And the A and E are very nicely balanced.
Edit: I visited your website a week ago and bought my strings based on the reviews and comments instead. That website is immensly helpful! Thanks for that!
Pro Arte and Obligato have a similar warmness, but Pro Arte sounds dull compared to Obligato.
G. N pro arte, red label, all sensicores, spirit all sounded dull
@@paridox4ever Not sure where Spirit strings are made, but all the D'Addario and Super Sensitive strings are made in the U.S.A.
Extremely helpful. I wouldn't, ever, have considered Pro Arte, but they proved to be the right thing to tame a somewhat unruly instrument.
@@abc-ug5ym So far, I had no trouble in this respect. What may make itself felt a little is that the Pro Artes are somewhat thicker than other strings (they come in one gauge only), but I guess this doesn't matter so much unless - like me - you have slim and not-too-strong fingers. I tried Obligato medium instead, but on my violin I find the tone less pleasant.
I don't understand people who say there's no different, I can hear that really every single string set has its own Charakter, slightly change between brilliance and warm sound and much more, I ordered obligato let's see how they sound in real
Almost wonder if the small room sound is making most of these strings sound more similar than they actually are....
First violin I hear that sounds amazing and pleasant with Obligatos 😯 that must be a very bright sounding violin. Thank you for this video! Still incredibly helpful even after almost a decade xD
Really fantastic that you did this. OMG. So many string chices, and so much work to do all this. I found several I liked which compared to way more expensive ones I may have bought. I'm new to the violin and just seeking my frst set of strings so this was REALLY awesome help. Thanks SO much for doing this vid!!
I REALLY appreciate you're doing this. I'm looking for strings to help my 15" viola sound more on the darker (?) side.
Although a viola and violin sound is different, as is each different instrument, Helping to hear that there really is a difference in the strings is great.
This must have been an expensive venture! Thank you!
I have a 15" viola and I put Evah Golds on it. I tried Warchal Karneol, Warchal Amber, Obligato with a Larsen A, and the Evahs and the Evahs make it sound the best. The others were too bright and nasal.
I know this is 5 years old, but I play pirastro obligato strings on my 15 3/4" viola
Have you ever played on Corelli Crystal strings. I would be interested to hear that compared to these others. Nice work on this video. This takes a lot of time to do and to do well. Thank you.
There's a rather interesting set made by Black Diamond called the N719 Violin String Set.
i wish you would of played a part or 2 of old time music , i usually judge my strings by how it sounds using drones /chords in the song, thanks for this video very informative
+spike duval Thank you for the input. I've gone around on what I should do to show the strings and I figured a scale up on each string and then across to show balance across the set would give a good amount of info in a short time.
ViolinStringReview i will most certainly try some sets thanks again very much appreciated
Very nicely done. Thank you. I think I like the Infield best. They sound rich and vibrant.
thanks a lot for your comparison, really appreciate that!
This is so very useful. Thank you!
You should use the infeld E string.. it didn't sound as shrill as the others. I'm a big fan of the Evahs and Tonicas
I like obligato, virtuoso, helicore(surprisingly warm despite they are steel core) and Larsen original
If I wanna try some bright string, I would try infeld blue!
Warchal Amber has very unique texture
brilliant strings are very textured and rich
Dominant is very, super honest...haha
Evah pirazzi sounds somewhat blocked
OMG!! Its Shawn!! LOL! I'm a fellow cuber violinist btw :D
Thanks for the video btw
This video would be more helpful regarding comparing the sound of the strings is: 1) Don't play as long between strings. 2) like in the videos playing multiple music tracks, have a menu of sorts where the person can click to jump directly to a specific set of strings. And jump back and forth, instead of having to start from the beginning again. That Larsen E string sounds great.
Thank you Popi Toto. I'm working on getting that set now.
They sell two 5-string sets on electric violin shop (helicore & sensicore) and this helped a lot. Helicore seemed to have a more "electric" sort of sound to it, so i think that's what I'll go with. Would prefer sensicore for an acoustic 5-string though, assuming I was playing classical or something slower. (They are fairly warm sounding)
Thank you for comparising all those string brands!!! It helped me a lot by my search for an E string. I find my E string too loud/high, so I was looking for a warmer sounding string. I have focussed by listennig to you on all the E strings differences and some brands I found clearly warmer on my ear: d'addario kaplan amo, Warchal Brilliant, warchal Amber. Is that familiair to you? Is there a big chance that these strings also will sound on my violin warmer and less loud? I have an old german violin.
thanks for the effort!!! Is impressive!!! Thank youuuuuu!!!!
I have tried modifying other E strings like Warchal Amber: it works fine on plain steel strings, getting rid of the open E wolf note when played together with a stopped A string while sounding sweeter than the Alu wound E strings I was using before - don't try it with tin plated E and I imagine it wouldn't work on a gold E either - I want to compare my efforts to the Warchel, but it hasn't arrived yet...
By my personal opinion, the best strings from this comparsion is Larsen Virtuoso and Warchal Briliant. I´am using Evah Pirazi, but these strings are better. I will buy them :-)
The spirits really caught my eye (or ear). Perhaps an alternative to Violinos as tamer strings.
Tyler 0 My ears perked up as well. Love the round Full tempered and well balanced sound
I actually stopped the video and went to look them up because I'd never heard of them and the price in comparison to something similar is so reasonable!
I felt good knowing i just bought the Obligato.. they are the only really sounding better..
Hi,I have the 2 Kaplan New sets.which I liked..On this violin Dominants sound the best..I think
What do you see is the difference between Kaplan Amo and Vivo?
Brayan Crespo The Amo and Vivo feel like a soloist string to us. Very big and bold sound! The Vivo set is extremely loud and quite bright (great for projecting over an orchestra). Amo is a bit more controlled and although considered the "warmer" of the two still has a soloistic tone. Please feel free to check out our full review on the site at www.violinstringreview.com/spotlight-reviews/vivo-and-amo-daddario-spotlight-review
Dominants are good and reliable, but I’d say the least suitable for this violin of them all
I want a brighter A(also very projective), a more mellow G, a sweet D, and finally a warm E string sugfestions?
for the A use evah pirazzi, they are incredible
Can you tell what you chose ? I'm looking for the exact same combo
Warm E string- Warchal Amber for sure. No whistles. I have Evah Pirazzi’s on the A/D/G. Evans have a lot of clarity going in higher positions on those strings. Love the G string EP.
@@nicolaspatrick4348 I also love the g-d-a Evah Pirazzi strings but the golden version. For the e string I use the Pirastro Gold. Perfect combination for me and my instrument, especially for solistical pieces. Only one drawback: They last around 2-3 months max which is quiet expensive.
Hello! Thanks for posting this! I have a student violin and I have it for less than a year..I want to get some strings that sound really warm and mellow, any suggestions? I really liked the Evah Pirazzi gold strings but they are pretty pricey unfortunately.
When you remake a comparison dont forget the Lakatos strings..the D and G strings are super..large sound,soft to the left and right hand,high playability...But the A string is very thin...Luckily I've tried them with Eva Pirazzi Gold and they suit together..!So I'll buy them again..maybe try again the A with a strong tension..
Hello there. How would you compare The Thomastik Spirit strings to Daddario Pro Arte strings in terms of string tension and sound? Thankyou
Richard Ebdon Hi Richard, I would say that the Spirit strings are just a tad brighter than the Pro Arté strings. Pro Arté seems to be a bit more mellow, especially on the low end and the Spirit projects a bit more.
Hope this helps. :)
ViolinStringReview Thankyou very much. So this means the Spirit has a bit more string tension than Pro-Arte strings?
So I guess the human mind can recognize over 2000 instruments, even if they're all playing middle C at 440 Hertz. Sonically. However on paper, then we can't! Even extreme timbre differences look " almost the same " on paper!
Even though the difference is easy (sonically) like A/B/C/D/E all sound different here, and we can use this video as a reference point to locate which violin string x player is using in a solo performance (sometimes, if they're using one of these strings), ...I think some people can't hear the difference, i.e. " tone deaf ", common. Just as common as color blindness.
This is a cool demonstration of violin strings, " sub-instruments ".
I also watched a violin solo performance and located that she was playing the Obligato G violin string. Maybe an A.I. software can do that later, although just sayin', we can do 'anything' an A.I. software can including identifying 50 violin strings via practice. The human mind is a 'software' which can attain x/y/z via practice.
obligato (a,d) 0:27, 0:29 **
eudoxa (e) 3:59, 4:02
eva pirazzi (e) 3:03
kaplan amo 7:24
Excellent video. Is there a way or a place to get violin string in thickness, but long as a contrabass strings?
well that would be super high like really realy high so yeah
Which is the ideal string set for electric violin with piezoelectric bridge can anybody advice me..
That Larsen Tzigane Violin G Silver: Medium sounds like he found an old violin in a farmhouse...
Obligato, Warchal, Kaplan seems bold
I have a very bright instrument. Currently enjoying Kaplan Amos. Should I try blue Infeld, Kaplan vivos? Can you recommend an advanced string set for my solo instrument? I like brighter stings for my wilkanowski. +violinstringreview
+STL CardinalsFan if you like brighter strings and want something brighter than what you have I would try the Vivo. Blue will be nice but not project as much. They will feel a bit more neutral.
+ViolinStringReview what about for my fiddle?
Which gauge of Eudoxa did you use?
0:04 obligato
2:43 evah
3:30 eudoxa
Hi, could you give your opinion on which A string you think is best, in terms of sound, because I would like a smooth transition from my Eudoxa gut G and D to my A string, I'm wondering which A string has the perfect balance of being the connection between the lower and higher end of the violin. It would be superb if you could also tell me which 'combination' of violin strings is your favorite. Thank you!
I do not have a favorite since I am constantly changing them. The Eudoxa would be the smoothest transition but if you are looking for something that connects to the E more you might want to try a metal E. Warchal makes a "Russian Style A" that is made to connect the E a bit more.
What do you think about tonica pirastro??? Help me...
Neutral, affordable, my go to set. Similar to Dominant. Very good
Thanks for the comparison. Personally I would have liked to year you play a cadenza on each string instead of scales. My daughter has been doing Suzuki violin since she was little and everyone said to get Dominant strings and be done with it. Lately she has been playing Celtic fiddle. I understand steel core strings like Helicore and more popular among fiddlers than composite core strings like Dominant. I like the sound of Helicore but I was curious about how they play. Celtic music has a lot of fast ornimentation. Would you say Helicore play faster than Dominants?
Helicore will definitely play faster than a Dominant. It is a steel rope core and is still quite flexible. If you want a very fast response than something that is a solid steel core would be even better but you would have to fight with quite a bright tone that usually comes with solid steel core strings.
Al Dente why cadenza? The properties of the strings are better perceived while playing scales slowly while going through the whole tonal range. At least to figure out what the author actually measured (clean/complex, brighter/warm).
Al Dente dont break your head keep using your helicores in this video dominants dont sound much better anyways.
Scales are certainly be good for judging the timber of each string. I was also interested in their action and responsiveness.
looking for a mellow sound for g and d strings. Right now I have a pirazzi gold for E and Warchal Amber for A. Was thinking of going warchal for G and D as well.... Or the Tzigane. Not sure which is warmer... what do you recommend?
Those are already pretty warm strings. The Tzigane are nice but it has been some time so I am not sure if it will be that much more of a difference from what you already have.
Do not get red label sensitive, their strings sound harsh
Is your camera sound sensitive? :) The color temperature changed to a warmer Kelvin as you played Evah Pirazzi :)
hi, how would you compare kaplan vivo and evah pirazzi in terms of tone and loudness of projection? which set do you think is the better set for soloists? thanks
+Justin Lloyd Vivo is much louder than the Evahs. I feel the Evahs have a bit more richness though. As far as which is better, that is really up to the player and their specific instrument.
Can you describe the general qualities of your violin in terms of volume, brightness, and responsiveness? Thanks!
I apologize for the late reply. My violin is a bit on the louder and pretty neutral as far as tone. I want to say it leans bright but nothing compared to bright "fiddles." It is fairly responsive and I feel has to do with the thinner top and bottom plates.
+ViolinStringReview Thank you. My violin is similar, in terms of a thin top and back. It is quite bright. My biggest challenge is in finding a e string that is warm and complex without ringing so much that it overwhelms the rest of the strings.
hmaren
If you've never tried the Amber E from Warchal it is quite a treat. It is quite warm and is near impossible to whistle. My favorite E is the Hill. It's bold but not overly bright.
interesting point... my pirazzi gold started whistling with 2 months of use in Rio de Janeiro... might try the warchal
Eudoxa sounds good too
what brand is your violin?
I think he uses a Ming Jiang Zhu 909 in his demos
Great comparison, but what about Corelli sets? New crystal, and Cantiga, which is one of the best sets I have ever tried... and adopted. Very responsive, wonderful sound, powerful... and NOT EXPENSIVE compared to Eva pirazzi for exemple... Maybe the video can be updated with these sets?
what do you think about the super senstive red label strings??
+Yahya Ayman They are great for those who are looking for bright and responsive strings. Perfect for fiddle players.
On this instrument, the sets of Obligato and Eudoxa are the most enjoyable for my ears :)
great job, thanks for the video, you should try some john pearse 3500 series strings, can buy them on ebay for around 20.00 US $ , have not found better strings for the money....
+doug bishop I'll check them out.
doug bishop can you describe how they sound? heard these are like dominants.
$1063.00! @ 2016 prices. Bless you, but mainly for the effort for your viewing audience!
Thanks!!!!
I cant find any Viola strings, so I came here, any recommendations for a 16 in Viola?
Sorry for the very late reply. I often bounce between the original Evah Pirazzi, or the Kaplan Forza set on my 16" viola. Kaplan has a surprisingly warm sound but very quick response.
Hello, which mike did you yoused for recording? :)
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Is there a difference? I couldn't tell by listening. Perhaps play ability, longevity, and cost are factors?
+CKE142B yes, those all can be a factor. I was just going over the slight sound difference. I am slowly adding a video of the "spotlight" reviews I have done in the past on the ViolinStringReview.com website. For more detail I would check there until I get more detailed videos up. :)
Tonica pirastro or dominant ??
Either one. One might work better for you. Try both.
Tonica here!
For me obligato and pearl
Thanks for the time and expertise; well done! What difference is there between a heavy gauge string versus a medium gauge? Would you consider making a video to illustrate this difference? Thanks again
Hi, I apologize for the late reply. I planned on making a video and then I just got too busy with other things. The Heavy gauge will be a bit louder and can actually feel a bit less tinny. The problem is that playing the string may take a bit more force and not as easy to get the subtle nuances that you might get from a lower gauge string. I talk about gauges a bit more on the guides section of ViolinStringReview.com
0:10 vs 3:38
why i cant feel the difference ;(
:D it gets different after the evah pirazzi's
Darya Mironova might be bad headphones. Don't try to listen to the video from your speakers.
+Muhammad Aresh I get what you mean...
What I can tell:
- Obligato sounds warmer (fuller) than Pro Arte.
- Eudoxa has a different kind of warmness to Evah Pirazzi.
The others sound too similar to me..
Mi aspettavo anche di sentire le corde del Capriccio Soloist 😫
Larson strings and nylon core tend to make your violin buzz as if you have a loose glue seem at one of your bouts or something on your tail piece is loose and rattling-and buzzing. Please don't tell me your using a fiber bow in this demo, sheesh!
OMG
The secret is unveiled.
Awesome!
Is this on a Chinese Violin?
Conect the computer to the Harman Kardon home cinema and you feel the diference
0:04
Resonance is resonance
Pirastro Eudoxa and Dominant litle bit warm .but there is no very big difference.
i didnt relize big differense
In my opinion it's better to compare strings with their durability , playability, and response time when bowing not how they sound because there are many factors like bridge, sound post place and the violinist...that are responsible for the sound. Even the room you play ... if you listen this with eyes closed can't recognize which is which.
Evah pirazzi is near perfect sound but unfortunately has short life :(
Your reviews make me want to quit playing.
You just saved me a butt load of money and hassles on which violin strings to buy. I must have watched this 5x with my eyes closed and came to the conclusion they pretty much all sounded the same. Most people including my self, unless you're a violin snob will notice any difference when listening . It's the player not the strings that give it its sound. Cheaper strings for me from now on .
lol. The slight differences are huge for us snobs but I understand what you are saying. :)
I have to agree with BOTH of you. As a violin player of two years..I hear little difference between the strings. But I'm SURE if you were an advanced player or a professional you would notice the difference. I use Obligato, but in my opinion they are quite pricey for an amateur like myself. Great review. Thanks!
There's a much larger gap in playing characteristics between strings than the gap in sound produced- that's why it makes such a difference to many who play regularly.
In my experience, the most distinctive feel & sound came from Larsen Tzigane and Evah Pirazzi, but I usually go between helicores and infield reds, so sometimes distinctive isn't ideal.
such a tone deaf