I think in this demo the XS strings have crisper high end while the XTs have a darker tone - good in the base but less high end sparkle. I have not played with either one, but I think I'll try a set of XS strings on my next change, especially on my Orangewood guitar whose mahogany top tends to have a darker tone than instruments with a spruce top. I look forward to experiencing the smoother feel of the XS strings as well. Thanks for the comparison.
The XS’s are much warmer which I like! The XT sounds tinny more clarity on high strings to me! I just switched to the XS from Elixirs for first time and am loving them! Great review!
I appreciate what you were attempting. However, let me suggest that you be very careful to keep the same position relative to the mic in for the comparison to be useful. The difference in positions would have a far greater effect on the sound than almost anything you might be comparing. If you look back at the video you will notice how different your playing position was. Again, good idea, so keep it going!
I have experimented with quite a few strings on different guitars. I have yet to try the XTs, but I DO know the difference and after seeing this video, I will be getting a set. The XSs actually have a micro coating whereas the XTs are just treated to prevent corrosion. I have a new Taylor 214ce that I need to tame the highs and boost the lows. Thank you for this video. I will DEFINITELY get a set of XTs coming!
The XS strings sounded the best to me on your (Taylor)? guitar. Not sure how they would compare on a Martin etc. Great video thanks for the comparison. I love D'addario strings; Great sounding, reasonably priced, made in the USA, and great customer service. Like many others players, I have spent a lot of time and $ on other brands of strings and always come back to D'addarios.
XS for me sounds fuller and somewhat more bassy. XT sounds great too by the way with a lot of detail. But after this I have to have a go with the XS. Would be nice if you could make a video with the 80/20 bronze too. Much love! :) EDIT: I found it.... Thanks again!
Awesome! Thanks for poking around the channel. Keep me posted if there are other videos you cant find. There ares still some brands I haven't hit yet. Thanks for watching!- Jeremy
Here is the best description. The XS is similar to the “Polyweb” Elixirs as the whole string is rapped. The wire only is wrapped on the XT so it feels much more natural like a real string. The XS has that smooth plastic feel to it. Some people like it. Others don’t. Personally, I hate it. The XT are so much better, but honestly they cost 3x what a set of ej11 cost so most of the time I just use uncoated strings.
As I understand it, the XT strings are coated before they are wound around the core string. XS strings are coated after they are wound which makes the XS strings feel more like Elixirs. I like both the XT and XS strings, but prefer the XS. They just seem to have the tone and punch I'm looking for. This comes from a loooong time user of Elixir nano light phos bronze.
Great video. Thanks for doing it. I have a question however. For both demos, did you record in the same room with the microphone, same settings on audio interface, same distance etc? They sound so much different that I’m a bit sceptical that there would be such a difference between the string types. I’ve been playing guitar since I’m 12 and now going on 64 having tried and used every brand and types of strings on my acoustics and none made a drastic difference. They all have their characteristics for sure but the recording of the guitar with the non XS strings seemed to have been recorded further away from the microphone?
Yes, Same equipment, same room same distance as close as I could get. However in hind sight even the slightest micro adjustment in my sitting could affect the sound. I was still aware of this while recording but wish I actually had a clip on mic for the guitar rather than a stereo pair 6 inches from the 14th fret. Even 1 inch would have made a difference. It was so hard to eliminate all those variables. Thanks for watching though!
XT's for me. I've just listened to your 80/20 vs Phosphor Bronze string comparison. The XS sounds a bit brighter than the XS. Thanks for this comparison!
Great comparison video. I agree with you on these. I started using XS and love them. I prefer the sound and feel compared to elixirs. I also really like EB Earthwoods which sound great on anything. D'darrio Nickel Bronze and Martin Retro on OOO15M.
Yea, different guitars like different strings better. I'm starting to find that the guitar tops tend to dictate which strings are better. Thanks for watching!
You were much closer to camera when playing XS than with XT. I assume this means you were closer to mic as well. This gives the XT an unfair advantage when it comes to volume/punch.
Listening to the strings my mind was clearly made up and my opinion was that the XS's sounded better. It was nice to get confirmation at the end of the video that you felt the same way. I do wonder if your performance may have been affected in any way since you admitted to having a preference to coated strings.
That is an interesting point. I'd like to think I play them all the same way. I really approach the recordings in robotic way and since the riffs and licks I play are just muscle memory I dont think I play any better than the other. However, I do think uncoated strings screw up my intro lick because it has some single string slides and I notice I have to re record that lick the most especially with uncoated strings. But still, I wonder...
Tried the XTs and they sounded deader than my old EJ16s that they replaced. Took them off after 2 days and tried the XS - home run. They sound like new strings and I really don’t notice the coating. Love them!
Awesome needed this. First video where I can actually hear a difference, thank you. I love elixir for my big acoustic but im looking to try these lighter strings for my travel gutair. Mike dawes recommended these so ill give them a go.
I have to disagree. I thought the XT's sounded way better and much fuller. The XS's sounded fine too, albeit a little on the thin side. As you say, string choice is subjective. I mostly use coated strings and have to agree the Elixir's nano PB's are hard to beat, yet I'd give these XT's a lash, they sound alright.
Why do you have so less subscriptions? The video is god damn professional and overall nice done! Regarding the strings: From my experience the XS felt much more better. Sliding was without any problem and there was much less string noise. The price is a bit high though (In Germany 21,90€ vs. 14,90€ for the XT). But I made the experience that when you can get them in an offer for 18,90€ it's an investment which is very good. My opinion :)
The xt sounds more alive to me.. but im kinda digging the sound of the XS... really new to playing guitar but im wanting some really good quality strings!
@@JTravlos those are at the top of the list to actually try! Haha I can't really tell if I like the phosphor bronze or 80/20 I think they are? Thanks for the reply means alot! Keep up the great work!
@@austinvickymoore3656 Ohh go phosphor bronze. I like the tone of those better. Unless you have a cedar guitar, then 80/20s might be better. Ill go ahead and just go on a recommending spree and say "custom light" gauge size are my favs too. Maybe check this video out. Its pretty much the same as this video but with elixirs: ua-cam.com/video/H_eWXexuTQ4/v-deo.html Good luck!
For picking the xt let more of the guitar tone come through and not so much of the string sound which is why I liked the xs for finger picking. The notes were clearer and the xt seemed muffled to me. The xt brought depth and the xs was shallow.
Can you please help me find the right strings for my Yamaha Fgx800C. I changed the stock strings and put elixir. But I am not satisfied. Because it's coming too much noisy and not clear and clean. But I need something which is Cristal clean and clean sound. Which one is clear..... daddario XT 80/20 or phosphor bronze. ? It's stock strings were so clear. But I don't know which strings were used
@@JTravlos ..I mean phosphor bronze is not clear and is overtones. Maybe my guitar is mahogany back and sides and it's full size dreadnought cutaway. But can you suggest which is clear tone and projecting
@@JTravlos .... yes I will try that 80/20. I think it depends on the type of guitar shapes and tone woods used. In Google, it's showing that Yamaha FGX800C comes with daddario XT, but didn't mention it's 80/20.. Anyways I will try that. Thanks
To my ears, the difference in sound is huge. I'm listening through the M2Tech HiFace DAC and the Shure SRH1540. The XS sound way better. Compared to them, the XT sound like cheap strings with absent mid-range. Thanks for the recording. It helped me make a decision. PS I can imagine a different DAC + headphone set might lead to a different conclusion. Also, the microphone and the guitar play a role; in ua-cam.com/video/E5HaVaFz5k8/v-deo.html, for example, the difference is more subtle and at times I may be preferring the XT (although I don't know if they used the Phosphor Bronze or the 80/20 Bronze versions). Switching from the M2Tech to the Chord Mojo did not change the overall picture much --- I'd still go for the XS.
XT strings aren’t coated they’re treated, so the same stuff used in the coating is made into the strings so it lasts as long as a coated string but plays and sounds like an uncoated string.
Treating and coating are two different things, it doesnt use the same “stuff”. Based on most users feedback it does not last as long as a coated string.
Your demos did sound better with a XS. I put some XTs on my Gibson LG3 and that guitar has more low and highs than ever before and now sounds just like a J45.
Hi Jeremy, I feel Daddario XT sounds like muted and darker than Daddario Exp or XS, I switched Guitar last time and I also had 224ce K Dlx, back and sides are gloss finish koa mahogany woods, my fretboard is Ebony satin, if it’s gloss finish the wood isn’t easy to break when it’s dry because gloss finish looks like 2 pieces of woods in Guitars body, satin finish is a bit easier to break when it’s dry winter, what’s your Taylor 812ce woods style? Is it gloss or satin back and and sides, and what’s your 812ce fretboard?
Appreciate the video, but on every setup between the 2 strings, the camera position and presumably mic placement was significantly different. Assuming you didn’t change the mic separately, you sat in a different position/angle which will have a much bigger effect on the sound than the diff strings. Even a couple inches one way or the other in mic placement is a lot in recording.
Ola. Eu me chamo oseias eu comprei encordoamento daddario xs 011 estranho que acorda (G) ela estar como descascando e normal isso a que vcs testou deu esse desgaste mesmo de 1 mês Comprei 1 kit com 2 unidades para violão ambos a mesmo situação destacando na cidade ( G) . Eu sempre usei daddario xt 0.10 nunca tive problema Nem com cordoamento da minha guitarra nyxl 0.10
Seems like your "G" string is peeling? Sometimes the coating wears off abnormally but I am not sure if google translate translated your comment correctly.
I am actually not. I record the audio totally separate from what you see in the video. The video technically contains no audio. I merely "lip sync" to an already recorded audio track. Seems like a weird way to do this but it is the bet way to get consistent results.
I rewatched your older showdown of XTs & Elixir to get an idea for how they all compare to each other. To me, XT sound like a darker version of Elixir: similar mid and bass character, but significantly less treble. Personally, I find them lacking. Perhaps they could be useful if one is looking to tame a very bright guitar, but then again yours should have a lot of highs being a smaller body and it still sounds better with Elixirs, at least to my taste. XS have a completely different sound, very mid scooped. I would probably pick Elixir for instrumental parts as they seem to have the most balanced frequency profile on your recordings, but XS might be more suitable for rhythm accompaniment. By the way, did you notice any difference with respect to string tension? Somebody mentioned that they found XS to be noticeably more flexible compared to Elixir, but it might be a placebo effect of some sorts.
The only thing I noticed as far playability is that the XS felt really easy to play even though they were the same gauge is the elixir I always play. Probably placebo. I think it mainly came down to a pleasant surprise on how much I liked them. The strings I noticed the biggest difference were those Daddario Silk and Steel but that is a bit of a different topic because those were a totally different (light) gauge size. Thanks for the insightful comment and thanks for your support Victor.- Jeremy
"Perhaps they could be useful if one is looking to tame a very bright guitar" i think you are spot on! IMO, this guitar sounded too bright on XS and on XT it sounded more comfortable to my ears.
The #Daddario website descriptions really ARE confusing - I’m also unclear why I should choose one over the other based on that alone. They really need to clarify the differences better. I have to switch the strings on my KLOS carbon fiber, and I was thinking of trying the XS instead of my usual XT’s, but maybe you dissuaded me from switching. I’ve only used XT’s on my KLOS since I’ve had the guitar because KLOS ships with them installed on my model and recommends them specifically after testing boatloads of strings from all sorts of brands - they felt XT’s are mostly playable and sound best dating back to at least 2018 that I’m aware of. Now I’m going to reach out to them to see if they tried the XS strings and how they feel about them on their own guitars as compared to the XT. Here’s my concern: All sound quality aside, I’ve only been playing 1.5 years, so I’m worried what you’re describing as a slicker feeling XS string will lead my fingers to run amuck while I’m still relatively new to playing. I am refining my basic going into intermediate techniques. Do I really want a slicker feeling string? It would seem the uncoated feel would be an asset in this case so my callused fingers don’t slide off the sides of the strings and/or don’t cause my fingers to “slouch” off my fingertips while forming chords, fretting notes, etc. - but feel free to disagree if you think that makes no sense, lol. Maybe your experience will tell me my logic is backwards. I’ve been perfectly happy with the XT’s and enjoy their tone on my KLOS, but the way D’addario hypes the XS’s tech makes me believe it’s supposed to be better. From your assessment, it seems like it’s not a matter of one type being better than the other, but that they actually are serving two different purposes. That’s a very crucial distinction that D’addario is failing to make clear. They probably need to come up with a comparison table and video to help players decide what is most suitable for their needs rather than touting the technology of how their strings are made. Have you shown D’addario your video? Please do. Ask them to come here and respond to our comments, as well as update their website and marketing materials, so we can all make more informed decisions - because the “right” decision for me won’t be the right for another person, and one of us will have felt like we chalked away money on strings that made no sense for our needs. Right now, I doubt they’ll replace XT with XS if your are correct that XT feels like uncoated and XS feels slicker like coated without actually feeling like there’s a coating there - they clearly serve two different purposes. D’addario did replace another version of their strings by the XT’s, though, so maybe those were somehow truly inferior or redundant (never used them). I saw it in the FAQ’s but forget the name of them. Thoughts? Thanks!
I'd say at some point try the XS. To me the sound better and I dont think your fingers will be sliding uncontrollably. I actually think you will get used to it really fast. But Daddario definitely needs to clarify the information about their strings. Doubt they would change things on the account of any of my videos. Maybe one day! Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@JTravlos I re-listened with my Sony MDR-7508 headphones.The picked attack on the XS was so harsh it made me wince. Finger picking sound much better, however they are very bright even to my old ears. The XT sounds warmer and balanced with out the harshness from your pick attack. I purchased a set of XS phospher bronze 12-53 for my Martin so I will get the chance to try them out. Anyway, thanks for this demo!
I think of it as which strings feel better longer. The XS feel better for longer to me. They probably deaden in sound at a similar rate but maybe the XS will last a tad longer with the really thin coating it has on it. Honestly, I dont like non-coated strings so I really didnt like the XT very much at all.
@@JTravlos Hi Jeremy, Daddario Xt strings tones feel like uncoated, Xs is coated, Daddario Xt are treated strings, not coated. Treated means thin coating and invisible to see it.
@@JTravlos You can clearly hear the balance and phase shift as well as the position of the guitar in a different position. I have also yet to find a video of the difference between XS and XT of 80/20. I just purchased XT 80/20 because I thought it was the closest to the old Polyweb Elixirs. Even D'Addario is not providing much information between the difference between XS and XT.
Whatever the background music is for this video - it's epic.
I think in this demo the XS strings have crisper high end while the XTs have a darker tone - good in the base but less high end sparkle. I have not played with either one, but I think I'll try a set of XS strings on my next change, especially on my Orangewood guitar whose mahogany top tends to have a darker tone than instruments with a spruce top. I look forward to experiencing the smoother feel of the XS strings as well. Thanks for the comparison.
The XS’s are much warmer which I like! The XT sounds tinny more clarity on high strings to me! I just switched to the XS from Elixirs for first time and am loving them! Great review!
I appreciate what you were attempting. However, let me suggest that you be very careful to keep the same position relative to the mic in for the comparison to be useful. The difference in positions would have a far greater effect on the sound than almost anything you might be comparing. If you look back at the video you will notice how different your playing position was. Again, good idea, so keep it going!
Thanks. This best explains how I mic them. ua-cam.com/video/sEqSXydCiFA/v-deo.html
I have experimented with quite a few strings on different guitars.
I have yet to try the XTs, but I DO know the difference and after seeing this video, I will be getting a set.
The XSs actually have a micro coating whereas the XTs are just treated to prevent corrosion.
I have a new Taylor 214ce that I need to tame the highs and boost the lows. Thank you for this video. I will DEFINITELY get a set of XTs coming!
The XS strings sounded the best to me on your (Taylor)? guitar. Not sure how they would compare on a Martin etc. Great video thanks for the comparison. I love D'addario strings; Great sounding, reasonably priced, made in the USA, and great customer service. Like many others players, I have spent a lot of time and $ on other brands of strings and always come back to D'addarios.
XS for me sounds fuller and somewhat more bassy. XT sounds great too by the way with a lot of detail. But after this I have to have a go with the XS. Would be nice if you could make a video with the 80/20 bronze too. Much love! :) EDIT: I found it.... Thanks again!
Awesome! Thanks for poking around the channel. Keep me posted if there are other videos you cant find. There ares still some brands I haven't hit yet. Thanks for watching!- Jeremy
Here is the best description. The XS is similar to the “Polyweb” Elixirs as the whole string is rapped. The wire only is wrapped on the XT so it feels much more natural like a real string. The XS has that smooth plastic feel to it. Some people like it. Others don’t. Personally, I hate it. The XT are so much better, but honestly they cost 3x what a set of ej11 cost so most of the time I just use uncoated strings.
As I understand it, the XT strings are coated before they are wound around the core string. XS strings are coated after they are wound which makes the XS strings feel more like Elixirs. I like both the XT and XS strings, but prefer the XS. They just seem to have the tone and punch I'm looking for. This comes from a loooong time user of Elixir nano light phos bronze.
Durability wise, XT, XS vs Elixir, which would come 1st as better durability?
Is there an effect on the clip with XTs? It almost sounds like a 12 string guitar…
They're making these in a resonator gauge now which I have been waiting! for and think is great
Great video. Thanks for doing it. I have a question however. For both demos, did you record in the same room with the microphone, same settings on audio interface, same distance etc? They sound so much different that I’m a bit sceptical that there would be such a difference between the string types. I’ve been playing guitar since I’m 12 and now going on 64 having tried and used every brand and types of strings on my acoustics and none made a drastic difference. They all have their characteristics for sure but the recording of the guitar with the non XS strings seemed to have been recorded further away from the microphone?
Yes, Same equipment, same room same distance as close as I could get. However in hind sight even the slightest micro adjustment in my sitting could affect the sound. I was still aware of this while recording but wish I actually had a clip on mic for the guitar rather than a stereo pair 6 inches from the 14th fret. Even 1 inch would have made a difference. It was so hard to eliminate all those variables. Thanks for watching though!
XT's for me. I've just listened to your 80/20 vs Phosphor Bronze string comparison. The XS sounds a bit brighter than the XS. Thanks for this comparison!
Do you mean the XT’s?
Great comparison video. I agree with you on these. I started using XS and love them. I prefer the sound and feel compared to elixirs. I also really like EB Earthwoods which sound great on anything. D'darrio Nickel Bronze and Martin Retro on OOO15M.
Yea, different guitars like different strings better. I'm starting to find that the guitar tops tend to dictate which strings are better. Thanks for watching!
Hi, how long did your XS last ? Mainly the rusting of high e and B string
Thanks for the review! super helpful especially @ 6:02
Glad that helped! Thanks for watching!
You were much closer to camera when playing XS than with XT. I assume this means you were closer to mic as well. This gives the XT an unfair advantage when it comes to volume/punch.
Nope, The video is just lip synced to pre recorded audio. I was pretty fastidious about recording everything the exact same way.
Listening to the strings my mind was clearly made up and my opinion was that the XS's sounded better. It was nice to get confirmation at the end of the video that you felt the same way. I do wonder if your performance may have been affected in any way since you admitted to having a preference to coated strings.
That is an interesting point. I'd like to think I play them all the same way. I really approach the recordings in robotic way and since the riffs and licks I play are just muscle memory I dont think I play any better than the other. However, I do think uncoated strings screw up my intro lick because it has some single string slides and I notice I have to re record that lick the most especially with uncoated strings. But still, I wonder...
XT has the thinnest and longest life with a natural feel.
Xs has a coating that has more of a slick un natural feel to it.
The XT the wrap is coated l prior to winding. The XS are coated after winding the them.
Tried the XTs and they sounded deader than my old EJ16s that they replaced. Took them off after 2 days and tried the XS - home run. They sound like new strings and I really don’t notice the coating. Love them!
Awesome needed this. First video where I can actually hear a difference, thank you. I love elixir for my big acoustic but im looking to try these lighter strings for my travel gutair. Mike dawes recommended these so ill give them a go.
I agree the XS sounds better. Brighter and definitely more punch. Great experiment!
I have to disagree. I thought the XT's sounded way better and much fuller. The XS's sounded fine too, albeit a little on the thin side. As you say, string choice is subjective. I mostly use coated strings and have to agree the Elixir's nano PB's are hard to beat, yet I'd give these XT's a lash, they sound alright.
The XS strings have a significantly bigger ‘Presence’, which I prefer. D’Addario XS are my favorite strings. Well worth the extra cost.
You save us some money on your videos. Thanks!
Nice!
Excellent comparison. Based on what I'm hearing in this video, I think I prefer XS.
I like the XS a little more too. If I remember they had a better coating on them too. I need to revisit them though. Maybe Ill pickup a new pack.
Why do you have so less subscriptions? The video is god damn professional and overall nice done!
Regarding the strings:
From my experience the XS felt much more better. Sliding was without any problem and there was much less string noise. The price is a bit high though (In Germany 21,90€ vs. 14,90€ for the XT). But I made the experience that when you can get them in an offer for 18,90€ it's an investment which is very good. My opinion :)
Gotta hit that algorithm! Subscribe and "like" the video. It will help me on the UA-cam journey. Thanks for watching! More stuff to come!
So it’s basically XS = XT + thin coating ?
That is what I understand. XT is sprayed with an anti corrosion chemical but XS is actually wrapped with a really thin coating.
am i the only one who prefers xt, xs sound so thin
That guitar sounds really tin tho.. Strings are too low + its a Taylor.
No, you’re not! I prefer XT too
Nope... I like them better too... Less brittle sounding... Especially on an already bright guitar
The xt sounds more alive to me.. but im kinda digging the sound of the XS... really new to playing guitar but im wanting some really good quality strings!
Both are pretty good. I tend to like a coated string so XS gets my vote. Try elixirs one day, they are my favs so far.
@@JTravlos those are at the top of the list to actually try! Haha I can't really tell if I like the phosphor bronze or 80/20 I think they are? Thanks for the reply means alot! Keep up the great work!
@@austinvickymoore3656 Ohh go phosphor bronze. I like the tone of those better. Unless you have a cedar guitar, then 80/20s might be better. Ill go ahead and just go on a recommending spree and say "custom light" gauge size are my favs too. Maybe check this video out. Its pretty much the same as this video but with elixirs: ua-cam.com/video/H_eWXexuTQ4/v-deo.html
Good luck!
For picking the xt let more of the guitar tone come through and not so much of the string sound which is why I liked the xs for finger picking. The notes were clearer and the xt seemed muffled to me. The xt brought depth and the xs was shallow.
The xs had a brighter sound too.
XS sounds great!
Can you please help me find the right strings for my Yamaha Fgx800C. I changed the stock strings and put elixir. But I am not satisfied. Because it's coming too much noisy and not clear and clean. But I need something which is Cristal clean and clean sound. Which one is clear..... daddario XT 80/20 or phosphor bronze. ?
It's stock strings were so clear. But I don't know which strings were used
what do you mean by noisy?
@@JTravlos ..I mean phosphor bronze is not clear and is overtones. Maybe my guitar is mahogany back and sides and it's full size dreadnought cutaway. But can you suggest which is clear tone and projecting
@@stegingeorge8861 80/20s will sound brighter so maybe that will be the ones you want.
@@JTravlos .... yes I will try that 80/20. I think it depends on the type of guitar shapes and tone woods used. In Google, it's showing that Yamaha FGX800C comes with daddario XT, but didn't mention it's 80/20.. Anyways I will try that.
Thanks
To my ears, the difference in sound is huge. I'm listening through the M2Tech HiFace DAC and the Shure SRH1540. The XS sound way better. Compared to them, the XT sound like cheap strings with absent mid-range. Thanks for the recording. It helped me make a decision. PS I can imagine a different DAC + headphone set might lead to a different conclusion. Also, the microphone and the guitar play a role; in ua-cam.com/video/E5HaVaFz5k8/v-deo.html, for example, the difference is more subtle and at times I may be preferring the XT (although I don't know if they used the Phosphor Bronze or the 80/20 Bronze versions). Switching from the M2Tech to the Chord Mojo did not change the overall picture much --- I'd still go for the XS.
thank you for these videos they are so useful
XT strings aren’t coated they’re treated, so the same stuff used in the coating is made into the strings so it lasts as long as a coated string but plays and sounds like an uncoated string.
Treating and coating are two different things, it doesnt use the same “stuff”. Based on most users feedback it does not last as long as a coated string.
Your demos did sound better with a XS. I put some XTs on my Gibson LG3 and that guitar has more low and highs than ever before and now sounds just like a J45.
I like the XS better too. Sound wise the XT just sounds about the same as the regular J-17 Mediums.
Hi Jeremy, I feel Daddario XT sounds like muted and darker than Daddario Exp or XS, I switched Guitar last time and I also had 224ce K Dlx, back and sides are gloss finish koa mahogany woods, my fretboard is Ebony satin, if it’s gloss finish the wood isn’t easy to break when it’s dry because gloss finish looks like 2 pieces of woods in Guitars body, satin finish is a bit easier to break when it’s dry winter, what’s your Taylor 812ce woods style? Is it gloss or satin back and and sides, and what’s your 812ce fretboard?
Spruce top, rosewood back and sides, ebony fretboard. Not sure if it is gloss or satin finish though.
I d,nt speak english but i think that you made a great/better work. Thanks from Spain.
Thank you very much!
XS all day and tomorrow
The xt almost makes the guitar sound like it's got a laminated top... like really boxy. Or possibly like it's a smaller guitar or something
Appreciate the video, but on every setup between the 2 strings, the camera position and presumably mic placement was significantly different. Assuming you didn’t change the mic separately, you sat in a different position/angle which will have a much bigger effect on the sound than the diff strings. Even a couple inches one way or the other in mic placement is a lot in recording.
Thanks for watching. I recorded all of the audio separately then played it back to record video on top of it. Essentially lipsyncing the video.
Ah, good to know. Mic placement easily explains much diff. Thanks
XT has less bite and are warmer. That’s what I’m looking for.
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Ola. Eu me chamo oseias eu comprei encordoamento daddario xs 011 estranho que acorda (G) ela estar como descascando e normal isso a que vcs testou deu esse desgaste mesmo de 1 mês
Comprei 1 kit com 2 unidades para violão ambos a mesmo situação destacando na cidade ( G) .
Eu sempre usei daddario xt 0.10 nunca tive problema
Nem com cordoamento da minha guitarra nyxl 0.10
Seems like your "G" string is peeling? Sometimes the coating wears off abnormally but I am not sure if google translate translated your comment correctly.
You're changing the distance from the mic when you change strings and it's affecting what we are hearing.
I am actually not. I record the audio totally separate from what you see in the video. The video technically contains no audio. I merely "lip sync" to an already recorded audio track. Seems like a weird way to do this but it is the bet way to get consistent results.
I rewatched your older showdown of XTs & Elixir to get an idea for how they all compare to each other. To me, XT sound like a darker version of Elixir: similar mid and bass character, but significantly less treble. Personally, I find them lacking. Perhaps they could be useful if one is looking to tame a very bright guitar, but then again yours should have a lot of highs being a smaller body and it still sounds better with Elixirs, at least to my taste. XS have a completely different sound, very mid scooped. I would probably pick Elixir for instrumental parts as they seem to have the most balanced frequency profile on your recordings, but XS might be more suitable for rhythm accompaniment.
By the way, did you notice any difference with respect to string tension? Somebody mentioned that they found XS to be noticeably more flexible compared to Elixir, but it might be a placebo effect of some sorts.
The only thing I noticed as far playability is that the XS felt really easy to play even though they were the same gauge is the elixir I always play. Probably placebo. I think it mainly came down to a pleasant surprise on how much I liked them. The strings I noticed the biggest difference were those Daddario Silk and Steel but that is a bit of a different topic because those were a totally different (light) gauge size. Thanks for the insightful comment and thanks for your support Victor.- Jeremy
@@JTravlos I feel that Daddario XT sounds hears like muted tone, Xs sounds bright as Daddario Exp and Elixirs.
@@michaelgao8621 Yea, agreed
"Perhaps they could be useful if one is looking to tame a very bright guitar"
i think you are spot on! IMO, this guitar sounded too bright on XS and on XT it sounded more comfortable to my ears.
I still wonder which last longer?
Same, I wish I had a good answer.
The mid-range is so strong in xs.
The #Daddario website descriptions really ARE confusing - I’m also unclear why I should choose one over the other based on that alone. They really need to clarify the differences better.
I have to switch the strings on my KLOS carbon fiber, and I was thinking of trying the XS instead of my usual XT’s, but maybe you dissuaded me from switching. I’ve only used XT’s on my KLOS since I’ve had the guitar because KLOS ships with them installed on my model and recommends them specifically after testing boatloads of strings from all sorts of brands - they felt XT’s are mostly playable and sound best dating back to at least 2018 that I’m aware of. Now I’m going to reach out to them to see if they tried the XS strings and how they feel about them on their own guitars as compared to the XT.
Here’s my concern: All sound quality aside, I’ve only been playing 1.5 years, so I’m worried what you’re describing as a slicker feeling XS string will lead my fingers to run amuck while I’m still relatively new to playing. I am refining my basic going into intermediate techniques. Do I really want a slicker feeling string? It would seem the uncoated feel would be an asset in this case so my callused fingers don’t slide off the sides of the strings and/or don’t cause my fingers to “slouch” off my fingertips while forming chords, fretting notes, etc. - but feel free to disagree if you think that makes no sense, lol. Maybe your experience will tell me my logic is backwards.
I’ve been perfectly happy with the XT’s and enjoy their tone on my KLOS, but the way D’addario hypes the XS’s tech makes me believe it’s supposed to be better. From your assessment, it seems like it’s not a matter of one type being better than the other, but that they actually are serving two different purposes. That’s a very crucial distinction that D’addario is failing to make clear. They probably need to come up with a comparison table and video to help players decide what is most suitable for their needs rather than touting the technology of how their strings are made.
Have you shown D’addario your video? Please do. Ask them to come here and respond to our comments, as well as update their website and marketing materials, so we can all make more informed decisions - because the “right” decision for me won’t be the right for another person, and one of us will have felt like we chalked away money on strings that made no sense for our needs.
Right now, I doubt they’ll replace XT with XS if your are correct that XT feels like uncoated and XS feels slicker like coated without actually feeling like there’s a coating there - they clearly serve two different purposes. D’addario did replace another version of their strings by the XT’s, though, so maybe those were somehow truly inferior or redundant (never used them). I saw it in the FAQ’s but forget the name of them.
Thoughts? Thanks!
I'd say at some point try the XS. To me the sound better and I dont think your fingers will be sliding uncontrollably. I actually think you will get used to it really fast. But Daddario definitely needs to clarify the information about their strings. Doubt they would change things on the account of any of my videos. Maybe one day! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Il test non è affidabile. La posizione di ripresa audio è diversa tra un test e l’altro.. peccato
First listen wearing earbuds, I prefer the XT. Will listen again with Sony headphones…
Yes! They it was intended. Let me know how the sonys sound.
@@JTravlos I re-listened with my Sony MDR-7508 headphones.The picked attack on the XS was so harsh it made me wince. Finger picking sound much better, however they are very bright even to my old ears. The XT sounds warmer and balanced with out the harshness from your pick attack. I purchased a set of XS phospher bronze 12-53 for my Martin so I will get the chance to try them out. Anyway, thanks for this demo!
I prefer the XS sound.
Which strings live longer: xt or xs?
I think of it as which strings feel better longer. The XS feel better for longer to me. They probably deaden in sound at a similar rate but maybe the XS will last a tad longer with the really thin coating it has on it. Honestly, I dont like non-coated strings so I really didnt like the XT very much at all.
@@JTravlos Do you think it’s better to buy uncoated d'addario and change them once a month or coated and change them approximately every 3 months?
Id just get elixir strings because they feel better.@@oryzylapi7749
Xs sounds exactly like elixirs to me
They are definitely elixirs direct competition.
@@JTravlos Hi Jeremy, Daddario Xt strings tones feel like uncoated, Xs is coated, Daddario Xt are treated strings, not coated. Treated means thin coating and invisible to see it.
Xs best
Your mic placement is way off. Really hard to tell the difference.
you see a mic in any of those shots?
@@JTravlos You can clearly hear the balance and phase shift as well as the position of the guitar in a different position. I have also yet to find a video of the difference between XS and XT of 80/20. I just purchased XT 80/20 because I thought it was the closest to the old Polyweb Elixirs. Even D'Addario is not providing much information between the difference between XS and XT.
well on this video the XT obviosuly sounded better..
Just more money skim
Thank you 👏👏👏
What gauge set? Thnx
11-52