i ordered them off an ebay online store, one with the cheapest shipping i could find. you can also order from the sadowsky site, but anything less than a box of 5, and the shipping will kill.
i think they cut through very well, and they break in nicely when they start to deaden. physically it's kind of easier on the fingers, considering that they are SS. in fact, they feel great. string tension is relatively low also.
in terms of tone i feel that it's abit more lower mid present, which complements my bass because it's a jazz, with strong upper mids and highs coming from the bass. i find them pretty 'round'. and they are not too clanky, again considering the fact that they are SS
not a big fan of DR, because i find it a little bit scooped. but again, the results will vary depending on what kind of bass you are using. for some basses, this would be a good thing. maybe for P basses.
i hope any of this makes sense :mrgreen: