hmm.. been testing a couple brands out on my acoustic. Wanna say that although strings are important, it's the guitar body that dictates how it would sound. For higher end guitars, i'd recommend Elixer strings (about RM70 -RM80 ). Sound quality from it is awesome and it lasts longer than normal strings. definately worth the price.

for mid range, you can try out Newtone strings (RM 40). I know it sounds like a weird name, but trust me, for the price you pay, the strings is awesome.. Sounds like an elixer, downside is that it's not as lasting as elixer. sound quality runs out after a month or so of intensive playing.

For those with budget mind but want something of value, i'd definately recommend the Ernie Ball Acoustic strings (RM 25). Good strings for the price you pay. Especially compare to the rest of the pack in that price range.

I've tried out D'Addario (RM18), Fender (RM20++), Gibson (RM25++) but those strings just don't meet my expectation. Worst experience i had was with a brand known as Good Strings (dun even wanna remember the price). It sounded so bad i decided to change it after a week or so. Stay away from that brand and you shall be fine.

Strings are tested out on a Taylor and Takamine G series.

yea, taylors have to use elixirs.
its the only way to get that 'taylor' sound, no matter what ppl say that its the body that dictates the sound more.

i use d'addarios for everything my bass my acoustic and my strat. So far i am happy with it. Decent strings for the price u pay.

hmmm...dunno about that. I do use d'addarios for me taylor...xlight bronze... has a nice bell like sound that really rings and cuts in a band.

Tried Rotosounds for me bass but still settle for d'addarios too...I guess I must like all those colour coded ball ends hahahahhaa