@chazmo i have gone through a couple different sets of strings so I could a/b them. My wife and 7 y/o daughter can tell the difference between them too.
The tiger striped one is the keeper.
They both are stunning in hand. I actually prefer the top and back on the second place one. On their own, they both sound amazing. Together there is a clear choice for my ears.
I try to look with my ears instead of listening with my eyes if you follow me.
The second place finisher has a later sn by a few hundred. The quilty sides in the above. It’s already been returned to the shop. I’ll start a new thread with the keeper soon.