Warwick 42301 M Red Label

I bought these strings for my new 5-string long scale bass made of mahogany. The original strings it came with were a little too thin for my taste. I decided to order the Warwick Red Labels because I wanted some higher gauge strings without having to spend a lot of money.
When the Warwicks arrived I immediately put them on my bass. They sounded a little brighter than the old strings but that didn't surprise me because all new strings tend to be on the bright side at first. These strings too got a little darker (soundwise) after a few days. But they do not sound dull at all. They still sound very lively and organic and show the quality of the bass. Also, they produce a very rich and tight bottom end. For the price I paid I am really overwhelmed.
What I really like about these strings is that the gauge of the individual strings make absolute sense. Some string sets come with strange gauges but not these. Every single string seems to have the perfect tension. (note: I play a standard tuning!)
Bottom Line: Good sounding strings overall. Great value for money!

These sound and feel exactly as would be expected from a set of Stainless Steel roundwounds, so are very suitable for sounds at the brighter end of the spectrum. If a mellower sound is required, I would perhaps look at a different style of string. The feel is somewhat coarse and grippy, but this is true of other strings of this type too. The lifespan is decent, these are not strings which go dead quickly. The bare metal ends look a little less attractive than strings which use silk wrapping, but this does not affect the feel or sound. They compare well to more expensive Stainless Steel roundwounds, and do not obviously seem like cheap strings.