Infeld Blue (Thomastik-Infeld)

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Synthetic core   

Tension in lbs:
E - 17.6
A - 12.1
D - 10.1
G - 10.1

What the manufacturer says:

• state of the art synthetic core strings with perfectly matched tensions enable customization of sound covering the entire tonal spectrum. Using INFELD violin strings, players can achieve tonal preferences in a single string brand without the headaches of uneven tensions.
  

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Bright/Neutral (Tone)

Neutral (Complexity)

Neutral/Loud (Projection)

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Reviews

R. McDonnell (2/7/14)

Bright (Tone)

Clean (Complexity)

Very Loud (Projection)

Overall

My second favorite set of strings. Blues are very similar to dominants. They were originally designed to be an improvement over dominants. Though they are brighter and a bit punchier, they lack some of the warmth and complexity of dominants. They are also slightly slower and feel more tense. They are a good set, though, for instruments that like dominants but require a bit more power and brilliance. The e is definitely thomastik's nicest, with a loud, clear, singing tone. If you like dominants, these are worth a try if you want something brighter.

F. Rupert (1/8/14)

Bright (Tone)

Rich (Complexity)

Neutral (Projection)

Overall

Infeld Blue is a string where results will vary depending on the violin, more than with most strings. On an old Viennese violin with a dark, sweet sound, these strings are outstanding. They really wake it up! They are better than any other string on this antique. 

On the other hand, I have a fine modern instrument with a strong, bright sound of excellent quality. On this violin, Infeld Blues are just impossible--intolerably bright and edgy. I took them off after a week and half and went to something else better suited to it.

S. Welling (6/22/13)

Neutral (Tone)

Clean (Complexity)

Neutral (Projection)

Overall

I was looking for a string that was similar to Dominant but a bit brighter in tone.  These did not quite deliver for me.  Yes they are a bit brighter, but nothing that would influence me to choose them over a Dominant set.  The A is the nicest out of the set.  It has a very clear and projecting tone.  The E and D are very dull on my instrument.  The G is smooth with nothing to complain about, but also nothing to brag about either.  I still favor Dominants, and will most likely try visions next to get that extra punch I am looking for.

L. Miller (4/5/13)

Neutral (Tone)

RIch (Complexity)

Loud (Projection)

Overall

My newest favorite string is Thomastik's Infeld Blue. I've been a fan of Obligato's for a long time, but I recently restrung my great-grandpa's violin with the Blue and I'm loving it. It took a few weeks of breaking the strings in, but the tone quality and overall sound I get is so much better than what I was getting with the Obligato's. 
My other favorite go-to strings are Dominants. They seem to be universally liked and well received on almost any instrument.