either I'm totally missing the question or the question you asked is like comparing anything subjective. Why do some piano players like a Yamaha, and other like a Steinway? some play strats and some play les paul. single coil, humbuckers, in phase or out. There's only few woods drums are made of. Mostly maple, birch or mahogany (or a combination) and how many plies?They are trained musicians and have a gift/talent/training to hear quality sound. but there is high quality sound that comes from a strat, or a les paul. high quality sound comes from a klipsch or a Keff.