A 30-wire strainer is a good compromise between snare tonal-depth and lightness; any more and it becomes too suited towards rock music, any less and it starts to sound like every other high quality strainer. Puresound have been receiving rave reviews, and it's hard to judge whether they truly are head and shoulders above the rest, or if it's just a placebo effect, but having tried this particular model, I am pleased with the sound. One thing I can state as fact is that, aesthetically, these strainers look beautiful with their bronzed plates and well-crafted wires. A solid choice. If you're willing to pay for them, they should last you a long time.