Clarinet Reed Shopping Time (again!) Options

[clarijo]

I've been ruthlessly going through my considerable stash of saved-for-later (rejected) reeds in recent week and having binned nearly all of them, can now justify buying some new ones! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I was disappointed with my last box of Vandorens (traditionals) and had at most four out of ten which were good ones - the rest were either complete duds or just took forever to blow in. I've been browsing a certain online reed supplier and am tempted to try Pilgerstorfer, probably the Dolce type. Has anyone used these and can you tell me how they compare with Vandorens?

Also, for anyone using Mitchell Lurie, how do the Premiums differ from the standard ones?

I'm aiming for a rich, dark sound which is clear, rather than bright - any further suggestions are most welcome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif)

[sbhoa]

I have new reeds. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Newly packaged in boxes of ten and without the fancy moisture control pack they do indeed look appear to be Rico Reserves (not classics).
Still awaiting trial of Gonzalez reeds which were posted out to me about 10 days ago but haven't yet arrived. The lovely Sam at Dawkes has promised to put some more in the post for me to try.

Will report back later.