since a 10 minute search yielded no such luck, here goes.
Usually when I need new snares, I go to the local music shop and buy whatever they hand me. However, through a few different reading sources, I have since learned that different size snares are available. My question is this... what is the difference in sound?
Snare wires can make a big difference. I find that 42-strand snares improve the sound of all my drums significantly.
Our own
James Walker has put together a very detailed look at different makes and models of snares - check it out
HERE.