After looking through about 12 pages of threads, I noticed that there isn't really a thread about snare wire specifically; while some make mention at it, they don't revolve around the topic. SO! I figured I'd start one.
I was using a stock snare for a long time (Ludwig Accent Rocker) and one day the snare wire just loosened itself and snapped. I'd been having some problems with it to begin with and decided it was time to just move on and buy a nicer snare anyways. I went out and got a PorkPie Little Squealer, which I love. But recently, one of the snare strands snapped.
So, I looked around on the net and realized that I've never really had any experience buying snare wire.
Does anyone have any general tips about picking out an affordable, yet good quality snare wire?