I played Vandorens until I came across Alexander Classiques. I tell people I "saw the light" and I haven't turned back. In my experience, these reeds have a smoother sound to them than Vandorens. Additionally, I don't run into too many bad reeds. I'd say that 4 out of the 5 are normally useable. They seem to be more consistent than Vandorens too. I generally get the same response and tone from each reed. Check them out. I've never played them on Bari (only on alto), but I'd be eager to hear if they're the same acorss the different kinds of saxes.