Bought the Flea licensed Schoenhut which came with cheap factory strings.  These designs are already on the brilliant side, so I didn't want to overpower the uke with Aquilas.  Tried the Martins and glad I did.  I was taken with the clarity and warmth.  Less volume, yes, but that's what I wanted.  The Aquilas will fill the room, but there's a certain brash muddiness that I don't like.