Thomann Reed Sample Box Alto Saxophone

I purchased the sample box as this would give me a variety of strengths to try and see which one was best suited to my playing style. I normally use a Rico 2 or 2.5. As always the delivery from Thomann was quick. I immediately opened the box and tried a 2..... The sound I got was dull and lifeless. so I tried a 2.5 and then a 1.5. Unfortunately, they all gave the same results. I was really disappointed as a I thought at least one reed would have shown some life.

Maybe I have received a dud box, its just seems odd that not one of the reeds is playable. Usually, in every box you usually get a couple that just cant't be played. But with Thomann their reeds are not on par with the likes of Rico Reeds or even come close to them.