Non-elixir acoustic guitar coated strings . . .

[JB_From_Hell]

Check out the D’Addario Nickel Bronze, too. They’re not coated, sound broken in when they’re new, and last a really, really long time.

Adam Steffey, a virtually legendary mandolin player, turned me onto them. Said he can kill any set of strings in a 2 hour summer set, but the NBs can go at least a few shows.

[ICTGoober]

I hate ANY coated strings. They sound half dead already.

[nexion218]

Though I don't play acoustic hence I don't how their acoustic strings fare, but I use Cleartone on all my guitars. Absolutely zero flaking and takes my sweat well.

[hamerfan]

Need to try a set of Optimas.

24K Gold plated strings.

I had a set that lasted me a year+ with regular play.

Yes they're expensive but you'll actually save $$$ over the long haul.

I had two sets of them. They tend to be a bit stiffer, but their lifespan are about 3 times of regular string... and the gold is not flaking off.
I heard Brian May and Frank Zappa used them. It's great for people who are allergic to nickel.

[Mincer]

I don't like getting used to playing very expensive strings. I want to be able to find them anywhere. Same with picks.

[NegativeEase]

I hate ANY coated strings. They sound half dead already.

I'd be interested to post .WAVs of dozen new acoustic strings and see if anyone could pick out the coated ones. -there are a couple of coated brands I think would be easy, but at least 2 that I think would be hard for most people to discern.

[alex1fly]

I'd be interested to post .WAVs of dozen new acoustic strings and see if anyone could pick out the coated ones. -there are a couple of coated brands I think would be easy, but at least 2 that I think would be hard for most people to discern.

Coated is a lot about the feel, yeah? I've never been blown away by strings' sound simply because they're coated. When I buy them it's for the smooth feel and the longer life, and the mental reassurance that they'll last longer. Usually just on acoustic. Just a bonus that Elixirs sound great to my ears.