Jiggity

Have tried quite a few Seymour Duncan pickups (Humbukers only), and only one set of DiMarzio's I know that would be a unfair comparison but I have the strong feeling that Seymour Duncan makes a bit more quality pickups than DiMarzio. To me SD are more natural and alive and DMZ are more sterile sounding. What you guys have to say about them or what is your experience with both of them?