I have been using the standard EMG 81/85 set for years in all of the guitars that I own or have owned and I was very happy with them for the longest time. After having purchased a Harley Benton guitar (which plays and feels awesome) I decided to upgrade the rather cheap pickups and switch them out with this EMG Het Set. A huge difference, ofcourse. But having played the standard set for years I definitely feel these sound a lot more organic and ballsy.
I love the looks of these pickups aswell, a sort of brushed aluminum look that fits heavy guitars.
Although they are a bit more expensive than the regular 81/85 set, I definitely recommend trying these out!