Well...certain pickups are designed for certain positions. The manufacturers design them so that they accentuate the sound that the strings are making at that spot. The bridge has a more treble/mid rich sound and more definition, and the neck has a rounder, more mid/bass rich sound, and thus, based on the equalization of the pickup (the amount of bass, midrange and treble output) manufacturers label the pickup as being for either the bridge, neck or center position (for guitars that are so equipped).
That being said, some pickups produce unique sounds when used in either position. Some examples of which are, as mentioned, the DiMarzio D-Activator and the EMG 81, 85 and 89 (though EMGs don't have the most "unique" sound out there).
Really though.... you find out by just experimenting with them.
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maybe I can wait in bed 'til she comes home. and whispers....
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