I was the same way: loved that design ever since it was Camco. And when I finally got them (two of them, as a matter of fact), I was either over them, or I wasn't impressed. I should've been impressed. For the price I paid and looking at the construction and attention to detail, they are quite stunning. But I ultimately went back to Tama. But I've had Yamaha RC's too, as well as Ludwig, Slingerland, Rogers, Gretsch, Pearl....I think the fact that my first pro kit was a Tama Superstar back in '84, and then coming back to them over 20 years later says something. But DW's are wonderful, and I think they sound great when somebody else is playing 'em!
I like to think I sound the same on every brand, which means it really doesn't matter what brand you play. Play what you like.