mikejungle
Member
Is there anyone out there that has tried all of the popular drumheads out there? the emads, the sk's, the ps's...etc.?
I realize that there's a thread every other hour about this, so my first request is that, instead of writing a response about what I should get for my drumset, just a general and objective-as-possible comparison between all the drumheads you've tried, followed by a subjective opinion and what style you play.
I did a quite comprehensive search and the closest I got was this post:
So something like that'd be really helpful.
In my case, I'm not playing with a band, so I don't need to cut through the mix. It will mostly be for home practicing (so low volume may actually be preferred) and probably recording for some side projects. I like that low sound with a slight bit of decay, but nothing too resonant.
From what i've read so far in all the threads, I think it will be a toss up between the superkick I, II, and the p3. Can anyone compare the 3? I read the sk descriptions on the aquarian site, but don't quite know what to make of it.
Oh right, this will be for a pearl masters studio (birch) 20"(diameter) x 16".
Thanks
I realize that there's a thread every other hour about this, so my first request is that, instead of writing a response about what I should get for my drumset, just a general and objective-as-possible comparison between all the drumheads you've tried, followed by a subjective opinion and what style you play.
I did a quite comprehensive search and the closest I got was this post:
It all depends on the music you play too. I've tried alot on the same kick with mixed results.
Evans EQ3 is a good all around head but can be boomy for some people.
Evans Emad sounds good but not durable. (plastic ring came off)
Remo PS3 is my absolute fave but i can't use it do to sounding very muddy when doing fast double bass.
Aquarian SK2 nice lows but no volume whatsoever. Unless you have your own monitor i wouldn't recomend this head. I could'nt here my kick when it was just me playing alone.
Aquarian SK1 (my current head) good volume and punch. I can play fast and hear every note.
Next to try is a PS4 and a Gmad (i heard good things). I also want to try an Aquarian Impact 1 but i would like to hear an instore demo before i decide.
All of this was on a 22x18 birch kick with a ported PS3 reso. I also use a kickport now.
Bottom line the best bass head is the one that suits your playing and your music. We can only give you are own experiances.
So something like that'd be really helpful.
In my case, I'm not playing with a band, so I don't need to cut through the mix. It will mostly be for home practicing (so low volume may actually be preferred) and probably recording for some side projects. I like that low sound with a slight bit of decay, but nothing too resonant.
From what i've read so far in all the threads, I think it will be a toss up between the superkick I, II, and the p3. Can anyone compare the 3? I read the sk descriptions on the aquarian site, but don't quite know what to make of it.
Oh right, this will be for a pearl masters studio (birch) 20"(diameter) x 16".
Thanks