It's the thickness of the shells. To sit behind a set of drums with a shell that thick is incredible. Thin maple has a beautiful open, warm sound. But, when you have a shell half inch thick it's the difference between flicking a piece of saran-wrap with your pinky, and hitting concrete with a sledgehammer. I've got a set of Eames Mastertone's that have a 12ply shell, and it's absolutely spectacular....just in a different way. The only problem with the thicker shells is that you need a deeper shell to counter the pitch of the drum going up due to the shell thickness. Short of that, I'll pick the thicker shell any day of the week. Especially with recording.
Agreed, just wish I could afford a Sonor kit. They’re actually my favorite drum manufacturers of all time. Their kits just sound so good, and even though they are almost the same price as DW kits, they’re much better sounding, imo. I don’t know what it is about DW kits, but I’ve just never liked, the only DW drum I would by is a snare drum. But, TAMA kits are incredible, too. There are so many great drum makers out there that it’s hard to choose a favorite. But, DCP did on a good, by showing how each kit sounds.
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Whoa! That Sonor kit was so big and so different than the others! I mean...Im a little late to the party, but thats the beauty of the internet...perpetuity of content! I had a Sonor Force 3005 that I sold in 2014...ah regrets.
my god that Sonor just made my heart stop..... soooooo gorgeous and that low tuning just made me want to sell all of my kits and splurge on one of these!
Wow, i don't think I'd kick any of those kit's out of bed but the DW has my vote overall! Sounds the best to my ear by just that little bit that, well is huge when tuning for different rooms and applications.
I have a maple DW Custom kit (with reinforcement rings) and though I absolutely LOVE them for their ability to produce a beautiful, pure note and their resonance... those SONORs were just incredible sounding. Whether it be the beech shells or the slightly smaller shell construction... they just sounded amazing.
I've been playing for 48 years and all I can say is that I've had just about every brand under the sun and Sonor has the best engineering. You won't find a flaw in anything they make. I love my 1985 Horst LInk Signature kit (bubinga). And talk about customizable! They've been doing that for quite a long time. Mine is a 20 x 16, 15 x 15, 12 x 12, and a 14 x 6 1/2" configuration (they were a basket case when I got them, but it only took some elbow grease and new heads to get them sounding, and looking, great). The hardware on Sonor drums may look a bit odd, but it's bullet proof and the woods that they use are only the best! Having said that, I did really like the sound of all of the kits. I think the Sonor had the most distinctive sound, but, as you said, that may be because of their slightly undersized shells with the "floating" heads. The DW actually sounded the "roundest" to me and the Tama had a lot of attack. The Sonor, though, did have a fuller tone and seemed to work better at both the low and high tuning ranges. Great video! I would also love to see comparisons between high end Gretsch, Ludwig, Yamaha, and Pearl. They may not be in the same "boutique" range as the DW, Tama, and Sonor kits from this video, but they all make some incredible "high end" kits that are worth checking out. Also, here's an idea for a future video...compare vintage kits of about the same year. Maybe late 60's? Whatever you might have...Ludwig, Slingerland, Rogers, Gretsch and maybe even (if you have these) Premier and Sonor? It would be cool to see how they were all made back then and hear the differences. Cheers!
That SQ2 kit since the first time I laid eyes on it I was in LOVE. My first serious kit was a Sonor force 2007 Birch kit and I loved it. It had me sold on Sonor. The hardware is amazing on even their entry level kits.. but the SQ2 omg FUGGHEDABOUDIT one day I pray I can afford one!!!
Holy crap i don't know why more companies don't do a matching inner shell ply thats beautiful. I'm a long time DW guy but that Sonor blew me away. If I ever win the lottery or make it big I'm totally ordering a set from you guys. Different sizes though.
It‘s not even a question of better or worse as they all sound amazing, but nothing sounds like the Sonor. I‘ve noticed that they even put their logo on the rubber (!) that protects the shell from the metal, now that‘s insane. Great video guys.
The three kits are stunning to say The least.! Absolutely beautiful. If you took the visual out,Sonar wins with the sound.Thats phenomenal. They just have that sound that so many of us have chased. Remarkable product.
All 3 kits are really nice, but the sound of the Sonor SQ2 is Great! I have a Sonor Force 3005 maple set,which is fun to play and has nice hardware. I can imagine that the beech shells are simply amazing.
I wish my guitar sounded so tight like those toms on the Sonor. They are class apart for sure. And I think I love the higher tunings on drums. Another great video, thank you DCP.
Oh Sonor.... the stuff of dreams. I’m a Yammy guy. I’d get a PHX kit but just might pick an SQ2 over it. Not only do those Beech kits sound legendary, The finish and craftsmanship of Sonor is impeccable. One day......🤤
Sonor for the Win! I'm a maple/ DW dude but if I were going to spend the 💸... Sonor!!!! Sound alone is an eargasm... but the look in every detail... just sexy!
Another stellar video by Shane and his crew. Sonor SQ2's are my favorite and always will be from top to bottom. I own a few DW collector series maple exotic and they are stellar too. Thank you for the great video.
Really Nice drums all 3. In my world Tama, Sonor, DW.... Tama is the best sounding and the finish is great. These Sonor and DW are more flashy but Tama for the win 😎👍
Another great video by dcp. You guys make choosing drums over UA-cam so easy. Highly appreciate the efforts you guys take to tune all the sets similarly so that customers can choose as per their choice. Thanks a lot 🙏 Can you guys make videos on double bass pedals under 300$ please?
Sonor drums are already pre-mixed;) perfect balance. You get what you pay for people. I know cause I've been playing sonor beech shells for years and they just keep sounding better with age.
I reached out to Tama directly on three occasions when inquiring about building my dream kit. They never got back to me. So I went with Pearl. I've played Pearl for 31 years, I love the quality, durability, and craftsmanship, and I only have an Export! lol. I just bought a 13 Piece Pearl Reference. Sorry Tama, if you replied to me you may have gotten that order!
I’d take the Tama anyday even though the mahogany isnt even my favorite out of the star line. Tama Star walnut and Tama starclassic bubinga are the best sounding drums in the world to my ears. The mahogany is super nice too but doesn’t have the punch and aggression that the star walnuts have without the sound focus rings but I still prefer the tamas over the dw or sonor.
Sonor all the way - just a perfect allround sound! I still own a Sonor Lite drumset built in 1984 and it is still one of the best sounding drumsets I ever heard! German Quality! However, Yamaha makes awesome sounding drumsets as well - still an underrated brand!! I had a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute and is was top notch! perfect sound as well!
Normally I would say without even listening DW....but for me the winner is handsdown the sonor, fatt snare sound, clear but still full toms and a beautiful kick.
Surprise Surprise they all sounded awesome. Dream kits for sure but right now I'm dreaming of those cymbals. The signature series will be mounted on my current kit before I look to buy another.
30yrs go by & I'm still staying up late checking out drum kits
Living the dream Brian!
Try 50 years going by and even though I have 11 vintage kits I’m also up late checking out kits!,
Lol my eyelids are heavy. I see you Brian! Time for bed.
The Sonor kit is the one that makes my heart tick sound-wise! Such perfect balance between pure tone and bite in the attack.
i think that's mostly the single ply clears heads.
It's the thickness of the shells. To sit behind a set of drums with a shell that thick is incredible. Thin maple has a beautiful open, warm sound. But, when you have a shell half inch thick it's the difference between flicking a piece of saran-wrap with your pinky, and hitting concrete with a sledgehammer. I've got a set of Eames Mastertone's that have a 12ply shell, and it's absolutely spectacular....just in a different way. The only problem with the thicker shells is that you need a deeper shell to counter the pitch of the drum going up due to the shell thickness. Short of that, I'll pick the thicker shell any day of the week. Especially with recording.
That Sonor kit is what all drums aspire to be
Sonor, hands down. Nothing speaks with that perfect combination of attack, punch, warmth, and resonance of those thick German beech shells.
Agreed, just wish I could afford a Sonor kit. They’re actually my favorite drum manufacturers of all time. Their kits just sound so good, and even though they are almost the same price as DW kits, they’re much better sounding, imo. I don’t know what it is about DW kits, but I’ve just never liked, the only DW drum I would by is a snare drum. But, TAMA kits are incredible, too. There are so many great drum makers out there that it’s hard to choose a favorite. But, DCP did on a good, by showing how each kit sounds.
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@Jameson Travis Instablaster :)
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I love Sonor. Their the only drums with factory bearing edges that make sense. Beautiful sound.
GOD DAMN.... THAT SONOR SET!!!!!
Sonor SQ2 on a league of its own here.
The SQ2 is my dream kit.
That sonor kit was smokin
Thank you thank you for including the SQ2 in this vid. Absolutely gorgeous! Heavy Beech sounds phenomenal!!
Sonor without question is the sonic winner of this group. Outstanding German quality and engineering. außergewöhnlich!
I couldn't stop watching the Sonor part of the video. The sound kept me engaged.
I'll take the Sonor please. What a beautiful set!
Sonor sq2 African marble 😱😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Iove me some Tama drums...but that SQ2,Fuggettaboutit!
Damn that SQ2 speaks so clearly. What an awesome set for articulate tom work.
Wow. They all sound great. I prefer the Sonor. Amazing sound. And the cymbals... OMG 🥰
Best sounding cymbals I've heard!!!
I think the Sonor won this battle.
It looks and sounds great.
The Tama came in a close second.
Great video guys 👍
That Sonor kit is the most interesting
SQ2, Star, DW, in that order. Thanks for the video! 👍
Whoa! That Sonor kit was so big and so different than the others! I mean...Im a little late to the party, but thats the beauty of the internet...perpetuity of content! I had a Sonor Force 3005 that I sold in 2014...ah regrets.
That Sonor snare. Good lord.
That Sonor is shockingly good sounding. Excellent mixes Tony.
Thank you sir!
Sonor has always been my favorite
my god that Sonor just made my heart stop..... soooooo gorgeous and that low tuning just made me want to sell all of my kits and splurge on one of these!
Heard the DW, and thought game over. Then Tama somehow beat them. Then Sonor killed everything. 3 great kits, but Sonor slaughtered the oppo.
The stock heads on the DW does them no justice.
@@ryanspeed4671 they are normal Remo USA heads ! These high end Kits do Not Come With cheap heads dude !
If you custom order the DW with a different wood configuration it might beat the Sonor.
@@jsullivan2112 Bill Kreutzmann from the Grateful Dead used to play Sonor. He switched to DW.
@@jsullivan2112 Yeah that’s true. Carlos Santana’s old Gibson sounds better than his new PRS
Sonor sounds the best
Sonor is something else... the room mics sound so pure, and the full is nothing but clear and powerful tone.
Although all three kits sound amazing, the Sonor distinguished itself. Thanks guys :)
Loved the sound of that Tama Star Mahogany!
1-Sonor
2-Tama
3-DW
That Sonor bass drum mount looks like a space shuttle launch pad.
That looks like you could mount motorcycles to it...or tie down ships to it.
All my current drums, snare included, are sonor... for a reason. So versatile and fun to play.
Wow, i don't think I'd kick any of those kit's out of bed but the DW has my vote overall! Sounds the best to my ear by just that little bit that, well is huge when tuning for different rooms and applications.
Never played a Sonor. Now I want one.
I have a maple DW Custom kit (with reinforcement rings) and though I absolutely LOVE them for their ability to produce a beautiful, pure note and their resonance... those SONORs were just incredible sounding. Whether it be the beech shells or the slightly smaller shell construction... they just sounded amazing.
“Honey we’re going to New Hampshire!”
“Come for the drums, stay for the tax free booze”
in a Vän Baby :-)
I've been playing for 48 years and all I can say is that I've had just about every brand under the sun and Sonor has the best engineering. You won't find a flaw in anything they make. I love my 1985 Horst LInk Signature kit (bubinga). And talk about customizable! They've been doing that for quite a long time. Mine is a 20 x 16, 15 x 15, 12 x 12, and a 14 x 6 1/2" configuration (they were a basket case when I got them, but it only took some elbow grease and new heads to get them sounding, and looking, great). The hardware on Sonor drums may look a bit odd, but it's bullet proof and the woods that they use are only the best!
Having said that, I did really like the sound of all of the kits. I think the Sonor had the most distinctive sound, but, as you said, that may be because of their slightly undersized shells with the "floating" heads. The DW actually sounded the "roundest" to me and the Tama had a lot of attack. The Sonor, though, did have a fuller tone and seemed to work better at both the low and high tuning ranges.
Great video! I would also love to see comparisons between high end Gretsch, Ludwig, Yamaha, and Pearl. They may not be in the same "boutique" range as the DW, Tama, and Sonor kits from this video, but they all make some incredible "high end" kits that are worth checking out.
Also, here's an idea for a future video...compare vintage kits of about the same year. Maybe late 60's? Whatever you might have...Ludwig, Slingerland, Rogers, Gretsch and maybe even (if you have these) Premier and Sonor? It would be cool to see how they were all made back then and hear the differences.
Cheers!
The Yamaha phoniex will be in the same price range.
The Tama & Dw sound great, but the Sonor sounds phenomenal. SQ2 has always been my dream kit
That SQ2 kit since the first time I laid eyes on it I was in LOVE. My first serious kit was a Sonor force 2007 Birch kit and I loved it. It had me sold on Sonor. The hardware is amazing on even their entry level kits.. but the SQ2 omg FUGGHEDABOUDIT one day I pray I can afford one!!!
Yes, I am jealous, I am drooling 🤤 with envy. It would be a dream come true to come to see y’all in person. 🛩
Always been a Sonor fan since early 80’s Steve Smith and Journey and. Nicko Mcbrain and Iron Maiden. Now I want to go tune my Gretsch Catalina Maple.
Hard to tell ,I would have to be there to decide
The best drums the business has to offer. They all sound and look stunning. Sonor 4 the win out of the three.
The Sonor kick-wow...Don’t know if I’ve ever heard better
try the yamaha absolute hybrid maple. sounds montruous ;)
Ludwid 👍👍 very better awesome sounds drum kit in the world !
I just had an eargasm. These drums are all great, but I like the sound of the Sonor the best. And the Sonor snare is exquisite.
The Sonor Heavy Beech for me, hands down
Blown away by all of them but the sonor is wonderful!
Amazing sets, but man........those Paiste cymbals are gorgeous!
Yeah Paiste cymbals awesome sound cymbals 👍👍
Holy crap i don't know why more companies don't do a matching inner shell ply thats beautiful. I'm a long time DW guy but that Sonor blew me away. If I ever win the lottery or make it big I'm totally ordering a set from you guys. Different sizes though.
That’s what I always tell dw fans about sonor! Does are super nice kits but for the money sI or kits just have another level when it comes to detail
@@rippindrummer666 yamaha recording custom has been doin it for 40 years.. mine is from 87 and black on the outside and inside..
@ RArecordings -Rick Valcon- recording customs are sick but they don’t have a different wood veneer on the inside like the sonor does.
@@rippindrummer666 the inside black layer will be probably birch too.
The recordings of these kits is second to none
Thank you Justin!
The fact that you thought to add Ashley Schaeffer to your promo makes me a lifelong (what’s left of it) customer!
Appreciate you.
It‘s not even a question of better or worse as they all sound amazing, but nothing sounds like the Sonor. I‘ve noticed that they even put their logo on the rubber (!) that protects the shell from the metal, now that‘s insane. Great video guys.
The three kits are stunning to say The least.! Absolutely beautiful. If you took the visual out,Sonar wins with the sound.Thats phenomenal. They just have that sound that so many of us have chased. Remarkable product.
All 3 kits are really nice, but the sound of the Sonor SQ2 is Great!
I have a Sonor Force 3005 maple set,which is fun to play and has nice hardware. I can imagine that the beech shells are simply amazing.
I’ve played DW for almost 20 years, but that Sonor kit... wow.
You look like Ron Burgandy
20 years too long bro 😉
Yeah. The Sonors win this one. Beautiful sounding drums. Especially with the higher tuning.
I wish my guitar sounded so tight like those toms on the Sonor. They are class apart for sure. And I think I love the higher tunings on drums. Another great video, thank you DCP.
Thanks so much!
sound guy always bringing the best of each kit. kudos!
OMG!! That DW set looks gorgeous!
Oh Sonor.... the stuff of dreams. I’m a Yammy guy. I’d get a PHX kit but just might pick an SQ2 over it. Not only do those Beech kits sound legendary, The finish and craftsmanship of Sonor is impeccable. One day......🤤
Anthony we are on the same page! I have a hybrid silver sparkle kit BUT I would also defs pick a SQ2 kit over the PHX for sure!
Sonor for the Win! I'm a maple/ DW dude but if I were going to spend the 💸... Sonor!!!! Sound alone is an eargasm... but the look in every detail... just sexy!
Wait just a goddamn minute!!! I see that Tama Bell Brass Snare just chillin on the rack back there.... How DARE you try to sneak that one past me!
Another stellar video by Shane and his crew. Sonor SQ2's are my favorite and always will be from top to bottom. I own a few DW collector series maple exotic and they are stellar too. Thank you for the great video.
It's a good thing to own the biggest drum shop in the world...
Yes
I dont a shop but own a shop full. I cant help myself. Kits for all styles. All sizes. Kits I just like. Etc etc.
@@sparrovski what?
Sonor. I've always thought under sized shells sound best. Like the premier genista kits!
Really Nice drums all 3. In my world Tama, Sonor, DW.... Tama is the best sounding and the finish is great. These Sonor and DW are more flashy but Tama for the win 😎👍
Ludwig 👍👍 for the wins !!!
SQ2 all the way no comparison.
Yeah, some clear differences. Sonor, DW, and then Tama. All great kits.
sonor , tama , dw !
@@ohrid59mk76DW THEN DW FOLLOWED BY DW
The Sonor's just sound amazing.
That DW sounds rly good. I like the DW and the Sonor here.
Sonor,Tama, DW. Lovely.
The Sonors look so good I would just stare at them all day especially with gold colored hardware.
Man they ALL sounded Great !!! I'd love a DW
that sonor is fire
Sonar hands down and I'm a tama guy
The Tama does it for me! The kick drum just has such a pleasing sound
1:57 DW low
6:44 TAMA low
11:49 Sonor low
4:08 DW high
8:29 TAMA high
13:50 Sonor high
Wow the TAMA and Sonor blew me away.
The DW kit sounds AMAZING!
Another great video by dcp. You guys make choosing drums over UA-cam so easy. Highly appreciate the efforts you guys take to tune all the sets similarly so that customers can choose as per their choice. Thanks a lot 🙏
Can you guys make videos on double bass pedals under 300$ please?
Wow! I had to watch this again.
Sonor drums are already pre-mixed;) perfect balance. You get what you pay for people. I know cause I've been playing sonor beech shells for years and they just keep sounding better with age.
I reached out to Tama directly on three occasions when inquiring about building my dream kit. They never got back to me. So I went with Pearl. I've played Pearl for 31 years, I love the quality, durability, and craftsmanship, and I only have an Export! lol. I just bought a 13 Piece Pearl Reference. Sorry Tama, if you replied to me you may have gotten that order!
I’d take the Tama anyday even though the mahogany isnt even my favorite out of the star line. Tama Star walnut and Tama starclassic bubinga are the best sounding drums in the world to my ears. The mahogany is super nice too but doesn’t have the punch and aggression that the star walnuts have without the sound focus rings but I still prefer the tamas over the dw or sonor.
I love them all, but the SONOR really stands out with that Tympanic sound🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁⚡
Sonor all the way - just a perfect allround sound! I still own a Sonor Lite drumset built in 1984 and it is still one of the best sounding drumsets I ever heard! German Quality! However, Yamaha makes awesome sounding drumsets as well - still an underrated brand!! I had a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute and is was top notch! perfect sound as well!
I've always been a Tama guy but that Sonor kit is beautiful. Paiste also make the best metal cymbals too, in my opinion.
The sound of floor tom sonor is so beautiful
Sonor. By far.
Normally I would say without even listening DW....but for me the winner is handsdown the sonor, fatt snare sound, clear but still full toms and a beautiful kick.
Sonor was the best by far
Excellent. Spectacular sound production too. 👏🏻🎶
Awesome kits!
Sonor for the win!
Sonor, Tama, DW in that order. They're all pretty close though.
Sonor for me, they sounded awesome.
Nice video, beautifull shells....
Beautiful drums and great videos, as always! Would you consider a video on micing drums? Your videos sound amazing!
Surprise Surprise they all sounded awesome.
Dream kits for sure but right now I'm dreaming of those cymbals.
The signature series will be mounted on my current kit before I look to buy another.
Definitely a beautiful set nice kit
Those cymbals! Good Lord, they're aaaaaamaaaaaaazing!