Aquarian Drumheads - Snare, Tom & Kick Heads - Comparison Video | Patrick Metzger

[@farshimelt]

Several yrs. ago I called Aquarian to ask for a recommendation to get a vintage Jazz sound. The operator said, "Just a minute please," then the owner, Roy Burns, came to the phone and told me what I needed. That's customer service. I bought the Modern Vintage heads and they sounded great. Similar experience with Don Lombardi at DW & Carol Collato after Joe died. It's nice that there are people in this age of business uber alles who still care about their customers.

[@Drumsformers]

Hey, nice STory... i meet Roy some years ago in the Company in Anaheim. The Vintage Heads are great but i don´t use them in the music i play at the moment.

[@Jeremy_Sims]

How do you get in contact with Dw they never respond to my calls lol

[@jamesadams7131]

The same thing happened to me! I sent them an email and they gave me his direct number. I called and talked to him for about 45 minutes. What a great guy, he told what heads to use, he also said don't stretch your heads when you first put them on. He told me to just tune them a few times and let them stretch naturally. He really liked to talk drums with drummers. He even told me how much support his wife gave him when he was first starting Aquarian drum head company.

[@krusher74]

Pity you can't get an email answered from them from overseas. or a reply from facebook or Instagram.

[@stillphil]

Roy Burns was a class act as a business man.

[@pdrummz]

One of the best drumhead demos I have seen

[@Drumsformers]

thank you

[@19RaxR91]

@@Drumsformers I second OPs statement. A couple of questions, if you dont mind. I really enjoy both the Response-2 Clear and Reflector, but I cant decide on which I would like to settle. Judging by the sound, Reflector has almost no sustain when compared to Response-2, or maybe Im just hearing things? Also, I would love to see you do a video, if you have the ability to do so, demonstrating how these different (or other Aquarian heads) snare heads sound in different tunings. Its just that I want to find the right head, which I can tune to have the particular sound that is an orgasm to my ears ^_^ In any case, you should do these types of videos often - very informative for sure.

[@Drumsformers]

@@19RaxR91 i don´t know what you hear, but my favourit is the responce 2 clear, what i use the most time on this kit. it works perfect with the sheel and the sound that i want. if you can see in my Solo Video here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZrbXn2Zfbx-oNk thanks for your words, maybe we do more videos like that, but at the moment i don´t have time for these stuff.... but we will see...

[@Drumsformers]

@@19RaxR91 hi man, the responce 2 clear is still my favourit. maybe we do more videos like that with different heads and tunings next time.... will see...

[@Tracii_Guns]

Anyone can recommend an app for iphone so i can tune my drum heads?

[@Zeonoid]

the best tunning and sound setting of whole youtube

[@Drumsformers]

thanks man !

[@savagehenry5158]

@@Drumsformers agree, you should do a tutorial on toms, They sound incredible

[@Xtracheesed]

This is the gold standard of drumhead demo videos. I keep coming back to this demo...bought an entire set of Res2s because of it. Very nice job Patrick.

[@niniminimax]

Do they sound as good as in the video in real life? Do you still have that set of heads on your drums, that you bought 4 years ago? How is the durability?

[@TC-lk2ev]

i have used response 2's for years and the sound pretty much like this video. I feel like theres a bit of room reverb in this video, but essentially they sound the same@@niniminimax

[@markharris620]

Fantastic demo video. I switched to Aquarian back in 2010 after playing Remo since the mid 70's. Aquarian tick all the boxes, I would never even think of going back to Remo!

[@LucasSheldon]

Snare Heads 0:04 Texture Coated with Power Dot 0:58 Super-2 Coated 1:51 Jack DeJohnette 2:44 Texture Coated 3:38 Triple Threat Texture Coated Tom Heads 0:22 Response-2 Clear / Tom Heads 1:15 Super-2 Coated / Tom Heads 2:08 Modern Vintage II / Tom Heads 3:02 Texture Coated / Tom Heads 3:55 Reflector / Tom Heads

[@danieladamczyk08]

0:22 1:15 2:08 3:02 3:55

[@IljaAlbrecht]

Finally a demo of how drums can and should sound. Simple, brilliant and thus perfect to hear the entire range a drumhead can provide.

[@fredbentley4944]

I love this video. I like the extended comparison instead of just a few taps here and there. This is what I want to hear for a comparison ! Very well done !!

[@SuperBrictson]

Set 2 is the BEST: I always liked Super Kick II Clear and I think Super 2 Coated sound kick ass!!!

[@Consolous]

I came to compare drum heads but you play so nice that it ended relaxing me. Undiscovered pleasure: Drum ASMR

[@Nevernow721]

Great drummer !!

[@josephmenditto9590]

Damn! They all sound great! Aquarian has really stepped up their game.

[@gregwilliams2764]

This was good. Most are not. I just found new head. The DeJojnette on snare and modern vintage 2 on toms. Nice !

[@DevouredByWolves]

definitely the best sounding combo

[@richardebner1172]

I am using REMO for over 10 years, and I'm looking forward to buy new Aquarian set and this video helped me understand the differecens between the models and types of sounds. Also your drumming is so smooth I like it!

[@Drumsformers]

Thank you ! So you have to chance to AQ now ;-)

[@whophead6837]

Have u have the switch yet?

[@krusher74]

i have given up on remos they have weird overtones you cant control

[@evensteven8129]

THIS is the way toms should sound. Nice.. 👍🏻

[@Drumsformers]

thanks !

[@Jouz_326]

I only play aquarian drum heads the best imo

[@carlupthegrove262]

I just found this video... very well done. I have been using Aquarian heads for some time now. I'm just now trying the Jack DeJohnette heads. I really like the Modern Vintage series. Thanks for doing this video

[@blackbird7864]

I was a die hard Remo guy for many years. After several annoying issues with the quality and sound of their heads I made the switch to Aquarian. My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I’m currently running performance 2’s on toms and snare but you really can’t go wrong with any of their heads. They all sound great and it just depends on the type of sound you’re looking for. And you just can’t beat the super kick II.

[@dilankarun9172]

I haven't subjected my drums to the elements since the 80's & I don't play the kit like a baseball batter 🤪The Remo's have been awesome for me. No quality issues in 40 plus yrs. Remo Amb or Emp's are the standard imho. The Aquarian Super2 Clears w/ the SX ring or the Evans UV2's are great for drummers who need to abuse their kits on a regular basis. (I know because once upon a time in the 80's I played in some punk bands ugh smh) Yay Ludwig/Remo Black Dots 😂🤣😂

[@henry44ph]

That's the meaning of comparison! Good job Patrick!, have a good day!

[@Drumsformers]

Thanks

[@hansgrueber8169]

I use the Super Kick II clear and Regulator clear w/port on reso for bass drum. Snare is a Triple Threat with Hi-Perfomance on wireside. Toms are Force Ten with Classic Clear on reso. All are excellent!! I get many compliments on how amazing my kit sounds.

[@phillipsharring]

Huge fan, but sorry to hear about what went down at Nakatomi Plaza...

[@JoelEmmanuelMusic]

Never heard much from Aquarian but that triple threat snare head sounds sweet!

[@Fucklesticks]

Heard it on another video and immediately wanted one

[@Unicornmayo4]

Those reflector toms sounds beautiful, i need a pair for the future definitely

[@aferra9238]

amazing playing ! that's how a demo should be!! Really, awesome sounds .... and love your precise playing !! (and you last 3 strokes on the bass drum) lovely!! very nice!

[@Drumsformers]

Thanks !

[@pastalavista5754]

I like the cotton wool in the floor tom idea, will be trying thanks very much. Modern Vintage WOW! Great demo.

[@enzoseven]

A buddy of mine is hard core Aquarian heads. Found some Evans EC2 heads $30 new so I was researching because I normally run Remo Pin Strips on my old Tama Swingstar (10", 12", 16"). The Pinstripes make the deeper toms sound pretty good. I got a Remo Empror (clear) for my 10" and it sounds horrible to me. Don't want to do Pinstripes again so I saw the EC2's for cheap then I came across this video. What a great job you guys did. Not only does the recording sound good but you can hear the subtle differences and not so subtle differences between the heads. Hats off to the drummer. Killer pattern to get a feel for the sonics of the kit. Super consistent. I'll have to say right now that I am going to have to learn this pattern as a warm up routine. The video that gives just a little bit more! One thing I wish I could hear is a combo of heads. If I could have a custom set of these delivered to the front door I'd love to hear the Jack DeJohnette on Snare. Response 2 clear on toms and the Reflector Super Kick II. Anyway. Well done guys!

Great video, wish more KZbinrs did this kind of comparing products in this quality.

[@alanduncan1980]

The kit sounds nice, man! I like that it's panned from drummer's perspective. Drives me nuts when the floor tom is in my left ear. I've to flip the headphones around.

[@dilankarun9172]

Really liked the Response 2 Clears. Thanks, will need to add to my Remo/Evans collection.

[@TheNielCodex]

I'm in love with the sound of these toms.

[@believeinittobe]

Good Lord, those Reflectors are amazing.

[@davidperez5089]

That is one gorgeous kit! Holy shit!

[@Drumming-Life]

Really dig the Jack D. snare head. Those are all really great heads. I need to buy some. Thanks for this vid.

[@johnneothomas1]

Fantastic video and audio quality... super cool..Killer stuff.

[@pongnakornchai5082]

Wow amazing performance.

[@Drumsformers]

thanks

[@georgebirddrums]

Interesting that the reflectors seemed quieter than the rest. When I put them on my toms they seemed so loud that they overpowered the snare. More volume was exactly what I was looking for

[@big_cromch6829]

Might be because of the mics. Or just the fact that it have different effects on those specific shells.

[@austinpalmer8850]

It may be because the reflectors are louder in terms of low end; usually you roll that off in a full mix, thus creating the effect that they're quieter than the other heads because they're emphasizing the highs mid-range more.

[@noelgrech6570]

Great review .. thanks a lot for this. I have been using Aquarian for years now .. nothing beats them ..

[@blackasthesky]

This is awesome. Helpful, and great playing.

[@halseyballistic]

Very awesome demo. I use the Aquariun Deep Vintage on the Tom's in my metal bands and sound totally killer!

[@Drumsformers]

great

[@ChrisHunterSavesTheDay]

Great demo! Thank you for doing it!

[@_Kevin_Timm_]

i love this crazy solo

[@Drumsformers]

thanks man

[@cutitshaveit]

All sound amazing

[@syakirharith3]

What are the resonant heads on the toms?

[@Sundaydrumday]

dude this was awsome, great player!!!!

[@Drumsformers]

thanks a lot

[@danlc95]

I really like the Clear Response 2 and the Modern Vintage 2 on the toms. I'd like to hear Clear Performance 2, Super 2 w/ Studio X Ring, Clear and Coated Studio X and Classic Clear w/ Power Dot

[@danlc95]

Absolutely incredible playing! Drums sound incredible too... Wow on both accounts!

[@cutitshaveit]

Absolutely phenomenal the response 2 on the toms . Please what are the bottom heads used so i can order these immediately thank you

[@DerekInTheFront]

This was an awesome video. It helped me out a lot when picking out my heads. Thanks!

[@chavezwalker3953]

I have the reflector on my kit for snares and Toms and super kick 1 on bass drum. very sweet.

[@chv307]

Great video. Great sounding drum heads 👏

[@TheTubeMeister]

Evans has always been my favourite snare head. As for the Toms, loving the sound of the performance 2.

[@sebastianlindon1673]

Great comparison! I'm getting the reflector series. It seems to have the best pitch range from the lowest tom to the highest.

[@victorreid4106]

Sebastian Lindon Oh yea, dude the reflectors are amazing. I’ve never played anything like them, the tone and feel is just amazing 🙄💯💯

[@Drumsformers]

hi, thanks. my favourit is the response 2 clear on this set !

[@pabloserrano709]

Great video man🔥🔥

[@Drumsformers]

Thanks

[@Stro_Rocka]

Thanks for this work bro.. Great job

[@dennisonstyles5976]

Dude your drums sound amazing

[@ToddTheJoker]

Always great tuning,,,much respect for that.

[@brandonhaywood426]

Love the snare solo

[@Drumsformers]

thanks

[@gregwilliams2764]

I just ordered the MV ii 10,12,14, but deep vintage 16". Love the DeJohnette black snare. Great high crack.

[@walterrousseau1831]

hello, can you tell me what is your microphone set please, you have the best sound I've heard, thanks

[@Drumsformers]

Hi thanks a lot for this words. I´m using mostly Drum Mics of Beyerdynamic. On the Snare is a Shure on Top also... Its TG Series on Toms !

[@benjaminplumet3033]

Witch reso drumheads did you use for this video pls ?

[@Drumsformers]

the Reso Heads are the normal Aquarian Classic Clear on all Toms !

[@budda777pl]

And bass reso? :)

[@GabrielGarcia-nb5zp]

Quick Question > I want my hihat with that rod that usually sticks out at teh top to be super low too...do they sell them like that?

[@Drumsformers]

oh good question ? Sabian dont have it, thats i know... cant´t remember where i get this ! Sorry

[@TexasEdition]

Amazing how they all sound much the same

[@pjones8404]

Texture Coated for me. Open and beautiful.

[@RobertEdwards-t6d]

GREAT JOB GUYS!

[@HereticHulk]

Are there small pieces of poly fill in the floor toms?

[@Drumsformers]

this is a small peace of cotton !

[@charliecontrino1626]

I usually prefer clear heads on my toms but im loving the punch,depth and tone from the modern vintage!!

[@Manofmanytallets]

That head on that snare on the left sounded the best

[@Drumsformers]

funny guy, but it´s definitely the quitest ;-)

[@phillamoore157]

Hey Patrick....what sizes are those? I think I just bought this exact same kit. Polar white Hybrid Maple?? Mine are 10-12-14-16-22. Best sounding kit I've ever had.

[@jaychavez4662]

what’s used for reso head?

[@deejaaywalker2314]

I found the differences in snare heads quite apparent, but the toms sounded fairly close throughout.

[@Drumsformers]

yes, still right, because i tuned it all the same way and it´s my favourit sound ;-)

[@No_Transitory]

I’ve seen Eric Moore play the reflector series and I was impressed, but this whole video was impressive! I’d love to see you do other brand of drum heads too! Great playing and showcasing of all the heads

[@matao33]

Excellent 😎

[@jaystechroom]

Yeah I might try them out

[@3stann78]

glad that I had that response 2 on my toms. good video!

[@boonfire3714]

this is EXACTLY what I was hoping it was; good F'ing job Aquarian! :)

[@iRideuWatch]

First set sounds best to me. Love that Force I bass drum head.

[@patriciotroncoso4764]

Bastante buen sonido los vintage deep...en toms...me gustaron

[@northland..]

the reflectors on all toms and kick was rad...

[@matthewsoto78]

Love the comparison, but wish the response 2 coated and force ten series were included

[@Drumsformers]

thanks, next time in Video 2 ;-)

[@dalekay9ine]

Damn dude, 15 seconds in and holy shit those toms are SINGING!!! 😮

[@R2D2pac]

They straight up sound like samples from an electronic kit. Insane!

[@serafim4194]

what are u recommended for rock/ pop also..??

[@Drumsformers]

Hi, i use the Responce 2 Clear. It works on Maple, Birch and Oak Shells the best for Rock + Pop Music.

[@chiefwarrior2567]

Bro are you running two snare strainers? Dude that is so awesome that snare sounds awesome you have to make a video on that snare alone!!! I’m very interested I bet other guys are too that caught your snare set up

[@bradcrouse197]

Every time I see the video it makes me wanna just go take all the Remo's off my kit and go straight Aquarian. Well done.

[@davidmartin6959]

great cymbals

[@kevinchronister6668]

Where's the Studio-X clear tom heads? Where's the Focus-X coated snare heads? Would have loved to have heard them!!

[@Drumsformers]

hi kevin, yes you are right but the thing is, that these heads are not in the Top Selling list in Germany and so we have to use the 5 most famous ones... and by the way i don´t use the Studio X and Focus X ... they are not available in germany :-(

[@pablovergaraorihuela3075]

Patrick I´m looking for a head with lots of attack, focused sound and sensibility in my toms, do you think the reflector series will work in a mid-range maple kit? i have a gretsch catalina. thanks a lot!

[@Drumsformers]

hi Pablo, i would use Response 2 in clear, or with coated for a little less attack. The reflector Heads are very dry... i think they don´t work good on that that kit !

[@pablovergaraorihuela3075]

@@Drumsformers amazing, I have just read it, thanks a lot!!!

[@skwark56]

outstanding video! thank you so much for this! you;re playing is so easy and smooth, no wasted movements, and i love how i can actually hear the differences in the heads, very well done. i was hoping you could tell me how you tune your resonant heads to get them all to sound this good. how tight do you have your snare reso? i can hear every ghost note, : ) and the musicality of your toms, wow!

[@johnchighizola2543]

Great Sound. I know you stated the kit was maple. But, What is the make and series of the kit? That makes a difference in the sound also.

[@Drumsformers]

hi it´s the yamaha Hybrid Maple Series. All informations about that you will find here: de.yamaha.com/de/products/musical_instruments/drums/ac_drums/drum_sets/absolute_hybrid_maple/index.html

[@twoshirts17]

It looked like you had something inside the floor toms as dampening. What did you use? sounded killer.

[@Drumsformers]

Yes, its a like cotton balls, so the fly a little and damp the reso heads !

[@seelanne]

What a great comparison. My Favorites: Bass-Drum: Force 1 Snare: Jack de J. Tom: Super 2 or Modern II @Patrick: great Playing and Tuning - as always ! 👍 Im loving 8“-Toms, but they are difficult to tune. Your 8“ is delicious, any special tips or hz (tune-bot) ?

[@Eurodrummer666]

In my case I don´t have a tune bot, but I don´t intend to tune it either too high or too low. Mine is a PDP CM7, perhaps its maple shell helps to get enough lows naturally. I tune the reso a bit higher than the batter. I use Evans EC2 and EC reso.

[@MasteringSound]

Great video brother

[@RodizellMusicalOne]

On your tuning of the toms, are you tuning the Batter tight and Resonant heads loose or vice versa?

[@Drumsformers]

I try to tune both heads the same. this works for yamaha sets the best and i getthe best sound for me.

[@michelecrescimbeni9931]

Wow, Very useful video to know better this valid heads. Amazing tuning on each drum heads changing. Very good job with this video, can you tell if the snare is a Yamaha 14 Dave Weckl signature? And also what kind of kit have you used to made this video (i suppose a Yamaha too). Thank you so much ;)

[@Drumsformers]

hi thanks, no its the 13" Weckl Snare but i have the older ones, and the new in black

[@michelecrescimbeni9931]

@@Drumsformers very cool, i have the new too (30th anniversary in black 13 Dave Weckl). What about your drum kit? It's Yamaha PhX?

[@Drumsformers]

Thanks, i have this snyre too, its in the Video. The Drums are Hybrid Maple !

[@pdrummz]

It would be nice to hear these also without compression, gating, or any other processing.

[@ErikHargrove]

Excellent Video!!!

[@quinflint4619]

Hi Patrick. First,marvellous playing. Is there a big difference between the response 2 and the super 2 drumheads? Regards,Quint

[@Eurodrummer666]

Great sounding kit! But I do dislike the buzzing when hitting the rack toms.

[@underpressureman]

Hey, can I ask about how you had the toms tuned. Was the lower heads tuned lower, or what method did you use? I loved the sound!

[@Drumsformers]

Thanks !

[@jaydensalgado]

0:25 does anyone know what that thing is inside the floor toms, it moves every time he hits it i don't know what it is, can anyone help

[@jf-yi8wg]

Jayden I think it is cotton wool, Benny Greb (for example) uses this to control the resonance of his floor toms

[@arsonne]

Damn that snare sounds great. Very good "papery" sound that I really dig.

[@Drumsformers]

thanks

[@wojtekw2012]

Great sound of drum set! Is it Yamaha Maple Hybrid?