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

In this comparison video I'm playing some different Snare, Tom & Bass Drum Heads by Aquarian Drumheads.
The different types are listed below:
Set 1 - 0:00 :
Texture Coated with Power Dot / Snare Head
Response-2 Clear / Tom Heads
Force I Clear / Bass Drum / Kick Head
Set 2 - 0:57 :
Super-2 Coated / Snare Head
Super-2 Coated / Tom Heads
Super Kick II Clear / Bass Drum / Kick Head
Set 3 - 1:50 :
Jack DeJohnette / Snare Head
Modern Vintage II / Tom Heads
Deep Vintage with SuperKick Ring / Bass Drum / Kick Head
Set 4 - 2:43 :
Texture Coated / Snare Head
Texture Coated / Tom Heads
Super Kick I Coated / Bass Drum / Kick Head
Set 5 - 3:37 :
Triple Threat Texture Coated / Snare Head
Reflector / Tom Heads
Reflector Super Kick II / Bass Drum / Kick Head
Recording @ Alte Zigarrenfabrik Sandhausen 2018
Sound & Mix by Sascha Kohl
Kamera & Post Production by Tomislav Hegol
More Heads you will find:
www.aquariandrumheads.com/

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@josephmenditto9590]

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

[@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

[@DerekInTheFront]

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

[@henry44ph]

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

[@Drumsformers]

Thanks

[@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 !

[@noelgrech6570]

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

[@danlc95]

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

[@ChrisHunterSavesTheDay]

Great demo! Thank you for doing it!

[@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!

[@Darthvexen]

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

[@TheNielCodex]

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

[@johnneothomas1]

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

[@JoelEmmanuelMusic]

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

[@Fucklesticks]

Heard it on another video and immediately wanted one

[@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

[@blackasthesky]

This is awesome. Helpful, and great playing.

[@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.

[@pastalavista5754]

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

[@Stro_Rocka]

Thanks for this work bro.. Great job

[@gregwilliams2764]

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

[@acuralee]

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

[@3stann78]

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

[@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

[@ToddTheJoker]

Always great tuning,,,much respect for that.

[@SuperBrictson]

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

[@chv307]

Great video. Great sounding drum heads 👏

[@chavezwalker3953]

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

[@davidperez5089]

That is one gorgeous kit! Holy shit!

[@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!

[@boonfire3714]

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

[@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!

[@Jouz_326]

I only play aquarian drum heads the best imo

[@Consolous]

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

[@Nevernow721]

Great drummer !!

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

[@Drumming-Life]

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

[@charliecontrino1626]

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

[@DrumFuckerFr]

Damn, that last series was amazing. Dat Triple threat tho

[@halseyballistic]

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

[@Drumsformers]

great

[@believeinittobe]

Good Lord, those Reflectors are amazing.

[@TobyMcMahon]

Great Video KEEP GOING

[@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.

[@philsown]

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

[@dilankarun9172]

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

[@matao33]

Excellent 😎

[@dennisonstyles5976]

Dude your drums sound amazing

[@Usiv101]

Wow awesome 😀

[@jaystechroom]

Yeah I might try them out

[@patriciotroncoso4764]

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

[@ErikHargrove]

Excellent 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 😂🤣😂

[@thehesedingking338]

That texture coated power dot😍

[@user-fn7ig6ln4q]

GREAT JOB GUYS!

[@evensteven8129]

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

[@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.

[@MrBassdog]

I love the clear heads the best on toms !

[@pabloserrano709]

Great video man🔥🔥

[@Drumsformers]

Thanks

[@noampitlik2332]

Great!

[@Sundaydrumday]

dude this was awsome, great player!!!!

[@Drumsformers]

thanks a lot

[@TheTubeMeister]

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

[@MasteringSound]

Great video brother

[@pongnakornchai5082]

Wow amazing performance.

[@Drumsformers]

thanks

[@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 !

[@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

[@pabloserrano709]

Nice!

[@arsonne]

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

[@Drumsformers]

thanks

[@BowlingDrums]

I'm really surprised with how great these sound. I'm regretting buying the Evan's heads that I got the other day now.

[@FededeDiosDrums]

this sounds great!! i do have one question though, how much reverb, compression, eq was put into the sound? i ask because generally coated heads on the toms are too dry for my taste and this seems to not be the case, maybe the drumset is really great and it doesnt choke?

[@iRideuWatch]

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

[@brandonhaywood426]

Love the snare solo

[@Drumsformers]

thanks

[@_Kevin_Timm_]

i love this crazy solo

[@Drumsformers]

thanks man

[@LuisSanchez-wz2bi]

Set 3! great sound

[@golferal]

I'll start by saying that your playing and tuning are excellent! What drums are these? Maple custom absolutes? I see the snare is a Yamaha Weckl so that much I know. Thanks!

[@davidmartin6959]

great cymbals

[@BeeBeeCJr]

What are the resonant heads on these toms? Lovely sound and work on all of this!

[@SilverFoo79]

INSTANT SUBSCRIBER. ❤️

[@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.

[@pdrummz]

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

[@omerkap]

Great video!! What are the resonant heads that you are using on each? Many thanks:)

[@Drumsformers]

i use the normal classic clear of aquarian on all toms and snare

[@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 !

[@acecummings8205]

The snare sounds amazing with that head!!! Edit: to clarify the first one

[@jadeone]

1, 2, and 5 are sick

[@patrickeberhardt4759]

Hallo Patrick! Echt geile Videos auf deinem Kanal! Hab gleich mal ein Abo da lassen, mach weiter so! Grüße aus 🇦🇹!

[@Drumsformers]

Danke Dir

[@TheReal_Animale]

Very useful demo. The 8" attack is to tight it almost sounds like the typical tom-attack from some E-drum kits.

[@Drumsformers]

hey, thanks. Yes... it sounds a little bit like that. But i love these attack.

[@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 !

[@1thess523]

Dang! What kit is that? That first set of heads was 🤯

[@drzflyest4]

Any chance you can post a tutorial or sheet music for this groove? It should be the standard test groove for heads.

[@acidbath3226]

aquarian studio x are some of the best toms i've ever heard

[@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!

[@TexasEdition]

Amazing how they all sound much the same

[@northland..]

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

[@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 ;-)

[@Manofmanytallets]

That head on that snare on the left sounded the best

[@Drumsformers]

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

[@113089Drummerboy]

Reflector series is the best sounding out of all of them in my opinion, the less sustain esonance the better. What kind of drum set is it and what kind of wood?

[@Drumsformers]

Hey Thanks, its a YAMAHA Hybrid Maple Custom .... Maple Ply with one Wenge in the Middle ;-)

[@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.

[@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

[@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 :-(

[@rigorhead01]

Cool