Evans EC2 vs.G2 Clear | Direct Drumhead Comparison | Drum Dog

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[@jamesspafford5985]

I’ve been running EC2’s on my toms for over 12 years now!!! I’ve been thinking about trying something different, but every time I start looking, I realize I’ve probably got the best sound they’re going to get!!!

[@JohnD72277]

I have EC2's on an 80s Tama Superstar and bought some G2s to replace them, since the EC2's are a few years old. The problem I'm having is that the EC2's still sound SO GOOD, that I haven't needed to replace them yet!

[@shawnsdrumcave]

That's what I'm looking to do right now, I just got a vintage superstar and it has coated g2's on it which sound great but I just happen to have a brand new set of these. Trying to decide which to run. Guess I'm at least trying the EC2's!

[@eastbaymauiboy]

Yeah, play them heads til they piss you off 😅, then replace em

[@954family76]

My choice would be G2s on the 10in tom and EC2s on the 12in tom and floor tom. I prefer the 10in tom to have a bit more resonance.

[@drumdog]

Nice choice 👍

[@wenosaracheno3942]

100% agree

[@alphaasfuck6452]

Nailed it with this one

[@GrizDrummer25]

I'm liking the EC2 on the floor and the G2 on the racks. I run G2 on all 4 of my toms now, and they're nice! I'm going to overhaul my kit so it all has a matching wrap, and picked a style/color that would look good if I ever went to the coated G2, lol ;)

[@wdrumz]

This was brilliantly put my god. 8-12 sound amazing on G2. I agree Ec2 on the floor toms sound better. Definitely going to buy.

[@teepannu1234]

Played last 3 months with G2 's and recently changed to EC2. The most remarkable difference is in the deeper sound and control. Definitely worth of spending a few extra credits for noticeably improved sound, in my opinion anyway 😄

[@drumdog]

Thanks for sharing!

[@paulrevelli]

I'm hearing a little more attack with the EC2s and definitely more of the "basketball" sound with the EC2 on the floor tom. Cheers for a great comparison video. I've been a single ply guy for the toms for years and neither of these heads have swayed me in that regard. I've always maintained that you can always dampen a single ply head if you need to cut sustain or overtones, but you can never liven up a double ply head. You're pretty committed with them.

[@lukepawlowsky6446]

Killer comparison mate! I've been running EC2's on everything for 10+ years now & from time to time I try something different and instantly regret it and come crawling back to the trusty ol' faithful!

[@johnfrith7884]

Fantastic job on the back to back comparisons Thank you.

[@drumdog]

Thanks very much for the comment, let us know if there’s something else you think we should be comparing 👍

[@lecoinfrugal8724]

For me the EC2 have a more precise low end resulting in sounding like a slightly higher tone. I have both on my toms and my feeling is that EC2 keep a decent tuning range much longer than G2. Thanks to these heads everyone tell me that my old Pearl EX from '04 sounds amazing. Good heads and proper tuning can save you the price of buying a new drumkit.

[@Chiroman527]

I play a PDP Concept Maple Kit. Per the Drum Store's rec - I went with G2 Coated batter heads on my Toms. I tried the EC2s Clears - but found them to sound a bit too Plasticky. I might give them another shot with my newly gained knowledge of Drum Tuning. To me, Drum Tuning is an ART. Your point about Keeping the Tuning is also a valid point. Even though I dont take my kit around (I play at home for retirement pleasure as a 72 year old), I have found that the Drums do Lose their Tuning Sweet Spots and require to be re-tuned now and Then. FYI. The G2s Coated do seem provide a Bit more "warmth" with maple Drums.

[@JasonSmith-qt2xk]

Glad i watched this i just bought a starclasssic bubinga and nearly went with G2's but will keep using the EC2's that i've had on my hyperdrive. Thanks for that

[@drumdog]

Congrats on the purchase! 👌

[@0dinsson]

Didn't the Starclassic Kit come with G2 heads preinstalled? My Tama Starclassic Bubinga kit had Evans G2 heads (batter side) and Evans G1 heads (reso side) on all the toms when it was delivered in 2018. Did you buy a used kit? I bought mine new.

[@JasonSmith-qt2xk]

@@0dinsson i bought a used kit and has Remo Ambassadors reso's and Evans G2's batter. I didn't realise at time of writing what was on it. Its a great combo and sounds awesome. For what I play anyway

[@rle440]

I prefer G2’s wide open on toms except for one moon gel on my 16” floor tom

[@drumdog]

That is one of the G2 benefits, full control on dampening! 🌑

[@WillCharlesRoss]

Thanks guys for this comparison. Loved it..... You can hear the nuances between the two. Must say it is hard to choose between the 2. Okay I would go with EC2.

[@drumdog]

Good choice!

[@glennedwardgo]

Just the right dampening on the EC2. Great R&D by Evans. 👏👏👏

[@Chiroman527]

Drum Dogs... I really like following your Videos. I have a PDP Concept Maple kit. Bought it Used in 2021. I replaced the batter heads (kept the standard Reso Heads [Remo Ambassadors (?) single ply clear], with Evans G2s Coated per my drum store's opinion to use those as a good batter for maple kits. I'm 70, and resurrected playing drums after 50 Years (1969), for enjoyment & retirement hobby. I play about 1 hour a day to MY MUSIC. I have a difficult time learning & playing with the Tuning of Drums. I didn't do any of this in 1966-1969. I have been using an Evans E-Ring on the G2s to take out some of the Overtone Ringing (which I hate). Just tried the EC2s on my 16" Floor, and 10 & 12" Rack Toms. I left the G2 Coated on my 8" Tom - for now. I "think" I'm hearing a better Punch from the EC2s , but still using the E-Rings. I tried Remo Emperor Clears, and found that they work for my 14" Floor Tom with the E-Ring AND a small piece of Gaff Tape on the Reso head!! I don't play Gigs, [ Who knows....maybe a geriatric band may form in my area :) :) ] but I get a little Obsessive to try to get that Doooo, Doooo sound from my Toms (Jared at DRUMEO says it best). Be Well All. Any other Tips would be appreciated.

[@vmipsychmajor]

I have EC2 batters and G2 resos for the heads on my church kit, plus E-Rings, love the deep sound.

[@retroradio2277]

Kill that tone. Just...thud.

[@jessehollz66]

comparing worn ones to brand new, nice dude very informative

[@Hylxg]

Definitely EC2

[@Absolute_Unit]

Agreed

[@prodthegoodboy]

yes

[@No_Transitory]

I’d love to see a video about reso heads

[@eastbaymauiboy]

The G2 and the EC2 are identical (save for the very thin dampening ring around the bottom of the EC2) . Funny thing tho, with the EC2, I was going for a little bit of dampening, and it's kinda there, but the reason I stuck with em ended up being very different...Yeah, there's a little bit of dampening on the EC2, but the entire drum just has a fatter sound...IE, lower and darker tone...more thunder. I had no idea this would happen, but it keeps me coming back to the EC2's.

[@brianwilliams4254]

I seen this video a few weeks ago and was trying to decide what heads to use. I seen more guys using EC2 heads. So after seeing this video and the comment made about the G2 heads, and talking to a friend that uses them. I put EC2 on all my batter heads. On the 16and 18 inch floor toms, I put the EC2 batter heads and put the G2 batter heads for RESO heads and they sound pretty dang good. I got the control on them I didnt have before with them DW factory heads. I am really happy with the set up I have and get plenty of tone separation between all of them.

[@Thegiftedone95]

EC2s is where it’s at! Recently pulled out my Martini kit with EC2s on it and I honestly forgot how amazing they sound. The response is great also.

[@oldowl4290]

You can definitely hear that the EC2 is a little more muted and controlled, just as intended. Do you have comparisons for the frosted version?

[@tigerzozo]

I really like this video and have just purchased the EC2 for my toms. I wonder what that will sound on my recently puchased Tama kit. Do you have the tabs for the second part of the drum that you were playing which starts roughly at 2:05. I can't get that groove that you were playing off my head. If you can pass me the tabs that would be much appreciated.Thanks.

[@gasparin4188]

He probado los dos y me gusta mas el g2 se me hace como que más limpio y cálido el sonido

[@mr.bigrigs2059]

Lo mismo estaba pensando, sonido mas natural y con buen low ends. Creo que me voy con los G2

[@kenbrooks5242]

I have a Tamar silver star set of drums ( birch) and playing in a church hall and have the best sound in there is ec2 frosted on batter side and g1 coated on the reso side.

[@corvetmania7244]

0:43

[@terkmadugga]

What were you using as the resonant head though? That's very important

[@drumdog]

Resonant heads in this video are G1 Clears 🙂

[@Chiroman527]

A very good vid guys. Although I'm a returning beginner drummer at 68 years old after a 50 year hiatus, I have become Obsessive about the sound of my drums. I have found that drum heads make big difference in the sound produced even using my cheap Grammon drumkit. Just got the EC2 frosted (semi tranlucent), batter heads . I also ordered G1 clears as resonant heads. I seek that nice phat Doo..... Doo....Doo sound, with just a little ring. This setup gave me a little too much overtone. Moongelling helped. Then swithched to the G1 clears as the batter heads, reign stalled the stock resonant cheap single ply resonant heads , and now have the dilemma of a strict comparison. Using moongells (2 on each tom), the G1s yield a very acceptable sound to my ear. I hate being obsessed 🤔

[@siputai4321]

I like G2.. paired it with G1.. gonna try EC Reso next

[@JamieDrumz]

What result did you get?

[@dagb7271]

Thanks so much for the comparison. Both sound good. G2 have some more noticeable midrange with I personally would prefer to remove but with the EC2 this was done. I’d prefer EC2s on my new Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch kit. EC2s sounded pre-eqd from the start.

[@Ben-ic1ve]

I’ve been a fan of the G2 coated. I want to try some UV2s so badly though

[@drumdog]

UV2s do have a fantastic reputation, @Ben-ic1ve. Would love to hear your thoughts on them once you give them a try. Thanks for being a fan!

[@banditY2K]

Excellent video thank much!

[@JonieBalonee]

I hear more high end overtones in the EC2s, which they claim in their item description that it dampens high end over tones more than other drum heads😕

[@nelsonperez8144]

En mi parecer con los EC 2 existe un mejor control de los armónicos que se puede apreciar especialmente en el tom de piso. 👍

[@citadelasoundproduction9412]

Great video, thank you!

[@nimrodescojedo1408]

EC2 sounds really good. But um, I have a question. What brand of reso are you using on your rack and floor tom, sir?

[@drumdog]

Evans G1 clears on Resos 🥁🙂

[@nimrodescojedo1408]

@@drumdog A G1? Sounds really cool. Thank you for your demo, sir. I'll give a try for the G1. I'm using a yamaha gigmaker, but it actually owned my dad, so I was thinking of buying my own simple drumkit next year. By the way, awesome performance. Keep it up! 😊👍

[@DjsArtistRep]

Can you get rid of that 146 hertz ring in the floor tom? I am having a similar problem on my 12" tama slp tom. Great channel thanks!

[@drumdog]

Hi Eddie, thanks for tuning in! That 16" floor does love to ring a little when tuned low, we find a single moon gel helps to control it 👌

[@renardorowe7]

question, does the G2s scratches very easily??? because i see some scratches on yours,so i just want to know if they scratch easily?

[@timschrieber9741]

G2 and add dampening as needed

[@Black_Water.inc200]

The thing I hate is that unless I have these on my kit I’ll never know how they actually sound in person since mics don’t really capture that 😢

[@GabrielXDrums]

That’s why internet and online is never reality. Crazy.

[@KarlLatham]

love both !!!! but I'm with you EC2 these days

[@JeffThal]

Great comparison, thanks!

[@drumdog]

Thanks for watching!

[@Chiroman527]

How was the Reso Heads Tuned? I'm a Novice at drum tuning as previously commented, and I just can't achieve these sounds out of my Toms... Either G2 coated , Remo Emperor Clears or EC2s Clear - I get too much overtone ringing, unless I tune the batters very low. And IMHO, it seems that the Clear Batters seem to be a bit Plasticy sounding, particularly if tuned a little higher. I never realized what an ART drum tuning is.

[@drumdog]

Drum tuning can be a real killer! It takes a lot of practice to really get a feel for it. The reso heads in this vid were tuned medium-high 🥁

[@gmusico]

How tight are the resonant heads ?

[@christopherdonegan333]

Hi there guys, what might you think about putting the EC resonant heads too and bottom?

[@chuyhzag]

Muy sutil la diferencia, pero me parece mejor el EC2

[@tobytoxd]

Thank you very much! Very helpful!

[@brianbeattie4358]

For me, EC2's for sure. BUT... what's that meinl crash cymbal???

[@drumdog]

It's a Byzance Extra Dry 19" Thin 🙂

[@196620410]

j'adore tes toms de ta batterie .

[@kiseki490]

What is bottom head? (i love the G2, really powerfull)

[@davesniad]

What reso heads on the toms?

[@emrahercancakir]

Which heads were used at the bottoms? Great review!

[@dudemanaric]

What mics do you use?

[@jono8605]

Have you guys tried EC2 over G2s clears.

[@KarlLatham]

ty

[@salbolini1559]

What reso head were you using?

[@heliodrums]

amazing Job helped me a lot Thank you!

[@ChrisDrummer16]

Nice comparison. Thank you

[@drumdog]

thanks for watching

[@jimdalton6140]

Evens are good drum heads i got them and its like i have a different drum set

[@evanligon8346]

That floor tom is SINGIN’

[@drumdog]

Thanks for tuning in and for the compliment on the floor tom! It's great to know when the kit's vibe comes through in the video. 🥁

[@elehnez5732]

When hearing Drums alone, the G2 have more lower mids and sustain, let's say rumble. The EC2 sound more like mixed on a record. For playing live I prefer a more open sound which gives me the depth I need when playing with other Instruments like Bass an Guitar. Same in the Snare btw.

[@Hawiianlion67]

The ec2s are ultra warm

[@pablomortiferdrum3820]

Compre un g2 de 16 pulgadas porque no habia el de 360 hidraulic y no me gisto para nada el g2 sinceramente

[@jerrygamez5723]

Thanks for the video

[@drumdog]

Our pleasure!

[@blue_z_gaming5012]

EC2 I would on this

[@julian.borisov]

G2 would be my choice - more attack, less woombly sustain (more damp). For rock and metal this would be a fair replacement for the Pinstripes.

[@Aa_tisshh]

It was helpful. thanks!

[@anteknezevic9394]

Name snare????

[@sirjustis]

Great channel!

[@drumdog]

Thanks so much!

[@mr.d7429]

I’m hearing I little more overtones on the EC2, I prefer the G2

[@johnbmx4christ]

I hear that in the 2 high toms and think the g2 was better but I think the floor tom sounded better with the ec2.

[@mr.d7429]

@@johnbmx4christ that’s exactly what I did on my high toms and floor tom 🤘🏾

[@johnbmx4christ]

@@mr.d7429 that's awesome. I came across this video cause we're currently using pinstripes but might change to ec2. They're almost identical.

[@Chiroman527]

@@mr.d7429 what kind of Kit do you have? : Maple, Birch , etc. I have a PDP Concept Maple kit and changed the batter heads on the 5 Toms to G2s Coated (per the advice of my drum store guy). The coated heads are "warmer" (I think a fancy word for a less Punchy sound ). Just switched to the EC2s which offer more Punchiness than the G2s coated. I use Evans E-Rings on all the Toms except a 8" rack Tom. I am also trying Remo Emperor Clears (I have that 1 head on my 14" Floor Tom). I'm a Newbie to Drum Tuning. I'm 70 YO, having resurrected drumming after 50 Years (1969) [It's in My Blood], and find it very Tricky to get the sound I am comfortable with: Dooooo, Dooooo (Jared on DRUMEO explains it so well). I do not like too much Overtone Ringing.

[@mr.d7429]

@Aldo Matulich also to get rid of over tones, make sure batter and reso side have as close as possible to equal tension in all tuning rods by using drum sticks and lightly tapping around the edges of batter heads and reso heads. The reso side has to be tuned slightly higher then batter side to minimize unwanted overtones, in my humble opinion!

[@jeshuamontelongo3953]

💯 % Ec2s

[@magedzaki9637]

I think ec2 the sound dies a little bit faster

[@tinnitusthenight5545]

This really is the key takeaway, I'm using ec2 on my studio kit for this reason

[@blakedmc1989HD]

i prefer G2 clears, but on a Pearl Session Custom SMX (no longer being made)

[@danday3741]

Nice Vid.

[@dontemelancon6611]

What kind of drum set is this?

[@drumdog]

It's a Tama Starclassic Bubinga Elite, sizes in description 🥁

[@addthisto]

resonant head?

[@drumdog]

G1 Clears 👍

[@Max-dd4ow]

Ec2 all the way

[@morbidmanmusic]

what everyone below should be saying but isn't, is, it depends on the drums, song and gig.

[@nathanielking7481]

Hmmmm……….I think g2 for rack and EC2 for floor Toms 🤔

[@PeterEnis69]

G2 with a bit of gel sounds better than EC2 imo

[@theavenger3363]

Nice enough but the 12 sounds a little choked with the EC2 ..

[@wavyboysean9433]

G2 sound good

[@lenovotablet6700]

On the ec2 you hear the material too and on g2 you hear the sound more. For me the g2 wins.

[@blackasthesky]

Nice video, but showcasing them on a more standard maple shell set would make the video more relatable for many people.

[@drummerjoey003]

EC2 100%

[@jcdrums2798]

less resonance with the EC2S

[@jesseesquivel3451]

Ec2

[@JCordoba1001]

Ill go for the emperors

[@AudioWonderland]

I hear all attack and no tone or sustain at all for both of them. Were we even hearing the close mics? The toms sound distant and roomy. I am voting them both off the island

[@chaunceypaulos3712]

They both and very slight differences

[@sbskking]

Very subtle, but G2 is little better.

[@drumdog]

Yeah I've used G2's for ages, thanks dude

[@Chiroman527]

Agreed very subtle differences. Using the G2s for the first time , one notices the ring around the edges. If you look closely, you see the "oil" that moves around the ring. After consulting Evans web site, learned that is normal and what contributes to their design marketing that is designed to slightly muffle the overtones.

[@iRideuWatch]

@@Chiroman527 no oil in the G2. That's light refracted through the two plies that looks like oil.

[@ghostsmoke11]

sounds like the ec2's sound better when there's more energy driven into the drum (or higher volume playing)

[@Chiroman527]

Ghost, I am trying them on my PDP Concept Maple 6 piece Kit with 5 Toms: 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16". I had Evans G2s Coated and just switched. The G2s are "warmer" ( a little less Punchy) and were recommended by the Drum Store for maple drums. The EC2s are a bit more Punchy , but they may be a little "Plasticky". Depends on Your Ears - Subjective. I use Evans E-Rings on all the Toms except the 8 " rack. Seems the E-Rings take out that Overtone Ringing that I do not want. I don't use Mics, or compression. I'm a 70 yo, who plays drums for recreation in retirement , about 1 hour a day to My Music: Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Clapton, Kinks, Beatles, Stones, Mellencamp, some Motown, Cars, Talking Heads, Animals, Hollies, Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Rait and More.

[@ghostsmoke11]

@@Chiroman527 keep it up grandpa

[@thehellobandwiscthehelloba7655]

ec2s sound a bit richer...

[@Liam_S-11]

there is just absolutely no way that in a band setting, people will be able to hear "oh yea, hes def using ec2s not g2s" like the differance can only be heard by a robot, let alone someone in a band with other instruments.

[@drumdog]

You raise an excellent point, Liam. In the mix of a full band, the subtle differences between heads can become nuanced. It's all about finding what feels and sounds best for you. Cheers for sparking discussion!

[@johnmarkbaugbog6296]

the difference in the 12" tom is negligible

[@Joshstix95]

Ec2s round out the tone and making it sound full. The g2s are nice but ec2s have that low end

[@drumdog]

Absolutely, @Jojoakl21. The EC2s do bring out a nice low end, adding to the drum's full tone. It's all about finding the sound that best suits your style.

[@alydude2011]

G2

[@handihasan8823]

hmm i dont think its fair comparing the used G2 and a brand new EC2... but oh well...

[@Didi.Alves.]

EC2 =)

[@drumdog]

EC2 heads have their fans for a reason! Thanks for chiming in with your preference. How have they been working out for your musical needs?

[@queenpurple8433]

G2 all the way

[@JohnSumner13]

G2's sounded much better to my ear.