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In this video, I wanted to give you a demonstration of how each drumhead sounds. Hopefully this will help you when you're choosing the next snare drum head to outfit your kit with .
It's always a challenge to know which is the "right" one. But I encourage you to not choose a certain head because someone else uses it, but choose the head because you love the way it sounds.
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[@twhdrummer1311]

For anyone wondering. 2:30 - Genera HD Dry 3:13 - Power Center 3:54 - Hybrid 4:35 - Genera 5:16 - Heavyweight 5:58 - J1 Etched 6:40 - EC1 Reverse Dot 7:23 - Hydraulic Blue 8:03 - G14 Coated 8:44 - EC 9:27 - EC Reverse Dot 10:07 - ST Dry 10:48 - G2 Coated 11:29 - Power Center Reverse Dot 12:10 - Genera HD 12:52 - ST 13:33 - Hydraulic Black 14:15 - G1 Coated 14:56 - Onyx

[@shadowmoon1252]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@peppermd]

TreDrummer13 Thanks this made it way easier to compare

[@uncontrolledprecision9163]

Thanks bro, this helped a lot

[@gabeemb5711]

useful

[@ZendeMurdock]

thanks a lot bud!!

[@texugooooo]

Thanks a lot! Let me help you out: 2:34 Genera HD Dry (5mil outer ply; 5,5mil inner ply; 2mil ctrl ring; dry vent holes) 3:12 Power Center (10mil ply; 5mil patch) 3:53 Hybrid (one ply; unique 2 fiber weave) 4:35 Genera (10mil ply; 2mil ctrl ring) 5:20 Heavyweight (10mil outer ply; 10mil inner ply; 5 mil pacth) 6:01 J1 Etched (10mil ply; etched coating) 6:43 EC1 Reverse Dot (14mil ply; reverse dot; SST rings) 7:24 Hydraulic Blue (7mil outer ply; 7mil inner ply; oil middle layer) 8:05 G14 Coated (14mil ply) 8:46 EC (7mil outer ply; 10mil inner ply; SST rings) 9:29 EC Reverse Dot (7mil outer ply; 10mil inner ply; SST rings; reverse dot) 10:10 ST Dry (7,5mil outer ply; 7,5mil inner ply; dry vent holes) 10:50 G2 Coated (7mil outer ply; 7mil inner ply) 11:32 Power Center Reverse Dot (10mil ply; 5mil patch) 12:13 Genera HD (5mil outer ply; 7,5mil inner ply; 2mil ctrl rings) 12:55 ST (7,5mil outer ply; 7,5mil inner ply) 13:37 Hydraulic Black (7,5mil outer ply; 6,6mil inner ply; oil middle layer) 14:17 G1 Coated (10mil ply) 14:56 Onyx (7,5mil outer ply; 7,5mil inner ply; black coating)

[@NoctisReitop2]

Thank you for putting the attributes in the time sigs. Really helps putting heads side by side and finding them.

[@briedisvilks]

Top: 1. Genera 4:39 (overall best no overtones) 2. Genera HD 12:15 ( med-high overtones) 3. Genera HD Dry 2:35 (low overtones) 4. Hybrid 3:57 (for piccolo no overtones) 5. Hydraulic Blue 7:25 (low overtones) 6. Hydraulic Black 13:37 (med overtones) 7. Onyx 15:00 (high overtones)

[@rkythekid8551]

+briedisvilks Accurate - deserves more upvotes

[@danielbalatoni3622]

but I love my overtones :,(

[@CameronBartholomew]

Yeah I almost think the Genera takes out too much. Am I the only one who finds it strange the Genera takes out more tone than the Genera HD or HD Dry? How does that work? Drums are weird sometimes.... In this video I actually feel like those hydraulics came out really well. Very nice combo of control but still with some tone. I actually expected them to sound "boxier." Those things are nice.

[@kartirnium]

Hidraulic Black sounded the best for me :)

[@jasonhernandez7228]

they should make a video showing tom heads.

[@David-zu3hd]

human never get enough

[@jordanmckenney3705]

This really was an impressive video/videos. Sure lessons are good and extremely useful..... With that said there are lots of them. No on has done a video like this that I have ever seen. You truly have done something amazing here. More videos like these with toms, bass drum, and other brands of drum heads are just what the drum community needs and will always need. Once they are made I don't see how someone else will ever have the need to try to duplicate. There will be no need and you will not only have the first ones ever made but the ONLY ones!!! Thank you!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks Jordan!

[@krusher74]

***** Evans have a similar thing already on their website.

[@mattwhite898]

Drumeo What kit did you use in this video i would be interested in getting one.

[@deekerr1613]

+May contain traces of drumming it looks like it could be Pearl in my opinion.

[@jonathanziegler5695]

+Matt White it's a Yamaha maple custom hybrid

[@somekid7]

THANK YOU FOR THIS. There are way too many videos that poorly compare all kinds of musical equipment by neglecting to keep constant a bunch of important factors. You guys are awesome.

[@Jaap-Relou]

Genera - 4:35 Genera HD - 12:10 Genera HD Dry - 2:31 Power Center - 3:12 Power Center Reverse Dot - 11:29 EC - 8:43 EC Reverse Dot - 9:25 EC1 Reverse Dot - 6:39 Hybrid - 3:53 G1 Coated - 14:14 G2 Coated - 10:48 G14 Coated - 8:02 ST - 12:51 ST Dry - 10:06 Hydraulic Blue - 7:20 Hydraulic Black - 13:33 Heavyweight - 5:16 J1 Etched - 5:58 Onyx - 14:56

[@steroidpigeon]

Why are they all mixed up?

[@bclance]

Just wanted to say that this is an awesome video! As someone who has been playing for almost 10 years, I gained a ton of insight and learned a lot. Thanks guys! I know that video could not have been easy to make. Your work is appreciated!

[@Skinslayer1]

The difference in sound between the heads is incredible. Very useful video. :)

[@andre-michelgoulet6933]

Holy guys, thank you so much for this! That's an incredible amount of effort to put in for a product demo. You won't find this anywhere else but on drumeo, fantastic content.

[@brianhodgman591]

Hi Jared. Thanks for this demo of all the Evans snare heads. So much more to choose from then a few years ago.

[@msd53184]

Great video for drummers alike. I've been a HUGE fan of the Genera Coated for almost 3 plus years now. It's a winner for all my snares.

[@si2sti]

Thank you so much for this demo! I actually like the seperate videos uploaded with more info on each head. Turns out the head I play is NOT my favorite head demoed in your videos! Can't wait to try the Genera HD dry!! Thank again! Very helpful!

[@javimartin_drum]

It was about time that someone did something like that and always drumeo is one step ahead, great job and thanks from spain guys !

[@antonhansen9238]

Thank you for making this video! I just cranked up my old head yesterday, so this comparison is making it a whole lot easier!

[@mcrfreako1011]

Currently LOVING my onyx!!! Has a great attack, and perfect sustain. Great for any style

[@AndrewKonkey]

I've been a player of Evans Drum Heads ever since I started playing 11 years ago, and out of all my heads that have come and gone, I still have an Onyx Black from 2008 that I put on my snare for studio work along with an HD Dry, and an EC1 for live playing.

[@sebaslimm]

very informative video! gives me a really clear picture of what sound I want and which heads to go for! thanks for the upload!!!

[@erossua7082]

Drumeo , you're all guys doing such a great job. I've got my new Evans Ec Reverse Dot snare drum head, because of this video. Nice explanation. A very good tool for drummers. Greetings from Argentina ! 💪🏻

[@joshraleigh6885]

I love the hybrid. Thanks Jared

[@BuckAugust]

Great stuff, Jared and Drumeo! Thank you for sharing these videos!!

[@caydjj]

I love my Genera Dry. It's the head I use on both my snares, metal and wood, along with the 300 reso head. It cuts really well live and in mixes and is super easy to tune up really high or low

[@Mynameisnumber5]

Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video man! I just got a job at a drum department and I have to learn all of this stuff so this is Gold at its finest! Thank you!

[@fjkulwin]

Great video! Just what I was looking to hear. Thank you for posting Jared.

[@viralbooby]

The hydraulic black head surely sounds amazing along with the genera hd. The have the perfect amount of resonance right after the hit with makes it sound amazing. Thanks for this video Jared ! Made me win time instead of having to go to a music store first to try the heads..

[@fab5296]

Thx for all the effort you guys put into this video! Helps a lot!

[@billyhughes9776]

Great vid -- I liked: EC1 Reverse Dot - 6:43 G2 Coated - 10:51 Power Center Reverse Dot - 11:32 Onyx (surprised at that one) - 15:00

[@damianrivas]

I always thought 2 ply heads were best for playing metal and heavy rock, but wow the Genera sounds really good! I think I'll try that next. And thank you for this! This video is exactly what I needed since I don't have the money to buy every head and try it out.

[@julianwall3261]

I remember an individual who chose to use a certain snare drum as his primary snare that he loved but musically it sounded completely out of place with any songs he played to. Other people approached me about this problem. It was a learning experience for me to remember that the snare drum should fit the music even if I like other types better. Love your program and appreciate your help.

[@frasierbeast]

Great video!!! I've been using the Hybrid and it's become my favorite snare batter head.

[@SteelPantherGaming]

You guys are awesome. I thank you heaps for always making great videos and lessons!

[@saustindavis]

Call me crazy, but I liked the hydraulic heads the best. It was just a pure snare sound. No ringing or other junk happening.

[@franzdaleebol1726]

Same here man

[@thebindivers7298]

yeah same here

[@YuvalAlonithe]

+S. Austin Davis You're crazy!! :P just kidding, same here...

[@FanaticDrummer]

Well these are raw sounds, no dampening or over tone control. The oil layer is designed for that reason. But, the Reverse Power center sounded good as well as the Onyx. Especially for hard music. The Hydraulic sounds great on kicks.

[@Daniel-fi3lt]

I like the genera hd dry and hydraulic black

[@smallttocs]

Thanks a lot for doing this! I am going to try the Power Center because of this video. I was raised with and used Remo for 16 years. I tried Evans once 4 years ago and never went back to Remo. The durability is twice as good as Remo for the coated heads from my experience.

[@taryncole5367]

i’m finally working towards upgrading my heads from the ones my drums came with. this video is super helpful, but i can’t imagine how long this took to film!

[@robertgarza2865]

Thank you so much. This helped me tremendously. It's between the Genera or the Hydraulic Blue for me. I like low to no overtones.

[@sofrowned]

Great vid! Really appreciated for sorting these things out!

[@CharlieLord]

I think my favourite is between the G14 and the Power Centre Reverse, which is probably a good thing because I'm using an Aquarian Texture Coated Dot at the moment (which is the equivalent of the Power Centre Reverse), and I was thinking about trying a G14 next anyway :)

[@yourtulpa]

Very informative, thank you so much! I think I should definitely give Genera a try, very nice body/ring balance.

[@jaredlangdon7286]

One thing I struggled with on your video was listening to them and trying to hear them without the ringing. I absolutely hate ringing, especially in the confined space I have to work with. But it was super cool of you to do all of them, you narrowed my search down quite a bit. You're the best, Drumeo !!

[@SaW906AC]

Thank you very very very much for this wonderfull video! It helps so much! Your lessons are awesome, but these kinds of videos are sooo helpfull and important too! Again, thank you very much! I'd love to see more of those "comparison" videos :) Keep up the passion :) Knowing that Drumeo is out there makes playing drums so much more fun.. because you offer any help and knowledge a drummer could ask for!

[@the4littlepiggies]

This was so helpful! I have a beginners Rogue drum set and want to upgrade all the heads from the original stock heads. I figured I’d start with the snare. I feel so much more knowledgeable about what I like! I’ve been a little frustrated at how a lot of drum videos say to just get what sounds good to you/tune your drums to the pitch you like, but I have little to no knowledge of what actually sounds GOOD let alone what my personal preference is. So these comparison videos are opening up my whole world! I liked the Genera HD Dry and the Hydraulic Black best. Now to decide which one to buy first!

[@beatleguy64]

This series is a fantastic idea. I completely understand that only Evans heads are covered since you're an Evans artist. Would it be possible to do a series like this but with a Remo artist?

[@DrumeoOfficial]

I'm not sure... The guys at Evans are so easy to work with and they really support what we do at Drumeo. I have never heard from anyone at Remo so I'm not sure they even know we exist.

[@michaelb9370]

Drumeo Common Remo! Get a rep to call Jared up!. I personally like the sounds of the clear Remo Emperors and the Ebony Emperors. But the kick has to be an Evans Emad. Will you be doing a comparison video of the kick batter heads next? I've always wanted to hear the difference between the Emad1, Emad2, and Gmad.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

***** Kick comparison videos will be out in a week or so.

[@thomasdameron390]

Evans heads are generally higher quality than most other brands, so I'm perfectly fine with them doing just Evans if those are the guys that are helping them out :)

[@krusher74]

beatleguy64 in this day and age, evans and remo should have their own youtube channel and be making these videos themselves to show of their products

[@tuckman5662]

Wow! What a HUGH help this has been. Thank you so much.

[@rickskelton2880]

Jared...Your videos are very well made...and extremely helpful..!! Thanks, for sharing..!!

[@gaberamirez2231]

I personally have the Genera HD and I absolutely love the sound of it. I thought this video was pretty cool, finding out how all their snare drum heads sound.

[@luizarthurbrito]

Wow! I cant even imagine how much work that video took to be recorded! Good job

[@AndyMac]

My god, this must have taken even longer than my Level 360 review! Great work guys - superb reference resource here.

[@VanAnon51]

I love the appearance and tone of the Heavyweight, the Hydraulic Black, and Onyx heads. Those 3 will be my choices for my next main snare head.

[@westoneuler4065]

I have the onyx on my snare and it's fantastic. It actually made me switch brands from Remo to Evans. It rings when I want it to, or if I want less I toss on a moongel and its gone. Beautiful head, unique look, great sound.

[@WattsnRoll]

Great video comparing the Evans snare head lineup. Many thanks!

[@cmrcs]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it!

[@SONORSQ2guy]

This video helped me tremendously Jared. Thanks for making it. I can't afford to buy everything Evans makes to suite my playing, thanks to you I found the Onyx to be the best snare head I've ever played! Before this video I had to settle for what I was already playing. When will the Tom video be released?

[@cueriux]

Sounds like tuning skills and drum choice are much stronger factors in your sound. Great video!

[@blujay9191]

I love this video. I purchased a Dialtune snare drum (awesome) and aside from using a dial to change tuning in mere seconds, it allows you to change the head in under a minute. I've got a G1, Calftone and HD Genera Dry already. Every head in the video sounds pretty darn good to me. Hopefully I won't let my collection get out of hand but I can't make any guarantees.

[@EJarvenpaa]

One that sounds like a total beast for metal music is Evans Black Chrome, although it's not technically a "snare head". A ton of volume and very nice crack that cuts through the guitar wall easily with good definition. Not suitable for lighter music or brushes, but for heavier stuff...it's a killer! Waiting for the tom series, as those are next to be updated on my kits. Thanks for these and props for being featured on the front page of Evans!

[@walkingdude87]

This is a wonderful video for those of us that can't buy various heads to try out. Like guitar effects nice to hear privately with iem on

[@andrewludlam5686]

Huge amount of work guys...much respect. G14 Coated for me.

[@isaintlikei4076]

...I've used the Evans Hybrid for a while now with a bit of dampening, like moongel, and ohmygod bruh- its SOOO GOOD! I thank you, Drumeo, for showing me this head.

[@AlexdaSilvaMusic]

I am using Evans Genera HD Snare Heads for years and I think that these are the best sounding Snare heads, but I also liked the EC 1 reversed Dot in this demo!

[@n.h6001]

I love the EC reverse dot. I've been using it for years.

[@maddogpicker]

Thanks for doing the comparisons.

[@sionnachs_workshop]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Really great help. I'm going to try out a Hybrid I think

[@MrBustemup]

This is the most useful lesson I have seen in a long time. It helps me especially as I am looking for a new snare head. I bought a new kit and the stock heads suck.

[@israelandradas7216]

Great video!!! I was looking for a new drum head now and I was going to replace my EC1 Reverse Dot (that I love and recommend...) for something a little bit more "brilliant". This helps a lot.Thank´s for the effort.

[@DavidEpstein]

I love these videos. These are by far the most helpful reviews of drum heads on the internet. Is there any chance that you guys might do a similar video for tom heads? Maybe just one rack tome and one floor?

[@runescapeidiotsful]

The Hydraulic Black Coated sounded amazing in my ears, I think I'm gonna have to get that, also seems to fit the genre of music I'm playing.

[@bensas42]

The amount of work that must have gone to this video. Great work!

[@KellerColeman]

Great demonstration.

[@IgorMeshcheriakov]

Unbelievable help. Thank you!

[@adamb.4585]

Wow what a helpful video!! Thanks guys!

[@martinlaporte2112]

That was a great video. Very consistent playing Jared ! 👍🏻😃 The winner is the G1 coated. Hands down best sound.

[@deekerr1613]

Just adding a touch of extra knowledge from experience: the difference between the power center and the power center reverse dot is that the standard has higher overtones (kinda funky sounding) and the reverse dot has lower overtones (more rock and roll). The Hydraulic series heads have air bubbles that sound different (worse) than the head so if you hit them by accident your playing can sound a little inconsistent. The EC1 Reverse Dot tends to be way wetter than it sounds in the video at most tuning (maybe not the so much the one he used) but I found it tended to need dampening for any tuning lower than the demonstration in the video. The hybrid series drum heads are made for marching/field drums but there is one available that's a little more tailored for drum set, it is coated (as opposed to just having texture from the fibers), is nicer sounding at lower than marching tunings and is slightly more durable (due to the coating) so it can withstand even harder hits on even lower tunings. This is just my personal experience, I've owned one of each of those heads (plus an onyx but it sounded dead on) so you can take my word for this. However if anyone has had any contradicting experiences then please reply with them. I don't mind being wrong (I'm just trying to help people only have to buy one head to get what they're looking for and save money).

[@soundmanlab659]

+D Kerr thanks man!!!

[@kingsleymendoza6173]

thanks Jared for this great video, very informative!

[@TjH97]

I just ordered all new heads for my kit on cyber monday. I got a free Genera HD Dry for ordering G2 Coated tom heads. This made me really excited to give it a try! :D

[@GrungerSteve]

Thank you for your hard work! I am sure that this video took a long time to make.

[@nomadr1349]

those hydrolics... lovely sound. Loved them most

[@richardhall6762]

Really helpful!! Wanted to hear the Level 360, but I love the HD Dry sound. Sharp attack and very little ringing overtones. Sweet! I’ve been a Remo man for years but the guys at Studio Instrument Rentals in San Francisco have turned me on to Evans. I’m liking your heads.

[@TheGurner1]

I like the G2 as well

[@denzildjjohnson9979]

i appreciated this alot!! this was veryyy helpful thanks man good looking out

[@billgeimke3452]

Thanks Jared. Great Demo.

[@darlenebenham2033]

Thank you for this video! Can you do one for toms, too? Would love to hear different cymbals - I know that would be a huge task because there are so many, but that would be awesome and helpful!! I am so freaking picky with what I hear.

[@Telepuzique]

that is one useful video, mate. awesome job. thanks!

[@WhirlwindDrums]

I currently play on a Power Center reverse dot. But I'm gonna try out a Genera. It sounds really freaking good. Not too dry and the ring response is well balanced IMO

[@lazydobo1094]

my favorite personally was the hybrid and the hydraulic black i like dry sounding snares with little to no ring

[@eastbaymauiboy]

This is a GREAT video!. I listened and studied with intent (and headphones)...It helped me a TON... For me...Genera HD for the win!. Just beat out the G2, which is pretty ringy, the ST, with still just a little too much ring, and the HD dry which is just a little too dry...for me anyway. The Genera HD's got just the right amount of everything with just a little bit of ring, lots of power and good bottom. Stoked! 🎶🎵🔥💥

[@Perezy818]

Definitely Remo, Thanks for the Video.

[@botondpapp8650]

. My top pick: 3:57 4:29 Hybrid The Others: 4:39 5:10 Genera 12:15 12:46 Genera HD 2:35 3:06 Genera HD Dry 12:56 13:27 ST 10:11 10:42 ST Dry 7:25 7:57 Hydraulic Blue 13:37 14:09 Hydraulic Black 14:19 14:50 G1 Coated 10:52 11:23 G2 Coated 8:06 8:37 G14 Coated 3:16 3:47 Power Center 11:33 12:04 Power Center Reverse Dot 8:48 9:19 EC 9:29 10:00 EC Reverse Dot 6:44 7:15 EC1 Reverse Dot 6:02 6:33 J1 Etched 5:21 5:52 Heavyweight 15:00 15:31 Onyx

[@doremind1]

Same for the top pick, controlled, balanced, sweet, just right for my ears.

[@MindTheFootball]

Thank you! Very rare to see a video like this!

[@ShrinkRaptor]

I really like the HD, HD Dry, Power Center, Power Center RD and the G2 Coated

[@bencarriere9585]

Props to you guys on doing this video, it probably took ages to set up.

[@philipz794]

Got the Power Center Reverse Dot + Hazy 300 --- awesome combination :) great video!

[@gambj]

Thank you so much for making this video, loved it. It helped greatly

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Awesome, I'm glad you liked it!

[@samalbitz1451]

Phenomenal video. Thank you!

[@DavidEpstein]

Thank you so much for doing this.

[@ItsNotSafe2Swim]

Love the hybrid head. My favorite Evans snare head

[@gankytime7]

Thanks Jared this really helpful

[@greyy357]

Damn. How long did this take you to film?

[@DrumeoOfficial]

LONG!

[@logancasper9909]

Drumeo and we appreciate it! :p

[@AaronP719]

Drumeo What is one that is loud but have a "pop" sound, can be BEAT, but can also play dynamics?

[@Spooky0910]

@aaron probably the heavyweight it there thickest head

[@ouncy]

About 17 minutes.

[@BrandonP43]

I really liked the Genera it was a nice full sound that didn't ring out too much. Right now I'm using the Remo White Suede on my snare and it gives a full sound but rings a little too much. I use remo ebony's on my toms and use white coated on the resignation side. And I use ebony's on my bass and floor tom as well. I also have a 14" zbt hihat, a 16" zbt crash, an 18" K custom crash ride, and a 20" zbt ride.It all sounds amazing except my snare which is probably the most important. Thanks for making this video Jared.

[@forgettable8365]

“Clear coating” - Jared Falk

[@missbrittanyvanessa8722]

nice! thanks for this! Totally helpful.