ULTIMATE Remo Snare Drum Heads Comparison - Timpano Percussion

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0:08 Diplomat M5
0:16 Diplomat
0:25 Diplomat Skyntone
0:34 Diplomat Fiberskyn
0:42 Ambassador
0:51 Ambassador Suede
0:59 Ambassador Renaissance
1:08 Ambassador Vintage
1:16 Ambassador Fiberskyn
1:25 Ambassador X
1:34 Ambassador X14
1:42 Controlled Sound
1:51 Controlled Sound X
1:59 Powerstroke 3
2:08 Powerstroke X
2:16 Powerstroke 4
2:25 Powerstroke 77
2:34 Pinstripe
2:42 Emperor
2:51 Emperor Vintage
2:59 Emperor X
Kit: Yamaha Absolute Maple Hybrid 14X6'' snare, C&C 12th & Vine 22" bass drum
Cymbals: Zildjian K Light Hats 14"
Performer: Andrew Wyatt
All heads were tuned at the same exact tension (88) using a DrumDial. Bottom head is a standard Remo SA-0314-00 Ambassador Clear Snare Side.
The audio was recorded using a matched pair of AKG C414 for overheads, a Shure SM57 for the snare drum and a AKG D112 for the bass drum.
The video was filmed using two Canon Eos Rebel T3i for front view and for overview.
Thank you for watching!

[@todhobart7880]

Excellent comparison. From my experience, this video accurately represents the characteristics of the heads. I wish more comparison videos were like this. For me, I like the Emperor Vintage the best.

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Tod. Thanks for your comment, I'm happy to hear that you found this video to be useful!

[@SuperBrictson]

@Connor Pearson The traditional or just "Emperor" sounds better but to me, they are my least favorite Remos. Diplomat kick ass, especially Diplomat M5 :D

[@ryanx9372]

Bah..buy kevlar heads for best response Edit: LOVED this demonstration though!

[@PSG_FAN94]

Controlled Sound Coated 😍😍

[@drumstudiomonchengladbach8131]

This comparison is worthless, because it's nowhere shown that he uses the same tension on the different drumheads.

[@JosephWangrocks]

0:08: Diplomat Series: Bright Tone, Long Sustain, and lower durability (thinner) 0:08: Diplomat M5 0:16: Diplomat Coated, warm and full sound *BEST OPTION FOR SOFT PLAYING* 0:25: Diplomat Skyntone, warm and soft attack 0:34: Diplomat Fiberskyn, warm, calf-like sound some prefer 0:42: Ambassador Series: Bright Tone, Long Sustain, and standard durability 0:42: Ambassador Coated, *INDUSTRY STANDARD* in drum heads, *BEST OVERALL OPTION* 0:51: Ambassador Suede, warm, mid-range tones 1:00: Ambassador Renaissance, warm, open tones, lots of overtones 1:08: Ambassador Vintage: Extremely Versatile provides the sensitivity of Diplomat Coated, midrange of Emperor Coated and durability of Ambassador Coated drumheads. 1:17 Ambassador Fiberskyn: warm, calf-like, thicker than the diplomat fiberskyn 1:25 Ambassador X Coated: enhanced attack, wider midrange tone, increased durability 1:34: Ambassador X14: the X coated but mores sustain and an enhanced feel of rebound on the sticks Not Shown: Ambassador Classic Fit: available clear, coated, and ebony Ambassador Starfire: popular resonant head with beautiful metallic look Ambassador Ebony: dark tone, and more open, standard for bass drum resonant head 1:43: Controlled Sound Series: Warm and Focused Tone, Medium Sustain, Extended Durability 1:43: Controlled Sound Coated Black Dot: focused mid range tones with more durability 1:51: Controlled Sound X: 2:00: Powerstroke Series: Warm and Dampened Tone, Short Sustain, and Standard Durability 2:00: Powerstroke 3, also known as P3 Coated: focused mid and low tones, with subtle attack: a *GREAT BASS DRUM OPTION* 2:09: Powerstroke X: highest durability of any 1 ply drum head, lots of overtone and sustain control 2:17: Powerstroke 4: warm sound, controlled sustain, focused low end tones *BEST SNARE OPTION FOR OVERTONE HATERS* 2:25: Powerstroke 77: warm and crisp, produces controlled tones and projections 2:34: Pinstripe Series: Dark and Dampened Tone, Medium Sustain, and Maximum Durability: the *INDUSTRY STANDARD* for *great* toms 2:34: Pinstripe Coated: great mid-range tones with lower end, has overtone reducing agent 2:42: Emperor Series: Warm Tone, Medium Sustain, and Maximum Durability: *BEST DURABILITY* 2:42: Emperor Coated: great warm and open tone and durability 2:51: Emperor Vintage: enhanced mid and low range tone 2:59: Emperor X: Xtreme Durability, popular among the world's hardest hitting drummers *BEST SNARE FOR HARD HITTERS* Hope this Comment Helped. Took me too long.

[@daniilg4356]

How long did that take?

[@floydhalilintar2850]

Thanks so much

[@Colo.Valenzuela]

my hero

[@morinmacias3907]

0:42: Ambassador Coated, INDUSTRY STANDARD in drum heads, BEST OVERALL OPTION (naa... still too much ring)

[@EliPoli64]

@@morinmacias3907 as Stewart Copeland said, "if there's too much ring or not enough ring, it's all personal preference" I like that ringy high snare a lot... but I also like the Emperor's dampening.

[@tlkshowhst]

Remo should pay you for this sick demo. Thank you.

[@Timpanopercussion]

TalkShowHost Haha! Well actually we partnered with them and they gave us all the snare heads we needed for this demo :) Thank you for your appreciation!

[@LochNessAnthony]

​@@Timpanopercussion this video is a godsend! Please do a remo bass drum version.

[@Timpanopercussion]

@@LochNessAnthony It'll take some time but the Bass Heads are on their way (thanx to Remo) ;)

[@LochNessAnthony]

@@Timpanopercussion Best news ever!!! I can't wait.

[@johncollins5552]

@@Timpanopercussion Great because changing out bass drum heads to find out they don't suit your drum sound is expensive if going by trial and error! Btw I love Remo heads on my snare and Tom's but I do love my Evans Emad 2 batter on the bass drum.

[@MewTimesTwo]

7 years later and this video is STILL the ultimate buying guide for Remo heads. You need to be sponsored.

[@DrumsetFundamentals]

One of the best comparison to date ! and i have seen many !! Congratulations

[@Timpanopercussion]

Thank you! It's a lot of work but it pays off! Which head did you prefer?

[@DrumsetFundamentals]

I would say, the Diplomat M5, Ambassador & Controlled Sound without specific order. Thank you again !

[@jamesbryce5187]

Timpano percussion emperor x and ambassador.

[@jamesbryce5187]

Never mind. Not the Emp X!.Emperor. Ambassador and Ambassador X.

[@pequeno1114]

Los signos de exclamación deben ir pegados a la palabra que la antecede

[@Naz473]

0:43 Ambassador 1:26 Ambassador X 1:43 Controlled Sound 2:43 Emperor

[@elfarra6660]

powerstroke 3 ?

[@bepoondrums7093]

Diplomat M5 0:09 Diplomat 0:17 Diplomat Skytone 0:26 Diplomat Fiberskyn 0:34 Ambassador 0:43 Ambassador Suede 0:51 Ambassador Reinassance 1:00 Ambassador Vintage 1:09 Ambassador Fiberskin 1:17 Ambassador X 1:26 Ambassador X14 1:35 Controlled Sound 1:43 Controlled Sound X 1:52 Powerstroke 3 2:00 Powerstroke X 2:09 Powerstroke 4 2:17 Powerstroke 77 2:26 Pinstripe 2:34 Emperor 2:43 Emperor Vintage 2:52 Emperor X 3:00

[@totigerus]

Double yeah!

[@FanaticDrummer]

They missed one of Remo’s best drum heads, the Black X. Amazing dry tone with incredible feel and durability. I put it on my13”x6” steel snare and cannot stop playing it. I love my PS3 Fiberskyn and Controlled Sound, but man, the Black X is amazing on metal snares.

[@jacoobk]

Ledgend

[@Matus0919]

After years of watching this video I just got that the go in order from the thinnest to the thickest drumhead

[@michaj4372]

Powerstroke 3 2:00 Powerstroke 4 2:17

[@DrewKane]

I'm amazed at how good the Diplomat M5 sounded!

[@tmaddrummer]

So much time and work to provide this most valuable service for us Drummers. Thanks to you, I have learned a lot about these Remo Drum Heads...... Thanks and Blessings my Canadian Drum Brothers!

[@aaronpulido7049]

Emperor and the Emperor X sound amazing! and they really take a beating

[@betulaobscura]

The best (snare) drum head comparison on the entire Internet - thank you!

[@RobbyTheGlitch]

Hands down the best Remo comparison video out there. Everything I was looking for, with no fluff. Well done! (Bonus points for the C&C!)

[@Timpanopercussion]

+Robert Tetrault thanks Robert! We appreciate your positive feedback

[@jacobboyd7965]

Timpano percussion it would be cool if u could do a tom or bass head comparison

[@Timpanopercussion]

It would be cool indeed! Let's see what we can do..!

[@Progdrummer86]

Yes, please! I especially wanna hear between Powersonic and Powerstroke Pro!

[@martonkardos8094]

I love all of them! Remo snare heads are the best to my ears

[@ZilnichProductions]

I like how you do only a short clip, with kick and hats and then end with a role. Really helps hear the difference in heads.

[@Timpanopercussion]

Thank you! We appreciate your feedback

[@cyberbandleipzigjams4493]

Most helpful Remo Snare Head comparison on the web. Thanks!

[@joewood1051]

Ambassador Fiberskyn! So versatile and durable from my experience, got that unmistakable slightly Latin percussion snap!

[@jazzdrummer000]

the best sound ''controlled sound'' and ''powerstroke3'' :)

[@jazzdrummer000]

I have both better but I powerstroke3 of controlled sound :)

[@joeshmoe12301230]

I'm gonna order up the powerstroke 3 for my daughter's new drum set. She's got the Controlled Sound Black Dot on her practice snare which sounds good, but I think I'm gonna get the Diplomat M5 for that one so she can practice her drumline music since it sounds very similar to the high tension marching snares.

[@mathiasperalta4070]

agreed

[@MrJoeymagot]

I think that this video really doesnt make justice to the emperor x... I have an Emperor x on my snare (metalic shell though 14"/5.5) and it sounds high and cracky without overtone... In this video it sounds low resonating and kinda "wobing" to me...

[@pocketsinsideout]

Lol literally going back and forth which one to get

[@aussiefarmer8741]

My second post here, I have saved this vid. Although not accurate for all snare drum types it is a very valuable tool to get a very good idea of the sort of sound you are trying to achieve. My personal choices are 1 emporer. 2 controled sound. I appreciate the effort you have gone too , to produce this video. Well done. I love the groove. BTW.

[@weeschwee]

We need this same video, but with every head tuned to the same pitch instead of tension. Great video!

[@glenwolfe8437]

Agreed!

[@sergiomatievich2150]

Every comparison should look and sound like this. Great job!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Sergio, thank you for the kind words!

[@BionicleSaurus]

I wish you had included clear and black suede finishes, but this is still a very well made, extremely useful video. My favorite of the heads demoed here is the Controlled Sound.

[@cszetela1]

Excellent comparison video. Remo drum heads are outstanding.

[@betulaobscura]

The best snare head comparison on the entirely Internet! Impressive! Thank you!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi there, thank you! We really appreciate your feedback

[@dougfinlay7531]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks so much!

[@gregc5684]

Excellent! You guys do the BEST comparison videos on KZbin. Thank you!

[@Timpanopercussion]

And you make the BEST comment! Thanks a lot!

[@DanyMeyer]

This comparison is insane!!! The best I've ever seen! Hats off!!! WOOOW

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Dany, glad you enjoyed!!!

[@TC-ps9sd]

Thank you for this great comparison. Manufacturers don't consider that by expanding their product line, they create confusion about which model to purchase.

[@StankoAx]

When I clicked the video I expected to hear no difference, but man, it's so clear. Thanks for this!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Stanko, you're welcome!

[@cszetela1]

Outstanding comparison video.

[@WillyTooBigHall]

Thank you brother! That triplet roll is really nice on top of everything else.

[@tonymilone5458]

That’s how you do a comparison video!!! Love the reference points so I can jump around as needed too. Thank you for doing this. I’m sure it took some time.

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Tony, it took sometime indeed but someone had to do it right? Glad this helped you!

[@RPicard1963]

Super video! Coated CX for me. Been using them for a while and love them.

[@I_ROT_WITHIN]

The first one is the best imo

[@sawdustcrypto3987]

This is amazing. THANK YOU! 0:25 Diplomat Skyntone 0:34 Diplomat Fiberskyn 0:43 Ambassador 1:43 Controled Sound 10+5dot 2:01 Power Stroke 3 10+3ring 2:17 Power Stoke 4 (2)7.5+3ring 2:43 Emperor (2)7 2:51 Emperor Vintage (2)7.5

[@HoldenMcG]

Outstanding job on the video... thanks for taking the effort to complete this great resource for us!!!!

[@JestersoftheOccult]

This may be one of the most helpful videos on drum heads I've seen.

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi there, thank you for the kind words! :)

[@jimilove7773]

You always have the best comparison vids!

[@lort9059]

Perfect beat and fills for a sound check 🔥🔥👍🏾

[@hjalmarbackstrom5883]

0:34 Diplomat Fiberskyn 0:43 Ambassador (coated) 1:26 Ambassador X (coated) Since I've already experienced how the Ambassador X made my Pearl Masters Custom 14x5 really useful with almost no dampening, I now believe I have to try the Diplomat Fiberskyn. Very nice upload, THANKS! 1:08

[@johncollins5552]

Wow, what a great video. I haven't tried much apart from ambassador coated for decades after trying a clear pinstripe and emperor that I didn't like. Now I will buy a couple of these, the CS and ambassador X, surprised I didn't like that emperor X coated. Glad I didn't buy it, thanks!

[@jorgelopez9620]

Nice, p77 current fave but very nice on all vintage ones and digging all the emperors

[@krebsebubrek552]

Helped me actually choose between all of these. Thanks a lot mate, absolutely amazing video, really helpful. (For those asking, i got the Ambassador)

[@albitcapinigro1107]

Great comparison. Thank you.

[@austinkelso1191]

I came away loving the P4 and P77. Great video.

[@dabking9454]

Well done! Always been a fan of Remo Heads! Love the Emperor X have one on my 13"x5" Tama Starclassic Metal Snare Drum. And Love the Powerstroke III...have one on my 14"x5" PDP MX Snare Drum. Remo Rocks!!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi there, thank you for your comment. Glad it helped you make a choice!

[@CeciShaw]

Always used the controlled sound, sounds great on my 13x7 steel snare.

[@dcallesa]

Best comparison video I have found so far, very helpful, many thanks for post it.

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Diego, thank you for the kind words!

[@Poeme340]

Kinda like the snap of the first CS! Great comparison video-thx.👍

[@flip7081]

Finally a comparison video that does just that!! Great, and actually informative job!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi there, thank you for the kind words! ;)

[@babdeli5189]

Very well done! Ty for this! I liked diplomat m5 the most!

[@marcblanton1978]

Great video!

[@monocubas]

Excellent! Best comparison ever!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Carlos, thanks for the kind words!

[@RVTMusic]

This is a great video. A video with a 4 or 5-piece set with the different heads on the toms, performing a roll around them, would be so amazing.

[@S_Pat90]

Been playing the Ambassador X for a year now. Best snare head ever. Really responsive and is good for every genre of music. Plus, it’s a bit thicker, so it last longer.

[@Cragiesea]

Best Drum Heads comparison video on KZbin M8, Cheers! Emperor all the way for me personally.

[@Timpanopercussion]

Thanx CragieSea, glad you liked it!

[@atakanyanar1]

Really the best comparison guys👏👏congratzz🔥🔥

[@Atarijunkie72]

Best comparsion ever made 👍

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi there, thanks you for the kind words! :)

[@ibleebinU]

Excellent demo!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Thank you!

[@drummerboy3786]

This video is amaaaazing! I wish there were comparisons like this of every drum/head/cymbal, etc. it’s perfectly executed!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Corey! Thanks for the comment :)

[@Timpanopercussion]

COrey, we think you might be interested by our new Aquarian snare drum head comparison video ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHecqYGpfbGsgZI

[@thechrisricci]

Great comparison! I like the Powerstroke 4 & 77 for their punchiness and small amount of ring, but those Emperor vintage heads make me the happiest. That's the snare sound I'm chasing.

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Chris, glad it helped you!

[@LucasSheldon]

0:43 Ambassador 1:43 Controlled Sound 1:51 Controlled Sound X 2:00 Powerstroke 3 2:09 Powestroke X 2:17 Powerstroke 4 2:26 Powerstroke 77 2:34 Pinstripe 2:43 Emperor 2:51 Emperor Vintage 3:00 Emperor X

[@Mosiah12]

Still watching this masterpiece

[@fikretsaygnguner8450]

Great comparison thanks a lot

[@Rudog47]

I like the way they were presented. great video

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Rudog47! Thank you for the kind words

[@glennedwardgo]

Thanks for this!

[@ghostdrums]

Perfectly done! Very helpful. Thanks!

[@blakegowan6623]

Invaluable video. Love it. Was good to hear Emporer Vintage and The 77 heads. I'm gonna look into those now.

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Blake, Thank you for the kind words. We're glad you discovered new sounds! (That's the whole purpose of the video!)

[@albertdavila6808]

Great video

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Albert, thank you for the kind words!

[@StuartJrBarrett]

Excellent video! This really helped tremendously

[@ringobeat4444]

Good job!

[@DimonBondelUA]

Thank you! It's really the best comparison! Controlled sound is my favourite \m/

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi there! You're welcome :)

[@joeshmoe12301230]

Awesome. Very helpful for deciding which heads to purchase!

[@Timpanopercussion]

joeshmoe12301230 That's exactly why we did it! Glad it helped you :)

[@treatb09]

the suede and the emperor vintage were good for an all around medial ground. good control, some overtones but not too many, good for recording and live. one was brighter than the other offering the dynamics between heavy open and lighter. the fiberskyns are nice too

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

You are totally professional.

[@jaymeramirez7435]

Great video. I prefer the super thin heads. Never knew that.

[@isaac6252]

Muy buen video

[@ZenonMarko]

Very impressively consistent and tight playing also! (And I love those K hi-hats)

[@Timpanopercussion]

Thank you again Zenon! We had to be consistent! We also love these K Light hats.

[@BrenainnJordan]

amazing comparison, super useful, thank you!

[@evanmatthiesen7478]

Pinstripes sound great! Underrated snare drum head

[@TheProgGuy]

My go to is an ambassador, but I have a brand new emperor laying around and I might put try that tomorrow. Awesome comparison, wish more shootouts were like this!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@gregorytomao245]

Excellent comparison!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Thanks Gregory! do you have a favorite?

[@gregorytomao245]

The Emperor and Emperor Vintage are hard to choose between. I think the Emperor wins for me.

[@mikecurry2903]

Thank you so much for these videos!!

[@avramnovorra]

I love the video and the sound quality here! My faves here ought to be the vintage ambassadors and emperors along w/ the powerstroke x & 77 too.. cheers!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi Avram, thank you for your comment! Glad it helped you :)

[@games68775]

Thanks for putting this together, it helped a lot

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi there, your welcome! We had a ton of fun doing it!

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Fantastic content thanks!

[@joelfifield5691]

This is an excellent video. You should do another comparing tom batter heads. Maybe on a 12” or 13” tom. That would be super helpful.

[@DennisBergDrums]

Again great video! So this was the natural follow up of the video you did on all three brands. I really like the ambassador family, except for the x14. Think Im gonna go with the classic ambassador coated. I actually haven't tried that head ever :D

[@alessandroventura1330]

Controlled sound and Pinstripe sound like the best to me !!! The hi-hat is awesome, by the way

[@pequeno1114]

Los signos de exclamación deben ir pegados a la palabra que los antecede

[@telsonalves8060]

Muito bom.

[@kartirnium]

Powerstroke 3 and 4 sounded so good!

[@slimpotato3332]

Diplomat M5 is my favorite

[@zillaquest02]

I was shocked and amazed at how this head sounds I also like the powerstroke 3 but this definitely was one of my favorite sounding heads in this comparison.

[@xguillotinax]

Realmente me ayudó. Muchas gracias!

[@Timpanopercussion]

De nada Ghilmar!

[@Papi-mg5ck]

Another great video!!!

[@joestarr05]

My favourite is the P4 and the P77. It really has a lot a muffling especially without moongel, it has no ringing and it just has a bite to it.

[@jonashellborg8320]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much for putting this together! For my playing, Ambassador and Controlled Sound has worked best. But there are many cool sounding snare heads from Remo!

[@danlc95]

Same!

[@shanewatkins7491]

I chose drumheads long ago, but I just enjoy listening to this video. Dude plays solid!

[@gottliver]

Well done!! I look forward to more of these.

[@Timpanopercussion]

Thank you Gottliver!

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi there. We just did the Evans snare drum head comparison! Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3bYfaqgd7V_rs0

[@Timpanopercussion]

Hi there. We just did the Aquarian snare drum head comparison! Enjoy ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHecqYGpfbGsgZI

[@omukssbm]

Diplomat Skyntone, Ambassador Fiberskyn, Ambassador X, Powerstroke 4, and Powerstroke 77 are my favorites

[@justjimmy3154]

I like a bunch of them but to my ears I like the powerstroke 3, emperor vintage, and pinstripe