Thanks for the comments guys. I'll try to address some of the specifics for you:
Setup: I am really liking this 3-piece setup. I do have a 12" tom as well, but I've decided to downsize my kit for economy of playing and transport. So, I've put the 12" tom and a second crash cymbal away for now. On the playing end of things, I've been spending a lot of time studying the art of the funk groove by guys like Clyde Stubblefield and Jabo Starks, so I've really been focusing on the essential pieces lately. I've also been a fan of Reni from the Stone Roses for a long time, and I always liked how he worked a 3-piece setup. I was also inspired by Jojo Mayer's "New York Grooves" video, i.e. making the most out of a small kit. As for transport, it's almost a pleasure transporting and setting up this kit because it involves pretty minimal effort.
Heads: I have always liked the Remo Coated Ambassador on that snare, coupled with a Hazy snare side head. I have tried other batter heads, but none sounded as good as the Remo. I'm using Aquarian heads for everything else. Superkick I on the kick batter with a Force reso. (Sublime. I love this kick. It sounds wonderful and really makes its presence known for a 20".) For the tom(s), I change it up now and then. The resos have always been Classic Clears. For the batter side, either a Texture Coated (single ply coated) or a Performance II (2-ply clear).
Sound clips: I will work on that. I have an older clip, but I am not happy with the tuning I had going at the time, and it doesn't include my shiny new Groove Ride. I will try to get a new one posted before too long.
