IBitePrettyHard
Senior Member
After several years of developing my listening skills in regard to drum demos, I've concluded that the Catalina Maple sounds the best, followed very closely by the Mapex Armory. They have the cleanest tone, and a fast and clear attack, without all the extra muddiness and overtones.
The only reason I think the Catalina sounds slightly better is because it has more warmth than the Armory.
Of course my preference is subjective, but I prefer drums with a clean tone, and a clear attack. Some people like a slower attack and more overtones. But if you have the same preferences as me, then the Catalina and Armory are the best sounding.
Then this comparison video came out and reinforced and validated my opinions...
The only reason I think the Catalina sounds slightly better is because it has more warmth than the Armory.
Of course my preference is subjective, but I prefer drums with a clean tone, and a clear attack. Some people like a slower attack and more overtones. But if you have the same preferences as me, then the Catalina and Armory are the best sounding.
Then this comparison video came out and reinforced and validated my opinions...