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!

Комментарии • 692

  • @todhobart7880
    @todhobart7880 7 лет назад +198

    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
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад +4

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

    • @SuperBrictson
      @SuperBrictson 4 года назад

      @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
      @ryanx9372 3 года назад

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

    • @PSG_FAN94
      @PSG_FAN94 3 года назад

      Controlled Sound Coated 😍😍

    • @drumstudiomonchengladbach8131
      @drumstudiomonchengladbach8131 3 года назад +1

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

  • @JosephWangrocks
    @JosephWangrocks 5 лет назад +561

    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
      @daniilg4356 4 года назад +5

      How long did that take?

    • @floydhalilintar2850
      @floydhalilintar2850 4 года назад +4

      Thanks so much

    • @Colo.Valenzuela
      @Colo.Valenzuela 4 года назад +1

      my hero

    • @morinmacias3907
      @morinmacias3907 3 года назад +4

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

    • @EliPoli64
      @EliPoli64 3 года назад +4

      @@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
    @tlkshowhst 7 лет назад +433

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

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад +73

      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
      @LochNessAnthony 5 лет назад +8

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

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  5 лет назад +18

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

    • @LochNessAnthony
      @LochNessAnthony 5 лет назад +6

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

    • @johncollins5552
      @johncollins5552 2 года назад

      @@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
    @MewTimesTwo 5 месяцев назад +10

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

  • @Naz473
    @Naz473 7 лет назад +109

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

  • @DrumsetFundamentals
    @DrumsetFundamentals 7 лет назад +196

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

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад +8

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

    • @DrumsetFundamentals
      @DrumsetFundamentals 7 лет назад +5

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

    • @jamesbryce5187
      @jamesbryce5187 7 лет назад

      Timpano percussion emperor x and ambassador.

    • @jamesbryce5187
      @jamesbryce5187 7 лет назад

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

    • @pequeno1114
      @pequeno1114 Год назад

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

  • @bepoondrums7093
    @bepoondrums7093 6 лет назад +108

    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
      @totigerus 6 лет назад +1

      Double yeah!

    • @FanaticDrummer
      @FanaticDrummer 6 лет назад +3

      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
      @jacoobk 5 лет назад +2

      Ledgend

    • @Matus0919
      @Matus0919 Год назад

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

  • @RobbyTheGlitch
    @RobbyTheGlitch 7 лет назад +107

    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
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад +1

      +Robert Tetrault thanks Robert! We appreciate your positive feedback

    • @jacobboyd7965
      @jacobboyd7965 7 лет назад +2

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

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад +6

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

    • @Progdrummer86
      @Progdrummer86 7 лет назад

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

  • @ZilnichProductions
    @ZilnichProductions 6 лет назад +13

    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.

  • @michaj4372
    @michaj4372 5 лет назад +14

    Powerstroke 3 2:00
    Powerstroke 4 2:17

  • @DrewKane
    @DrewKane 5 лет назад +17

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

  • @jazzdrummer000
    @jazzdrummer000 7 лет назад +130

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

    • @jazzdrummer000
      @jazzdrummer000 7 лет назад

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

    • @joeshmoe12301230
      @joeshmoe12301230 7 лет назад +1

      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
      @mathiasperalta4070 6 лет назад

      agreed

    • @MrJoeymagot
      @MrJoeymagot 6 лет назад +2

      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
      @pocketsinsideout 6 лет назад +1

      Lol literally going back and forth which one to get

  • @StankoAx
    @StankoAx 4 года назад +2

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

  • @joewood1051
    @joewood1051 5 лет назад +5

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

  • @weeschwee
    @weeschwee 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @betulaobscura
    @betulaobscura 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @sawdustcrypto3987
    @sawdustcrypto3987 Год назад +1

    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

  • @JestersoftheOccult
    @JestersoftheOccult 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @aaronpulido7049
    @aaronpulido7049 7 лет назад +4

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

  • @TC-ps9sd
    @TC-ps9sd 4 года назад +2

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

  • @BionicleSaurus
    @BionicleSaurus 7 лет назад +13

    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.

  • @rickyharris3776
    @rickyharris3776 7 лет назад +31

    Diplomat Fiberskyn , Ambassador Renaissance , controlled sound , power-stroke 3 , power stroke 4 , and emperor had the best sounds

    • @iantouzel638
      @iantouzel638 5 лет назад +2

      Got a Remo Ambassador Renaissance on s Sonor Prolite 14x6 and it’s killer.

    • @brutallica2944
      @brutallica2944 5 лет назад +2

      Ambassador Fiberskin was the best by far.

    • @Customwinder1
      @Customwinder1 4 года назад +1

      The Ambassador Fiberskyn sounds great. I'll be getting one to try.
      I scored an old Remo Legacy LA snare head in a stack of heads i bought 2nd hand. Sounds good on a few different snare drums.

    • @Assimilator702
      @Assimilator702 4 года назад +1

      @@Customwinder1 Legacy heads are great. Nothing Remo makes is a perfect match. I have one Legacy LA and I can still use it and every snare sounds great with it. Cant say that about Evans.

    • @Customwinder1
      @Customwinder1 4 года назад

      @@Assimilator702 ah good to hear someone else still has one kickin around . Like you said it makes any snare drum sound great . I still swap it around and trybit on all my drums.
      Scored all sorts of different heads buying used and have an Evans G1 on a snare drum and it doesn't sound too bad. I prefer Remo or Aquarian.
      You have a great day mate 👍

  • @ZenonMarko
    @ZenonMarko 7 лет назад +4

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

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад

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

  • @LucasSheldon
    @LucasSheldon 2 года назад +4

    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

  • @tonymilone5458
    @tonymilone5458 5 лет назад +2

    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
      @Timpanopercussion  5 лет назад +1

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

  • @martonkardos8094
    @martonkardos8094 7 лет назад +1

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

  • @S_Pat90
    @S_Pat90 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @dionchagas
    @dionchagas 6 лет назад +8

    There are so many heads...by the last one I had already forgotten the sounds of the previous ones...

    • @Eagles.Fan.Since.Super.Bowl.52
      @Eagles.Fan.Since.Super.Bowl.52 6 лет назад +1

      I have a practically new Ambassador on my birch snare drum and it sounds absolutely horrible. It's the reason I found this video so I can find something better. I'm not saying you're wrong, just wanted to reply as it's crazy how one person's worst can be one person's best. Obviously a lot of factors that determine the outcome.

    • @larrytate1657
      @larrytate1657 5 лет назад

      Yes the drum it’s on plays a huge part. I used to find ambassadors too ringy. On my Benny Greb snare it sounds way better than any other head. Prob because the drum is so warm that it needs something thin to bring its tone out.

  • @I_ROT_WITHIN
    @I_ROT_WITHIN 5 лет назад +8

    The first one is the best imo

  • @joelfifield5691
    @joelfifield5691 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @mcdrums87
    @mcdrums87 7 лет назад +34

    1. Thank you for demos like this. Getting all the heads side-by-side is the only way to make good comparisons.
    2. Is it just me, or does the Ambassador Fiberskyn really bring out a different character? I thought it made the drum sound much throatier and a bit vintage. I really dug it.

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад

      Our pleasure mcdrums87! And yes, we read many comments here saying that some heads sound different than expected.

    • @joelstolarski2244
      @joelstolarski2244 6 лет назад

      I like that one, After watching Jared's Evans head comparison, I need to rest my ears

    • @moviepedro
      @moviepedro 5 лет назад +1

      I think the ambassador fiberskyn is my favorite... warm, dry, dark with nice attack and tons of character, all while still a great general snare sound. Not too unique, but so so sweet

    • @videobrains
      @videobrains 5 лет назад

      Is this the same as the Fiberskyn 3 FA? I bought one back in the late 90s but only put it on my 14"x5.5" steel snare in late 2018. It has less ring and pop than a coated Ambassador but doesn't dull it, and adds a little more low end body. Nice.

    • @DruGaTecH
      @DruGaTecH 5 лет назад

      Same here pal

  • @aussiefarmer8741
    @aussiefarmer8741 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @tmaddrummer
    @tmaddrummer 4 года назад +2

    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!

  • @Atarijunkie72
    @Atarijunkie72 5 лет назад +3

    Best comparsion ever made 👍

  • @DanyMeyer
    @DanyMeyer 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @dabking9454
    @dabking9454 6 лет назад +1

    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
      @Timpanopercussion  6 лет назад +1

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

  • @FrogWithBackhair
    @FrogWithBackhair 7 лет назад +14

    the emperor vintage is amazing

    • @wjb111
      @wjb111 7 лет назад +1

      +1

    • @thehesedingking338
      @thehesedingking338 5 лет назад

      I agree but i'm not sure about the tuning range in comparison to an ambassador or a CS

  • @EricBaileyDrums
    @EricBaileyDrums 7 лет назад +1

    Y'know, the Pinstripe sounded way better than I thought it was going to.
    And by the way.... THANK YOU FOR THIS!

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад

      Hi Eric, your welcome! Yes the Pinstripe is surprising as most people use it on toms rather than on snare drums

  • @nuynobi
    @nuynobi 6 лет назад

    I just put a coated Diplomat on my snare (13x7 Pork Pie Little Squealer) for the first time, thanks to this video, and I am super stoked about the sound. I don't think I've ever said that about my snare before. I've always used 2-ply heads in the past and had a lifeless thwacky snare. I never would have considered Diplomats before, not even as tom resos, because I thought they'd ring forever. They do ring a little, but not as much as the Ambassadors, and the ring is much more pleasant. I feel like I'm hearing the actual tone of my drum for the first time. And the sensitivity is blowing me away. I can hear EVERYTHING I do on the snare, for better or worse. I think this change will be good for my playing because now I can hear all of my sloppiness and inconsistency.
    Finding the right heads for my sound has been a long, expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful process of trial and error. Thanks to this video and Drumeo's similar comparison of Evans snare heads, I was able to make an informed choice for once. Thank you so much.

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  6 лет назад

      Hi nuynobi, wow thank you for this comment! We are glad it helped you! The ring the Diplomat delivers is more in the "high mids" range where the Ambassador is in the mid range, this gives you a crispier sound. Some heads just don't sound the way you expect them to! Greetings

  • @lort9059
    @lort9059 2 года назад +1

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

  • @dougfinlay7531
    @dougfinlay7531 7 лет назад +7

    Just what I was looking for. Thanks so much!

  • @betulaobscura
    @betulaobscura 5 лет назад

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

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  5 лет назад

      Hi there, thank you! We really appreciate your feedback

  • @hjalmarbackstrom5883
    @hjalmarbackstrom5883 3 года назад

    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

  • @slimpotato3332
    @slimpotato3332 5 лет назад +7

    Diplomat M5 is my favorite

    • @zillaquest02
      @zillaquest02 5 лет назад +1

      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.

  • @sergiomatievich2150
    @sergiomatievich2150 5 лет назад

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

  • @zeefour
    @zeefour 7 лет назад +3

    I prefer the "pop" you hear from the Vintage A, Fiberskyn A and Renaissance heads. Such a great sound

  • @johnnybgoode2333
    @johnnybgoode2333 6 лет назад +4

    I keep it simple, coated ambassadors all around (except bass) as they showcase the sound of the shell, and are relatively cheap. If you need a more dull or tamed sound for a song, just throw on a moon gel.

  • @bijikedelai
    @bijikedelai 7 лет назад +6

    whoooaa.. emperor x really sound the worst here lol. i used emperor x for couple years and i love it tho, really durable head. now i am using ambassador, a great all around head. might try controlled sound x soon. great video!

  • @cyberbandleipzigjams4493
    @cyberbandleipzigjams4493 3 года назад

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

  • @TheProgGuy
    @TheProgGuy 7 лет назад

    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!

  • @AlexIsiv
    @AlexIsiv 3 года назад +3

    Many people love the Powerstroke 3, it sounds really great and neutral, it just says what it needs to say and bye, no resonance or sustain. But my problem with it is that it's too neutral for me, it lacks character, that's why I go with either Controlled Sound, Ambassador Reinassance or Diplomat.

  • @IAmInfinitus208
    @IAmInfinitus208 2 года назад +1

    I love my Ambassador, but that CS dot is speaking to me! Also the Ambassador fiberskyn and the Powerstroke 3, 4, 77, and Emperor and Vintage variant are also in my top picks!

    • @DavePainkiller
      @DavePainkiller 2 года назад

      Careful with getting controlled sound w/ reverse Black Dot heads. Remo has had to use a different adhesive on the head due to the pandemic, and the dot ends up falling off inside the drum.. Remo does send out a new head for free, but it's happened to EVERYONE that owns one recently.

    • @IAmInfinitus208
      @IAmInfinitus208 2 года назад

      @@DavePainkiller Thanks for the heads up. I never liked reversed dots, I prefer them above the film just in case something happens to it.

  • @CeciShaw
    @CeciShaw 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @noblych9953
    @noblych9953 7 лет назад +13

    diplomat m5 sounds so fucking good

    • @tuievans
      @tuievans 3 года назад +1

      I know right?

    • @EliPoli64
      @EliPoli64 3 года назад

      Agree. Pretty thin though, as a heavy hittter I wouldn't use one

  • @ericralls4115
    @ericralls4115 4 года назад +1

    The best in my opinion are
    1. Emperor 2:42
    2. Controlled Sound 1:42
    3. Ambassador X 1:25
    Ambassador Fiberskyn for jazz 1:16

  • @gregc5684
    @gregc5684 4 года назад

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

  • @kurikokaleidoscope
    @kurikokaleidoscope 2 года назад +1

    You are totally professional.

  • @krebsebubrek552
    @krebsebubrek552 2 года назад +1

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

  • @gregorytomao245
    @gregorytomao245 7 лет назад +6

    Excellent comparison!

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад

      Thanks Gregory! do you have a favorite?

    • @gregorytomao245
      @gregorytomao245 7 лет назад +1

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

  • @treatb09
    @treatb09 3 года назад +1

    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

  • @drummerboy3786
    @drummerboy3786 5 лет назад

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

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  5 лет назад

      Hi Corey! Thanks for the comment :)

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  5 лет назад

      COrey, we think you might be interested by our new Aquarian snare drum head comparison video ;) ruclips.net/video/zF9xNsHLyK0/видео.html

  • @jonashellborg8320
    @jonashellborg8320 3 года назад +2

    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!

  • @stickybandit2346
    @stickybandit2346 4 года назад +2

    Keep in mind that some have more attack and high overtones added at the same time, but if you put a dampener ring around the edge, you would get a full attack and full drum sound without the overtones hiding/muddying up the added attack. Hope that made sense! And I assume they were tuning all the heads the same tension. For my application I actually want the Remo Ambassador Renaissance for the following 3 reasons: It has a bit more attack that the normal remo coated ambassador but still has some of the warmth of a coated and it is 10ply so it is much more durable than 7.5 mil but not dead/no overtones like the two ply heads. In this video though, it does not sound that good because of too many overtones, most people won't like the sound and I agree, but slap a thin ring around the edge and it would sound great, with attack and warmth. At least this video gives enough info that one can proximate what head they want to start with and then go from there...

    • @SuperBrictson
      @SuperBrictson 4 года назад

      Awesome arguments to Ambassador, a head I don't like it too much but if I'd go with Ambassador, Renaissance is the best of them all. I'm a Diplomat man or Pinstripe, Powerstroke is for metal players like Lars going Powerstroke 3!!!

    • @mattnewell5414
      @mattnewell5414 2 года назад

      Overtones + fundamental = drum sound. Overtones are your friend, they’re 50% of your drum’s sound and contain the musical harmonics, character of your drum’s timbre. You want to control overtones with good tuning and as little gaffers tape as necessary. You don’t want to eliminate overtones or you’d be left with a very unmusical fundamental note. Every one of the heads in this video sound good and none have additional dampening.
      My least favorite heads are the Powerstroke 3 and the Pinstripe (for snare drums anyway, P3 is a fantastic kick batter and clear Pinstripes sound good on toms). For snares use a head with no internal dampening, you can always add dampeners. For recording purposes an Ambassador, CS, or Emperor are your best options.

  • @joestarr05
    @joestarr05 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @RPicard1963
    @RPicard1963 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @PAR0812
    @PAR0812 5 лет назад +3

    I love the sound of the first one (Diplomat M5). It sounds very good even without damping. My problem is that in my opinion concert snares sound bad at small volume when they are damped (especially on the outer part of the drum). Even if they are damped only a little bit (only one piece of moon gel for example). But without damping they sound bad at high volume. :D So this drum head maybe can help me to get a better sound. I will try it and combine it with the Hazy Diplomat on the snare side at my Yamaha GSR-1450.

  • @emilk.6431
    @emilk.6431 4 года назад +4

    Damn that pinstripe sounded good

  • @jimmorrisoncold
    @jimmorrisoncold 5 лет назад +2

    Ambassador fiberskin and Emperor vintage are my favorites.

  • @thechrisricci
    @thechrisricci 6 лет назад

    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.

  • @company543
    @company543 10 месяцев назад +1

    Came for the comparisson stayed for the sick beat !!!!!!

  • @jimflys2
    @jimflys2 2 года назад

    And the winner is the coated Ambassador 10mil based on this tuning and this mic and mix. IMO

  • @WillyTooBigHall
    @WillyTooBigHall 3 года назад

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

  • @alexanderjamieson7971
    @alexanderjamieson7971 7 лет назад +1

    The powerstroke 3 probably the best for recording a consistent tone in the studio.

  • @Cragiesea
    @Cragiesea 7 лет назад

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

  • @shanewatkins7491
    @shanewatkins7491 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @zeefour
    @zeefour 7 лет назад

    This is something I've been needing for years, it's so hard to compare when one player records in a studio, but cranks the wires too tight.
    Then listen to another where they recorded using a bloody microwave for a microphone.
    Thank you :)

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад

      Thank you for the kind words zeefour! Glad it helps you

  • @Lesserthannone
    @Lesserthannone Год назад

    I have to mention this:
    when you search for drum items and the manufacture uploads a video that's more BS than what a drumer needs to see, its good to know the little guys know what to show. You know the drummers.
    If you are going to display Tom skins, show a drummer PLAYING TOMS
    Cymbals, show a dynamic video of that, and not 98% on the hihat ffs
    AND above all else, don't add crowds cheering and a voice over from a professional voice over guy/ sound effects / music that has nothing to do with the product
    HOW IS THIS SO HARD.
    So big thanks my guy!

  • @HIGHHOPES
    @HIGHHOPES 4 года назад +14

    Would love to hear the differences with one moon gel on the heads.

  • @johncollins5552
    @johncollins5552 2 года назад

    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!

  • @dcallesa
    @dcallesa 7 лет назад

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

  • @RVTMusic
    @RVTMusic 3 года назад

    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.

  • @gottliver
    @gottliver 7 лет назад +3

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

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад

      Thank you Gottliver!

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  7 лет назад

      Hi there. We just did the Evans snare drum head comparison! Enjoy.
      ruclips.net/video/mEuLwjBPLxk/видео.html

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  5 лет назад

      Hi there. We just did the Aquarian snare drum head comparison! Enjoy ;) ruclips.net/video/zF9xNsHLyK0/видео.html

  • @babdeli5189
    @babdeli5189 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @omukssbm
    @omukssbm 6 лет назад

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

  • @enginufuk
    @enginufuk 2 месяца назад

    Great source! Ambassador Fiberskyn (1:16) and Emperor Vintage (2:51) sound near identical. Vintage is tiny bit brighter.

  • @Poeme340
    @Poeme340 3 года назад

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

  • @flip7081
    @flip7081 5 лет назад

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

  • @austinkelso1191
    @austinkelso1191 2 года назад

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

  • @jorgelopez9620
    @jorgelopez9620 6 лет назад

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

  • @blakegowan6623
    @blakegowan6623 6 лет назад

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

    • @Timpanopercussion
      @Timpanopercussion  6 лет назад

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

  • @cosmopaynetv9099
    @cosmopaynetv9099 Год назад

    That Diplomat m5 was everything

  • @Morganstudios
    @Morganstudios 4 месяца назад

    Ambassador Renaissance RA-0014-SS 1:04
    Controlled Sound 1:45
    Emporer 2:43

  • @Janpva.
    @Janpva. 5 лет назад +1

    REGGAE
    Ambassador Reinassance 1:00
    Pinstripe 2:34

  • @smit70NJ
    @smit70NJ 4 года назад

    Remo makes the best heads. They also made outstanding drum sets. My Remo Gold Crown snare is the best sounding snare I've heard.

    • @SuperBrictson
      @SuperBrictson 4 года назад

      Where I can hear that BEAUTIFUL SOUND??? Obviously I'll check on youtube but if you have a reference, I'd appreciate it :D

  • @HoldenMcG
    @HoldenMcG 5 лет назад

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

  • @Rudog47
    @Rudog47 7 лет назад

    I like the way they were presented. great video

  • @kinniecas9004
    @kinniecas9004 4 года назад +2

    i got the controlled sound but the power stroke 4 sounds so amazing.

  • @cszetela1
    @cszetela1 5 лет назад

    Excellent comparison video.
    Remo drum heads are outstanding.

  • @Mosiah12
    @Mosiah12 3 года назад

    Still watching this masterpiece

  • @favioguzman1110
    @favioguzman1110 5 лет назад

    I have subscribed because of this comparisons you made ! good work!