ebehme2 Says Re: Aquarian VS. Evans drumheads

Submitted On: Friday, Jan 15, 2010 - 6:35 PM

right now i have aquarian classic clear on the bottom and coated remo ambassadors on top. I know what you mean about the fit of the remo head on the drum cause i use DW, but i've been told, when you get a head it is a good idea to set the head, by pressing in the center of the head. When i first tried this with the remo's, i heard the glue crack and at first thought that it was a bad thing, but they are the best sounding heads i've used on my DW thus far since i tried the super 2's and studio x's on my kit. I've tried Evans a few times, i def did not like the ec1's... oh yeah super kick II all the way (front head too).

iblefty Says Re: Aquarian VS. Evans drumheads

Submitted On: Sunday, Dec 13, 2009 - 3:38 AM

the aquarian superkick ll is the real deal the evans didn't project as well and played stiff. It helps to have both aquarian heads too. I have pearl brich kit the kick came alive with the aquaiarn. My snare I use a coated pinstripe I can do brush things and still get that good crack. I do a gig that the house drums have evans I just do not like the fell or that flat sound the sound man likes them less overtones. But as they say diffrent stokes

CT Cirillo 10 Says Re: Aquarian VS. Evans drumheads

Submitted On: Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 - 12:58 AM

I've tried the EMAD and the Superkick II on my kick and Aquarian takes my vote. They gave me the best sound on my kick I've ever had. On the contrary though, I dont think ill buy other than EC2's for my toms, they sound sooo dam good i love em.

simoneady Says Re: Aquarian VS. Evans drumheads

Submitted On: Friday, Nov 6, 2009 - 12:18 PM

I am a big fan of Evans but that does not mean they are the best, finding the heads that not only suit you and your style of playing as well as the environment you are playing in and dare I say it to suit your shell pack.

UNless the cheap and nasty skins are included in a sweeping statement I feel I can safely say you need to find the heads that you prefer and suit you, the whole subject of which is best can be rather ambiguous and very opinion orientated.

If it boils down to build quality or durability again I think that is more a matter of general experience. I am certainly no expert on the matter but if I were to change the style of music I was going to play then I would certainly consider the skins I have and whether they would be best suited. Extreme example would perhaps be moving from playing very mellow music to playing thrash metal etc..

drumfreak Says Aquarian VS. Evans drumheads

Submitted On: Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 - 2:27 AM

I agree the Superkick kicks but. The Evans EMAD Heads have fallen apart on me way too many times.

- - D - - Says Re: Aquarian VS. Evans drumheads

Submitted On: Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 - 1:57 AM

The Aquarian X are the only aquarians ive played on, other than the super kick II. Sounds nice. But like they guys say, EVANS takes my vote. Durability & versatility. Not to mention the description of sound on every package you get! remo rocks too..=)

saigon Says No Subject

Submitted On: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 - 9:31 PM

Someone told me that Evans are incredible heads, but don't last long, specially within the week if you are the working drummer rehearsing 3-4 days a week.

King Says Re: Aquarian VS. Evans drumheads

Submitted On: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 - 9:55 AM

That's a stumper, both are GREAT companies with good quality products. I prefer Evans because to me they have a bit more variety and the majority of all music stores carry them. However, Aquarian heads have a GREAT sound to them-especially their snare and kick drum batter heads. Those are the only type of Aquarian heads I've played with, snare/kick. Their Superkick 2 is one of the best batter heads you can buy. So is the Evans Emad-a little more versatility with sound options due to the removable muffling ring but some people have had issues with them tearing. To each their own I guess. I have an acoustic kit w/ a 15 in tom so buying them in a set is obsolete, usually I go with Evans.

ThatDrummerKid Says Re: Aquarian VS. Evans drumheads

Submitted On: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 - 9:54 AM

hmm ,well for the past few years I'v been using Evans heads on my drums, they are super durable, the quality is outstanding (except for their EMAD kick heads sometimes) But i love the coated g2s cause the coating lasts longer than Remo's

drumfreak Says Aquarian VS. Evans drumheads

Submitted On: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009 - 9:07 PM

I think they all make exceptional heads when it comes to Remo, Evans, Aquarian. I like them all. It just depends on what you want to buy seriously. I switched out my top evans heads for Remo pinstripes this time around. I have an Aquarian Superkick on my kick. I have a Remo head on my snare. The bottom heads are EVANs. It doesn't really matter unless you're endorsed and get them for free. Just my opinion...