Evans UV2 Drum Head Comparison (UV1, Black Chrome, Hydraulic Red, G2, HD Dry, EC2)

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This is a comparison of the new UV2 drum heads from Evans. We compare them against #Evans Black Chrome, Hydraulic Red, UV1, G2 Coated, HD Dry and EC2.
Drum Specs:
#Mapex Saturn V Tour Edition - 22" x 16" / 16" x 16" / 12" x 8"
Mapex Black Panther Phatbob snare - 14" x 7"
#Sabian HHX Groove Hats 15"
Recording Specs:
Kick - #Audix D6 - #Neve 1073DPA
Snare - Audix i5 - Neve 1073DPA
Tom 1 - Audix D2 - Audient ASP4816
Tom 2 - Audix D4 - Audient ASP4816
Overheads - #Neumann KM184 - SSL Alpha VHD
Rooms - #Royer R121 - SSL Alpha VHD
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UV2: 0:59
Black Chrome: 1:14
UV1: 1:25
Hydraulic Red: 1:35
G2 Coated: 1:45
HD Dry & EC2: 1:56

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@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

UV2: 0:59 Black Chrome: 1:14 UV1: 1:25 Hydraulic Red: 1:35 G2 Coated: 1:45 HD Dry & EC2: 1:56

@diavimusic4523 2 года назад

HD Dry on snare w/coated G2s on toms for me - but ask me again tomorrow! They all sound good. It's just a matter of matching the right tone to the project.

@eleazarhernandez805 3 года назад

The UV1s were definitely my favorite. They provided the most balance between the attack and the tone of the drum. I like that Evan’s describes them as “Pre-EQ’d” because it is an accurate statement to the sound you get with them.

@decimalstudiosuk 2 года назад

Yes, agreed on that one!

@davidperaza9526 Год назад

This has to be one of the best comparison videos I've watched on YT. Great, great job you guys!

@decimalstudiosuk 9 месяцев назад

Thanks David! Please subscribe to our new channel that will be launching in 2024, we'll be releasing two videos a week! www.youtube.com/@JustAddDrums

@daniilg4356 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. I loved the sound of the uv2s and hd dry. I am playing remo now but I will definitely buy Evans when I am changing heads🙃

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@TheSpencerLevi 4 года назад

Great comparison. I really like the UV2's and the EC2S's. I would love to see a video comparing the EC Resonant head to G1s. With G2 Clear, G2 Coated, EC2S Clear, and EC2S Frosted for the batter heads.

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

We plan on doing an ultimate comparison of heads in the future... Watch this space :)

@TheSpencerLevi 4 года назад

@@decimalstudiosuk Awesome. Your audio and video are fantastic with clear playing that shows off the heads very well. Looking forward to more videos. Already subscribed.

@GrizDrummer25 2 года назад

Excellent comparison! Love the sound of the toms (with every head), and you picked a much more interesting groove than the standard 'snare-tom-tom-tom' fill. Gives a very helpful contextual sound. That said, if I went back to coated heads (over my current G2 clear) I'd probably do the UV1.

@relvis42 4 года назад

UV2 smooth and clean !'

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Indeed!

@skrawn1342 4 года назад

The UV2'S are most sick!!😎🥁

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

We are looking forward to seeing how durable they are!

@Trevoire520 4 года назад

I really like that Hydraulic Red on the snare. Surprised at that. For the toms they all sound decent tbh, can't go wrong.

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Yes they do sound good. I think they sound good because they dampen the overtones considerably.

@gloriawashington7876 2 года назад

HD dry and EC2 clear sounds best to me when I watched the video on my cellphone but when I watched the video using my home theater sound, definitely the UV'2 was a killer. Love it.

@joeakaradej8666 4 года назад

UV1 for me. I always like the open sounding tom.🥰 Hope Evans launching the UV14 (similar to G14) soon.

@decimalstudiosuk 3 года назад

Definitely agree! Open but controlled!

@XeRo333 3 года назад

Really liked the red Hydraulic heads on the toms as well as the black chrome heads on the toms!

@josephgurzynski1053 3 года назад

Well done Gents! I can see why you like the EC2's. Very helpful video.

@vk5hgvkv2352 4 года назад

These sound great, keep the vids coming!

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Thanks Will!

@nuellemusique Год назад

Saved this video sometime ago. Saw it popped again. Came back for that groove.❤️‍🔥

@seelanne 4 года назад

Ups: the uv2 are better than the ec2 and smokes the 2. Thats new to me. Great comparison. Thanks !!

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Great to hear your thoughts!

@jamesbradford1153 3 года назад

My favorites from best to worst: UV2, EC2, G2 Coated, Black Chrome, Hydraulic Red, UV1 in that order.

@austing.8870 4 года назад

I really liked the UV1's a lot

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Interesting! I like all the ones that sound open, the black chrome red hydraulics are too dead for me... :)

@DimitriFantini 4 года назад

really helpful demo! Drums were well tuned and straight to the point. No Onyx heads in the mix?

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Thanks! Maybe in a future video :)

@Polyrhythmicbeast 4 года назад

1st - great comparison, thank you. 2nd - did anyone else notice the ripple in the Black Chrome head? I know it's picky, but we all know what that does to the overall sound/resonance of the head. I can immediately tell the difference once I notice and take care of a ripple, can't you? As for the heads, I'm a Black Chrome/Glass combo user. Sounds/looks amazing on my B/B black clouds silver linings. But I'm now eager to give Hydraulics and UV2's a try. As well as give the EC2's another try now that I'm using glass resos. Can't believe I've never tried Hydraulics all this time. lol

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Glad you liked the comparison!

@jacksonhall1446 3 года назад

Caleb... I played hydraulic for years and switched to Black Chrome a few years ago... very similar sound when tuned the same, main difference to me is the BC has better note/stick definition. The Oil in hydraulic heads kinda sucks away the stick attack, but it evens out the EQ making them easy to tune. For me the BC covers a lot more styles of music and accentuates the quality of my kit a little more.

@mwdrum 3 года назад

I’m using uv1 on vintage leedy 15” snare drum. The selling points are sound, but the uv coating looks new after thousands of whacks.......that was a nice demo. The original hydraulic heads , probably those reds also, would sound better tuned lower and with more dampening, a real dry Stax, 70s sound, (imo) Badaboom

@blakedmc1989HD 2 года назад

i use tha classic G2 Clear and G1 Clear combo on my personal drumset, while my bass drum uses obviously an Emad! i wish Evans would make a EQ3 for toms because i would use those in a heartbeat

@Neil-Aspinall 3 года назад

The UV2 were easily the best open sounding. I have the black chrome and can now see I should have chosen differently.

@saialAUT 4 года назад

Thank you very much for this comparison - i was deceiding between getting G2 Coated, UV2s or EC2 (maybe with frosting) and I´m now settled with the UV2s :) thanks for the comparison!

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@bobbyddrums 4 года назад

This is the best heads comparison out there! Straight to the point and very well done, really helpful thank you guys. I usually use the EC2s to record too, did you like the UV2s enough to make the switch or do you still prefer the EC2s?

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Thanks Bobby! Jack actually took the UV2s on tour and he said they are incredibly durable. After the comparison video I ended up with the UV1s and they are still on the kit today! Very durable!

@bobbyddrums 4 года назад

Decimal Studios awesome, thanks! Any chance you guys have, or plan on posting a tuning/recording tutorial? Your toms sound incredible and I’d love to know your methods

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

We were planning on it but with the current situation it's a little bit hard and the future of the studio is uncertain. We'll definitely keep it in mind for the future. :)

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

We do have an Instagram post on how to tune drums here: instagram.com/p/B5FUc8CDgx1/?igshid=1snc9mb7nkqz7

@bobbyddrums 4 года назад

@@decimalstudiosuk Awesome, I'll check it out. Best of luck to you guys with the studio, hope to see more videos!

@stevelk1329 2 года назад

Thanks. I have to say I don't understand why I never hear some rolls on these heads that are being demo'd. Just some singles and some doubles for just a couple seconds would be nice.

@hansulrichhofstetter2124 4 года назад

Tanks for this very helpful comparison, I personally prefer the sound of the G2 Coated heads or alternatively the EC2 and HD Dry heads. Unfortunately there’s no mention for the resonance heads used throughout the tests, I’d appreciate having thus additional information.

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Hey Hans! Thanks for the comment. We used Evans Snare Hazy and G1 Clear on toms for the reso heads. :)

@hansulrichhofstetter2124 4 года назад

Thank you, great service, I do appreciate it

@01gtlimited 3 года назад

I've been running UV2s on all my toms lately but I think I might switch to UV1s for the 10" and 12" rack toms, leaving UV2s on the 14" and 16" on the floor. I'm interested to hear if the sounds still blend well across the kit while letting the smaller shells sing a little more easily

@jonathansparkesdrummer.8490 4 года назад

Hi guys I play Remo Emporers on my Tom's. But hearing the UV2 heads I'm going to change. Also the guy at the drum shop near me said they are so durable you won't have to change them so often. Also do Evans do a uv bass drum heads.

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

I'm glad that our video has helped you choose your next set of heads! Jack has been using them since we made the video and he says that they have held up really well durability wise. Evans don't make the UV2 for kick drum, their largest size is 18".

@jonathansparkesdrummer.8490 4 года назад

@@decimalstudiosuk The uv2 heads sound really good on my Noonan Ash soan signiture snare drum 12"by 7" purple heart.

@jacksonhall1446 3 года назад

Since you posted this Evan's has added a UV-Emad bass drum head.

@douglasgrant4486 4 года назад

Great comparison video.

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Thanks!

@TonySmithDrums 4 года назад

They all sound really good but my favorites are the EC2 clears and the UV2 on the toms.

@wenosaracheno3942 4 года назад

Same just not a big fan of the HD dry snare head.

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Everyone has their favourites !

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

What's your favourite snare head?

@HaloAdmiral 3 года назад

UV1 is for sure my go to head for any situation if you were to ask me to pick one. Reasoning being that dampening can always be added. But you can’t gain resonance.

@decimalstudiosuk 2 года назад

Yeah they are great! I'm using them for vintage style drums at the moment.

@sylvester3068 3 года назад

Mapex for life!!!!!!!! Hell yeah

@charllespercussion3231 Год назад

Parabéns pelo vídeo!

@CameronBartholomew 4 года назад

UV2 -- 2:10, UV1 -- 2:25, Black Chrome -- 2:17, G2 -- 2:41

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Thanks!

@skrawn1342 4 года назад

Did you use the same reso's for all the tests, and which reso's were they?

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Yes we did. Evans snare hazy and G1 Clear :)

@marcoandreknottjung3418 4 года назад

You are my saviors! Many thanks! Abo and like!

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

You are welcome and glad you like it!

@mssanches1 4 года назад

Hi Guys How are you ? Beautiful sound your drums :-) One question, its possible share with me the EQ (equalization) that was configured in the toms in this video ? Thanks a lot

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

There is no EQ in the session, we did add a tiny amount of EQ on the board on the way in but it was minimal! The whole idea is that there is minimal processing so that you can hear the drums. We also used the Audix mics, check those out, they have a pretty extreme frequency response to compliment the toms anyway. Hope that helps.

@gagecee5129 9 месяцев назад

UV2s on all the toms and the HD dry on the snare.

@dalekay9ine Год назад

What notes did you tune the Tom's too? Sounds killer mates!!!

@decimalstudiosuk 9 месяцев назад

Sounds like C and G on the toms! Please subscribe to our new channel that will be launching in the new year: www.youtube.com/@JustAddDrums

@dalekay9ine 5 месяцев назад

@@decimalstudiosuksubbed! Thanks guys!

@aatmikgupta2957 Год назад

Black chrome on the snare with ec2 on the toms

@IsoMorphix 2 года назад

Anyone wanna confirm: I'm A-Bing the Hydraulics and the HD Dry on the snare in this recording and they sound almost identical--except for a very small amount more overtone ring from the Hydraulics.

@alandarmody7095 7 месяцев назад

UV1 heads for me

@asmrheka6603 4 года назад

This really helped me to decide that I'll be getting the UV2's on the toms once my ec2's wear out 😊 How exactly did you tune the toms? Not looking for exact notes here but rather: Heads to the same pitch, or higher, or...? Thanks!

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

We're glad you found the video useful! Checkout our instagram post here about tuning drums to notes: instagram.com/p/B5FUc8CDgx1/?

@asmrheka6603 4 года назад

@@decimalstudiosuk so in short: both heads to the same pitch. Thanks!

@samhopper7960 4 года назад

Tight.

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Thanks Sam!

@XeRo333 4 года назад

Personally my top two favorites were the UV2 and the red Hydraulics on the snare and as for the toms the red Hydraulics for sure! What reso heads were y'all using for this video for each of the toms and the snare??

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Evans snare hazy and G1 Clear

@wenosaracheno3942 4 года назад

UV1 for sure

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Nice!

@maxick 2 года назад

HD Dry, EC2

@haydenpayne1898 4 года назад

This is a great video! I have the same kit and I’m just wondering what notes and octaves you tuned the rack Tom and floor Tom to? Thanks!

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Can't remember off the top of my head but probably C and G second octave.

@dalekay9ine 9 месяцев назад

I've been playing coated G2s and coated Tom heads period, for over 20+ years but those EC2 clear heads sound pretty killer. What's the biggest difference you think, anyone w experience? Thanks!

@rallo_0239 4 года назад

Like the comparison I really love the ec2 but I am not sure if they are durable enough because I’m seeing stick marks. I do love the HD dry snare. Thinking about purchasing one but the hydraulics and the g2 coated are really good. Do you guys think the ec2’s are durable

@decimalstudiosuk 3 года назад

They are durable but not as durable as the Hydraulics because those things are super thick! Which has a detrimental affect on the tone, in our opinion.

@ezequieldaponte5346 4 года назад

G2!

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

The classic!

@dikbeats2720 2 года назад

Well I've been thinking about the dry one, It'd be good for hip-hop. Jaystiqs was demonstrating and promoting it on a tasty video and it got me thinking.. Annoyingly, i like the sound of the red one, but i have that one! and can't get satisfied with it. I have a yamaha stage custom jazz fusion setup.. In a barn with very little sound dampening. Does the fact i have an old remo resonant skin make a difference? Never too sure on that one.. Also should i consider new snares? They 'seem' fine.... Thanks, i'd appreciate any info.

@chriscoulter7676 2 года назад

We always LOVE new skins so it's definitely worth a go with the resonant skin. Most people don't replace them as often as they should but they do lose their elasticity! We also like 40 snare wires, gives the extra sizzle!

@Twotontessie 2 года назад

UV1

@sharper9009 4 года назад

I don’t know if it was your EQ or what, but to my ear there was almost no discernible difference to any of them on the toms. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

The EQ was the same across the board. There are so many videos on RU-vid that compare heads but the tunings are totally different. This was the main point of our video to compare the finer details of the heads without the distraction of different tunings :)

@joshuafoga8438 2 дня назад

UV1 or UV2 🤝

@insertmetalusernamehere 2 года назад

I have uv2 on my kit now but I have the red hydraulic coming in the mail. Opinion, what one did you like better without the mics on?

@decimalstudiosuk 2 года назад

All down to personal taste! The reds are more dead with less overtones whilst the UV1 are more open.

@the_rummer 9 месяцев назад

Guys it's been 3 years but i have a question. People tend to use 2 ply heads for durability but isn't a 10 mil single ply head more durable than a 7.5x2 two ply head? Because it's a 7.5 mil on top which you constantly hit. And of course easier to damage than a 10 mil one. I never broke a single ply head but lots of G2s and emperors.

@decimalstudiosuk 9 месяцев назад

You know what, I really don't know because we change our heads frequently due to the tone being lost once the elasticity has gone. However, you have definitely given me an idea for a new video, I'll just need work out how to do it! In the meantime Jack and I will be launching our new channel (@JustAddDrums) in jan 2024 that is completely drum focused. We have more comparisons and shootouts on the way! Please give us a subscribe at www.youtube.com/@JustAddDrums

@the_rummer 9 месяцев назад

@@decimalstudiosuk congrats on your new channel. just subscribed now. would be nice to see a durability test vs 1 and 2 ply heads.

@decimalstudiosuk 9 месяцев назад

@@the_rummer Thanks! We'll just have to work how to actually do that. I'll have a chat with Jack and see what we can come up with :)

@jaevonandrews 2 года назад

Where can i find that black chrome snare head at ? Looks incredible

@decimalstudiosuk 2 года назад

It's not a head specifically for snare but you can find it by searching google 'Evans TT14CHR'

@adrumwhisperer 2 года назад

Whatever happened to the EC1 coated heads (toms and snare)? I have a set and love them, not sure why Evans stopped making them and I don't see any reviews. My next set will be UV1s.

@decimalstudiosuk 2 года назад

Have they discontinued them? They seem to be available online to buy and I have used them on my last few sessions.

@adrumwhisperer 2 года назад

@@decimalstudiosuk I'm not sure... the Evans website has no mention of them other than the EC1 Reverse Dot Snare Batter. I pulled my Rogers kit out of storage and tuning up now with the EC1s.... UV1 set arrives tomorrow, but I'll probably keep the EC1s on for awhile and see how they compare.

@decimalstudiosuk 2 года назад

Sorry I misread your comment, Yes the EC1s seem to be unavailable, I guess they discontinued them.

@marinusjm 3 месяца назад

Uv 2

@felipebluesbrasil 3 года назад

What do you think about g2 clear all toms and g2 clear for bass drum too?

@decimalstudiosuk 2 года назад

Jack and I are actually using G2s for all our modern sounding sessions. They sound great open with lots of sustain.

@bpdrumstudio 2 года назад

Do you have a tuning reference for us to see what you used tks

@decimalstudiosuk 2 года назад

I can't remember what we tuned to but we use this tuning method as detailed in our blog: www.decimalstudios.co.uk/decimal-blog/2019/11/19/how-to-tune-drums-to-notes

@michaelcavazuti3270 2 года назад

What drums are you playing? Flanged or die cast hoops?

@decimalstudiosuk 2 года назад

Mapex sonic saver - which I believe are die cast :)

@davesniad 8 месяцев назад

What reso heads for the toms?

@decimalstudiosuk 8 месяцев назад

Evans G1 Clear! Make sure to follow our new channel with content dropping next week! www.youtube.com/@JustAddDrums

@jaredsuazo2711 2 года назад

Que parches estas usando en la parte de abajo De los uv1 ??

@decimalstudiosuk 2 года назад

Sorry, we don't speak french. Do you speak English?

@jaredsuazo2711 2 года назад

brother, I wrote to you in Spanish not in French haha the question is: what patches are you using on the bottom of the uv1? Blessings

@chriscoulter7676 2 года назад

@@jaredsuazo2711 Apologies! I must have been in a rush as I know that's not french. I believe we were using G1s.

@claystaggs8908 3 года назад

Hydraulics

@rallo_0239 4 года назад

Are the ec2 durable in your opinion

@decimalstudiosuk 3 года назад

Sorry totally missed this... Yeah we still have them to this day and have used them multiple times!

@oldowl4290 2 года назад

I literally can't hear any differences.

@giantsdrumroom Год назад

Use headphones

@myaliasmakaveli1 4 года назад

They all sound the same!!!! :/

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

Hey Makaveli! They do sound similar you are correct. That's because they are all tuned to exactly the same pitch. This is deliberately done so that we can show off the nuances of the different drum heads. If you are listening on a phone you will find that you can't hear the variations of the drum heads because you will only be able to hear the notes, which are the same. There are so many videos on RU-vid comparing drum heads where the heads are tuned completely differently and therefore doesn't give you an accurate representation of the differences of the heads.

@chodish1 4 года назад

I agree; there isn't a significant difference among them. After a awhile my ears start playing tricks on me because I'm listening for a difference that's barely audible. I like the UV2 and red hydraulic, but they're all good. Also think it's overkill to listen so carefully to toms. Feels right, sounds right, play it!

@decimalstudiosuk 4 года назад

@@chodish1 Thanks for your comment! They do all sound pretty good!

@dukeburgundy8919 5 месяцев назад

What resos did you use?

@decimalstudiosuk 5 месяцев назад

I can't remember exactly but it''s highly likely we used G1s. Check out our new channel www.youtube.com/@JustAddDrums as we'll be doing lots more comparisons over there along with a comparison of reso heads very soon!