The DCP Dream Drum Sets Showcase! 

30yrs go by & I'm still staying up late checking out drum kits

That Sonor kit is what all drums aspire to be

Sonor, hands down. Nothing speaks with that perfect combination of attack, punch, warmth, and resonance of those thick German beech shells.

The Sonor kit is the one that makes my heart tick sound-wise! Such perfect balance between pure tone and bite in the attack.

I couldn't stop watching the Sonor part of the video. The sound kept me engaged.

Sonor SQ2 on a league of its own here.

Thank you thank you for including the SQ2 in this vid. Absolutely gorgeous! Heavy Beech sounds phenomenal!!

I'll take the Sonor please. What a beautiful set!

Damn that SQ2 speaks so clearly. What an awesome set for articulate tom work.

SQ2, Star, DW, in that order. Thanks for the video! 👍

Sonor without question is the sonic winner of this group. Outstanding German quality and engineering. außergewöhnlich!

That Sonor snare. Good lord.

Heard the DW, and thought game over. Then Tama somehow beat them. Then Sonor killed everything. 3 great kits, but Sonor slaughtered the oppo.

The Tama & Dw sound great, but the Sonor sounds phenomenal. SQ2 has always been my dream kit

That Sonor is shockingly good sounding. Excellent mixes Tony.

That Sonor kit is the most interesting

Although all three kits sound amazing, the Sonor distinguished itself. Thanks guys :)

Wow. They all sound great. I prefer the Sonor. Amazing sound. And the cymbals... OMG 🥰

my god that Sonor just made my heart stop..... soooooo gorgeous and that low tuning just made me want to sell all of my kits and splurge on one of these!

Iove me some Tama drums...but that SQ2,Fuggettaboutit!

Whoa! That Sonor kit was so big and so different than the others! I mean...Im a little late to the party, but thats the beauty of the internet...perpetuity of content! I had a Sonor Force 3005 that I sold in 2014...ah regrets.

“Honey we’re going to New Hampshire!”

I think the Sonor won this battle. It looks and sounds great. The Tama came in a close second. Great video guys 👍

I have a maple DW Custom kit (with reinforcement rings) and though I absolutely LOVE them for their ability to produce a beautiful, pure note and their resonance... those SONORs were just incredible sounding. Whether it be the beech shells or the slightly smaller shell construction... they just sounded amazing.

Never played a Sonor. Now I want one.

All my current drums, snare included, are sonor... for a reason. So versatile and fun to play.

Sonor sq2 African marble 😱😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

Always been a Sonor fan since early 80’s Steve Smith and Journey and. Nicko Mcbrain and Iron Maiden. Now I want to go tune my Gretsch Catalina Maple.

I've been playing for 48 years and all I can say is that I've had just about every brand under the sun and Sonor has the best engineering. You won't find a flaw in anything they make. I love my 1985 Horst LInk Signature kit (bubinga). And talk about customizable! They've been doing that for quite a long time. Mine is a 20 x 16, 15 x 15, 12 x 12, and a 14 x 6 1/2" configuration (they were a basket case when I got them, but it only took some elbow grease and new heads to get them sounding, and looking, great). The hardware on Sonor drums may look a bit odd, but it's bullet proof and the woods that they use are only the best! Having said that, I did really like the sound of all of the kits. I think the Sonor had the most distinctive sound, but, as you said, that may be because of their slightly undersized shells with the "floating" heads. The DW actually sounded the "roundest" to me and the Tama had a lot of attack. The Sonor, though, did have a fuller tone and seemed to work better at both the low and high tuning ranges. Great video! I would also love to see comparisons between high end Gretsch, Ludwig, Yamaha, and Pearl. They may not be in the same "boutique" range as the DW, Tama, and Sonor kits from this video, but they all make some incredible "high end" kits that are worth checking out. Also, here's an idea for a future video...compare vintage kits of about the same year. Maybe late 60's? Whatever you might have...Ludwig, Slingerland, Rogers, Gretsch and maybe even (if you have these) Premier and Sonor? It would be cool to see how they were all made back then and hear the differences. Cheers!

Loved the sound of that Tama Star Mahogany!

Sonor is something else... the room mics sound so pure, and the full is nothing but clear and powerful tone.

The Sonor kick-wow...Don’t know if I’ve ever heard better

Sonor sounds the best

GOD DAMN.... THAT SONOR SET!!!!!

Holy crap i don't know why more companies don't do a matching inner shell ply thats beautiful. I'm a long time DW guy but that Sonor blew me away. If I ever win the lottery or make it big I'm totally ordering a set from you guys. Different sizes though.

Sonor has always been my favorite

Sonor. I've always thought under sized shells sound best. Like the premier genista kits!

It‘s not even a question of better or worse as they all sound amazing, but nothing sounds like the Sonor. I‘ve noticed that they even put their logo on the rubber (!) that protects the shell from the metal, now that‘s insane. Great video guys.

I’ve played DW for almost 20 years, but that Sonor kit... wow.

Sonor drums are already pre-mixed;) perfect balance. You get what you pay for people. I know cause I've been playing sonor beech shells for years and they just keep sounding better with age.

The fact that you thought to add Ashley Schaeffer to your promo makes me a lifelong (what’s left of it) customer!

That sonor kit was smokin

Wow, i don't think I'd kick any of those kit's out of bed but the DW has my vote overall! Sounds the best to my ear by just that little bit that, well is huge when tuning for different rooms and applications.

Amazing sets, but man........those Paiste cymbals are gorgeous!

That SQ2 kit since the first time I laid eyes on it I was in LOVE. My first serious kit was a Sonor force 2007 Birch kit and I loved it. It had me sold on Sonor. The hardware is amazing on even their entry level kits.. but the SQ2 omg FUGGHEDABOUDIT one day I pray I can afford one!!!

Yes, I am jealous, I am drooling 🤤 with envy. It would be a dream come true to come to see y’all in person. 🛩

I wish my guitar sounded so tight like those toms on the Sonor. They are class apart for sure. And I think I love the higher tunings on drums. Another great video, thank you DCP.

Blown away by all of them but the sonor is wonderful!

I just had an eargasm. These drums are all great, but I like the sound of the Sonor the best. And the Sonor snare is exquisite.

The three kits are stunning to say The least.! Absolutely beautiful. If you took the visual out,Sonar wins with the sound.Thats phenomenal. They just have that sound that so many of us have chased. Remarkable product.

Oh Sonor.... the stuff of dreams. I’m a Yammy guy. I’d get a PHX kit but just might pick an SQ2 over it. Not only do those Beech kits sound legendary, The finish and craftsmanship of Sonor is impeccable. One day......🤤

Another stellar video by Shane and his crew. Sonor SQ2's are my favorite and always will be from top to bottom. I own a few DW collector series maple exotic and they are stellar too. Thank you for the great video.

The best drums the business has to offer. They all sound and look stunning. Sonor 4 the win out of the three.

sound guy always bringing the best of each kit. kudos!

Sonor for the Win! I'm a maple/ DW dude but if I were going to spend the 💸... Sonor!!!! Sound alone is an eargasm... but the look in every detail... just sexy!

High tuned sonor. Now that's a sound

The SQ2 is my dream kit.

SQ2 all the way no comparison.

OMG!! That DW set looks gorgeous!

The recordings of these kits is second to none

It's a good thing to own the biggest drum shop in the world...

Excellent. Spectacular sound production too. 👏🏻🎶

The Sonor's just sound amazing.

Man they ALL sounded Great !!! I'd love a DW

Really Nice drums all 3. In my world Tama, Sonor, DW.... Tama is the best sounding and the finish is great. These Sonor and DW are more flashy but Tama for the win 😎👍

Wait just a goddamn minute!!! I see that Tama Bell Brass Snare just chillin on the rack back there.... How DARE you try to sneak that one past me!

Another great video by dcp. You guys make choosing drums over RU-vid so easy. Highly appreciate the efforts you guys take to tune all the sets similarly so that customers can choose as per their choice. Thanks a lot 🙏 Can you guys make videos on double bass pedals under 300$ please?

I love them all, but the SONOR really stands out with that Tympanic sound🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁⚡

Yeah. The Sonors win this one. Beautiful sounding drums. Especially with the higher tuning.

Sonor, Tama, DW in that order. They're all pretty close though.

Yeah, some clear differences. Sonor, DW, and then Tama. All great kits.

I’d take the Tama anyday even though the mahogany isnt even my favorite out of the star line. Tama Star walnut and Tama starclassic bubinga are the best sounding drums in the world to my ears. The mahogany is super nice too but doesn’t have the punch and aggression that the star walnuts have without the sound focus rings but I still prefer the tamas over the dw or sonor.

The Sonors look so good I would just stare at them all day especially with gold colored hardware.

I've always been a Tama guy but that Sonor kit is beautiful. Paiste also make the best metal cymbals too, in my opinion.

Sonor was the best by far

Wow! I had to watch this again.

Awesome kits!

We will have world peace the day we get Sonor SQ2s with DW finishes.

The Tama does it for me! The kick drum just has such a pleasing sound

They all sound good until Sonor shows up!

The sound of floor tom sonor is so beautiful

Excellent, as always!! 🥁🎶

Once again...great vid!!! Watched this vid maybe 50x already.. For me the only vids that give me, due to full mic/room and overheads, the clear understanding on how the drums really sound from diff perspectives! Sonorrrrrr....although I currently own a DW Collectors Maple and a Tama Star Walnut I'm in love with Sonor since my very first kit a Force3000 birch some 28 years ago. Hearing this kit I remember why..!!! Man... attack, full sound, articulation, roaring bass and floors and a clear sound (I really hate the OINGGGG on toms when not holding the keynote!). I the lower tuning that is...on the higher tuning (which I don't prefer) the Tama sounded best to me. But that leaves me to a point I hope could be a contribution to your vids... Since we as drummers have tuning devices now as well, why not give the tuning freq's from top and bottom heads? Would be a great addition on the vids (and learning steps for tuning in general for those in need of it..) I think!!

Nice video, beautifull shells....

Great comparison as always from DCP, fun, and so great to see my same kit sq2, just about (+8 tom), sadly only played for a few months before cyclical UK Lockdowns, still shielding my vulnerable other half, one day, soon, fingers crossed I can play it again :)

That DW sounds rly good. I like the DW and the Sonor here.

Normally I would say without even listening DW....but for me the winner is handsdown the sonor, fatt snare sound, clear but still full toms and a beautiful kick.

Sonor,Tama, DW. Lovely.

Those cymbals! Good Lord, they're aaaaaamaaaaaaazing!

Surprise Surprise they all sounded awesome. Dream kits for sure but right now I'm dreaming of those cymbals. The signature series will be mounted on my current kit before I look to buy another.

1-Sonor 2-Tama 3-DW

When he started to play the demo for the dw.. I swear he was thinking of the breakfast club song! Go back and listen to it again!

Sonor all the way - just a perfect allround sound! I still own a Sonor Lite drumset built in 1984 and it is still one of the best sounding drumsets I ever heard! German Quality! However, Yamaha makes awesome sounding drumsets as well - still an underrated brand!! I had a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute and is was top notch! perfect sound as well!

I’m really digging both the SQ2 and the DW. They both sound wonderful, such tight clean sound. I’d go with the less expensive of the two. 😎

I reached out to Tama directly on three occasions when inquiring about building my dream kit. They never got back to me. So I went with Pearl. I've played Pearl for 31 years, I love the quality, durability, and craftsmanship, and I only have an Export! lol. I just bought a 13 Piece Pearl Reference. Sorry Tama, if you replied to me you may have gotten that order!

Man those Dee Dubs sound so good..🙌🏼 overall the best sounding kit in the video.. I’ve been A/B ing them for the past 20 mins lol amazing fundamental tones and punch with just the right amount of life. 👌🏼

Definitely a beautiful set nice kit

I started back playing again ten years ago after a long time out. The first kit I got was a Sonor Delite and that thing sounded amazing... But, I'm really feelin those mahogany Tama's. They have that thunder and BOOM I love, so Star for the win here

The Sonor Heavy Beech for me, hands down

great sounding hi hat, i always likes 2002's from paiste but that other one sounded fantastic here