Evans Heads BD18EMADHW EMAD 18-Inch Heavyweight Clear Bass Drum Head
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Remo's head is a 2 ply Emperor coated head, Ludwig's is a single heavy coated head, and Evans' is a G2 coated head.
The attack of Emad 2 is greater.
Every head made by Evans is a 360 degree level.
It only has one head.
Selected User Reviews For Evans Heads BD18EMADHW EMAD 18-Inch Heavyweight Clear Bass Drum Head
By far the best batter head I've ever used is the Evans clear Emad Heavyweight. I simply took it out of the box, mounted it on my 26" kick drum, tuned it just past the wrinkles, attached the pedal, and tapped it a few times. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard what I did. It had the deep tone and solid punch I'd been looking for for years, and it worked right out of the box, just like the advertisement claimed. I experimented with a variety of tuning levels and found that it sounded great at all of them, but I prefer it just above the wrinkles. I don't have any kind of muffling inside the drum, just the foam rings that came with it. There's no need to worry about damaging this head with the double 10 mil plys, no matter how hard you hit it, and I'm a big Bonham fan. I also use a wood beater on my pedal, and this head is capable of withstanding such abuse. I've used regular Evans Emad bass drum heads before and liked them, but this one is a step up. I have two drum sets, and I plan to upgrade my other kick drum to the Heavyweight in the near future. Anyone considering giving these heads a try should do so without hesitation; you will not be disappointed.
I recently purchased a new Tama kit with a bass drum that measures 18 x 22 inches. For more than 20 years, I've been using Remo. But I made the decision to give Evans a shot. This Tama head was used in place of the stock Tama head. To begin with, the product is of excellent quality. I'm not one for frills and fluff (a sound-deadening foam ring holder, for example). I wasn't skeptical; rather, I was intrigued. My room (and my neighbors) couldn't hear the bass drum because it was too loud. I tried the Remo foam ring muffler, but it muffled the sound too much. It was completely deafening to the tone. I could feel my grin reaching my ears as I installed this and struck the bass drum! It sounded like the best bass drum I've ever heard (live). To be fair, I didn't just make that sound with this head. I ended up using a stock Tama front head (with a 6" hole cut out for a mic) and a remo muffler on that side, and it sounded fantastic while I was playing it. However, it did not record well. br>The head has a nice, solid feel to it. A beater pad was also installed. I've never paid so much for a bass drum head before. However, the investment was well worth it!.
I play a double pedal with wood beaters, so I need a head that can take a beating. I used an Aquarian kick pad instead of Evans because I find them to be more durable. I've done about ten shows with it and it hasn't even scratched the surface! In terms of sound, it's the muffledest clear head I've ever played, but it still has that perfect slap. This will provide you with the shortest, most defined note possible, which is ideal for metal drummers. Evans' new 360 collar isn't just a marketing gimmick, either. It tunes up quickly and easily without the need for traditional break-in and seating procedures. The Remo Powerstroke 4 and Aquarian Superkick 10 are two other brands with similar heads. Evans was my first choice for 360 tuning, and D'addario products are cheaper on Amazon.
Internal dampening is not required because I'm using the large muffle ring. My weather king with a port hole is a Remo ebony series weather king. This head provides the ideal amount of dampening for my 8x10' bedroom.
The only criticism is that it does not appear to be as reliable or durable as the Evans EMAD2 heads. br>I always use a slam patch on all of my BD heads, but while EMAD2 usually lasts a year, this one only lasted three. To be on the safe side, I'm going back to EMAD2.
I adore them. However, not all playing styles will benefit from it. These heads were used to replace two 24" power stroke 4s. The power strokes are a standout feature of this head. However, for my 18x24's, I needed a deeper, lower tone, which I found with these Evans heads. They have a perfect fit and are simple to tune. They're made for heavy hitters, but with the right tuning, they'll sound great at lower volumes and attack levels as well. This is a two-ply head with a lot of thickness.
This is the kick drum head that I prefer. br>I use it on all of my kick drums. br>Stow the drum with this head facing up when touring. You'll break the dampener's plastic ring if you don't.
The EMAD 22 Clear is a punchy, throaty kickhead with very little resonance or tone, making it perfect for prog rock, hard rock, metal, and EDM applications where mellow or soft tones aren't desired. Produces a lot of "oomf" at all speeds, but when played softly, it doesn't provide much support for your rhythm. Because the attack on this head is so high, it's not suitable for jazz, ballads, or softer pieces. When compared to similar Remo heads, this head is a great value for the money and also incredibly durable.
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