(Part 2) Best drum sets & set components according to redditors

I went with the 14", 16", 20" combo. Cannot stress how giddy I am at the sound, the last set I owned was a beginner's set with Sabian B8's so it's a major upgrade. I 100% recommend going with Dream, I would've dropped $500 on them if I had to.

Here's link to the amazon page. It even comes with a free cymbal bag!

• New reso heads if you haven't changed them yet
  
• Quick release hi-hat clutch if you set up and tear down often
  
• A nice music stand, not the shitty foldable ones (Not really small in size or necissarily price, but still great nonetheless.)
  
• Meinl ching ring
  
• Gaff tape is a must
  
• A nice drum key? The big Tama one is my favorite.
  
• Brushes are mad fun if you've never really delved into good brush music, I have plenty of recommendations :)
  
  Edit: I suck at formatting

Here you go! LP is the bees knees
https://www.amazon.ca/Latin-Percussion-LP008-N-LP008N-Cowbells/dp/B00R2IPGAM/ref=asc_df_B00R2IPGAM/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292914740124&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7262597941961958488&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000713&hvtargid=pla-441659246625&psc=1

Same company
https://smile.amazon.com/Laser-Challenge-Cyber-Splash/dp/B00JF7XSGM?sa-no-redirect=1

For under $1000 I'd go with a Gretsch Catalina Maple. I used to have one (the model with two floor toms) and it's an AMAZING sounding kit for the money. I liked mine better than some Renowns I played. It sounded killer recorded, the bass drum was a cannon, and it's in your price range.

https://www.amazon.com/Gretsch-Drums-Catalina-CM1-E605-WG-5-Piece/dp/B00HFP3D6Q/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1520348186&sr=1-2&keywords=Gretsch+Catalina+Maple

If you can wiggle your budget a tad, you can get the Yamaha Stage Custom w/ hardware for $920, and then you can get a Meinl Cymbal Pack for $100. Although this cymbal pack doesn't come with a ride, but you can always add later. Grab a spare stool or chair you have lying around and you'll be set for $1020.

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But, if you want to go ultimate budget: This Pearl Export is a great beginner kit. I actually own the older version of this kit with deeper toms, and it sounds amazing for rock music. The cymbals this kit comes with are quite cheap, and I think those Meinl cymbals will probably sound better. But this is also $200 cheaper. You can also use that spare $180 to purchase a throne (chair), a few sticks, and good drumheads.

I'd say "just barely" if it's all mint condition. A brand-new Ludwig Classic Maple 4-pc shell pack is $2500, 5-pc Gibraltar hardware pack is $308, and 5-pc Zildjian ZBT set is $300

This Mapex is a great deal.

Can you build a small sound box to play in? PVC or wood frame with a couple moving blankets on it will def help deaden some sound.
Or get a prefab one like this

https://www.amazon.com/WUHAN-WUR20M-Ride-20-Inch-Medium/dp/B000BBECJS

https://www.amazon.com/Zildjian-Planet-16-Crash-Cymbal/dp/B00OVZLCKW/ref=pd_sbs_267_t_0/131-1225939-2647208?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00OVZLCKW&pd_rd_r=c5493bda-e5c0-4829-9688-157b1b2b32a2&pd_rd_w=P0b29&pd_rd_wg=Oj4j8&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=9RPX2YXQJ2EDX7SVCAG1&psc=1&refRID=9RPX2YXQJ2EDX7SVCAG1

your opinions? (new to drumming lol)

should I get this set as my first drum set?

https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Drum-piece-RS525SC-C91/dp/B00NJVS33I?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ4TJS4MMYR6UOP5Q&tag=consordini-20&linkCode=alb&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00NJVS5MC&th=1

In the rock style. I'm looking to join a cover band with my buddies. We plan to cover some 80s music. For example:Led Zepp, AC/DC, Basic Queen, GNR etc. I can't go over 500$ with price. is this a good set to start with

Yes. Probably this one (since it is the only Mapex Rebel listing I see that is sold by Amazon itself, instead of a sub-store): https://www.amazon.com/RB5294FTCYB-5-Piece-Hardware-Cymbals-22-Inch/dp/B00MGY1XFE

There's also these for a similar price:

http://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Drums-Percussion-PDCM2215NA-Hardware/dp/B00KNZJVLQ/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1462384830&sr=8-17&keywords=drum+shell+pack

http://www.amazon.com/MAPEX-MA529SFRW-Piece-Shell-Blood/dp/B00LK1CKQK/ref=sr_1_93?ie=UTF8&qid=1462385024&sr=8-93&keywords=drum+shell+pack

So I think I know what you're after, and These might do the trick. Trashy, white noise open sound, very defined click when shut.

I really dig the Sonor Martini for this reason. I played one at a local music store with my cymbals and it was love at first sound.

I haven't bought it (yet) but pending a bonus from work this week I fully intend on picking it up.

Specs:

Bass Drum: 14x12

Rack Tom: 8x8

Floor Tom: 13x10

Snare: 12x5 (sounds awesome and handles varied tuning well)

The snare was the selling point for me. I have a closet of 14" snares, so getting the 12" is a great deal. I imagine it will find rotation in my main kit as a side snare soon.

The whole kit could be played in a bathroom.

ssssshhhhh good shit

hey man I am seeing a lot of cheap stuff on amazon.ca, should I just pick one and buy it? as I mentioned in my other post, I only want to play it for 6 months or so, then I will need to sell it to get rid of it as I plan on moving..

lots of 3 piece drum sets for 150$~

what does "junior drum set" mean?

*adding links:

http://www.amazon.ca/Mendini-3-Piece-13-Inch-Junior-Metallic/dp/B00FS139F4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1420929920&sr=8-4&keywords=drum+sets

http://www.amazon.ca/Mendini-5-Piece-16-Inch-Junior-Metallic/dp/B004Z8ORL6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1420929920&sr=8-3&keywords=drum+sets

I personally haven't tried the hats, and the rides are a bit heavy for my taste, but the crashes are excellent. Super cheap and they sound great. They even make a great EFX knockoff.