On 2005-04-24, miguel gave this Pearl Drum a 5


Purchase: $365 from SameDay Music, plus $30 shipping
Pros: Does what it was marketed to be: a compact drumkit for home use and practice. Also goes beyond that, being a usable gig kit for a small quiet venue, if properly equipped with good heads and cymbals. The hardware is way ahead of what you see in other entry level kits, especially from the lesser-known companies.
Cons: The cheap cymbals and single straight stand won't win many hearts, but that's the same case with any drumset. Also, it's a pain swapping the plastic and mesh heads; I only wished they placed hoops on both ends so I would only need to turn the toms over for silent play. Anyway, that's nitpicking.
Quality: For the price, they're really good, compared to the $300 Pacific drums I was thinking about. There are slightly cheaper full-sized drums out there, but they can't match Pearl's solid construction. Ahh, the benefits of mass production and outsourcing....

Summary: Overall, does what it was designed for and more. Great for small group jams