Drum Throne reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 344 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 74 posts to rank the best Drum Throne brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/drums, r/Drumming, r/MetalDrums, r/edrums, r/piano. Top-rated brands include Roc N Soc (4.8/5), Roc-N-Soc (4.9/5), Ahead (4.8/5).
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Reviews344
Subreddits7
Posts74
Brands42
Products65
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#1
Roc N Soc
4.8
(70)
"Worth every penny, honestly."
"It's worth the price, and so is your back."
"Love my Roc N Soc Nitro."
"Xl Roc n soc w/backrest."
"I love my Roc n Soc with backrest."
"Nothing beats my RNS."
"My back is a mess and I am quite comfortable and have less pain and fatigue using the Roc-n-Sox with the backrest."
"I love the throne."
"I swear by them (with the backrest too.. omfg)"
"It’s super comfortable."
#2
Roc-N-Soc
4.9
(48)
"My whole drumming world changed for the better when I got a Roc-n-Soc."
"I’m 6’3” 210lbs and I just got a Roc n Soc and holy shit it’s actually incredible. Well worth the money."
"I’m on year 22 with my RocNSoc. It’s the best drum related purchase of my life."
"ROC-N-SOC Lunar series gaslift w/backrest. Five legged base. Super comfy."
"Roc N Soc Nitro."
"This is the best price to quality ratio."
"Roc n Soc… bought my first one abt 20 years ago, using my 3rd one now….they kinda saved my drumming career, never had back pain anymore after a 2,5 hour gig."
"ROC M SOC is great because it gives as you bounce. This stopped back pain."
"ROC-N-SOC Lunar series gas lift w/backrest is what I use. I can’t recommend enough. Five-legged. Super comfy and sturdy."
"Roc n Soc nitro gas throne!"
#3
Ahead
4.8
(45)
"Get the Ahead Spinal G with the round top. The groove in the middle will help with your genital issues and the stability for your back is unreal."
"Ahead spinal g is pretty awesome. I can sit on it for hours and I am old and have a dodgy back."
"Ahead Spinal G. Every part of my back & genitals thank me every gig."
"Never went back after getting one."
"I will recommend the latter as it's been a godsend for my chronic lower back pain."
"The spinal g is a complete game changer. Worth every penny."
"My ahead spinal g is game changer."
"Signed an old guy with a bad back who can now comfortably play drums for long sets."
"A really well built throne, lets you sit up and stay balanced."
"It's kept me in the game for 20 years even with chronic lower back issues."
#4
Pork Pie
4.8
(44)
"I'm really pleased with my Pork Pie round throne. The Roc n Soc tractor style throne is really popular and I tried my friends out, but I like a round throne better."
"I have both the saddle & round top style and they both are excellent."
"Love my Pork Pie. Super cushy and stable."
"I’m a big fan of pork pie thrones. They aren’t insanely expensive and the quality/comfort is top notch."
"Pork pie round. Super comfy."
"Pork Pie. I prefer round cushions and those are the most comfortable I’ve tried."
"Highly recommend."
"Good price, great quality."
"Been very happy with it, very comfy."
"As a female with a big booty, pork pie is the best!"
#5
DW
4.6
(29)
"I’ve stuck with DW 9000 AirLifts for decades."
"I can second the Airlift. I've had mine now for about 5 years... I can sit on that for 3-4 hours or more at a time and my back doesn't even feel like it's had any injuri."
"DW 9000 AirLifts are excellent…super comfortable and supportive with a 4-leg design."
"I love my DW9000 Airlift. Highly recommend it."
"Expensive but worth it. Lots of padding and great back support."
"If you can spare an extra $130, I'd recommend the DW9000 Airlift. I love mine! It's super comfortable!"
"I can sit on that for hours!"
"I like the DW 9000 gas lift tractor with 4 legs."
"I like the DW 9000 gas lift tractor with 4 legs or the roc n soc nitro gas lift bicycle style."
"I love my DW Airlift. Beautiful seat."
#6
Gibraltar
4.2
(24)
"I have a Gibraltar 9608hm, which is the best throne on the planet."
"I have the oversized Gibraltar motorcycle throne. Love it."
"I have one of these and it is comfortable."
"I got the Gibraltar 9608."
"I have one and it’s super comfy."
"I use this guy."
"I have a Gibraltar 9608 - heavy but super solid and sturdy with a nice cushioned seat."
"I have a Gibraltar 9608. It's heavy, but super sturdy, and comfortable for long sessions."
"It's sturdy, reliable, and comfortable, but fairly heavy."
"Any major brand drum throne will be fine."
#7
Tama
4.7
(21)
"I've got a Tama 1st Chair. I love it. Super comfortable and hasn't caused me any back issues."
"Tama 1st Chair. Bought one in 2007 and been using it ever since. Absolutely worth the investment."
"The ergo is awesome especially if sitting for hours."
"Spend the money and get something like a rocnsoc or a tama ergorider or something similar."
"TAMA 1st Chair are also great."
"Tama 1st Chair is pure dope."
"Tama HT730."
"Tama all the way."
"Tama 1st Chair, Gibraltar 9000 series, Roc-n-soc."
"Favorite throne I've come across are the hydraulic Tama 1st Chair line."
#8
Pearl
4.5
(10)
"This keeps me Drummin (into my sixties)"
"I’ve had a Pearl Roadster for ages and it’s been great."
"Pearl D-2500. Comfy, built like a tank."
"I would recommend highly. As solid as the day I bought it."
"Peal Roadster Thrones, the big guys with the back rests. It's not squishy like an armchair, but good god it's always kept me comfy!"
"Pearl Roadsters, Ludwig Atlas, Pork Pie, and many more."
"You can get older top of the line pedals for pretty cheap."
"My now discontinued Pearl Roadster."
"I've been really happy with my Pearl Roadster at $150 (CAD)."
"It's sturdy, comfortable and has a great adjustable range."
#9
Ahead Spinal G
4.7
(9)
"If you can get an Ahead Spinal-G, it's very comfortable."
"The only one I can recommend without losing any sleep is the Ahead Spinal G."
"The Ahead Spinal G without question."
"The Ahead Spinal G, hands down the best."
"If you just need something better on your back for playing check out the Ahead Spinal G."
"For me, that's easy: the Ahead Spinal G."
"The Ahead Spinal G is really popular and great for your back."
"Something with a two-part seat with a groove in the middle, helps pelvic blood circulation A LOT."
"Another vote for the spinal g."
#10
DW 9000
4.7
(3)
"Rock n sock, i love my dw9000 throne."
"It's awesome! ... I was able to sit and play my kit for an hour and a half with zero pain."
"Mine is an air lift 9000 series I’ve had for over a decade."
#11
Roc-N-Soc Manual Spindle
5.0
(2)
"These are incredibly comfortable."
"I have one and I love it."
#12
Roc-N-Soc Nitro
5.0
(2)
"The backrest helps assure consistent posture while playing."
"Your butt will thank you."
#13
Tama First Chair
5.0
(2)
"I upgraded to a Tama First Chair hydraulic & I love it. Incredibly comfortable & sturdy."
"Love Tama 1st chair."
#14
Yamaha
5.0
(2)
"I'm very happy with it, and it was $175 at local music store."
"Check out Yamaha’s top end drum throne."
#15
Tama Ergo Rider
4.5
(2)
"My ass lives the best life it's ever lived. Highly recommend."
"I really like my Tama Ergo-Rider. I never have any back pain on that one."
#16
OCDP
4.5
(2)
"It was a great upgrade from a generic throne. The two best features were the padding is very thick and comfy, and it is solid as a rock."
"I actually found the OCDP Throne to be more comfortable than the Roc-N-Soc."
#17
Roland
4.5
(2)
"One of the comfiest seats I own."
"I had a roland one a while back, double braced and it was great."
#18
Mapex
4.5
(2)
"I got a mapex one with a back rest and 4 legs instead of 3."
"I've been daily playing with my Mapex T675 for many years."
#19
Gibraltar throne
4.0
(2)
"I got outstanding use out of my old Gibraltar throne."
"I have a heavy double braced gibraltar throne with the super thick motorcycle style seat."
#20
DDrum
5.0
(1)
"I've got one of these thrones, and it's super comfy."
#21
DW 9000 Series Throne
5.0
(1)
"I can fully recommend the 9000 series though."
#22
Roc-N-Soc Lunar Series Gas Lift
5.0
(1)
"One of the most comfortable on the market."
#23
Gibraltar 9608MB
5.0
(1)
"I can't imagine using any other throne going forward."
#24
Tama 1st Chair Ergo Hydraulux
5.0
(1)
"Very comfy!"
#25
Tama 1st Chair
5.0
(1)
"It’s great. Roc-n-Soc makes a great one as well."
#26
Roc-N-Soc Tractor Seat Screw Post Back Rest
5.0
(1)
"I'll keep this seat for life."
#27
Ahead Spinal Glide
5.0
(1)
"Ahead spinal glide."
#28
DW CP3100 Throne
5.0
(1)
"This one doesn't wobble so it works for me."
#29
Porter & Davies BC2 Tactile Throne
5.0
(1)
"The thing just won’t quit."
#30
Roc-N-Soc Nitro Hydraulic Throne
5.0
(1)
"Very comfortable and easy to adjust."
#31
DW 3000 Series Tractor Style
5.0
(1)
"I love it."
#32
DW 9000 Airlift
5.0
(1)
"Amazing comfort."
#33
Thomann
5.0
(1)
"I bought mine on there and it really helped with backpain."
#34
Porter and Davies
5.0
(1)
"Porter and davies for the win, surely!"
#35
PDP by DW
5.0
(1)
"This was my guy."
#36
Sound Seat
5.0
(1)
"I have the Sound Seat and it is amazing."
#37
DW 3000 Series Throne
4.0
(1)
"I've been really enjoying my DW 3000 series throne."
#38
Gibraltar 9608
4.0
(1)
"A lot of other Redditors here like Roc-n-soc."
#39
Bicycle
4.0
(1)
"It works as good as a branded one and has very good comfort."
#40
Tama Titan
4.0
(1)
"I have an old Tama Titan stool that does this. The cushion is super thick and comfy."
#41
Sound Percussion
4.0
(1)
"I think mine is Sound Percussion!? The only thing I wish I had bought a long with it was the back rest."
#42
5 Core
4.0
(1)
"Recently grabbed a drum throne from 5 Core on 5core.com."
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