Electric Drum Kit reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 216 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Electric Drum Kit brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/drums, r/edrums, r/Drumming, r/musicproduction, r/Logic_Studio. Top-rated brands include Roland (4.3/5), Alesis (3.8/5), Yamaha (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews216
Subreddits8
Posts54
Brands17
Products88
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#1
Roland
4.3
(82)
"I strongly suggest getting a TD17kv or a used TD17 instead, because the 07 is not expandable, and I suspect you wanna play metal that could need more cymbals."
"If you can handle $2k just take it a little bit further and go for a TD-27KV2."
"If you’re a serious drummer that cares about accurate triggers, get a used Roland."
"Roland"
"I have the Td 27… I waited a really long time until that one came around… I really like the design of the high hat and snare."
"Roland is the industry standard, but that's not to say that there won't be other valid options within each price bracket."
"Roland/DW is the best. There are a lot of really good companies out there, but Roland is the gold standard."
"Unlike acoustic kits, here there actually is a "right" answer. Roland. The sounds are better, build quality more consistent, resell value is higher, warranty is safer."
"Roland all the way."
"Roland for me. 35-year drummer... got my first electronic (Roland HD-1) around the start of Pandemicon, and quickly upgraded to a used Roland TD-11K."
#2
Alesis
3.8
(70)
"I’m happy with my Alesis strike pro kit."
"I bought an Alesis Strike Pro SE. I love everything about it."
"Hey man I recommend the alesis strike pro if it's in your budget."
"Hey man I recommend the alesis strike pro if it's in your budget."
"I love it."
"Alesis strike pro se is the best bang for you buck there is."
"I bought the Alesis nitro mesh. I love my kit and it has been great."
"Alesis DM Lite are reasonably priced (about £200 second hand), simple (the brain of the kit has fewer buttons and options than most but covers everything a casual drummer needs), fun for kids (the pads light up!) and good for smaller drummers"
"Alesis is best bang for your buck. Decent kit sizes, and has 10 pieces as a flagship."
"Just got an Alexis Nitro Pro and love it."
#3
Yamaha
4.4
(30)
"YAMAHA has been making great sounding e-kits for years. Check out my opinion on YAMAHA DTX8K vs. ROLAND TD27"
"Love my Yamaha e-kit and love that it comes with actual Yamaha acoustic kits loaded."
"A kit that sounds great is a kit that will inspire to play more. Therefore Yamaha is the best option here."
"I really only recommend Roland or Yamaha."
"Yamaha: medium/high price point. Best soundbank (to my taste of course) and reliable hardware."
"Yamaha and Roland make the really good kits."
"I’m a Yamaha guy. I’ve enjoyed my kit for many years."
"Yamaha, Roland and Alesis all make great kits at different prices points."
"I have 3 yamaha DTXPRESS kits mixed into one massive kit."
"I'd say by far far the best deal is the yamaha dtx6kx."
#4
Simmons
3.4
(7)
"I got a Simmons sd1250 set a year ago and it’s the best bang for the buck of any set imo."
"I’m happy with my Simmons SD1250 and it wasn’t crazy expensive."
"For cheaper kits, Simmons Titan 50 and Alexis Nitro Max are popular."
"Simmons titan 50"
"I have this one and its pretty good if you just want it for practice."
"Simmons and Alesis are two common budget brands for e-kits."
"I have a cheapie Simmons kit that seems about the same physical quality and close in sound capability."
#5
Donner
4.0
(4)
"Donner makes decent absolute-beginner kits."
"I've also seen recommendations for kits from Donner."
"Donner makes the best cheap eltrc sets out there 100%."
"Donner DED-200 currently running $380 on Amazon."
#6
Electric Drum Kit
4.3
(3)
"Check out 65 drums youtube channel. He has a ton of videos on electronic kits in every price range."
"Just the module is worth that alone. If it works, grab it up"
"Go-to guy in UK for secondhand gear on the cheap."
#7
Titan
3.3
(4)
"Or even Titan 20 at ~$299."
"I like the titan 50 for cheap, or the 70 if u can afford it and the Roland is too much for u"
"Uber cheap probably the titan 50."
"Simmons titan 50."
#8
DW
5.0
(2)
"DWe is insanely expensive but worth if you're loaded and only looking for the best."
"Or the new $9k DW kit if he really has money to burn."
#9
KAT
5.0
(2)
"The KT4 model is even better."
"If you can find a used KAT KT3 near you or on eBay for a good price pick it up for sure, lookup 'Kat KT3 drum covers Antoine Fadavi'."
#10
EFNOTE
4.5
(2)
"It is excellent."
"EFNOTE 5X or 3x"
#11
Efnote
4.5
(2)
"If you just want a kit "that works" straight out of the box go with EFnote. Great sounds and kits in all different sizes. I bought the pro 701 and haven't looked back."
"Efnote is my personal preference, owned several Roland’s before and for me they don’t compare at the price point."
#12
Millenium
3.0
(3)
"They're made from premium components but cheaper than the premium products."
"A second hand Millenium kit might be more along the lines of what you were thinking."
"My personal experience was that i got a cheaper one (Millenium 750 iirc) but just did not like the way it felt and sounded and did not have much fun with it."
#13
Carlsbro
4.0
(1)
"It’s great and probably the best that you will get for that price."
#14
Arturia Drumbrute Impact
4.0
(1)
"Drumbrute impact is pretty solid."
#15
Lemon Drums
4.0
(1)
"Consider Lemon Drums... I've heard good things about them."
#16
Nux
4.0
(1)
"Nux DM-210 is underrated."
#17
Huxley
1.0
(1)
"Avoid the cheap ones like Huxley or legacy."
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