Face it folks, this drum kit smokes! The sound quality and just plain bark of this kit rivals drum kits that cost much more. The toms have a warm yet biting response. The kick has loads of punch while the snare cracks like a nylon Remington 22 Calibre rifle.So,once again, in revue, these drums are smoking! Well, this is not just a great kit for the money, it is simply a great kit, forget about the slotted drum lug, I have found it comes in very handy when you forget your drum key, (and you will). A simple straight slot screwdriver will suffice. I own a 1985 Tama Superstar birch kit and though both sound good, the Sonor S cuts through any music genre I've played. I am currently recording and playing in a Christian rock outfit and a Praise and Worship band. The S series does not dissapoint. So,to sum up, the Sonor S series simply rocks!

I've own my kit for two years and perfom several times a month. I had intended the kit to be a stepping stone to a higher priced kit. I've concluded there's no reason to do so!