Quiet drum practice gear, by what is making the noise

L80 cymbals take the place of your regular hi-hats, crash and ride, and Zildjian says they are up to 80% quieter than traditional cymbals without losing the authentic Zildjian feel. They only quiet the cymbals, so the drums still need mesh heads, mutes or snap-on mesh before the whole kit gets quieter.

Works with

acoustic kit

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

up to 80% quieter than traditional cymbals without losing the authentic Zildjian feel

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

airborne, cymbals only; Zildjian does not address floor noise

Removable to get the original kit back

No

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Not stated

Works with drum triggers

Not stated

Needs a drum key or a head change

No

Sizes or set contents

box sets 13/18 in, 13/14/18 in and 14/16/18 in; single cymbals 10 in splash, 14 in hi-hats, 16 in crash, 18 in crash ride, 18 in china and 20 in ride

Not for

Not for a drummer whose main complaint is kick pedal thumps through the floor, since Zildjian pitches L80 on cymbal volume and says nothing about floor noise.

Someone does it better

The Evans dB One Cymbal Pack covers four cymbals, 14 in hi-hats, 16 and 18 in crashes and a 20 in ride, and Evans says it is sonically balanced with its dB One mesh heads, while the biggest L80 box set has three cymbals and Zildjian makes no matching heads.

Price (US)

• 14/16/18 in pack: 14 in hi-hats, 16 in crash, 18 in crash ride (LV468): $414.77 at Sweetwater
• 13/14/18 in box set: 13 in hi-hats, 14 in crash, 18 in crash ride (LV348): $324.95 at Sweetwater
• 13/18 in box set: 13 in hi-hats, 18 in crash ride (LV38): $259.95 at Sweetwater

Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

Each box holds only the cymbals named on it: 13 in hi-hats and an 18 in crash ride in the 13/18 pack, plus a 14 in crash in the 13/14/18 pack, or 14 in hi-hats, a 16 in crash and an 18 in crash ride in the 14/16/18 pack; Thomann lists no cymbal bag.

Ratings

4.5 (19) Sweetwater (14/16/18 pack); 4.5 (16) Sweetwater (13/14/18 box set); 4.5 (7) Sweetwater (13/18 box set); 4.8 (107) Thomann (14/16/18 box set); 4.7 (63) Thomann (13/14/18 box set); 4.8 (48) Thomann (13/18 box set); 5.0 (5) zildjian.com (14/16/18 pack). Maker

Sources (12)

• Maker volume and feel claim. Zildjian's one-of-a-kind L80 Low Volume cymbals are up to 80% quieter than traditional cymbals without losing the authentic Zildjian feel. source
• Maker collection headline. 80% QUIETER. SAME FEEL. source
• Maker use cases. They are ideal for practice spaces, drum lessons, low volume gigs or anywhere you can't play loud. source
• 14/16/18 pack contents on the maker page. L80 Low Volume Cymbal Pack - 14/16/18" source
• 13/18 pack contents on the maker page. L80 Low Volume Cymbal Pack - 13/18" source
• The 13/18 and 14/16/18 packs showed out of stock on zildjian.com on 2026-10-07. Out of Stock source
• Single L80 sizes listed by the maker, including a china. 18" L80 Low Volume China source
• Thomann rating and contents, 14/16/18 set. 4.8 out of 5 stars from 107 customer ratings source

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Quiet Tone replaces your hats, crash and ride with practice cymbals that Sabian says respond and sustain like traditional cymbals, right down to a crisp sounding bell, so you do not have to change the way you play. Sabian itself gives no volume figure: the up to 80% quieter line you will see comes from retailers such as Thomann, not from Sabian's page.

Works with

acoustic kit

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

none stated by Sabian; its page says only that the cymbals were created specifically for practice and low volume sessions

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

airborne, cymbals only; Sabian does not address floor noise

Removable to get the original kit back

No

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Not stated

Works with drum triggers

Not stated

Needs a drum key or a head change

No

Sizes or set contents

QTPC502: 13 in hats, 14 in crash, 18 in crash ride; QTPC504: 14 in hats, 16 in crash, 18 in crash, 20 in ride

Not for

Not for a drummer who wants the maker's own volume figure or a wide choice of sizes, since Sabian lists two sets and no number.

Someone does it better

Zildjian L80 comes in more configurations, from a two-piece 13/18 pack to single splash, china and ride cymbals, while Sabian lists only the QTPC502 and QTPC504 sets.

Price (US)

• QTPC502 set: 13 in hi-hats, 14 in crash, 18 in crash ride: $272.98 at Sweetwater

Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

The QTPC502 box has 13 in hats, a 14 in crash and an 18 in crash ride; Thomann lists no cymbal bag.

Ratings

4.5 (5) Sweetwater; 4.7 (3) Thomann (QTPC502). Maker

Sources (9)

• QTPC502 set contents. The QTPC502 includes 13″ Hats, 14″ Crash and 18″ Crash Ride. source
• Maker purpose statement, no volume figure. Created specifically for practice and low volume sessions source
• Maker feel claim. designed to respond and sustain like traditional cymbals, so drummers won’t have to change the way they play source
• Maker bell claim. Their true-to-life response is clear and natural right down to the crisp sounding bell. source
• QTPC504 set contents. The QTPC504 includes 14″ Hats, 16″ Crash, 18″ Crash and 20″ Ride. source
• Sabian's series page lists only two Quiet Tone sets. QUIET TONE PRACTICE CYMBALS SET QTPC504 source
• No reviews on the maker page. Be the first to leave a review for this product. source
• Retailer volume line, not Sabian's own words. Up to 80% quieter compared to standard cymbal sets source

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dB One quiets a whole acoustic kit with mesh heads that Evans says keep your kit's tone at 80% less volume, a snare head whose Snare Sim mimics the crack and buzz of snare wire, and matching perforated cymbals. Fitting it means swapping your batter heads, so going back to full volume is a head change, not a quick switch.

Works with

acoustic kit

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

heads: remain faithful to your kit’s tone while generating 80% less volume; cymbals: 80% less noise

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

airborne, drums and cymbals; Evans does not address floor noise

Removable to get the original kit back

No

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Yes

Works with drum triggers

Yes

Needs a drum key or a head change

Yes

Sizes or set contents

tom heads 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 in; snare heads 13 and 14 in; bass heads 18, 20, 22 and 24 in; cymbals 14 in hi-hats, 16 and 18 in crashes, 20 in ride; tom packs 10/12/14, 10/12/16 and 12/13/16 in

Not for

Not for a drummer who switches between quiet practice and full volume every day, since every switch means changing heads.

Someone does it better

RTOM Black Hole snaps onto your existing heads without tools or head removal, so going back to full volume takes seconds.

Price (US)

• Cymbal and Drumhead Set: Rock System heads (10, 12, 16 in toms, 14 in snare, 22 in bass) plus 14 in hi-hats, 16 and 18 in crashes, 20 in ride: $579.99 at Sweetwater
• 4-piece Cymbal Set only: 14 in hi-hats, 16 and 18 in crashes, 20 in ride: $424.99 at Sweetwater
• Rock System 5-piece Drumhead Pack only (heads, no cymbals): $187.99 at Sweetwater
• Single 14 in drumhead: $40.99 at Sweetwater

Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

One mesh head per single, or the heads named on a pack; the Rock System + Cymbals pack adds 14 in hi-hats, 16 and 18 in crashes, a 20 in ride and a 22 in cymbal bag.

Ratings

5.0 (13) Sweetwater (Cymbal and Drumhead Set); 5.0 (8) Sweetwater (4-piece Cymbal Set); 3.5 (3) Sweetwater (Rock System drumhead pack); 5.0 (6) Sweetwater (14 in drumhead); 4.2 (29) Thomann (14 in snare head); 4.9 (17) Thomann (Rock Pack Complete); 4.7 (13) Thomann (Cymbal Pack); 3.0 (1) daddario.com (Rock System + Cymbals). Maker

Sources (12)

• Maker head volume and tone claim. remain faithful to your kit’s tone while generating 80% less volume source
• Snare head simulates snare wire. transfers impact energy into sonic vibrations which mimic the crack and buzz of snare wire, while still maintaining a low volume source
• Snare wires can stay on or come off. allows you to add or remove standard snare wire to alter the snare response to your liking source
• Tom heads keep acoustic tone and feel, per the maker. dB One low volume drumheads offer quiet drumming, while still maintaining true acoustic tone and feel source
• Maker cymbal volume claim. achieves a chime and resonance as articulate as many full-volume sets, but with 80% less noise source
• Rock System + Cymbals pack contents. Also includes 14” hi-hats, 16” and 18” crash cymbals, and 20” ride cymbal with 22” cymbal bag. source
• Rock System pack head contents. Pack includes 10” 12” and 16” dB One tom heads, 14” dB One snare drumhead, and a 22” dB One bass batter drumhead. source
• Thomann rating, 14 in snare head. 4.2 out of 5 stars from 29 customer ratings source

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Silentstroke heads replace your batter heads with durable 1-ply mesh for quiet practice in apartments and dorms, and Remo says they work well with external electronic triggers, so the same kit can drive a drum module later. Remo gives no volume figure and makes no claim about snare sound.

Works with

acoustic kit

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

no figure stated; in Remo's words, Silentstroke drumheads provide a soft spring-like feel at very low decibel levels

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

airborne, drums only; Remo does not address floor noise

Removable to get the original kit back

No

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Not stated

Works with drum triggers

Yes

Needs a drum key or a head change

Yes

Sizes or set contents

drumheads 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 18 in; bass drumheads 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 in

Not for

Not for a drummer who switches back to full volume often, since each Silentstroke replaces a batter head.

Someone does it better

Evans dB One snare heads add Snare Sim to mimic the crack and buzz of snare wire, which Remo does not claim for Silentstroke.

Price (US)

• 5-piece Propack: 10, 12, 16 in toms and 22 in bass, with free 14 in snare head: $132.05 at Sweetwater
• Single 14 in head: $19.95 (regular $22.95) at Sweetwater
• Single 22 in bass drum head: $39.99 (regular $54.95) at Sweetwater
• 10/12/16 in tom pack: $44.99 at Musician's Friend

Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

One single-ply mesh drumhead in the size you buy; Thomann also sells Fusion and Standard tom packs.

Ratings

4.5 (17) Sweetwater (14 in head); 4.5 (41) Sweetwater (5-piece Propack); 5.0 (12) Sweetwater (22 in bass drum head); 4.5 (36) Musician's Friend (Silentstroke drum head, all sizes); 4.7 (306) Thomann (14 in head). Maker

Sources (8)

• Maker says trigger friendly. Works well with external electronic triggers source
• Maker purpose statement. designed for quiet practice applications where standard drumset volumes are an issue source
• Maker volume wording, no figure. Silentstroke drumheads provide a soft spring-like feel at very low decibel levels source
• Construction and use. Ideal for apartments, condos and dormitories source
• Bass drumhead sizes on the maker page. Silentstroke Bass Drumhead, 24" source
• Thomann rating, 14 in head. 4.7 out of 5 stars from 306 customer ratings source
• Thomann describes trigger use. Ideal for practising quietly or for recording with electronic triggers source
• Thomann sells tom packs. Remo Silent Stroke Tom Pack Fusion source

SoundOff mutes are neoprene pads that sit on top of your drum heads and cymbals, and Evans claims a 95% volume reduction with excellent stick response while you practice on your traditional drum set. Evans makes no tone claim, and the bass drum mute is the lowest rated of the widely reviewed pieces at Thomann, 3.4 from 83 ratings.

Works with

acoustic kit

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

Provides a 95% volume reduction

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

airborne, drums and cymbals; Evans does not address floor noise from pedals

Removable to get the original kit back

Yes

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Not stated

Works with drum triggers

Not stated

Needs a drum key or a head change

No

Sizes or set contents

drum mutes 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in; bass drum mute; cymbal mute; 14 in hi-hat mute; 20 and 22 in ride mutes; Fusion Pack 10/12/14/14 in, Rock Pack 10/12/14/16 in, Standard Pack 12/13/14/16 in

Not for

Not for a drummer who wants the drums to still sound like drums, since Evans pitches SoundOff on volume reduction and stick response, not tone.

Someone does it better

RTOM Black Hole gives a mesh surface you can tune from a single point and a rubber rim for practicing rim shots, neither of which Evans claims for SoundOff.

Price (US)

• Fusion Drum Mute Pak: 10 in, 12 in and two 14 in drum mutes (SO-244): $35.99 at Sweetwater
• Fusion Drum/Cymbal Mute Set: tom, snare, bass drum, crash, ride and hi-hat mutes: $115.99 at Sweetwater
• Universal Bass Drum Mute: $52.99 at Sweetwater
• Cymbal Mute, single slip-on for a crash or ride: $6.99 (regular $10.69) at Sweetwater

Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

The mutes named on the pack, for example the Fusion Pack's 10 in, 12 in and two 14 in drum mutes; cymbal, hi-hat, ride and bass drum mutes are listed as separate items.

Ratings

4.5 (3) Sweetwater (Fusion Drum Mute Pak); 4.0 (12) Sweetwater (Fusion Drum/Cymbal Mute Set); 3.5 (26) Sweetwater (Universal Bass Drum Mute); 4.0 (6) Sweetwater (Cymbal Mute); 4.5 (192) Thomann (SO-0244 Fusion Pack); 4.2 (264) Thomann (SO-Cym cymbal mute); 4.5 (139) Thomann (SO-14 mute); 3.4 (83) Thomann (SOBass bass drum mute). Maker

Sources (11)

• Maker volume claim. Provides a 95% volume reduction source
• Material. Durable neoprene construction built to withstand frequent practicing source
• Used on your existing kit. EVANS SoundOff Mutes significantly reduce volume while you practice on your traditional drum set. source
• Feel claim. Will not drastically alter the drums feel source
• Pack volume claim. Drum mutes providing a 95% volume reduction source
• Cymbal mute rebound claim. Realistic cymbal rebound source
• Drum mutes sit on the head. Is placed on the skin source
• Cymbal mute held by the stand screw. Simply placed on the cymbal and fixed in place via the cymbal stand screw source

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Black Holes snap onto your existing drum heads without tools or head removal, and RTOM says they lower the volume by up to 80% while the mesh tunes from a single point and a rubber rim lets you practice rim shots. Check your hardware first: RTOM says they are not compatible with top-mount tom suspension systems, and die-cast or wooden hoops may need add-on hooks sold separately.

Works with

acoustic kit

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

instantly lowering the volume by up to 80%

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

airborne, drums only; RTOM does not address floor noise

Removable to get the original kit back

Yes

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Not stated

Works with drum triggers

Yes

Needs a drum key or a head change

No

Sizes or set contents

8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 in; the 18, 20 and 22 in bass sizes use the V2 design; Starter Pack of 10, 12, 14, 16 and 22 in

Not for

Not for a drummer who wants to use triggers already owned, since RTOM says most drum triggers do not give the best accuracy on Black Holes.

Someone does it better

Remo Silentstroke heads work with external electronic triggers per Remo, so triggers you already own can go on them, while Black Holes need RTOM's own bh Triggers for best accuracy.

Price (US)

• Starter Pack: 10, 12, 14, 16 in pads plus 22 in bass drum pad (backordered): $299.99 at Sweetwater
• 14 in pad: $69.99 at Sweetwater
• 16 in pad: $74.99 at Sweetwater
• 22 in bass drum pad, Version 2: $103.49 at Sweetwater

Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

One snap-on mesh unit with its custom tuning key; bass drum sizes and the Starter Pack also include the conversion kit of 3 elastic attachments and a bass extender.

Ratings

4.0 (14) Sweetwater (Starter Pack); 5.0 (19) Sweetwater (14 in pad); 5.0 (1) Sweetwater (16 in pad); 5.0 (1) Sweetwater (22 in bass drum pad); 4.8 (61) rtom.com; 4.6 (61) Thomann (14 in pad). Maker

Sources (10)

• Maker volume claim and snap-on fit. The RTOM Black Hole Practice System easily snaps onto your existing drumheads, instantly lowering the volume by up to 80%. source
• No tools, on and off in seconds. Black Holes easily snap on and off in seconds without any tools. source
• Maker sound claim. They sound just like your real drums just quieter. source
• Third party triggers are not ideal. most drum triggers do not provide the best accuracy with Black Holes source
• RTOM's own triggers make it a hybrid kit. bh Single-Zone Triggers instantly transform acoustic drum heads outfitted with Black Holes into a hybrid kit. source
• Not compatible with top-mount suspension. Black Holes are not compatible with this system type source
• Tuning key included. The custom tuning key is included with each unit. source
• Starter Pack sizes. the Starter Pack includes our 5 best-selling sizes, 10”, 12”, 14”, 16” and 22”. source

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The Still Series swaps your hi-hat, crashes and ride for drilled practice cymbals that Thomann, which owns the Millenium brand, says are up to 80% quieter than a standard set while keeping an authentic feel. Thomann's own copy calls the sound hissing with a strong treble range, so treat it as a practice tool rather than a match for your regular cymbals.

Works with

acoustic kit

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

Up to 80% quieter cymbal set compared to a standard cymbal set

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

airborne, cymbals only; Thomann does not address floor noise

Removable to get the original kit back

No

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Not stated

Works with drum triggers

Not stated

Needs a drum key or a head change

No

Sizes or set contents

set of 14 in hi-hat, 16 in crash, 18 in crash and 20 in ride; singles 10 and 12 in splash, 13 and 14 in hi-hat, 16 and 18 in crash, 18 in china and 20 in ride

Not for

Not for a drummer who wants to buy at a local shop, since Millenium is Thomann's in-house brand and the set is sold through Thomann.

Someone does it better

Sabian says Quiet Tone keeps a clear, natural response right down to a crisp sounding bell, a sound claim Thomann does not make for the Still Series.

Price (US)

• Regular finish set: 14 in hi-hat, 16 and 18 in crashes, 20 in ride: $111 at Thomann US store
• Original set: 14 in hi-hat, 16 and 18 in crashes, 20 in ride: $95 at Thomann US store

Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

A 14 in hi-hat, 16 and 18 in crashes and a 20 in ride; Thomann lists no cymbal bag.

Ratings

4.5 (336) Thomann (regular finish set); 4.6 (273) Thomann (original set). Maker

Sources (10)

• Maker volume claim, regular finish set. Up to 80% quieter cymbal set compared to a standard cymbal set source
• Maker volume claim, original set. Up to 80% quieter compared to a standard cymbal set source
• Maker's own sound description. The sound of these cymbals can be described as hissing, with a strong treble range source
• How the volume is reduced. Small, precisely drilled holes are distributed all over the entire surface of the cymbal source
• Set contents. The set includes a 14" hi-hat, a 16" and an 18" crash cymbal, and a 20" ride. source
• Thomann owns the brand. Millenium is one of Thomann’s in-house brands source
• Thomann's own advice for the drums. If you also muffle the shells of the drum set with standard rubber pads, you get a perfect practice set source
• Thomann rating, regular finish set. 4.5 out of 5 stars from 336 customer ratings source

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Handmade B20 bronze cymbals with hand drilled holes that Agean says produce rich and clear cymbal tones with a lower volume; Agean calls them real cymbals with real feel, for home practice and smaller gigs. Agean puts no number on the Regular R line; its "75% more quiet than normal cymbals" claim belongs to the separate Flat R X-tra Silent line, and Thomann does not list the brand.

Works with

acoustic kit

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

Regular R: "clear cymbal tones with a lower volume", no figure given; the separate Flat R X-tra Silent line: "75% more quiet than normal cymbals (depending on the composition and size)"

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

airborne

Removable to get the original kit back

No

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Not stated

Works with drum triggers

Not stated

Needs a drum key or a head change

Not stated

Sizes or set contents

Regular R crash 14, 16, 17 and 18 inch; hi-hat 13 and 14 inch; ride 18 and 20 inch; also a china, splash and FX crash

Not for

Not for a drummer whose main problem is the neighbor below, because cymbals do nothing about kick and hi-hat pedal thumps through the floor.

Someone does it better

Zildjian's L80 Low Volume box sets are sold at Thomann, where the 468 set alone has 107 customer ratings; Thomann does not list Agean.

Price (US)

Not publishedNo US dollar price published: ageancymbals.com has no shop (product page shows no price, Where To Buy lists dealers only), Musician's Friend has only used Agean listings, and Sweetwater's low volume cymbal category shows no Agean line.Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

The Regular R Low Noise Set holds a 14 inch hi-hat, a 16 inch crash and a 20 inch ride plus a cymbal bag.

Ratings

No retailer rating found. Maker

Sources (10)

• B20 construction and low noise positioning; R stands for Ruhig (quiet). the R Series (the name is derived from the word “Ruhig” which is German for “Quiet”), is a handmade innovative low noise cymbal source
• Drilled holes, lower volume (Agean's own words, no figure). hand drilled one at a time to produce beautifully rich and clear cymbal tones with a lower volume source
• Set contents. This set contains 14″hi-hat, 16″ crash, 20″ ride + Cymbals bag. source
• Positioned for home practice and small gigs. These cymbals are not only perfect for home practising but excellent for smaller gigs too. source
• Regular R crash sizes. Available sizes: 14″, 16″, 17″ and 18″ source
• Regular R hi-hat sizes. Available Sizes: 13″ and 14″ source
• Regular R ride sizes. Available Sizes: 18″ and 20″ source
• The 75% figure is stated for the Flat R X-tra Silent line, not the Regular R. These handmade, Turkish cymbals are 75% more quiet than normal cymbals (depending on the composition and size) source

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Rubber-damped boards and feet that go under V-Drums kick pads, pedals and hi-hat stands to cut the thumps that travel through the floor, which Roland says reduces transfer to rooms below by approximately 75 percent based on its own test data. Roland designs them specifically for V-Drums, and with a V-Kick or V-Hi-Hat on a stand you need NE-1 feet under the legs as well as the NE-10 board.

Works with

electronic kit

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

"Reduces playing noise and vibration transfer through the floor to rooms below by approximately 75 percent, based on Roland test data"

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

structure-borne

Removable to get the original kit back

Yes

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Not stated

Works with drum triggers

Yes

Needs a drum key or a head change

No

Sizes or set contents

NE-10: 210 mm wide, 540 mm deep, 30 mm high, 2.8 kg; NE-1: 70 mm wide, 70 mm deep, 32 mm high, 110 g

Not for

Not for acoustic drummers or for stick noise: Roland lists only V-Drums kick, pedal and hi-hat setups and targets floor transfer, not pad strikes.

Someone does it better

The Roland VQD106 kit also reduces pad strike noise with honeycomb rubber pads and a quiet beater, where the Noise Eater only isolates pedals and stand legs.

Price (US)

• NE-10 Isolation Pad, one board: $177.99 at Sweetwater
• NE-1 Isolation Foot, one foot: $42 at Sweetwater

Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

The NE-10 is one isolation board for a kick or hi-hat pedal and the NE-1 is one isolation foot for a stand leg (Thomann sells each as 1 piece); Roland does not list box contents.

Ratings

3.5 (3) Sweetwater (NE-10); 5.0 (2) Sweetwater (NE-1); 4.5 (139) Thomann (NE-10); 4.3 (36) Thomann (NE-1). Maker

Sources (8)

• Roland's own test figure for floor transfer. Reduces playing noise and vibration transfer through the floor to rooms below by approximately 75 percent, based on Roland test data source
• Designed for V-Drums kick pads, pedals and hi-hat control pedals. The NE-10 Noise Eater is a unique sound isolation board designed specifically for use with V-Drums kick pads/pedals and hi-hat control pedals. source
• Installed by placing it under the pedal or pad (no head change). placing the NE-10 under a pedal/pad dramatically reduces the transfer of noises and vibrations through the floor caused by normal playing source
• Works with Roland kick triggers and hi-hat controller. Use standalone with KD-9 Kick Pad, KD-7 Kick Trigger, or FD-8 Hi-Hat Control Pedal source
• With stand-mounted V-Kick or V-Hi-Hat, NE-1 units are also needed. companion NE-1 Noise Eater units (sold separately) must also be used under stand legs for maximum effectiveness source
• NE-1 is a foot for stand legs in a V-Drums set, same claim. a small sound isolation foot designed to be used with a kick pad and hi-hat stand in a V-Drums set source
• Thomann rating NE-10. 4.5 out of 5 stars from 139 customer ratings source
• Thomann rating NE-1, sold as single piece. 4.3 out of 5 stars from 36 customer ratings source

A complete Roland e-kit built around quiet playing: honeycomb rubber inserts under mesh heads, a quiet kick beater and rubber-footed bases under the kick and hi-hat pedals. Roland says it cuts playing noise by up to 75 percent compared with a conventional V-Drums kit, which is Roland's own electronic kit, not an acoustic drum set. The drums are 8 inch pads, and you supply your own kick pedal and throne.

Works with

no kit needed

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

"Up to 75 percent reduction in playing noise compared with a conventional V-Drums kit" (Roland's baseline is its own conventional V-Drums electronic kits, not acoustic drums); Roland also says "stick hits on the pads produce in-room sound levels similar to an average conversation"

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

both

Removable to get the original kit back

Not stated

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Yes

Works with drum triggers

Yes

Needs a drum key or a head change

Not stated

Sizes or set contents

PDQ-8S snare 8-inch playing surface with 10-inch rim; three PDQ-8 8-inch toms; KDQ-8 8-inch kick pad; three CYQ-12 12-inch cymbal pads for hi-hat, crash and ride

Not for

Not for drummers who want full-size pads or a kit that is complete out of the box, since the pads are 8 inch and the kick pedal and throne are sold separately.

Someone does it better

The Alesis Nitro Max ships with a kick pedal, sticks and a drum key in the box, where the VQD106 leaves out the kick pedal and throne.

Price (US)

• VQD106 with TD-07 module (kick pedal and throne not included): $1,979.99 at Sweetwater

Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

A complete e-kit with TD-07 module, quiet design pads and cymbals, FD-9 hi-hat pedal, quiet kick beater, isolating pedal bases and a four-post stand; kick pedal and throne are not included.

Ratings

5.0 (4) Sweetwater; 5.0 (3) Thomann. Maker

Sources (9)

• Roland's headline noise figure, relative to its own conventional kits. Up to 75 percent reduction in playing noise compared with a conventional V-Drums kit source
• Roland's in-room comparison. stick hits on the pads produce in-room sound levels similar to an average conversation source
• Mesh over honeycomb rubber pads. The PDQ-8S and PDQ-8 pads are built with a noise-absorbing honeycomb rubber insert covered with a mesh head. source
• Pedal bases aimed at floor noise. the dedicated NEQ-K and NEQ-H bases for kick and hi-hat pedals also have special rubber foot designs to keep foot stomps contained source
• Snare pad with head and rim triggering, 8 inch surface. PDQ-8S snare pad with 8-inch playing surface, 10-inch rim, and independent head/rim triggering source
• Module plays sampled acoustic drum sounds. The TD-07 is a versatile sound module featuring high-quality acoustic and electronic drum sounds captured in professional studios source
• Pads work with other Roland modules. The pads are compatible with the V31, V51, and V71 modules, as well as the legacy TD-17, TD-27, and TD-50X. source
• Kick pedal and throne not included. Kick pedal and drum throne not included (sold separately). source

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A complete eight piece e-kit with mesh heads on the snare and toms that Alesis says enable accurate playing while maintaining a quiet environment suitable for home use, with a kick pedal, sticks and a drum key in the box. Alesis gives no noise figure and makes no claim about kick or hi-hat noise through the floor.

Works with

no kit needed

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

"Premium mesh drum heads for a quiet yet natural response"; no figure given

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

airborne

Removable to get the original kit back

Not stated

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Yes

Works with drum triggers

Not stated

Needs a drum key or a head change

Not stated

Sizes or set contents

10 inch dual-zone mesh snare; three 8 inch mesh toms; 10 inch crash with choke, 10 inch ride, 10 inch hi-hat; kick drum tower

Not for

Not for a flat above a neighbor where pedal thumps are the issue, because Alesis makes no claim about floor noise or pedal isolation.

Someone does it better

Roland's VQD106 puts rubber-footed isolation bases under the kick and hi-hat pedals and quotes up to 75 percent less playing noise than a conventional V-Drums kit, where Alesis only calls its mesh heads quiet.

Price (US)

• Nitro Max Mesh Electronic Drum Set (kit with module, rack, kick pedal and hi-hat pedal) (regular price): $449.99 at Sweetwater

On 2026-10-07 Sweetwater had it on sale until 2026-10-09 at $399; the regular price is shown.Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

A complete eight piece kit with module, mesh snare and toms, three cymbal pads, kick tower with kick pedal, hi-hat foot controller, rack, cables, sticks, drum key and power supply.

Ratings

4.5 (49) Sweetwater; 4.3 (148) Thomann. Maker

Sources (7)

• Maker's quiet claim for the mesh heads (no figure). Premium mesh drum heads for a quiet yet natural response source
• Maker positions it for home use. enables accurate playing while maintaining a quiet environment, suitable for home use source
• Snare pad and drum sounds. It features a 10” dual-zone snare drum for dynamic play, (3) 8” toms, (3) 10” cymbals source
• Realistic drum sounds in the module. Nitro Max includes an amazing sounding collection of realistic drum and percussion sounds. source
• Kick pedal included. Kick drum tower with kick drum pedal source
• Box contents. Connection cables, drum sticks, drum key, and power supply included source
• Thomann rating. 4.3 out of 5 stars from 148 customer ratings source

A compact Roland kit with double-ply mesh snare and tom pads, a damped kick pad and a stand designed to reduce vibration and noise transfer to the floor, which Roland says is purpose-designed to be much quieter than other e-kits. Roland gives no figure, sells its Noise Eater isolation separately, and Thomann no longer lists this kit although Roland's site still does.

Works with

no kit needed

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

"purpose-designed to be much quieter than other e-kits"; no figure given

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

both

Removable to get the original kit back

Not stated

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Yes

Works with drum triggers

Yes

Needs a drum key or a head change

Not stated

Sizes or set contents

PDX-8 8-inch snare pad; three PDX-6A 6-inch tom pads; KD-10 kick pad; two CY-8 12-inch crash and ride pads; 10-inch hi-hat

Not for

Not for drummers who need pedal isolation in the box or a published noise figure, since Roland sells Noise Eater options separately and states no number.

Someone does it better

Roland's own VQD106 uses the same TD-07 module but adds quiet design pads, a quiet beater and pedal isolation bases with a stated reduction of up to 75 percent versus a conventional V-Drums kit.

Price (US)

• TD-07KV V-Drums kit (kick pedal and throne not included): $999.99 at Musician's Friend

Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

A compact e-kit with TD-07 module, mesh snare and tom pads, KD-10 kick pad, two 12 inch cymbal pads, a hi-hat pad with integrated pedal and a four-post rack; kick pedal and throne are not included.

Ratings

5.0 (3) Long & McQuade. Maker

Sources (10)

• Maker's quiet claim (no figure). the TD-07KV is purpose-designed to be much quieter than other e-kits source
• Mesh pads and damped kick pad. Mesh heads minimize pad noise without compromising stick rebound, and special damping in the kick pad reduces noise and vibration source
• Stand designed to reduce floor transfer. Even the stand components are designed to reduce vibration and noise transfer to the floor source
• Further noise options are optional extras. Roland offers a range of optional solutions to further reduce noise if needed source
• Snare sounds are selectable in the module. Switch out one snare for another, mix up the toms, go large on the kick drum source
• Pad sizes. One PDX-8 8-inch snare pad with independent head and rim zones for assigning different sounds and three PDX-6A 6-inch single-zone tom pads source
• Trigger inputs on the module. TRIGGER INPUT connector: DB-25 type source
• Kick pedal and throne not included. Kick pedal and drum throne are not included. source

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Yamaha says the DTX6 series uses TCS silicone pads providing realism, feel and quietness, with air bubbles that soften the stick sound, and that some DTX-PRO firmware V2 kits can add snare wire sounds. On the DTX6K-X and DTX6K2-X only the snare is TCS while the toms are rubber, Yamaha gives no noise figure, and Thomann no longer sells the DTX6K-X.

Works with

no kit needed

The maker's volume claim, in its own words

Yamaha Europe: TCS pads "providing unparalleled levels of realism, feel and quietness"; no figure given

What it reduces: airborne, through the floor, or both

airborne

Removable to get the original kit back

Not stated

Keeps or simulates a snare sound

Yes

Works with drum triggers

Yes

Needs a drum key or a head change

Not stated

Sizes or set contents

DTX6K-X: XP80 8-inch TCS snare, three TP70 7-inch rubber toms, KP65 5-inch kick pad, 10-inch hi-hat and crash, PCY135 13-inch ride; DTX6K2-X: XP80 8-inch TCS snare, three TP70 7-inch rubber toms, KP90 7.5-inch kick pad, RHH135 13-inch hi-hat, two PCY135 13-inch crashes, PCY135 13-inch ride

Not for

Not for drummers choosing mainly on quietness, since Yamaha publishes no noise figure for the DTX6 and makes no pedal or floor noise claim.

Someone does it better

The Alesis Nitro Max puts mesh heads on the snare and all three toms, where the DTX6K-X and DTX6K2-X use rubber tom pads.

Price (US)

• DTX6K-X (3 cymbal pads, rack; no hi-hat stand, no kick pedal): $899.99 at Sweetwater
• DTX6K2-X (adds HS650A hi-hat stand; kick pedal not included): $1,279.99 at Sweetwater

Checked on 2026-10-07.

In the box

DTX-PRO module, an 8 inch TCS snare pad, three 7 inch rubber tom pads, kick pad, hi-hat and cymbal pads and a rack; the DTX6K2-X adds an HS650A hi-hat stand.

Ratings

3.5 (4) Sweetwater (DTX6K-X); 4.0 (7) Sweetwater (DTX6K2-X); 5.0 (6) Thomann (DTX6K2-X). Maker

Sources (9)

• Yamaha's quietness claim for TCS pads (no figure). The DTX6 series is equipped with TCS (Textured Cellular Silicone) pads, providing unparalleled levels of realism, feel and quietness. source
• How TCS reduces stick sound. The air bubbles in the TCS head also serve as a cushion to soften the stick sound. source
• DTX6K-X and DTX6K2-X snare is TCS. XP80 (8-inch) TCS head 3-zone pad source
• DTX6K-X and DTX6K2-X toms are rubber. TP70 (7-inch) Rubber head 1-zone pad source
• Snare wire sound simulation in some kits. the Effect knob can now be used to adjust even realistic resonances and noises, such as shell resonances and snare wire sounds (Bleed function) source
• Trigger inputs and hybrid use. Up to 14 pads can be connected to the trigger input terminals source
• Mesh with a noise claim is only on the DTX6K5-M. The mesh pads use two-ply heads made by Remo. They boast outstanding noise reduction source
• Thomann rating DTX6K2-X. 5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 customer ratings source

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