Best Millenium 12" Energy hoop II 2,3mm BN Alternatives

Based on 5 reviews

I placed the S-Hoop in top of a 12" Pearl Firecracker. The overall sound became more direct with a lot more attack and bass when hitting rimshots. Another good effect of this kind of hoop (all other sizes included) is more stability. The batter head stays better in tune, especially when you make rimshots all the time on the same place of the hoop. When this is the case, it is a lot more stable than a normal 1,6mm standard hoop. I use this hoop in combination with different sizes of ring-dampers, which slide under the hoop and stay there even if you hold the snare upside down and shake it. Very nice and the snare becomes a very versatile and central piece of your drumkit. I only can recommend to upgrade every snare with these hoops, because they have the sound of die cast hoops and...

Based on 4 reviews

i am a big fan of Tama so this is a bit biased but they are and i agree in their words "the strongest name in Drums" but anyway.... so i bought a snare drum that had regular hoops and i have grown to love the crack of a die cast, the new snare i'd bought had ten lugs on so i could'nt rob from my other snares i needed one with ten lugs for high tuning to be honest, i play all rimshot! snare hits so yeah im sure you understand why i needed a die cast but this product was exactly what i expected wanted and needed no need to say anything exept if you're after a die cast hoop this one is quality

Based on 4 reviews

These are up there with the best. I use these on my Ludwig 14x14 floor tom to get a more focused sound Gretsch type sound. The quality is outstanding. If I switch between these and a triple flange hoop the sound completely changes from a ringy open sound to a dry and focus and very controlled sound even with the same heads. I don't look at cast hoops as an upgrade, more of a sound changing device. Since I bought these I have used them nearly every day in a studio environment, due to the quality of the chrome they has stood the test of mic stands being banged into them as well as gaffa tape residue. I would recommend these to any one.

Based on 4 reviews

Of course this is always an upgrade from normal hoops. Especially for cheaper drums like a Tama Club Jam Vintage kit. The snare sounds excellent in stock trim, but the toms are a different matter. Many reviews say the same thing and they're right: Don't waste time trying to make them sound better, just ditch the factory batter skins as quickly as possible and replace them with something better. Which I did, With Evans Hydraulic reds. For starters. That worked for a better sound eliminating undesirable overtones, but I still noticed a quick detune. The Evans hydraulics are fantastic problem solvers, very forgiving, but those too couldn't hold a tuning for long. Normal skins take more time to tune, and they detune quicker than hydraulics. I was constantly tuning the toms with this set,...

Based on 3 reviews

This hoop is worth serious consideration. Combines the properties of triple flanged and die-cast. It darkens the tone of the drum, but doesn't dry it out too much, and gives a great rim shot/click sound. It also seems to hold it's tuning a little better, as it's a lot more robust. Looks great, really neat and satisfying construction, with some weight to it and a nice logo sticker. The best thing though is how it feels when it's struck with rim shots. It honestly feels like hitting butter. The fact that it protects your bearing edges is just a plus; because us drummers really shouldn't be doing that in the first place, right?

Based on 3 reviews

I have started using these on the top of all my snare drums. If you do a lot of rim shots, they are easier on your wrist, and also seem to give you more room for error ensuring you get a clean rim shot every time. I was accurate enough before, and now I am playing in a quieter playing situation, so don't need these features, but this would have come in handy when I was playing more metal. The BIG difference with these hoops, which is instantly noticeable, is that when playing cross sticking (when the tip of the stick is on the drum head and you knock the shaft of the stick against the rim) the volume is massive. I couldn't believe the difference. I play like this quite a bit and it means that there is less difference in volume between cross sticking and normal playing. These hoops are...

Based on 2 reviews

I have bought quite a few Tama die cast hoops. They are nicely made. Die cast hoops add some focus to the sound and reduce some of the overtones, due to increased consistency of head tension compared to triple-flange hoops. I use them for toms, and some snare drums. Note that the increased mass compared to triple-flange hoops can increase the pitch of the drum a little. It is also necessary to have flat and consistent bearing edges, as it is much harder to compensate for bearing edge variations when tuning with a stiff hoop.

Based on 2 reviews

This hoop is worth serious consideration. Combines the properties of triple flanged and die-cast. It darkens the tone of the drum, but doesn't dry it out too much, and gives a great rim shot/click sound. It also seems to hold it's tuning a little better, as it's a lot more robust. Looks great, really neat and satisfying construction, with some weight to it and a nice logo sticker. The best thing though is how it feels when it's struck with rim shots. It honestly feels like hitting butter. The fact that it protects your bearing edges is just a plus; because us drummers really shouldn't be doing that in the first place, right?

Based on 1 reviews

When I ordered my DW 5.5 x 14 Bell Brass snare, I wish I spec'd the die cast hoops, instead of the Super Hoop. I bought the Die Casts to make my snare everything it should have been from the start! These hoops take a little bit of the ring out of the snare, NOT muffle it, but (to my ears) it seems a little more controlled. Rim shots are now EPIC! but still quite kind to sticks. Tuning is now a breeze, there almost no flex in the hoop, so once centred, the head stays evenly on the bearing edge, and an even gap to the shell. The chrome quality is very good, I have spent hundreds of pounds having classic car parts re-chromed, and this is just as good as those. My only niggle is that there is no DW branding on the hoops, but it's not a big deal. SUMMARY, If your snare didn't come with Die...

Based on 1 reviews

Of course this is always an upgrade from normal hoops. Especially for cheaper drums like a Tama Club Jam Vintage kit. The snare sounds excellent in stock trim, but the toms are a different matter. Many reviews say the same thing and they're right: Don't waste time trying to make them sound better, just ditch the factory batter skins as quickly as possible and replace them with something better. Which I did, With Evans Hydraulic reds. For starters. That worked for a better sound eliminating undesirable overtones, but I still noticed a quick detune. The Evans hydraulics are fantastic problem solvers, very forgiving, but those too couldn't hold a tuning for long. Normal skins take more time to tune, and they detune quicker than hydraulics. I was constantly tuning the toms with this set,...