Sonor AQ2 Safari Shell Pack Review

Published 2021-02-10
Here's our review of a Sonor AQ2 Safari Shell Pack filmed at Cube Studios.

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All Comments (21)
  • I own this kit and it’s not an entry level kit, don’t let the size fool you. I bought it after I heard someone playing it in a shop and couldn’t believe what was coming out of it with stock heads. This is a $900 shell pack and recording you would think I was playing a full size kit that sounds fantastic. I did upgrade the floor tom to a 14” though and run Remo heads. The build quality and sound are absolutely great
  • @_ochou_
    Nice review! I'd love to see a review of the AQ2 Studio and/or Stage kits.
  • Keeping my eyes open for a second hand version of this for gigging. Thank you for the demo :).
  • @kennybarnes2375
    Thank you for demoing some jazz on this kit. Almost all the demos I've seen never play this kit with a jazz sensitivity.
  • @ryanspeed4671
    Kit sounds nice for a entry level drum set. The playing is very nice as well. Thx for the video..
  • @drumjedi5301
    I have the pre-AQ2 Safari "Select Hardwood" set that I've turned in to a small-venue kit. It has the 14x12 floor tom, and with good heads and some light damping, it really works well for that. This would definitely be a step up... though, as commented below, I'd prefer a 14" floor tom.
  • @rhythmista7707
    After getting a used Ludwig breakbeats kit, I'm in pain listening to how great this Sonor kit sounds..
  • @James-um5qe
    Good review BTW, very informative. Helped me with the buying decision. Look forward to receiving my Safari in Titanium Quartz soon.
  • @eliasarroyo4929
    I have the aq2 martini, bop and stage set and i know this kit sounds better, even with the oem heads. But nice review. 👌😎
  • @DrummerGrrrl
    What happened to Nollie? Or, whatever his name was? I really liked him
  • What about sizes and models of the Paiste signature. It sounds great too! Thanks for the vidéo
  • Only 2.3mm hoops are on the snare. Rest of the kit is 1.6mm. I emailed Sonor about it because there seemed to be mixed reports. They answered rather quickly.
  • @James-um5qe
    Your description mentions reinforcing rings in the shell construction. Is this correct chaps? I'm thinking the German made Sonor shells likely do, but aren't AQ2 shells made in China? In which case, it seems unlikely they will have reinforcing rings. Terrific if they do, as I've ordered a Safari......
  • I'd be curious to know how big/heavy of a ride cymbal the 18in bass drum can support.
  • @NEALBABBITT
    Can you do a review of the Ludwig classic oak drums?
  • @hamadbernes1980
    Check out Pearl Midtown , same measures , great sound for Price, bass drum sounds very fat... This sonor its a great drum but, expensive... and sounds better than Pearl Midtown , but belive me no so far in sound...
  • @makskoren1728
    Pearl Midtown, put on it some decent drum heads and you have almost the same for much less money
  • @kushking420
    Sounds great, I just hate that the whole set keeps shaking around when it's played