Hi, just registered to this forum
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I got DM10 Express kit from Thomann couple days ago.. it's basicly USB Pro kit + DM10 module, so there's no 10" snare, it's 8". I was a bit dissapointed with it but what can I do.. There is a text under the picture: "four RealHead 8" Snare-Toms Dual-Zone Drum Pads with real Mylar Drum Head" and 10" RealHead not mentioned. I think that it's still cheap kit. I'm already planning to do a mesh head convert because I don't like much how those pads feel. I already changed snare's head to Remo Emperor Coated head and it's slightly better now. Next I will re-arrange those foams inside like Phil suggests and later on change mesh heads.
Still, I would like to get bigger snare.. One option is Millenium PD-1012 12" mesh head pad. With that, my set is still cheaper than studiokit, and I have only one cymbal less. Need to study more is that PD-1012 good enough.
btw, this is great forum! I have already got lot of help from here
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