SoundOff Cymbal Mute

So, this is my first official product review on amazon... I think this thing is awesome. we live in a 2 br apt. This works as advertised. Reduces the loudness/feeling of the "thump" from the bass drum pretty significantly without compromising the "sound" of the thump. Don't get me wrong, the bass drum is still felt and heard and is still pretty loud... just at a fairly reduced level. If i were sitting in the living room, the drumset is in an adjacent bedroom. When played, its felt and heard, but I can still watch tv... turned up mind you... to my ears, the sound coming from the bass drum still sounds, well, like a bass drum... waaayyyy better sound reproduction than any drum mute for the snare, toms, and especially the cymbals when practiced/played together. As for longevity... my 9 yr old is the one that uses it on her Premier drumset (which is super awesome and I'll eventually review that set bought from here). Now she obviously does not have have a lead foot, so I'm pretty sure this will stand up for a long time. Now when I play her set, I consciously try not to smash the bass drum pedal... if a heavy footed person were to use this, I can see this product not lasting that long... for my daughter, it works great. I'm sure the neighbors appreciate her using it than her not using one. As for the striking of the pad with the beater feeling... you definitely know your hitting something other than the drum head. Doesn't bother me... doesn't bother my daughter. .. we don't really notice at all... she could still play fairly fast with a single pedal... can she play faster without the pad? Possibly... haven't realll tried to test that out... shes not playing death metal or anything like that, so not a huge issue here, anyways. will it bother some... I'm sure there are purist who will not like the feel of it... it all comes down to which of the lesser of the 2 evils one can live with. We think it's an easy trade off... Installation is easy and straight forward. Unpacking, installing, to playing took probably at the most 5 min... adjusting it to absolute perfect placement took maybe another couple minutes... simple and easy. .. how can you not like that... If this thing broke down, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again if I still lived in an apt. So again, reduces overall sound without compromising the actual "sound". My daughter can still easily be felt /heard laying down the backbeat with my other daughter playing along with her bass... which means the bass guitar amp volume can be turned down as well. There are other bass drum mutes that work equally well if not better... however, my daughter's bass drum is only 16" in diameter... this product is the only player in town... unless one modifies a different drum mute for a 16 " tom and modifies it to for a 16" bass drum. I love this thing... originally my daughter was using a roland electronic drumset with mesh heads at my apt and an acoustic set at her mom's. Obvioulsy the roland was waaaaaayyyyyy quieter. As much as i loved the electronic kit, When she started telling her music teacher that she preferred the electronic set "feel", I said enough of that and bought the Premier APK microbop set to keep her on the "acoustic" path. And this product at least helps to try to quiet it down... So buy it if you have a light foot for your or for the kids... if you're heavy footed... this may not last... for us, it works great... YMMV... have a great day...

Excellent quality, budget friendly, silent way to practice 14 inch only hi hat cymbals in an apartment to be respectful of the neighbors

Got 13" and 14" for practicing with my LP Aspire timbales in my condo. They really work! The "tire store" aroma was strong at first, but it faded... but it's worth the break in period to get the benefit. Now I can practice without raising a ruckus!

I actually need one for 15" hi-hats, but I haven't found anything of that size so far. Otherwise, it works pretty well.

The Evans Soundoff Drum Mute Pads are a must-have for drummers needing to practice quietly. These pads significantly reduce the volume of my acoustic drum set without completely killing the tone or feel. The pads fit snugly on my snare, toms, bass drum, and cymbals, providing a great balance of muting while preserving the basic sound and feel of the drums. Key Features: Sound Reduction: Dramatically lowers volume while keeping the essential tone. Fit: Custom fit for all drum sizes, snug without slipping. Feel: Great rebound for practice, similar to acoustic drums, though slightly reduced. Durability: High-quality rubber that lasts and resists wear. Pros: Excellent volume control, perfect for quiet practice. Realistic feel for stick and pedal response. Durable and long-lasting. Cons: Slightly reduced rebound compared to acoustic drums. Cymbal pads don’t replicate the full feel of real cymbals. Conclusion: For drummers needing a quiet practice solution, the Evans Soundoff Mute Pads deliver excellent performance and durability. They allow for a realistic practice experience while significantly lowering the volume—ideal for apartments or shared spaces. Highly recommended!

Great product, love it

Best drum mute out there. Tried different ones over the year and this is best. Compatabiity is great and it’s very stable. That’s important. Easy to put on and very portable. It will definitely quiet the bass drum. But it won’t stop it all together. The revound is good, not perfect. But I think it’s worth it if people are complaining. Enjoy!

Works as expected!

Works well but the durability is an issue

Fa il mestiere per cui è stata realizzata, e lo fa anche molto bene

Das Teil ist zwar relativ teuer, sind aber nun doch froh über die Anschaffung. Es kann absolut fest und stabil befestigt werden und dämpft mega ab!!! Absolute Kaufempfehlung!!!

Além de silencioso tem um ótimo rebote.

Excelente! No se podia esperar menos de EVANS. Apaga "de verdad" el sonido (Como si pegado sobre un cojín) sin matar demasiado el rebote de la baqueta. Su calidad es buena: peso, densidad y tacto del neopreno muy bien elegido. Y lo digo por poder compararlo con los de XDrums (de quienes he comprado el Kit), que son muchos menos eficaces y de peor calidad. Con lo cual si vuestro presupuesto lo permite, a por ellos, antes de cualquier otro mas baratos.