What is the quietest acoustic drum set available?
This page compares 4 acoustic drum sets with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Evans dB One Drumhead Set (full kit set), Evans SoundOff Full Box Mute Set, Remo Silentstroke Drumheads (kit set). Prices range from £43 to £433. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Number of Drums ⇅ | Shell Material ⇅ | Drum Sizes ⇅ | Hardware Tension System ⇅ | Cymbals Included ⇅ | Weight (lbs) ⇅ |
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Evans dB One Drumhead Set (full kit set)
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£432.80 ≈ | 5 | — | 10 in, 12 in, 16 in, 14 in, 22 in | — | — | — |
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The Evans dB One full kit pack replaces standard drum heads with low-volume mesh batter heads (10, 12, 16 toms; 14 snare; 22 bass) and includes low-volume cymbals (14 hi-hats, 16 and 18 crashes, 20 ride). It uses ShockWeave mesh and Kinetic Transfer Foam to retain acoustic feel while reducing volume substantially, aimed at quiet practice. The cymbals use a nano-plated stainless alloy with perforations for attenuation. ★ Ideal forIdeal for quiet acoustic practice because it combines ShockWeave mesh heads (10 in, 12 in, 16 in toms; 14 in snare; 22 in bass) and low-volume perforated cymbals to reduce volume while preserving feel.
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Evans SoundOff Full Box Mute Set
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£82.08 ≈ | 4 | — | 10 in, 12 in, 14 in, 14 in (snare); adjustable bass mute fits 18 in to 26 in bass drums | — | — | — |
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A complete SoundOff mute pack for fusion-sized kits that includes drum mutes for 10 in, 12 in, 14 in, a 14 in snare mute, an adjustable bass mute for 18 in to 26 in drums, and cymbal mutes for hi-hat, crash and ride. Designed to reduce volume significantly while preserving realistic stick rebound for home practice and quiet rehearsals. Durable construction suited for frequent practice. ★ Ideal forIdeal for quiet practice because it provides up to 95% volume reduction with full-kit coverage including an adjustable bass mute and cymbal/hi-hat mutes.
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Remo Silentstroke Drumheads (kit set)
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£43.39 ≈ | — | — | 12 in, 13 in, 14 in, 16 in, 22 in | — | — | — |
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Remo Silentstroke drumheads are 1-ply mesh heads designed for ultra-low volume practice; the Pro Pack includes 12, 13, 14, 16 and 22 mesh heads that offer a soft, spring-like feel and compatibility with electronic triggers. They suit drummers who need a full set of quiet heads for apartment or late-night practice while preserving stick response. ★ Ideal forIdeal for the quietest acoustic drum set because the kit uses 1-ply mesh Silentstroke heads across 12/13/14/16/22 sizes, which provide very low decibel levels for full-set practice.
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Sabian Quiet Tone Cymbals 3-piece Pack
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£246.25 ≈ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Sabian Quiet Tone practice cymbals are perforated low-volume cymbals made from a durable alloy that retain real-cymbal feel and a clear bell while reducing volume for practice. The QTPC504 set includes hi-hats, crash(s), and a ride aimed at drummers who need realistic stick response with much lower acoustic output. ★ Ideal forSuitable for quiet practice because the set is perforated for approximately 80% volume reduction and is made from a tough alloy that preserves real-cymbal feel.
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