**Drum Heads**

[Nik276]

I want to get new heads for my toms and I`m thinking of trying out the remo coated heads.

What`s the difference between coated emperors and coated ambassadors?

[nighthawk11]

Ambassadors are a single ply. Emperors are a double ply.

[Nik276]

Ambassadors are a single ply. Emperors are a double ply.

thanks for the reply

what difference in sound does it make?

[bloodylipp]

dbl ply is deader.

[Pearl MCX Man]

The Evans G2 coated are equal to Remo Emperors coated both 2 plies. Evans G1 and Remo Ambassaors single plies.

[yohin]

Double ply heads like Emperors give an overall more controlled, shorter sound than single ply like Ambassadors, and also are more durable because they have 2 layers. But they still allow a good amount of sustain and tone, so they're the "go to" heads for many drummers. I have coated Evans G2's on my kit now and absolutely love them.

[davewilson]

dbl ply is deader.

Depending on the drums and tuning.. a heavier head is capable of being both louder and resonating longer then a thinner head... a larger/heavier object once set in motion tends to stay in motion longer. A thinner head will be brighter, with more high frequency... and a heavier head will be darker with more low frequency. You can have resonance and sustain with both.

[Nik276]

thanks guys

also, coated heads give off a warmer sound than clear heads right?

[tah821]

thanks guys

also, coated heads give off a warmer sound than clear heads right?

Yes. Clear heads are more punchy, coated are warmer.