Resonant (bottom) heads make a huge difference in the sound of the drum, and yes, a higher-quality head, such as Remo or Evans, will definitely sound much better than the manufacturer's stock heads. Most manufacturers put crap heads on their kits as stock (except DW...they have heads made specially for them by Remo), and the best thing you can do after buying a new kit is change the heads. Now, what heads to use is personal preference, depending on the sound you're looking for...some prefer Remo, some prefer Evans, some prefer Aquarian, some prefer single-ply heads, some prefer two-ply heads....it's entirely up to you.
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