What do you think are the top 5 drum companies and why. so to start here's my top 5 drum companies
1) DW - they seem to innovative and not sticking to old ways and seem to provide very high quality products. Also there low end sound.

2) Pearl- They have nice drum sets that sound great and look great. There various kits for all budgets and probably make one of the best intermediate level kits. And have very good marching line

3) Ludwig- Both new and old they still sound great and have a lot of history.

4) Vintage Slingerlands- They are great vintage drums that look beautiful then and now and some of the best used there kits.

5) Detroit custom drum company- Reason for this is not all about superior shell building technology or the history. But the drums are built relatively close to my house sound great for being a small custom shop and look amazing. They have no limits on customization like some bigger companies. And is a small business.