I'm trying to decide on what kit to buy at an affordable price. Something that is stage worthy and sounds good. I definitely want a 6 or 7 pc. kit. 8" 10" 12" up top and a 14" or 16" Floor tom or both. They could be suspended or with legs. Anyway here are some of the ones I been looking at.
Gretsch- Catalina maple(No 8" tom). Catalina Ash(not sure about the shells). No add ons that I can see. They do look nice though!

Pacific- X 7's A lot of drums for little money, not sure but, I like the set up!
M birch- kind of leaning towards this way. The studio or the
crossover 22.

Tama- This kit peeked my interest... Guitar center has a Rockstar set 8 pc. for like 800.00. It has a double bass, but has all the sizes I want. I could play it as a double or break it down to what ever situation I need it to be. Not sure of the quality of the shells.

Any other brands you all can come up with would be appreciated. I'm trying to do this like under 1500.00 bucks. I have cymbals and hardware.

Thanks in advance.