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The Hi-Energy Drumhead is a clear, single-ply head with an extremely thin layer of Power Dot„¢ material "bonded" to the entire surface of the head. It is reinforced in the center with a small Power Dot„¢. Designed for heavy hitters who want a powerful sound and a lot of durability.

The new "Safe-T-Loc"„¢ hoop along with Aquarian's "Sound Curve" collar design provides easy tuning; great stick response; zero slippage inside the hoop; consistent sound; increased resonance and sensitivity; and the sound that drummers need and deserve.
Aquarian Hi-Energy Drumhead 13 in.

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4.31

13 Reviews

100%

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Excellent!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Aquarian Hi Energy Works - Loud Or Soft

The Aquarian hi energy snare batter is as versatile head as I've ever used. I've changed batters and resonants on my entire kit several times in the last 6 months, looking for that perfect combination. For my snare, I installed the Hi Energey three times, and that is what I'm using now. I kept going back to it. Along with the classic clear resonant, I find them both to be able to be tuned at various tensions for different feels and sounds. The best part is that the head sounds good being hit hard and being played soft. I never lose that snare sound. And the head cuts through very well. Even if you don't use Aquarian on your other drums (though you should check them out), you really need to try the Hi energy snare batter along with the classic clear resonant head.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Not bad

Good, durable head. Used one on many gigs but a little more dead sounding than I like. Seems a little like playing on a pillow at times. I really have to work to get the response out of it that I want. I wanted something very durable that sounds good and this fulfills that but I'm going back to Remo Emperors. They just feel livelier.

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Best Uses
  1. Concerts5
  2. Practicing5
  3. Back-Up2
  4. Recording1
Cons
  1. Too Much Ring1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Quality7
  2. Easy To Use6
  3. Functional5
  4. Improves Sound5

Reviewed by 13 customers

  • Not bad

    3

    submitted4 years ago

    byD. Nesbit

    fromRockford, Illinois

    Good, durable head. Used one on many gigs but a little more dead sounding than I like. Seems a little like playing on a pillow at times. I really have to work to get the response out of it that I want. I wanted something very durable that sounds good and this fulfills that but I'm going back to Remo Emperors. They just feel livelier.

  • Great snare head

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byTom

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    I have no clue how anyone could trash this drum head. As a rock/metal drummer who hits extremely hard with Vater 3A sticks, I gigged and practiced on the same head for over a year with no noticeable wear and tear. This thing is practically indestructible. I think it cuts down on some overtones a bit, but with no muffling, you still get tons of cut and crack on metal snares.

  • Excellent Drumhead

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byFSBC Drummer

    fromKansas

    This is a great drumhead to control and focus sound especially on snare drums. Tried this on my Gretsch Catalina Club snare over the stock head (essentially like a coated Ambassador) and it was a big improvement. The only issue with this head is it doesn't allow for playing out near the rim of the drum with any real success, Ambassadors are much better for this. Best for playing in and near the center of the drum because of the central dot, so as mentioned, this head is for a specific purpose and not a good "all around" head.

  • Yes

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byRuben

    fromWest Chicago ,il

    Good

  • Yes

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byJDrummer

    fromAlbuquerque NM

    I like the phat sound it provides

  • This is the only snare drum head you should use

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byJake

    fromSan Jose, ca

    This is a great head! It's loud, solid, and consistent. Guitar center needs to stick this in stores because it's the best

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