Thursday 13 April 2017

What are the differences between Roland TD30K and TD30KV v-drums?

What are the differences between Roland TD30K and TD30KV v-drums?

Interestingly pretty much everything about these two kits are different. 
In fact the only think they have in common is the TD30 Drum Module itself. 
Here is a brief overview

The TD30K
  • takes up less space since the stand is smaller
  • is less expensive
  • has smaller toms
  • has black cymbals (one 2 trigger and two 3 trigger)
  • has a black stand
  • has smaller Hi Hat cymbals
  • has a smaller bass drum
  • needs a hi hat stand, bass drum pedal and throne (does not need a snare drum stand)
  • ideal for studios and practices and places where space is a premium.
  • has upgradability potential (i.e. you could purchase a PD-128S-BC at a later stage and use the snare drum as a fourth tom)
The TD30KV
  • has stage presence with a chrome stand
  • has metal gray cymbals instead of black ones.
  • has the snare drum on a separate stand
  • has larger floor toms
  • has more sensitive pads all round
  • has slightly larger cymbals (two 2 trigger and one 3 trigger)
  • has a larger bass drum
  • needs a snare drum stand, hi hat stand, bass drum pedal and throne
  • is more expensive
A comparison table of the individual components for you:


TD30K
TD30KV
Drum Module
TD-30
Stand
MDS-12V – Black
MDS-25 - Chrome
Bass Drum
KD-120BK 12”
KD-140-BC 14”
Snare Drum
PD-125BK 12”
PD-128S-BC 12”
Mounted Tom 1
PDX-100 10”
PD-108 10”
Mounted Tom 2
PDX-100 10”
PD-108 10”
Floor Tom 1
PDX-100 10”
PD-128 12”
Floor Tom 2
NOT INCLUDED
PD-128 12”
Hi Hat
VH-11 12" 
VH-13-MG (metallic gray) 12"
Crash Left
CY-12C 2 trig
CY-14C-MG (metallic gray) 2 trig
Crash Right
CY-13R 3 trig
CY-14C-MG (metallic gray) 2 trig
Ride
CY-15R 3 trig
CY-15R-MG (metallic gray) 3 trig

For me the TD30K does the job since it is lower entry price and still delivers that the amazing drum module.