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Tom head, 16 in.
16 inch is normally a floor tom size on a standard kit. Check your shell diameter before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1274115040019
AquarianResponse 2 Drum Head - Black 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch black tom head, typically for a floor tom. For drummers replacing a worn head or wanting a dark, opaque look on the kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rehead a 16-inch floor tom after the old head goes dead
- Drummers matching a black-and-chrome or dark kit look
- Stage players who want heads that don't glare under lights
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a bass drum or snare head at this size
- Players who want to see the shell interior through the head
- Drummers who need a coated surface for brush work
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Black, opaque finish
You can't see the shell or hardware through it. Purely visual — it also hides interior mics and dust.
Detail 03
Batter side use
Goes on the top, the side you hit. The resonant head underneath is a separate purchase.
Detail 04
Larger 16-inch diameter
Big heads move more air and take longer to settle. Expect a lower fundamental and more sustain than a rack tom.
Detail 05
$40.99
One head only. Reheading a full kit means budgeting per drum, and per side if you replace resonants too.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a single head — no drum key or hardware included
- 02Measure the shell across the top, ignoring the rim
- 03Floor tom heads need a full retune after seating; stretch them first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for a floor tom or a bass drum?
It's a tom head. On most kits a 16-inch drum is the floor tom. It is not made for a bass drum.
02Does the black color change the sound?
Treat it as a finish choice. Pick it for the look; choose your ply and surface type for the tone you want.
03Can I use it as a resonant head?
It's intended as a batter head, the one you strike. Resonant heads are usually thinner and sold separately.
04Do I need one or two heads per drum?
A tom has two — batter on top, resonant underneath. This is one head, so buy accordingly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
