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Sonic Saver hoops
Their inward-folded steel construction creates a rounded shape rather than a flat flange, controlling the sound for a drier response than triple-flange hoops.
Product detailSKU #1500000328840
MapexBlack Panther Cyrus Snare Drum 14 x 6 in. Chrome
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Mapex's 14 x 6-inch Cyrus is a steel snare designed around a deep, dry response while retaining the presence associated with steel. At higher tunings it delivers a sharp, cutting attack; loosen it and the response shifts toward a substantial crack. Its Sonic Saver hoops use inward-folded steel rather than a flat flange, bringing more tonal control than triple-flange hoops without the degree of damping described for die-cast designs. The result is a focused sound with clean, punchy rim shots.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers shifting between higher tuning and a looser setup while retaining a defined snare response.
- Players seeking a dry steel-snare sound with focused, punchy rim shots.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who specifically require triple-flange hoops; the Cyrus uses Sonic Saver hoops instead.
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.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What happens when the Cyrus is tuned higher or looser?
Higher tuning is sharp and cutting; at a looser tuning, it settles into a strong crack.
02What shell material does it use?
It has a steel shell.
03What are Sonic Saver hoops?
They are inward-folded steel hoops with a rounded shape, positioned between triple-flange and die-cast hoop designs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Shell Material
- Steel
- Color
- Black
- Hardware Material
- Steel
4 detailsOther
- Snare Size
- 14 x 6 in.
- Total Pieces
- 1
- Hoop Type
- Reverse-flange
- Configuration
- Snare size: 14 x 6 in.
