Detail 01
Emperor construction
Two plies rather than one. More durable under hard hitting, shorter sustain, less overtone ring than single-ply heads.
Product detailSKU #1274034490518
RemoBlack Suede Emperor Rock Tom Drumhead Pack
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A full set of black suede Emperor heads for toms, sized for rock kits. For drummers who want a warm, attenuated top-end and a matte black look.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock playing where bright, ringy toms cut too much
- Drummers who want a matte black kit without buying new shells
- Replacing a mixed set of worn heads in one go
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or lighter players wanting open, resonant toms
- Anyone needing a specific single size to match one drum
- Drummers who prefer bright, articulate attack from clear heads
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 suede finish
A textured matte coating that damps high frequencies. Warmer, drier tone than a clear head of the same build.
Detail 03
Rock tom pack
Sold as a matched set of tom sizes. Consistent tone across the kit without picking sizes individually.
Detail 04
Batter-side heads
These go on the top, the side you hit. Bottom resonant heads are a separate purchase.
Detail 05
Sold as a pack
Cheaper per head than buying singles, but you get the sizes in the pack, not sizes you choose.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your tom diameters first — pack sizes must match your shells
- 02Resonant (bottom) heads are not included
- 03Budget time for a full retune; new heads stretch and drift for a few days
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these fit my toms?
Only if your tom diameters match the sizes in the pack. Measure the shell across the top, edge to edge, not the head or the hoop.
02Are these for the top or bottom of the drum?
Top. These are batter heads, the ones you strike. Bottom resonant heads are sold separately.
03Will these make my toms sound darker?
Yes. Two plies plus the suede coating cut high overtones and shorten sustain compared to a clear single-ply head.
04Is the black finish just cosmetic?
No. The suede texture is a coating, and it damps the top end. The look and the tone change together.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
