I have to give the X7 Kit a 10 here and no one is more surprised than me.I own a DW Kit and another PDP LX Kit both of these Kits cost a-lot more than this X7 drum set.What you get for what you pay is really something. I'm a big Pacific fan now,I was always a DW fan and if you put Great heads top and bottom on this X7 Kit you will have something you can really play and be very happy with. Buy them you won't be sorry. PS: I don't work for DW or PDP but I do like their drums.

Sound
The poplar sounds to me to be similar to birch more so than maple,a dry sound.

Features
Like DW and other PDP's features are great

Ease of Use
with top of the line heads it's easy to get good sounds with these drums.Don't buy cheap heads.

Quality
for the money I rate these drums a 10.Factory quality control was very good on my Kit,finish and fit good,a real beauty.The reviewer who said these drums are crap is 1.out of his mind or just bashing the PDP Brand. Pay no mind that review it is a joke and anything less than an 8 for the X7 Kit is a bad joke. BTW, I have seen the same review from that same reviewer who said "you can't make love to a drum set" for other PDP reviews not just the X7 Kit,his stocker review of PDP drums. This person is bashing the entire product line of PDP. Come on Dude,we are not stupid and we read all the reviews on the web.

Value… read more
Short answer,Best deal going in this price range for what you get,I give them a 10.

Manufacturer Support
They have been good so far. Easy to reach,friendly.

The Wow Factor
"Sex Appeal" Appeal would be a better choice of words here.The finish is a real beauty. I own this Kit so this question does not apply.

Musical Background:
Pro Drummer/Musician 40 years

Musical Style:
Rock,Jazz,country read less