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The EMAD Design
The EMAD series bass drum head is named for the externally mounted adjustable damping system. This system allows each player to control the attack and focus of the drum head by choosing one of two removable foam damping rings. Choosing the thinner foam ring allows for punch and focus without sacrificing resonance, while choosing the wider foam ring maximizes the low end and attack of any bass drum. The EMAD system is available in a variety of options including single and two ply, and clear and coated versions to accommodate each drummer’s preferences.
Level 360 Innovation
Evans is now offering the EMAD series of bass heads with its revolutionary Level 360 technology. With Level 360, Evans has made it easier to tune and get a wider tonal range from your drums than ever before. Applying this new collar shape to our EMAD bass drum head allows it to seat itself properly and in turn provides a head that is easy to tune and a sound that is studio ready.
EMAD Options
The EMAD line is comprised of a variety of options with varying thicknesses, plies, and coatings. The original EMAD is comprised of a single 10 mil ply and is available in clear, coated, and the Evans Onyx choices. The EMAD2 is made up of a 6.5 mil ply and a 10 mil ply for added durability and is available in a clear option. The GMAD series takes the single ply construction of the EMAD and adds extra strength by using a 12 mil ply. The Evans EMAD Heavyweight rounds out the line with 2 clear high-performance 10 mil plies. The EMAD Heavyweight is designed to withstand heavy hitting and provide maximum attack.
EMAD Features
- Adjustable damping caters to all bass drum tones
- Revolutionary Evans Level 360 collar
- Two different foam damping ring options for different sound options
- Multiple sizes, thicknesses, and coatings
- Available in sizes 18” to 26”
Daryl Rose
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2025
Great head! I used to have to stuff my bass drum with loads of material to get the sound I want. After pairing this with the evans emad pillow, my bass drum has never sounded so good!Great product, great value for money!
Clay
Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2025
Great sound. I like the dampening rings. I would like to see an even smaller dampening ring as the smallest one was almost too much for in the room but records well.
Milton
Reviewed in Mexico on September 27, 2024
Sonido muy potente el que ofrece este excelente Parche de la marca EVANS Emad Onix para bombo
Victor Barillas
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
Awesome feel and sound, it is the best base-drum head I have played
jazzfuzion
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
I have tried all of the EMAD series of heads, as well as the Remo and Aquarian counterparts. The ONYX is the best for punch, dynamics, and speed. Speaks more clearly as low volumes than the EMAD2 or Heavyweight. If you want speed & tone try it!
K Mac
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
This is the only bass drum head I use now. Excellent dampening rings, love the complete sound and design. Best in my book
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
Just replaced my very old bass head and I can’t believe how good this one sounds. I love it.
Scott Morningstar
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
I love the way this has made my kit sound!
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
Replaced the kick drum head of my Pearl Compact Traveler with the Evans EMAD. Made the 18 inch single head kick drum come to life with morw tespnant volume and punch. Easy to tune. Essentially just took out the wrinkles and used the lowrst tone for the 18 inch drum.
Freddie Cassara
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
Had no idea this drum head was a bit different than others. Pretty thick coating and a self muffling system of sorts. I put it on right before a gig. Mic’s up the kick and BOOM. My kick sounded more alive than ever. Had that Bonham airy attack. Other guys in the band were saying how great it sounded. I’m a fan for life.
Riccardo Soriani
Reviewed in Italy on December 6, 2023
La EMAD Onyx, è una pelle caratterizzata da un suono pulito e unico. Produce un suono pieno e potente, con un buon sustain. Il tono è caldo e rotondo, con un'ottima definizione. La pelle è anche molto versatile, adattandosi a qualsiasi tipo di genere, che possa andare dal rock al jazz.
andrew
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
The ability to have 3 dampening levels, and the ease of tuning the Onyx style heads makes this combination great for on the fly tuning. Gigging musicians will get a lot of mileage out of these heads and be ready for any room. You can get anything from super tight 0 sustain machine gun double kicks with the big ring in to room filling boomy stuff with the ring left off and the reso head tuned correctly.I'm never buying another kick head again for my own gigging set. Unless I'm assembling some sort of specialized set for recording purposes and it requires a very specific kick sound, like a calf skin on a 26" or something... It's going to be these heads. Only reason I didn't rate durability was because I've only had it a minute... But my other Onyx heads are durable as all hell, so I expect the same from this one.
Dinis Paulo
Reviewed in Germany on October 27, 2019
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