Response 2 Two Ply drumheads can be tuned tight or loose and they can be played hard or soft and you'lI hear every beat. They are recommended for toms in any musical situation. Texture Coated Response 2 drurnheads are excellent for a DRY snare drum sound. Aquarian's NEW X-vif (Extra Warm) Drumhead Film makes the most durable, responsive and most consistent coated heads ever designed.This head compares to : Remo head - Emperor Coated