# Electronic Drums - WIP

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# Roland quiet design

Roland V-Drums Quiet Design Series 
Roland V-Drums Quiet Design Electronic Drum Set
- Pads Only, $1,760, VQD106PADS-Kit
- TD-07 Module, $1,980, VQD106      (pads-only + $220)
- TD-17 Module, $2,420, VQD106-TD17 (pads-only + $660,  TD-07 + $440,)
- TD-27 Module, $3,410, VQD106-TD27 (pads-only + $1650, TD-07 + $1430, TD-17 + $990)

Roland V-Drums Quiet Design Electronic Drum Set: VQD106PADS-Kit, VQD106, VQD106-TD17, or   VQD106-TD27 

TPMS Sensor GM 4-Pack, 
https://www.amazon.com/CDWTPS-Compatible-Silverado-Cadillac-Pressure/dp/B07FMJFL2M

VXDAS EL-50448 TPMS Reset Tool
https://www.amazon.com/VXDAS-Pressure-Monitor-Relearn-GL50448/dp/B07Z96WWM9

- available with & without the sound module
- Kick pedal & drum throne not included
- TD-07 sound module 
    - has BT


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# Roland vdrums for me

Roland TD-15
Roland TD-11
Yamaha DTX6K
Roland TD-17



| Model   | Sold      | Snare Pad P/N | Price
| ------- | --------- | ------------- | -----
| TD-11KV | 2012–2018 | PDX-8         | $600-$1,000
| TD-15KV | 2012–2015 | PDX-100       | $800-$1,100


| Pad     | Application          | Size | Rim      | Notes
| ------- | ----------- | ------ | ---- | -------- | -----
| PDX-8   | TD-11KV snare & toms | 8"   | Narrow   | Toms, budget snare
| PDX-100 | TD-15KV snare        | 10"  | Wide     | Bigger target, more natural rebound than PDX-8. Snare upgrade, decent toms too
| PDX-12  | TD-17KVX snare       | 12"  | dual-rim | dedicated cross-stick area + rimshot edge. Closest to acoustic snare in spacing; you can play normal stick positioning without “aiming” at a tiny pad. too big for rack toms. centerpiece of TD-17 kits
| XP80    | DTX6K snare          | 8"   | 2 zones  | TCS silicone snare = very “acoustic head” feel

TD-15
TD-11
Yamaha DTX6K
TD-17


Ok, I'd be coming from Clearwater, around an hour away. The price includes a drum throne, the kick pedal & the cables, correct? Do you know which specific TD-17 model this is? I think the choices are TD-17KV, TD-17KVX, TD-17KV2, or TD-17KVX2, but I'm not super knowledagbale about these kits. Thanks!




Roland TD-17 kits

- TD-17KV - mesh pads for the toms and snare
- TD-17KVX - dedicated hi-hat stand for the VH-10 and superior cymbal pads.
- TD-17KV2 - mesh head pads. 
- TD-17KVX2 - latest iteration of the KVX

difference between the K-L and the KV/KVX models is the use of rubber pads on the K-L versus mesh pads on the others

The KVX and KVX2 models come with a dedicated hi-hat stand for a more authentic playing experience. 
Bluetooth:
The TD-17 and newer V2 versions of the module often include Bluetooth functionality, a feature missing from the original TD-17-L. 
V2 Update:
The "V2" designation in models like the TD-17KV2 and TD-17KVX2 indicates a newer generation with various improvements to the module and pads. 


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# other brands/models besides Roland TD-27

[Guitar Center used][1]
[reverb.com][2])

### Best fits (used)

- Roland TD-17KV/KVX (gen1)
  * Mesh feel (PDX-8/12), KD-10 kick, decent VH-10 (KVX) or pedal HH (KV)
  * Sounds solid; durable MDS rack
  * KV ≈ $850-$1000
  * KVX ≈ $1100-$1300

- Roland TD-25KV
  * older but nicer pads/response than TD-17
  * Mesh toms/snare (PDX-100/PD-125 era), KD-9/10 kick feel is fine
  * Sounds > TD-17 (SuperNATURAL), rugged
  * Seen ≈ $1300 used [Guitar Center used full kit][3]
  
- Roland TD-15KV, TD-11KV 
  * budget TD-17 alternatives
  * Same mesh family (PDX-8/PD-85/PD-125)
  * good playability
  * kid-proof racks
  * TD-11/15 kits frequently available [Guitar Center][1], [eBay][4]

- Yamaha DTX6K2-X, DTX6K3-X
  * great feel/sounds; very available
  * XP80 TCS silicone snare = very “acoustic head” feel
  * KP90 kick is solid
  * DTX-PRO module = punchy, realistic kits
  * K2/K3 use stand-mounted hats (RHH135)
  * DTX6K-X uses pedal HH
  * Active used/new-open-box listings ≈ $750-$1180 [Sweetwater][5], [eBay][6], [reverb.com][7]

- EFNOTE 3 / 3X** – premium feel under TD-27 money
  * Excellent pads/cymbals; durable; sounds very natural
  * Used pops up, but spottier supply [reverb.com][8], [Edrumcenter][9]

### How they map to your priorities
- Snare feel
	- Yamaha XP80 TCS ≈ Roland PDX-12 > smaller PDX-8
- Kick pedal feel
	- Roland KD-10/KD-9 and Yamaha KP90 are all solid
	- KP90 is wide & stable
- Hi-hat
	- pedal: TD-17KV w/FD-9 style
	- DTX6K-X pedal HH
	- Stand realism: TD-17KVX w/VH-10, DTX6K2-X/K3-X w/RHH135
- Kid-proof rack
	- Roland MDS
	- Yamaha H-style
- Sounds
	- TD-25 ≥ TD-17 ≈ DTX-PRO
	- EFNOTE 3 is very natural.

### tl;dr
- <$1000
	- TD-11KV
	- DTX6K-X (pedal HH)
	- [Guitar Center][1], [eBay][6]

- $1000 - $1300
	- TD-17KV/KVX (gen1)
	- DTX6K2-X/K3-X - best value/feel
	- [Guitar Center][1], [Sweetwater][5]

If you like TD-17 but want cheaper, **TD-11KV / TD-15KV** or **DTX6K-X** are the sweet spot.

[1]: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Roland/Used-Roland-TD11KV-Electric-Drum-Set.gc?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Used Roland TD11KV Electric Drum Set - Guitar Center"
[2]: https://reverb.com/p/roland-td-25kv-electronic-v-drum-kit?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Roland TD-25KV V-Drum Kit with Mesh Pads - Reverb"
[3]: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Roland/Used-Roland-TD-25KV-Electric-Drum-Set.gc?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Used Roland TD-25KV Electric Drum Set - Guitar Center"
[4]: https://www.ebay.com/b/Roland-TD-11-Percussion-Electronic-Drums/38069/bn_7023322951?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Roland TD-11 Percussion Electronic Drums for sale - eBay"
[5]: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DTX6K3--yamaha-dtx6k3-by-electronic-drum-set?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Yamaha DTX6K3-X Electronic Drum Set - Sweetwater"
[6]: https://www.ebay.com/shop/efnote?_nkw=efnote&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Efnote - eBay"
[7]: https://reverb.com/ca/item/85467844-yamaha-dtx6k-x-electronic-drum-set?filter=buyer&page=1&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Yamaha DTX6K-X Electronic Drum Set | Reverb Canada"
[8]: https://reverb.com/item/59971499-efnote-3-drum-kit-used?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Efnote 3 Drum Kit Used | Reverb"
[9]: https://edrumcenter.com/collections/efnote/used?utm_source=chatgpt.com "EFNOTE – Tagged \"used\" - Edrumcenter"
[10]: https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/drums/el_drums/drum_pads/xp_80/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "XP80 - Overview - Electronic Drum Snare, Tom, Kick and Cymbal Pads"
[11]: https://reverb.com/p/roland-pdx-12-v-pad-12-dual-trigger-mesh-drum-pad?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Roland PDX-12 V-Pad 12\" Dual-Trigger Mesh Drum Pad | Reverb"
[12]: https://ca.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/drums/el_drums/drum_kits/dtx6_series/specs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "DTX6 Series - Specs - Electronic Drum Kits - Yamaha Canada Music"