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Best Sonor 14" Floor Toms 2025

Premium Sonor 14" floor toms - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Small Setup For Recording For Compact For Higher Pitch For Unique
BRANDS: DrumCraft Sonor DW Yamaha Tama Pearl Gretsch Drums
Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom GTB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom GTB

by Sonor
Recording Unique Small Setup
Key Feature:
• Great for jazz and smaller setups
✓ PROS
  • • Unique voice in floor tom category
  • • Great for jazz and smaller setups
✗ CONS
  • • May not provide expected floor tom depth
  • • May lack power for rock applications

Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom GTBFloor TomSize: 14" x 13"SQ1 SeriesShell made of 100% European...

⭐ 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 442756
$855
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Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom SCB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom SCB

by Sonor
Unique Small Setup Jazz
Key Feature:
• Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
  • • Unique voice in floor tom category
✗ CONS
  • • May not provide expected floor tom depth
  • • May lack power for rock applications

Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom SCBFloor TomSize: 14" x 13"SQ1 SeriesEuropean birch shell45° Bearing...

⭐ 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 552172
$879
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Sonor AQ1 14"x13 Floor Tom White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Sonor AQ1 14"x13 Floor Tom White

by Sonor
Recording Jazz Unique
Key Feature:
• Great for jazz and smaller setups
✓ PROS
  • • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
  • • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
  • • Less common size with fewer options

Sonor AQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom WhiteStandtomSize: 14" x 13"AQ1 series100% Birch wood shellChrome...

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 534201
$307
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Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom TSB

by Sonor
Recording Compact Small Setup
Key Feature:
• Easy to position and transport
✓ PROS
  • • Unique voice in floor tom category
  • • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
  • • May lack power for rock applications

Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom TSBFloor TomSize: 14" x 13"AQ2 seriesDrum shell material: 7-ply...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 456140
$347
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Sonor 14"x12" Vintage Series VP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Sonor 14"x12" Vintage Series VP

by Sonor
Jazz Recording Higher Pitch
Key Feature:
• Easy to position and transport
✓ PROS
  • • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
  • • Great for jazz and smaller setups
✗ CONS
  • • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
  • • May not provide expected floor tom depth

Sonor 14"x12" Vintage Series VPFloor tomSize: 14" x 12"Vintage SeriesShell material: BeechChrome...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 461215
$934
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Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom TQZ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom TQZ

by Sonor
Recording Compact Jazz
Key Feature:
• Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
  • • Unique voice in floor tom category
✗ CONS
  • • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
  • • Legs may seem oversized for drum

Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom TQZFloor TomSize: 14" x 13"AQ2 Series7-Ply maple shellChrome shell...

⭐ 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 471115
$347
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sonor ProLite 14"x14" FT Chocolate - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Sonor ProLite 14"x14" FT Chocolate

by Sonor
Unique Higher Pitch Jazz
Key Feature:
• Unique voice in floor tom category
✓ PROS
  • • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
  • • Easy to position and transport
✗ CONS
  • • May not provide expected floor tom depth
  • • May lack power for rock applications

Sonor ProLite 14"x14" FT ChocolateFloor TomSize: 14" x 14"Colour: Chocolate Burl (-78)Finish: Matte...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 357824
$1,099
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Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom CRB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom CRB

by Sonor
Recording Jazz Compact
Key Feature:
• Easy to position and transport
✓ PROS
  • • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
  • • Easy to position and transport
✗ CONS
  • • May lack power for rock applications
  • • May not provide expected floor tom depth

Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom CRBFloor tomColour: Cruiser Blue100% European birch45° bearing edgeCLTF...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 503255
$824
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Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom BRF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom BRF

by Sonor
Recording Unique Higher Pitch
Key Feature:
• Easy to position and transport
✓ PROS
  • • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
  • • Unique voice in floor tom category
✗ CONS
  • • Legs may seem oversized for drum
  • • Less common size with fewer options

Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom BRFFloor TomSize: 14" x 13"AQ2 Series7-Ply maple shellChrome shell...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 456536
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom WHP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom WHP

by Sonor
Recording Compact Small Setup
Key Feature:
• Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to position and transport
  • • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • Less common size with fewer options
  • • May lack power for rock applications

Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom WHPFloor TomSize: 14" x 13"AQ2 Series7-Ply maple shellChrome-plated...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 448411
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 14" Floor Toms

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 14" floor toms typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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