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Best Sonor 16" Floor Toms 2025

Premium Sonor 16" floor toms - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Pop For Jazz For Standard Setup For Versatile For Recording
BRANDS: DrumCraft Sonor Yamaha Gretsch Drums Pearl
Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom TQZ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom TQZ

by Sonor
Jazz Pop Recording
Key Feature:
• Great for most musical applications
✓ PROS
  • • Good projection and sustain
  • • Great for most musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • Common size may not stand out
  • • May lack extreme low-end for some styles

Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom TQZFloor TomSize: 16"x15"AQ2 Series7-Ply maple wood shellHigh-gloss...

⭐ 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 451636
$384
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Sonor SQ1 16"x15" Floor Tom GTB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Sonor SQ1 16"x15" Floor Tom GTB

by Sonor
Recording Rock Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
  • • Great for most musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound

Sonor SQ1 16"x15" Floor Tom GTBFloor TomSize: 16" x 15"Colour: GT Black100% European birch45°...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 497913
$934
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Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom WHP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom WHP

by Sonor
Recording Standard Setup Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for most musical applications
✓ PROS
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
  • • Good projection and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability
  • • May lack extreme low-end for some styles

Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom WHPStand TomSize: 16" x 15AQ2 Series7-ply maple shellChromed shell...

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 459756
$384
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Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom BRF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom BRF

by Sonor
Recording Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for most musical applications
✓ PROS
  • • Great for most musical applications
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability

Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom BRFFloor TomSize: 16" x 15AQ2 Series7-Ply maple shellChrome shell...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 473812
$384
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Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom TSB

by Sonor
Recording Rock Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Good projection and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Good projection and sustain
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability

Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom TSB, Stand Tom, Size: 16" x 15, 7-ply maple shell, Chrome shell hardware,...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 455989
$373
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Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series VP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series VP

by Sonor
Standard Setup Jazz Pop
Key Feature:
• Standard in most drum configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Great for most musical applications
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
✗ CONS
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound

Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series VPStand TomSize: 16 "x14"Vintage SeriesShell material: BeechChrome...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 461218
$989
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Sonor ProLite 16"x16" FT Nussbaum - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Sonor ProLite 16"x16" FT Nussbaum

by Sonor
Standard Setup Versatile Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✗ CONS
  • • Common size may not stand out
  • • May lack extreme low-end for some styles

Sonor ProLite 16"x16" FT NussbaumFloor TomSize: 16" x 16"ProLite SeriesColour: Walnut (-75)Design:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 347422
$1,044
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Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series Red

by Sonor
Rock Pop Versatile
Key Feature:
• Standard in most drum configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results

Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series RedFloor TomSize: 16 "x 14"Vintage seriesShell material: beechChrome...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 398297
$989
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Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series CAB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series CAB

by Sonor
Recording Jazz Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✗ CONS
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound

Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series CABFloor TomSize: 16" x 14"Vintage SeriesShell material: BeechChrome...

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 578298
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 16" 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 16" 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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