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Best 16" Floor Toms Under $300 2025

Affordable 16" floor toms under $300 - great value without compromising quality

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
DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SBR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SBR

by DrumCraft
Standard Setup Jazz Recording
Key Feature:
• Standard in most drum configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
  • • Great for most musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SBRFloor TomSize: 16" x 16"6 SeriesShell material:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543507
$241
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DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SBB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SBB

by DrumCraft
Jazz Recording Pop
Key Feature:
• Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Great for most musical applications
  • • Good projection and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results
  • • Common size may not stand out

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SBBFloor TomSize: 16" x 16"6 SeriesShell material:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 543509
$237
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Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - DUS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - DUS

by Yamaha
Pop Versatile Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for most musical applications
✓ PROS
  • • Great for most musical applications
  • • Good projection and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results
  • • Common size may not stand out

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - DUSFloor TomSize: 16" x 15"Stage Custom Birch Series6-ply birch...

⭐ 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 568177
$263
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DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SN

by DrumCraft
Standard Setup Recording Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✓ PROS
  • • Good projection and sustain
  • • Great for most musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • May lack extreme low-end for some styles
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SNFloor TomSeries 6Size: 16" x 16"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523623
$241
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT -HA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT -HA

by Yamaha
Standard Setup Rock Versatile
Key Feature:
• Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
  • • Good projection and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability
  • • Common size may not stand out

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT -HAFloor TomStage Custom Birch seriesSize: 16" x 15"SBF1615-HA6-Ply...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 392765
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom BP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom BP

by DrumCraft
Jazz Versatile Recording
Key Feature:
• Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✗ CONS
  • • Common size may not stand out
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom BPFloor TomSeries 6Size: 16" x 14"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523581
$219
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - CLW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - CLW

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

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - CLWFloor TomSize: 16" x 15"Stage Custom Birch Series6-Ply birch...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 568186
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SB

by DrumCraft
Rock Recording Jazz
Key Feature:
• Good projection and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✗ CONS
  • • May lack extreme low-end for some styles
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SBFloor TomSeries 6Size: 16" x 14"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523615
$230
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SB

by DrumCraft
Rock Recording Jazz
Key Feature:
• Standard in most drum configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Good projection and sustain
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
✗ CONS
  • • May lack extreme low-end for some styles
  • • Common size may not stand out

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SBFloor TomSeries 6size: 16" x 16"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 523624
$219
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom BP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom BP

by DrumCraft
Jazz Rock Versatile
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
  • • Great for most musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom BPFloor TomSeries 6Size: 16" x 16"Shell material:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 523629
$237
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SBB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SBB

by DrumCraft
Pop Recording Versatile
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
✗ CONS
  • • Common size may not stand out
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SBBFloor TomSize: 16" x 14"Series 6Shell material:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543496
$230
Buy at Thomann View Details
Pearl 16"x16" Export FT M. Amethyst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Pearl 16"x16" Export FT M. Amethyst

by Pearl
Pop Versatile Jazz
Key Feature:
• Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results
  • • Common size may not stand out

Pearl 16"x16" Export FT M. AmethystFloor TomSize: 16" x 16"Export series6-ply7.5 mm thick poplar...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 615388
$219
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SWB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SWB

by DrumCraft
Rock Pop Versatile
Key Feature:
• Good projection and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✗ CONS
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SWBFloor TomSeries 6Size: 16" x 14"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523617
$219
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT -NW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT -NW

by Yamaha
Standard Setup Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✓ PROS
  • • Good projection and sustain
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results
  • • Common size may not stand out

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT -NWFloor TomStage Custom birch seriesSize: 16" x 15"SBF-1615-NW6-Ply...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 375798
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT -RBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT -RBL

by Yamaha
Rock Pop Recording
Key Feature:
• Standard in most drum configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✗ CONS
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability
  • • Common size may not stand out

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT -RBLFloor TomStage Custom Birch seriesSize: 16" x...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 353990
$263
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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