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Best 18" Floor Toms Under $300 2025

Affordable 18" floor toms under $300 - great value without compromising quality

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $800 Under $1,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Pop For Deep Tone For Large Venues For Power
BRANDS: Yamaha Tama DrumCraft Pearl DW
DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom BP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom BP

by DrumCraft
Power Metal Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Professional stage presence
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full sound with good sustain
  • • Professional stage presence
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower other drums in kit
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom BPFloor TomSeries 6Size: 18" x 16"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523630
$252
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Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - MSG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - MSG

by Yamaha
Pop Rock Deep Tone
Key Feature:
• Professional stage presence
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection in large venues
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes
  • • Heavier and more difficult to transport

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - MSGFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Stage Custom Birch Series6-Ply birch...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 568184
$296
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Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - CLW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - CLW

by Yamaha
Metal Pop Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for rock and metal genres
✓ PROS
  • • Professional stage presence
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • May be too deep for some musical styles
  • • May overpower other drums in kit

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - CLWFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Stage Custom Birch Series6-Ply birch...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 568187
$296
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Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT NW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT NW

by Yamaha
Deep Tone Metal Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent for rock and metal genres
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full sound with good sustain
  • • Professional stage presence
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower other drums in kit
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT NWFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Stage Custom Birch seriesShell made of...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 474142
$296
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Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT -RBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT -RBL

by Yamaha
Power Metal Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Professional stage presence
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
✗ CONS
  • • May be too deep for some musical styles
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT -RBLFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Stage Custom Birch '14...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 370473
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom BRF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom BRF

by DrumCraft
Rock Metal Pop
Key Feature:
• Rich, full sound with good sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
  • • Professional stage presence
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier and more difficult to transport
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom BRFFloor Tom6 SeriesSize: 18"x 16"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523633
$252
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - DUS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - DUS

by Yamaha
Power Pop Metal
Key Feature:
• Rich, full sound with good sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
  • • Great projection in large venues
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower other drums in kit
  • • Heavier and more difficult to transport

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - DUSFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Stage Custom Birch Series6-ply birch...

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 568179
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SBR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SBR

by DrumCraft
Power Rock Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for rock and metal genres
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection in large venues
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • Large size takes significant floor space
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SBRFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"6 SeriesShell material: Maple /...

⭐ 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543503
$274
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SBB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SBB

by DrumCraft
Metal Large Venues Power
Key Feature:
• Professional stage presence
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full sound with good sustain
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower other drums in kit
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SBBFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"6 SeriesShell material:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543505
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SN

by DrumCraft
Large Venues Deep Tone Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent for rock and metal genres
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes
  • • Large size takes significant floor space

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SNFloor TomSeries 6Size: 18" x 16"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 523637
$252
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT -CR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT -CR

by Yamaha
Pop Rock Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for rock and metal genres
✓ PROS
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
  • • Professional stage presence
✗ CONS
  • • Large size takes significant floor space
  • • May overpower other drums in kit

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT -CRFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Stage Custom Birch series6-Ply shell made...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 413731
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT -HA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT -HA

by Yamaha
Power Large Venues Deep Tone
Key Feature:
• Rich, full sound with good sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
  • • Professional stage presence
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes
  • • Large size takes significant floor space

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT -HAFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Stage Custom Birch series6-ply 100% birch...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 366443
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom ELY - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom ELY

by Tama
Pop Large Venues Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional stage presence
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
  • • Great projection in large venues
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes
  • • Heavier and more difficult to transport

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom ELYFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Imperialstar Series6-Ply8 mm thick...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 564813
$215
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom HBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom HBK

by Tama
Large Venues Deep Tone Power
Key Feature:
• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection in large venues
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier and more difficult to transport
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom HBKFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Imperialstar Series6-Ply8 mm thick...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 564817
$219
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SWB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SWB

by DrumCraft
Power Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Professional stage presence
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier and more difficult to transport
  • • May overpower other drums in kit

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SWBFloor TomSeries 6Size: 18" x 16"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523639
$244
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 18" 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 18" 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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