Sonor AQX Stage Set BOS
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,041€925Check ↗
Brand profile · Germany, est. 1949
Sonor
Sonor, a German drum manufacturer, has cultivated a distinguished reputation for exceptional build quality, innovative designs, and a commitment to acoustic excellence. From their early days crafting drums for European orchestras to their modern offerings for rock and pop icons, Sonor instruments consistently represent the pinnacle of German engineering and craftsmanship. Their drums are prized for their warm, resonant tones and meticulous attention to detail.
SQ2 Shell SetsProLite SeriesHexa-Ring Mounting SystemWarm, resonant tonal characterCollaboration with Buddy Rich
1949founded
Germanycountry
238products in stock
$11–$9,225price range
Sonor in the charts
Every chart where Sonor has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.
Best Sonor drum shell sets
60 models$607 – $6,975Best Sonor 14" wooden snare drums
32 models$291 – $1,348Best Sonor premium drum kits
24 models$4,386 – $9,225Best Sonor 10" toms
14 models$235 – $764Best Sonor 16" floor toms
14 models$381 – $1,236Best Sonor 14" floor toms
14 models$291 – $1,147Best Sonor 13" wooden snare drums
12 models$269 – $898Best Sonor acoustic drumkits
12 models$1,012 – $1,574Best Sonor 8" toms
8 models$201 – $697Best Sonor 12" toms
7 models$246 – $764Best Sonor triangles
6 models$11 – $30Best Sonor single bass drum pedals
6 models$81 – $640
60 models$607 – $6,975Best Sonor 14" wooden snare drums
32 models$291 – $1,348Best Sonor premium drum kits
24 models$4,386 – $9,225Best Sonor 10" toms
14 models$235 – $764Best Sonor 16" floor toms
14 models$381 – $1,236Best Sonor 14" floor toms
14 models$291 – $1,147Best Sonor 13" wooden snare drums
12 models$269 – $898Best Sonor acoustic drumkits
12 models$1,012 – $1,574Best Sonor 8" toms
8 models$201 – $697Best Sonor 12" toms
7 models$246 – $764Best Sonor triangles
6 models$11 – $30Best Sonor single bass drum pedals
6 models$81 – $640
All 238 Sonor products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 1 of 5.
Sonor AQX Stage Set RMS
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,090€969Check ↗
Sonor AQX Stage Set BMS
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,012€899Check ↗
Sonor 13"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum TQZ
13" Wooden Snare Drums
$280€249Check ↗
Sonor AQX Studio Set BMS
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,012€899Check ↗
Sonor AQX Studio Set BOS
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,068€949Check ↗
Sonor AQX Studio Set RMS
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,068€949Check ↗
Sonor 14"x13 AQ2 Bass Drum TSB
16" Bass Drums
$505€449Check ↗
Sonor 13"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum WHP
13" Wooden Snare Drums
$269€239Check ↗
Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Bass Drum TSB
16" Bass Drums
$560€498Check ↗
Sonor 13"x06" AQ2 Snare Drum TSB
13" Wooden Snare Drums
$280€249Check ↗
Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series RSG
16" Floor Toms
$1,041€925Check ↗
Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series VSG
16" Floor Toms
$1,012€899Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 1up2down Candy Black Burst
Premium Drum Kits
$9,225€8,198Check ↗
Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series Red
16" Floor Toms
$1,068€949Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 24 Birch Black Sparkle
Premium Drum Kits
$5,399€4,798Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 Birch Red Sparkle
Premium Drum Kits
$6,750€5,998Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 Beech Cobalt Blue 18
Premium Drum Kits
$6,187€5,498Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 Bubinga Replica
Premium Drum Kits
$7,875€6,998Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 Jazz Maple Rosewood
Premium Drum Kits
$4,386€3,898Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 1up 1down Rosewood
Premium Drum Kits
$5,287€4,698Check ↗
Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series VP
16" Floor Toms
$1,068€949Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 Beech Walnut Brown Burst
Premium Drum Kits
$6,975€6,198Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 Rock Palisander Replica
Premium Drum Kits
$7,650€6,798Check ↗
Sonor 16"x14" Vintage Series CAB
16" Floor Toms
$1,068€949Check ↗
Sonor SSD 13"x5,75" Brass BG 2.0
13" Brass Snare Drums
$1,007€895Check ↗
Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom TQZ
14" Floor Toms
$348€309Check ↗
Sonor 12"x08" AQ2 Tom Tom WHP
12" Toms
$258€229Check ↗
Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom TSB
14" Floor Toms
$348€309Check ↗
Sonor 12"x08" AQ2 Tom Tom TSB
12" Toms
$246€219Check ↗
Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom BRF
14" Floor Toms
$348€309Check ↗
Sonor 12"x08" AQ2 Tom Tom BRF
12" Toms
$258€229Check ↗
Sonor 12"x08" AQ2 Tom Tom TQZ
12" Toms
$258€229Check ↗
Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom WHP
14" Floor Toms
$359€319Check ↗
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare VP
13" Wooden Snare Drums
$898€798Check ↗
Sonor 13"x6" Vintage Snare Black
13" Wooden Snare Drums
$898€798Check ↗
Sonor SQ1 13"x6" Snare Satin Gold
13" Wooden Snare Drums
$764€679Check ↗
Sonor SQ1 13"x6" Snare GT Black
13" Wooden Snare Drums
$730€649Check ↗
Sonor 10"x07" AQ2 Tom Tom BRF
10" Toms
$235€209Check ↗
Sonor 10"x07" AQ2 Tom Tom TSB
10" Toms
$235€209Check ↗
Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom WHP
16" Floor Toms
$393€349Check ↗
Sonor 10"x07" AQ2 Tom Tom WHP
10" Toms
$235€209Check ↗
Sonor 12"x05" Signature G.Harrison
Signature Snare Drums
$1,124€999Check ↗
Sonor 14"x5,25" Signature G.Harrison
Signature Snare Drums
$933€829Check ↗
Sonor 10"x07" AQ2 Tom Tom TQZ
10" Toms
$235€209Check ↗
Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom BRF
16" Floor Toms
$393€349Check ↗
Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom TSB
16" Floor Toms
$381€339Check ↗
Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom TQZ
16" Floor Toms
$393€349Check ↗
Sonor, honestly
What Sonor does well
- Exceptional build quality and durability
- Warm, full, and resonant tone
- Innovative hardware and mounting systems
- Wide range of wood options for tonal versatility
- Historically respected and sought-after brand
What to watch for
- Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
- Can be perceived as less aggressive than some competitors
- Some find the aesthetics conservative
- Limited availability outside of specialized retailers
- Complex hardware can require careful setup
Questions about Sonor
Where are Sonor instruments made?
Sonor instruments are primarily manufactured in Germany, with a focus on precision and quality control. Some component manufacturing may occur elsewhere, but final assembly and finishing are largely German-based.
Are Sonor drums suitable for beginners?
While Sonor drums offer exceptional quality, their premium-priced nature and more complex hardware might be better suited for intermediate to advanced players.
What is the Hexa-Ring mounting system and why is it important?
The Hexa-Ring system is Sonor’s patented drum mounting system designed to minimize vibration transfer and maximize resonance, resulting in a clearer, more open drum sound.