Sonor AQ2 Martini Set BRF
Drum Shell Sets
$1,124€999Check ↗
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 4 of 5.
Sonor AQ2 Safari Set TSB
Drum Shell Sets
$1,237€1,099Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Martini Set WHP
Drum Shell Sets
$1,012€899Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Stage Set WHP
Drum Shell Sets
$1,563€1,389Check ↗
Sonor AQ2 Stage Set BRF
Drum Shell Sets
$1,687€1,499Check ↗
Sonor 14"x6.5" MOM. Snare Maple CBU
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$955€849Check ↗
Sonor 14"x6.5" MOM. Snare Birch SPW
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$874€777Check ↗
Sonor 14"x5.75" MOM. Snare Maple GTB
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$967€859Check ↗
Sonor 14"x5.75" MOM. Snare Birch GTB
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$922€819Check ↗
Sonor 14"x5.75" MOM. Snare Beech CBU
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$898€798Check ↗
Sonor SQ1 08"x07" Tom Tom GTB
8" Toms
$562€499Check ↗
Sonor 14"x5,75" Vintage Snare Teak
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$877€779Check ↗
Sonor 14"x5,75" Vintage Snare Rosew.
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$899€799Check ↗
Sonor SSD 14"x6,25" Jost Nickel
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$1,068€949Check ↗
Sonor 14"x5,75" Vintage Snare Red Oy
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$899€799Check ↗
Sonor KGL100 Concert Glockenspiel
Glockenspiels
$2,459€2,185Check ↗
Sonor 14"x06" Kompressor Snare Beech
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$708€629Check ↗
Sonor 14"x06" ProLite Sn. Chocolate
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$1,012€899Check ↗
Sonor 14"x6,5" Vintage Snare Teak
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$955€849Check ↗
Sonor 08"x08" Vintage Series Pearl
8" Toms
$673€598Check ↗
Sonor 14"x6,5" Phonic Re-Issue
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$1,124€999Check ↗
Sonor 14"x5,75" Phonic Re-Issue
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$1,099€977Check ↗
Sonor 14"x05" ProLite Snare Nussbaum
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$899€799Check ↗
Sonor 20"x15.75" MOM. BD Maple REP
20" Bass Drums
$1,822€1,619Check ↗
Sonor Vintage Three22 Teak NM
Drum Shell Sets
$3,544€3,149Check ↗
Sonor AQ1 Stage Set Caribbean Blue
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,574€1,399Check ↗
Sonor AQ1 Studio Set Caribbean Blue
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,462€1,299Check ↗
Sonor ProLite 22"x16" BD Walnut
22" Bass Drums
$2,023€1,798Check ↗
Sonor 22"x14" Vintage Series VPL
22" Bass Drums
$1,968€1,749Check ↗
Sonor AQ1 Stage Set Piano White
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,461€1,298Check ↗
Sonor AQ1 Stage Set Piano Black
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,462€1,299Check ↗
Sonor AQ1 Studio Set Piano White
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,406€1,249Check ↗
Sonor AQ1 Studio Set Piano Black
Acoustic Drumkits
$1,462€1,299Check ↗
Sonor 14"x5,25" Signature G.Harrison
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$1,237€1,099Check ↗
Sonor 20"x16" AQ2 Bass Drum WHP
20" Bass Drums
$674€599Check ↗
Sonor 13"x9.25" MOM. TT Maple REP
13" Toms
$922€819Check ↗
Sonor SQ1 13"x09" Tom Tom SCB
13" Toms
$652€579Check ↗
Sonor Perfect Balance Standard Pedal
Single Bass Drum Pedals
$246€219Check ↗
Sonor JoJo Mayer Single Pedal
Single Bass Drum Pedals
$309€275Check ↗
Sonor SY405MS Symphony Snare T70
Concert Snares
$999€888Check ↗
Sonor SP 4000 S Single Pedal
Single Bass Drum Pedals
$179€159Check ↗
Sonor AS 12 1406 BRB Artist Snare
Bronze Snare Drums
$2,587€2,299Check ↗
Sonor AQX Jazz Set RMS
Drum Shell Sets
$730€649Check ↗
Sonor AQX Jazz Set BOS
Drum Shell Sets
$652€579Check ↗
Sonor AQX Jazz Set BMS
Drum Shell Sets
$719€639Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 Set 20 Beech Copper Spkl.
Premium Drum Kits
$7,537€6,698Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 Set 2up2down Birch Green
Premium Drum Kits
$8,212€7,298Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 Shell Set Maple White
Premium Drum Kits
$5,962€5,298Check ↗
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.