Sonor SQ2 Set 1up1down Blue Oyster
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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 5 of 5.
Sonor AQX Micro Set BMS
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Sonor SQ2 Set Maple Studio AW
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Sonor SQ2 Set Studio Scand. Birch II
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Sonor SQ2 Set Maple 1up1down Walnut
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Sonor SQ2 Set 2up2down Deep Black
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Sonor SQ2 Rock Set Beech White Spkl.
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Sonor SQ2 Rock Set Dark Satin
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Sonor SQ2 Shell Set Beech Vintage
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Sonor SQ2 Shell Set Maple
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Sonor AQX Micro Set BOS
Drum Shell Sets
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Sonor AQX Micro Set RMS
Drum Shell Sets
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Sonor AQX Micro Set RMS
Drum Shell Sets
$663€589Check ↗
Sonor KGL30 Concert Glockenspiel
Glockenspiels
$2,013€1,789Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 Set Maple African Marble
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Sonor CXPO Concert Xylophon Palisono
Xylophones
$3,374€2,998Check ↗
Sonor SP 1000 Pedal
Single Bass Drum Pedals
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Sonor SP673 Single Bass Drum Pedal
Single Bass Drum Pedals
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Sonor GSP 3 Single Pedal
Single Bass Drum Pedals
$640€569Check ↗
Sonor AQX Jungle Set RMS
Drum Shell Sets
$652€579Check ↗
Sonor AQX Jungle Set BMS
Drum Shell Sets
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Sonor AQX Jungle Set BOS
Drum Shell Sets
$652€579Check ↗
Sonor LTR18 Triangle
Triangles
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Sonor GTR20 Triangle
Triangles
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Sonor GTR10 Triangle
Triangles
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Sonor GTR15 Triangle
Triangles
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Sonor LTR15 Triangle 15cm
Triangles
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Sonor LTR10 Triangle
Triangles
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Sonor MOMENTUM 320 Maple Set CBU
Drum Shell Sets
$3,881€3,449Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 322 Beech Set SPW
Drum Shell Sets
$3,881€3,449Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 322 Maple Set CBU
Drum Shell Sets
$4,049€3,598Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 322 Maple Set SPW
Drum Shell Sets
$4,320€3,839Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 320 Maple Set SPW
Drum Shell Sets
$4,049€3,598Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 322 Beech Set REP
Drum Shell Sets
$3,711€3,298Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 320 Beech Set GTB
Drum Shell Sets
$3,589€3,189Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 318 Beech Set CBU
Drum Shell Sets
$3,442€3,059Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 318 Beech Set SPW
Drum Shell Sets
$3,566€3,169Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 320 Beech Set CBU
Drum Shell Sets
$3,374€2,998Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 324 Birch Set GTB
Drum Shell Sets
$4,253€3,779Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 320 Birch Set GTB
Drum Shell Sets
$3,847€3,419Check ↗
Sonor MOMENTUM 318 Birch Set REP
Drum Shell Sets
$3,409€3,029Check ↗
Sonor SQ2 Set Maple American Walnut
Drum Shell Sets
$6,975€6,198Check ↗
Sonor Vintage Benny Greb Shell Set
Drum Shell Sets
$3,150€2,799Check ↗
Sonor ProLite 322 Shell Set SNT
Drum Shell Sets
$3,600€3,199Check ↗
Sonor 150th Craftsmen's Set #AFM
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Sonor CX PO 38 Palisono Bar Set
Xylophones
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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.