10 Best Drum Sets 2025 in the United States

The Pearl Drum Set (RS525WFC/C749) is designed to be a comprehensive starter kit, ideal for beginners or casual drummers who want a complete setup straight out of the box. The set includes a 22x16 bass drum, 14x6.5 snare, 12x9 rack tom, and two floor toms (14x14 and 16x16). It also comes with essential hardware such as double-braced stands, a drum throne, and a kick pedal, ensuring stability and durability during play. Plus, it includes 16" brass crash/ride cymbal and 14" hi-hats, as well as drumsticks and a stick bag, so you can start playing immediately without needing to buy extra items.

The Yamaha Rydeen 5-Piece Drum Set is a solid choice for beginner to intermediate drummers looking for a good balance of quality and style. Its shells are made from 6-ply 100% poplar wood, which helps produce warm and clear tones suitable for many music styles. The set includes a 22-inch bass drum, a pair of mounted toms (10" and 12"), a 16" floor tom, and a 14" wood snare drum, giving you all the basic drums needed for a full setup. Yamaha’s genuine tom ball and pipe clamps ensure the drums stay firmly in place while allowing flexible positioning, which is great for comfort and playability.

The Pearl Roadshow 5-piece drum set is a great starter kit for anyone new to drumming or those wanting a complete setup without hunting for parts separately. It includes everything you need right out of the box: bass drum, snare, three toms, cymbals, stands, a throne, sticks, and even a stick bag. The shells are made from 6-ply 7mm Poplar hardwood with a maple layer, which helps produce a good, warm tone that’s easy to tune thanks to the hand-cut bearing edges.