Review Summary:
The Pearl Forum FZ725 5-piece drum set combines great materials with leading
edge technology to get a great sounding and sharp looking kit.
Pros: The only drum set in its class with black drum hardware that's standard. 100% Poplar wood shells for a full warm sound with medium attack. High gloss covering will look great for years. ISS tom mounting system means toms will sound better and resonate more. Lifetime limited warranty.
Cons: Pearl cymbals are not as high quality as a name-brand such as Sabian or Zildjian.
Picture yourself behind the Forum FZ725 drum set built by Pearl, the largest manufacturer of drums in the world. The reasons for Pearl's long term success are their superior craftsmanship and commitment to making the best sounding, most durable drums in the business.
| Pricing | $749.40 Complete Pearl Drum Set |
| Drum Sizes | 22"x18" bass, 12"x9" and 13"x10" toms, 16"x16" floor tom, 5.5"x14" snare. |
| Hardware | Pearl 70 Series Hardware Pack: snare, straight, boom and hi-hat stands. Bass drum pedal and drum throne. |
| Cymbals | Pearl 20" ride, an improved 16" crash, 14" hi-hats. |
| Drum Shell Wood | 100% Poplar - Warm sound, medium attack but not as hard as Birch. |
| Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes - Pearl's Superior Shell Technology (SST) makes the shells very strong. |
| Steel Shell Snare Drum | No - Comes with a matching 6 ply, 7.5mm 100% Poplar Snare Drum. |
| Drumheads | Factory heads are provided including Perimeter EQ bass drum heads. |
| Suspended Tom Holders | Yes - Pearl's Integrated Suspension System (ISS) improves tom resonance. |
| Colors | Red, White, Black (all with black drum hardware) |
The Value - You can't beat this price for a complete, name-brand, 100% poplar wood drum set. Many sets are sold without the drum throne or the bass drum pedal. But this Pearl Forum FZ set includes everything: Drums, cymbals, hardware, drum throne, bass drum pedal and even a pair of sticks are included in this package.
Superior Shell Technology - Pearl's Superior Shell Technology (SST) addresses how the drum shell plies (thin sheets of wood glued together) are arranged and glued. The SST gluing process uses extreme heat and pressure to create a drum cylinder that resonates fully and sounds great.
Integrated Suspension System (ISS) - Rack toms (the toms attached to the bass drum) are mounted using the ISS tom suspension system. This means that instead of having holes drilled in the drum shells to mount the toms on the bass drum, toms are suspended from a mounting bracket attached to the rim of the tom. Fewer drill holes in the drum shells means more resonant and better sounding toms.
Black Drum Hardware - Black drum hardware gives the set a really sleek look. Two finishes (Jet Black, Red Wine) feature black drum hardware, making them the only standard black drum hardware kits in their class.
Lifetime Limited Warranty - Pearl has such faith in their Superior Shell Technology that they offer a limited lifetime warranty on their drums.
Single Ply Drum Heads - This set comes with single ply drum heads that are harder to tune and do not sound as good as double ply drum heads.
This is a well constructed, great sounding drum set that can be used for years. Pearl's commitment to craftsmanship and sound quality makes this kit a great value!