This head is the best head I've ever used. It lasts really long. I've had 1 head on my snare for a really long time, it sounds awesome on a 5.5 inch x 14 inch steel snare tune tight I don't know what yall are talking about when you say it doesn't have bounce, when its tuned tight it has all the bounce in the world. If you like your snare head tight, then this is the head for you.

For drummers that kill snare heads every night or every other couple few shows, this head will solve it all. I used to go through the c.s. dot head in one night now the x goes for 3 or 4 nights just full bore maxed out playing. awesome head for deep snares, like my 6 and 7.5 TAMAS

I had the standard pearl drumhead on my snare for a while and my snare echoed alot and sounded pretty bad. I knew that the drums were good just the head was bad, so i got the zildjian emporer x head and it sounds great. I recommend to also get a studio ring just for extra help. Definately worth every penny.

I have used this head for about 6 months, and I absolutely love it. It is louder than hell, and flat out sounds great. I have always had trouble tuning my snare until I got this head, it made it so much better. It is perfect for my music punk and metal.

I have played awhile and had beaten the heck out of my snare heads, but after I tried the Emperor X. I LOVED IT!!! It was beautiful, I could beat it to hell and it would still be okay. The best way to describe this head,"a metal drummers calling".