What are the differences between Roland TD30K and TD30KV v-drums?
Interestingly pretty much everything about these two kits are different.
In fact the only think they have in common is the TD30 Drum Module itself.
Here is a brief overview
The TD30K
- takes up less space since the stand is smaller
- is less expensive
- has smaller toms
- has black cymbals (one 2 trigger and two 3 trigger)
- has a black stand
- has smaller Hi Hat cymbals
- has a smaller bass drum
- needs a hi hat stand, bass drum pedal and throne (does not need a snare drum stand)
- ideal for studios and practices and places where space is a premium.
- has upgradability potential (i.e. you could purchase a PD-128S-BC at a later stage and use the snare drum as a fourth tom)
The TD30KV
- has stage presence with a chrome stand
- has metal gray cymbals instead of black ones.
- has the snare drum on a separate stand
- has larger floor toms
- has more sensitive pads all round
- has slightly larger cymbals (two 2 trigger and one 3 trigger)
- has a larger bass drum
- needs a snare drum stand, hi hat stand, bass drum pedal and throne
- is more expensive
A comparison table of the individual components for you:
TD30K
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TD30KV
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Drum Module
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TD-30
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Stand
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MDS-12V – Black
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MDS-25 - Chrome
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Bass Drum
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KD-120BK 12”
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KD-140-BC 14”
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Snare Drum
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PD-125BK 12”
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PD-128S-BC 12”
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Mounted Tom 1
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PDX-100 10”
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PD-108 10”
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Mounted Tom 2
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PDX-100 10”
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PD-108 10”
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Floor Tom 1
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PDX-100 10”
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PD-128 12”
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Floor Tom 2
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NOT INCLUDED
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PD-128 12”
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Hi Hat
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VH-11 12"
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VH-13-MG (metallic gray) 12"
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Crash Left
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CY-12C 2 trig
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CY-14C-MG (metallic gray) 2 trig
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Crash Right
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CY-13R 3 trig
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CY-14C-MG (metallic gray) 2 trig
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Ride
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CY-15R 3 trig
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CY-15R-MG (metallic gray) 3 trig
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For me the TD30K does the job since it is lower entry price and still delivers that the amazing drum module.