Evans S14R50 - GENERA 500 14
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Essential Information About the EVANS 500 14-Inch Snare Resonant Head
Essential Information About the EVANS 500 14-Inch Snare Resonant Head
- Single-ply 5 mil film: quick and precise response, ideal for playing loud.
- Darker and more "guttural" sound: perfect for thickening the character of a powerful snare drum.
- Designed for heavy dynamics: excellent control and presence in heavy, rock, and metal.
- EVANS manufacturing: designed and made in the USA with Level 360 technology.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
For over 60 years, EVANS has been one of the brands that changed how drummers choose their drumheads, notably with the arrival of the first synthetic heads. The brand is also known for series that have become benchmarks such as EMAD, Hydraulic, or UV1, designed to meet real-world needs. The EVANS 500 fits this spirit: a performance-oriented head designed to withstand powerful playing and stabilize snare drum behavior in demanding contexts.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This resonant head for snare drums is aimed at intermediate to advanced drummers who play loudly with a marked stroke and want to maintain a clear tone response even at high volume. It is particularly suitable for heavy, rock, and metal styles, but also for any situation where the snare drum must remain clear, punchy, and stable in rehearsal, studio, or on stage.
Features and Innovations
The EVANS 500 is a clear resonant head designed for 14-inch snare drums. Its single-ply 5 mil film promotes an effective tone response with good sustain as dynamics increase. The Level 360 technology improves seating on the bearing edge, which helps achieve easier, more consistent, and more reproducible tuning-a real advantage when seeking a reliable snare from one gig to another.
Sound
On a snare drum, the resonant head is crucial for tone sensitivity, response speed, and the "bounce" feel under the stick. With a 5 mil film, the EVANS 500 encourages a very effective response at high dynamics while contributing to a darker and thicker overall instrument perception.
Paired with a suitable batter head and coherent tuning, it helps the snare remain present, stable, and articulate when the music gets dense (saturated guitars, high volumes, double bass pedal). The result: a snare that keeps its identity, with a reactive tone and controlled projection in powerful contexts.
Technical specifications
| Category | Snare drum | Diameter | 14 " |
| Head finish | Clear | Color | Transparent |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Type | resonant head for snare drum | Behavior | excellent snare response at high dynamic levels |
| Finish | clear | Styles | heavy, rock, metal |
| Version | also available in 13 inches | Design and manufacturing | USA |
| Film | single ply | Technology | Level 360 |
| Thickness | 5 mil | ||
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
This 14" resonant drum head delivers powerful, hard sound quality that customers love. Described as "the best drums head" and "excellent," it transforms snare drums with its clear, resonant tone. All customers gave 5-star ratings, with 100% recommendation. Ideal for drummers seeking enhanced sound performance.
Review highlights
- “The best drums head”
- “My snare drum now has a powerful and hard sound like I love”
- “I recommend 100%”
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Now, with this resonant head, my snare drum has a powerful and hard sound like I like it.
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Great snare drum, I recommend 100/100
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Evans S14R50 compatible with a 14-inch snare drum?
This resonant head is designed for 14-inch snare drums and has a diameter of 14 inches.
What is the thickness of the Evans 500 Clear resonant head?
The single-ply film has a thickness of 5 mil.
Is this head suitable for rock and metal?
Its performance is designed to maintain an effective response from the snare drum at high dynamics. It is intended for heavy, rock, and metal contexts, where the stroke is pronounced. The 5-mil transparent film contributes to a darker and thicker perception of the instrument.
What sound does a 5-mil clear resonant head produce?
With its 5-mil single-ply clear film, it enhances timbre sensitivity and provides a quick response. The overall sound is described as darker, with the snare drum articulating clearly as volume increases.
Does Level 360 technology make tuning easier?
Level 360 technology improves the head’s seating on the bearing edge to facilitate consistent and reproducible tuning.
