The sound is as good as expected from the samples provided, despite looking almost like a toy. I really like it. I use it as percussion extension on a standard drumkit and it fits nicely also in volume. The tuning went easier than expected, but on the smaller one I have some wrinkles on the edge of the skin I could not get rid of. I think the photos are misleading regarding the fixing, but in the end I could fix it correctly to the tuning screw of a tom. Overall I am satisfied and would recommend it for practicing and even recording. I cannot judge how much the heads can survive if played live with regular sticks, but till now it stands my practicing well.