Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Been playing drums for a while and at 48 years old bought a new 
DTXTreme-2. So, the differences of Y vs R. From what I gather the R 
has a nice silent mesh head snare vs a noiser rubber snare. 
Personally I like the rubber snare more than mesh due to the 
trampoline feel of the mesh. But, the mesh is nice in that it has 
more "give", and quieter. The rubber pad snare is more like a 
practice pad, and that is right up my alley. I own both silent mesh, 
and rubber pads. Been playing mesh for almost 2 years and will not 
trade my rubber snare for a mesh one. If you are a heavy hitter with 
bad technique get the mesh. It is more forgiving. Bouncy as heck 
where as the ruber seems to mimic a real drum feel more reasonably. 
So in the pad department, it really boils down to personal 
prefrence. Some guys really love the mesh drums. That's where it is 
a very personal decision. Sound wise, I prefer the Yamaha's. Mind 
you the TD-6's do sound nice, and I wouldn't kick them out of bed. I 
always found the Yamaha sound samples more natural and warm. Owning 
the Alesis D4, D-5, Dm Pro and Yamaha DTX-2.0 I prefer the Yamaha 
DTX-2.0. Almost bought a Roland TD-8 but the old Yamaha DTX sounded 
more acoustic.  Thus when the DTXtreme-2 came out it was easy for me 
to decide. I think the DTX 3's sound as good as the DTXtreme-2's. 
The TD-6 sounds better than the TD-8 to me, but I do not own such 
thus and no Roland expert. The TD-6 is a nice kit. What I think it 
boils down to is, do you prefer rubber or mesh snare, and price.  
Soundwise it is up to you what you think sounds more acoustic. If 
you test any electronic drum, use a good set of head phones as store 
monitors sometimes colour the sound. One last point, the rubber 
snare is more durable then the mesh as the cone underneath the 
Roland mesh head will eventually wear out, where as a rubber pad is 
more durable. That is a moot point and do not let that hinder you 
from deciding one over the other. too bad you couldn't try a Yamaha 
kit and Roland kit thus making it easier for a informed decision.