Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi David,

The going price for the DTXII is $999/1000. The extras look like a 
good deal. The Yamaha pedal is pretty good; it lists for $100, and 
usually sells for $70 or so. The throne is the generic stool type, 
with a stuffed leather cushion. It resembles the Pacific bottom of 
the line model, which goes for about $30. If you aren't having any 
trouble with your back, and you're familiar with this type of 
backless, circular throne, it might do fine. I don't know much about 
the Apex phones, except that they're a closed design, which is a 
good start from the output of the DTXpress module, which tends to be 
a little shy of volume. Even if you decide to buy an external 
headphone amp or mixer later, you'll still need phones. They may be 
perfect for your purposes, or adequate. In either case, you have 
little to lose. As far as total price is concerned, check for the 
shipping charge and make sure that you're not getting an extra hit 
there. Musicansbuy advertises free shipping right now, but it 
usually doesn't apply to electronic drumkits. The only other place 
that I know selling the DTXII with extras is Riks Music. You could 
check out their site, too. They usually have great prices. Maybe 
you'd like their extras (although they may be the same ones) and 
total price better.

Ed



--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "tempdir <tempdir@y...>" 
<tempdir@y...> wrote:
> Hi 
> 
> Im new to the list as I am just getting ready to purchase the 
DTXII 
> as my first ever drum kit. 
> 
> Question for anyone who has purchased the kit from 
musicansbuy.com. 
> They seem to have a great deal going on now where they are 
throwing 
> in some extras (headphones, kick pedal, throne). Can anyone speak 
to 
> the quality of these items - especially the headphones and the 
> throne? 
> 
> Thanks for your time,
> David